HMS Pinafore

HMS Pinafore, also known as The Lass That Loved a Sailor, is the fourth of the fourteen comic operas created by Gilbert and Sullivan. This opera is a satirical take on the British class system and the Royal Navy, set aboard the ship HMS Pinafore. The story centers on the romantic entanglements of Josephine, the captain's daughter, who is in love with Ralph Rackstraw, a lowly sailor. Despite her father's intention for her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty, Josephine and Ralph's love prevails. The plot unfolds with humorous twists, mistaken identities, and a surprise revelation about birth and social status, ultimately leading to a joyous and unexpected resolution. With its memorable music and sharp wit, HMS Pinafore remains a beloved and enduring classic in the world of operetta.

Production Team

Shane Valenzi, Director/Choreographer
Matthew Sheppard, Music Director/Conductor
Paige Dirkes-Jacks, Associate Director
Mary Nora Wolf, Associate Choreographer
Nancy Levner, Producer

Cast

Ensemble

Katarina Bakas
Stephanie Chiodras (u/s Josephine)
Hailey Cohen (u/s Cousin Hebe)
Cameron Kidd
Grace Ryan
Isabel Schmitz
Sara Stern (u/s Little Buttercup)
Victoria Zamora
Peter Dannug (u/s Ralph Rackstraw)
Noah Friedlander
Jackson Mullins
Benjamin Recchie
Michael Ryan
Michael Santos
Kasey Sliwinski
JD Smith
Mary Nora Wolf