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by Nicole Matheson

Join Grace Arts Live and say, “Ahoy, matey!” to “The Pirates of Penzance,” a musical opening this weekend featuring all local performers.

Support the arts in Lake Havasu by attending this lively and hilarious production the weekends of October 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Visit graceartslive.com for tickets or contact the box office by phone at 928-505-2787.

The Pirate King, (Bill Weldon), his right-hand man, Samuel (Marcelo Mercado) and his crew, Eli Aston, Harrison Powell, Ivan Gomez, Zackary Reed, Nathanael Gomez and Angelo Quintero enthusiastically celebrate piracy in the number “I am the Pirate King.” Photo courtesy of Jenna Ebert.

“The Pirates of Penzance” is an entertaining comedy about Frederic, who having come to 21 years of age, means to be free of his apprenticeship to a band of rather kind-hearted pirates.

Frederic is played by Ian Riedel and the ringleader of the pirates, the enigmatic Pirate King, is Bill Weldon. Jackie Murphy plays Frederic’s nursemaid Ruth, who has been the only woman and mother figure Frederic has ever known.

Pirate apprentice, Frederic (Ian Riedel) is instantly smitten by young Mabel (Betsy Heredia) as her sisters (Cozette Meeker, Caylin Kendrick, Marley Rangel, Alyson Chapin and Samantha Reed) jealously look on. Photo courtesy of Jenna Ebert.

Thinking he is freed of the pirates, Frederic falls immediately in love with Mabel, played by Betsy Heredia, the daughter of major general Stanley, portrayed by the director of the production, Jason Fallis. But as it turns out, Frederic is honor bound to the pirates for 63 more years, having been born on Feb. 29 in leap year. Hijinks ensue accompanied by lovely vocals and fast-paced musical numbers in this all dancing, high energy show.

Here are some pictures from dress rehearsal of The Pirates of Penzance.

Pirate King (Bill Weldon) checks the time before setting off at the top of the tide, surrounded by Frederic (Ian Riedel), and pirates, Angelo Quintero and Nathanael Gomez. Photo Courtesy of Jenna Ebert
Major General Stanley portrayed by director/actor Jason Fallis with the cast of Pirates in the classic and amazingly fast paced, “I am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.” Photo courtesy of Jenna Ebert.
Daughters (from left to right: Heidi Vesely, Addyson Lyons, Alyson Chapin, Cozette Meeker and Caylin Kendrick) sing about their pleasurable seashore outing in “Climbing Over Rocky Mountain.” Photo courtesy of Jenna Ebert.

 

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