By Kayla McKenna, Staff Writer
The first main stage opera, The Pirates of Penzance, is preparing to open and tell a story with romance, comedy and lots of music.
The show follows “Frederic,” who has just turned 21 and is free from the pirates of Penzance, or so he thinks. He falls in love with a girl named “Mabel,” but the pirate king has other plans.
“It really kicks the semester off with a fun and witty show that everyone can enjoy,” said Alex Petersen, music theater junior and “Frederic” in Pirates of Penzance.
The show is at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 and will close at 3 p.m. Feb. 29 in Kirkpatrick Auditorium in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
“There are a few songs where we sing as fast as we can,” Petersen said. “It’s quite fun.”
Dr. David Herendeen, director of opera/music theater and professor of music, is directing the mainstage opera.
“So far it’s been a great experience,” said Casey Andrews, music theater freshman. “This is my first production with the school of music, and I’m very excited.”
Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online at okcu.edu/tickets.
Tickets cost $12-$25, depending on where you would like to sit.
“This show is unique because you won’t see a performance of this opera like this,” Petersen said. “We have a very Monty Python-esque view on the show. It’s kooky and zany, but also really smart.”
The show was written by the duo of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.
“Please come out and support your fellow students,” Petersen said. “The show is really funny and everyone will enjoy it.”
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