Today: Get Whisked Away with the Pirates of Penzance

Tonight's debut of The Pirates of Penzance kicks off a series of FREE performances, on stage July 26-August 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1102 S. Pearl Street in Tacoma. 

The show starts at 7 p.m. Friday.

This production directed by Erin Guinup includes a live orchestra of superb musicians and features 40 actors from throughout the Puget Sound Area, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, Graham, Auburn, Seattle, Maple Valley, and Lacey. 

Pirates of Penzance tells the ridiculous tale of a pirate apprentice named Frederic who decides to leave piracy when he turns 21 because his indentures are complete. His very old nursemaid tries to convince him to take her with him and marry her but he realizes she’s ugly and he soon falls in love with Mabel, the Major General’s lovely daughter. When the pirates return, they capture Mabel’s sisters and make plans to marry them against their will. The Major General then tells the false tale of being an orphan, and plays upon the gullible pirates’ sympathies. Guilt eats at the Major General and a band of inept police officers are sent to capture the pirates. Meanwhile, it is soon revealed that Frederic was born on Leap Day and thus is only 5.25 years old and still in his indentures. Duty requires that he once again fight for the pirates and he now fights against his love and her father. A crazy adventure ensues until we reach a happy ending for all.

This FREE performance is a unique opportunity to see musical theatre at a price anyone can afford. No offerings will be solicited or accepted. No tickets are required and seating is on a first come basis.

Performances will be held on July 26, 27, August 1, 2, 3 at 7pm and on July 27 & August 3 at 3pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1102 S. Pearl Street in Tacoma.