HMS Pinafore
September 9-13, 2015
HMS Pinafore is Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic nautical operetta, set on board the HMS Pinafore in Portsmouth harbour. The story of the conflict of love and social standing pits the handsome young (and lowly) Ralph Rackstraw against the wealthy (and older) Sir Joseph Porter KCB – First Lord of the Admiralty, for the affections of Josephine, the daughter of Captain Corcoran. Things are seldom what they seem, however. As the story unfolds, vanities are revealed, true identities discovered and true love rules the waves – just like the British navy.
H.M.S. Pinafore was onstage at Guelph Little Theatre September 9th – 13th, 2015
Guelph Theatre Companies Join Forces
Guelph Little Theatre and Royal City Musical Productions Inc. are joining forces in this first ever co-production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved nautical comic opera, HMS Pinafore. The Royal City’s two largest theatre groups will bring the best of both together to entertain and amaze Guelph audiences in early September.
Book by W.S. Gilbert, Music by Arthur Sullivan
Cast
(In order of featured appearance)
Little Buttercup
Michele Di Tomasso
Bo’sun’s Mate
Kieran Kane
Dick Deadeye
Tom Gould
Ralph Rackstraw
Rob Peters
Captain Corcoran
Paul Pengelly
Josephine
Lindsay Cox
Sir Joseph Porter KCB
Arthur Harkins
Cousin Hebe
Oriana Abrahamse
Carpenter’s Mate
John Attwell
Crew of the HMS Pinafore
Bryndan Boonstra, Robert Brown, Werner Eitzen, Duncan Gould, Steve Johnson, Anthony LeBlanc, Stephen O’Connell
Sisters, Cousins and Aunts
Jen Barson, Sophie Breen, Sheila Douglas, Cora Fox, Kim Gould, Debbie Sippel Eitzen, Jenn Peters, Sophia Podrozny, Fran Rotondo, Judy Steibelt, Teresa Viscomi
Orchestra
Conductor
Laurie Garbutt
Violin
Deborah Wunder
Cello
Mark Edel
Bass
Erin Walker
Trumpet
Rob Gellner
Keyboard
Gregson Lodge
Production Team
Director
Jane Martin
Musical Director
Carol McFadden
Stage Manager
Luisa Lago
Asst. Stage Manager
Corrine Saunders
Set Design & Head Carpenter
Paul Briggs
Set Rigging
Peter Busby
Set Construction
Paul Briggs, Jim Hoare, Paul Dietrich, Rob Free, Steve Johnson
Set Painting
Barb Bryce, Jenna Teather, Sheny Garcia
Lighting
Dave Horner
Sound Operation
Dennis Gray
Costumes
Ene Billings, Sheila Douglas
Hair & Makeup
Gail Cornwell, Chelsea Brecher
Props
Barb Bryce
Sound Asst.
Fiona Douglas
Front of House Manager
Peter Strain
Producers
Jen Barson, Paul Briggs, Barb Bryce, Tom Gould, Paul Pengelly, Gary Roche
Guelph Little Theatre
Director: Jane Martin
Musical Director: Carol McFadden