The Pirates of Penzance

Performance Dates & Times: 
  • POSTPONED: TBD
Audition Age Range: 6 - 18 Years
​Students younger or older than the age range must email ratakwillis@gmail.com for permission

​Rated:  G

 
Please email: rataoffice@gmail.com
for ticket questions and more information.  ​

​Director: Kelly Willis
Music Director: Lyndee White
Choreographer: Kelly Willis
Asst. Choreographer: Fiona Farris

Book by Sir William Schwenck Gilbert
Music by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Lyrics by Sir William Schwenck Gilbert

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. The wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic score is suffused with a modern sensibility in The Pirates of Penzance JR., a swashbuckling musical journey!

Set on the rocky coast of Cornwall, England, The Pirates of Penzance JR. begins with a group of pirates who are celebrating the birthday of one of their own, Frederic, who has reached his 21st year. Finally having served the full length of his required time with the pirates, he decides to strike off on his own and become an upstanding citizen – which may even mean bringing the pirates to justice. Thus turns out to be a tricky prospect indeed, especially when Frederic's freedom is called into question!

The Pirates Of Penzance JR. is a light, comic introduction to the work of Gilbert and Sullivan, featuring opportunities for singing as an ensemble or in small groups, with vocal parts written in unison or simple two-part harmony.
"The Pirates of Penzance" performances at:
Redmond High School's Performing Arts Center
17272 NE 104th St, Redmond, WA 98052
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"The Pirates of Penzance" is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. www.MTIShows.com

Dance Sampler Day

Do you want to learn how to DANCE?
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Come to our "Dance Sampler Day" where we will teach all of the different styles of dance that we offer at Redmond Academy. This is a chance for you to try as many dance styles as you would like. No previous experience is required. 

"Dance Sampler Day" Schedule (TBD):
10:00 - 10:45am: Ballet I & Jazz II
10:45 - 11:30am: Jazz I & Ballet II
11:30 - 12:15pm: Lyrical I & Tap II
12:15 - 1:00pm: Tap I & Lyrical II
1:00 - 1:45pm: Hip Hop I & Ballroom II
1:45 - 2:30pm: Ballroom I & Hip Hop II
2:30 - 3:15pm: Bollywood I & Musical Theatre II
3:15 - 4:00pm: Musical Theatre I & Bollywood II

Suggested age ranges:
Level I Dance Styles: Elementary School Ages
Level II Dance Styles: Middle and High School Ages
Date: TBD From 10am - 4pm
Place: The Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts
​Each dance "Sample" (a 45 minute class): $5
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Please email Kelly Willis: ratakwillis@gmail.com
for questions and more information.  ​​

Academy "Online Open House!"

Place: 18001 NE 76th St., Ste #100; We are located in the building with red awnings across the street from​ Home Depot and Fred Meyer in Redmond.

​For Questions and More Information, please email:
rataoffice@gmail.com or ratakwillis@gmail.com
     Have any Questions?
Attend our "ONLINE Open House!" 

It will be happening on Facebook Live as well as Instagram Live. We will be at The Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts location giving a virtual tour and interviewing our staff members. You can tune in on Facebook Live or Instagram Live at the below times via the links below and ask any questions you have about classes, shows, or any of the other programs offered at Redmond Academy this upcoming Session. 
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Date: Saturday Apr. 11th, 2020
Time: 12:00pm: Facebook Live 
1:00pm: Instagram Live
Phone Call Availability: 10am - 3pm
​(425)881-2773