Pirates of Penzance -1989
or
The Slave of Duty
April 28, 29, May 5, 6
Rippowam Center
Stage Director:Ron Luchsigner
Music Director: Mahlon Peterson
Cast
Major-General Stanley …. Bill Chaisson
Pirate King………………….. Joshua Schwartz
Frederick ……………………… Bill Baker
Sergeant of Police ………… David Schancupp
Ruth …………………………… June Phillips
Mabel …………………………. Diane Bambino
Samuel ………………………… John Dighton
Edith ………………………….. Linda Berryman
Kate …………………………… . Renee Tilton
Chorus
Len Augenlicht, Ruth Burger, Marie Caban, Scott Cagle, Connie Dea, Ken Dean, Connie Donohue, Arnold Drucker, Bill Fortini, Bob Hayoz, John Heist, Barbara Heistand, Emily Kreis, Willi Kreis, Margaret LaRose, Liz Leonard, Silloo Madan, Joan mercerm Irene Miltimore, Maria Musor, John Platenyk, Jody Rowan, Les Steffens, Joan Stietzel, Guy Stretton, Joe Svagr, Paul Vidulich, Lori Weinstein, Joe Wheeler, Ginger Wright, John Wright
Backstage: Carl Mezoff, Bill Simons, Maria Musor, Diana Platenyk
Darien News-Review
The costumes are authentically Victorian, and the staging is marvelous. Spiced with really good shtick, the show romps and capers, making a very difficult, operatic weight score seem like nothing at all. The choral sound is particularly good this year, with a nice sheen in the higher voices.
The Advocate
Part of the success of the performance waa the talent, energy and general level of commitment of the cast and company. They clearly believe in what they are doing and a have a great deal of funat it.
Norwalk News-Trader
A strong, well-trained and perfectly dictioned cast gives a nearly flawless interpretation of this delightful musical work.