The Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd. presents, for the benefit of Young People’s Chorus of New York City:
GIlbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor
Written by William S. Gilbert
Composed by Sir Arthur S. Sullivan
Directed & Choreographed by Gary Slavin
Assistant Directed & Assistant Choreographed by Janet Bushor
Music Direction by Zachary Schwartzman
Eight performances at El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City.
This saucy ship’s a beauty! And so is the Captain’s daughter, Josephine, who has the misfortune to love a man below her in societal rank… despite her father’s determination that she marry one above her. Gilbert & Sullivan’s first international hit is full of spirited shanties, gorgeous ballads, social satire, long-hidden secrets, and true love triumphant—plus a bevy of sailors, sisters, cousins, and aunts. Don’t miss it!
Character Name | Opening Cast Apr 19, 21, 25, & 27 matinee | Closing Cast Apr 20, 24, 26 & 27 evening |
The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B. | Erik Hanson | Jonathan Jacobson |
Captain Corcoran | Neal Young* | Kevin Murray |
Ralph Rackstraw (Able Seaman) | Robert Farruggia* | Rich Miller |
Dick Deadeye (Able Seaman) | Geoff Gaebe | Andrew Neuman |
Bill Bobstay (Boatswain’s Mate) | Chazmond Peacock* | Michael Macaione* |
Bob Becket (Carpenter’s Mate) | Natan Zamansky | Natan Zamansky |
Josephine (The Captain’s Daughter) | Lauren Cupples* | Joanne Lessner* |
Hebe (Sir Joseph’s First Cousin) | Dena Cubbin | Jennifer Dorre |
Little Buttercup (A Portsmouth Bumboat Woman) | Kim Lindsay Grutman* | Suzanne R. Taylor |
and a fantastic ensemble of Sailors, Marines, and Sir Joseph’s Sisters, Cousins, and Aunts!
*appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.
Production Team:
Producers: Selden R. Dickinson and Jennifer Dorre with Jane Barnes, Shannon Barr & Amanda Callister
Production Stage Manager: Amanda Meehan
Stage Managers: Ted Cubbin, Mark Justin & Timmy Wasley
Construction: Al Loomis & Edgar Masters (off-site)
Set Design: Byron Bell
Design Assistant: Carey Ngai
Costume Design: Anne Auberjonois & Nancy Johnson
Costume Production: Valerie Browne & Jacalyn Yang
Properties: Emily Freed & Sara Rafferty
Lighting Design: Betsy King Militello, Sam Militello & Frank Bull
Special Projects: Chris Kidd
Technical Design & Rigging: Edgar Masters
Program Editor: Carol Davis