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H.m.s. pinafore“H.M.S. Pinafore” was written by W S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan in 1878. Showing at the Skylight Opera House between May 12-June 4, 2000.
Two things were beautifully done in this production of “H.M.S. Pinafore”--set design by Dennis H. Buehler and stage direction by William Theisen.
The multi-decked set was made from wood and brass, which gave it the perfect feel of an old ship, but of course with a little class. It just had a feeling of realness to it. There were ropes that were perfectly placed with everything open to blocking. The set in general also was put to good use.
In center stage was a raised cabin door. This was a used for a number of things. It was leaned on, danced on, and sat on. It was also used for Dick Deadeye to spy on other characters since it also doubled as an entrance/exit.
It was perfectly placed because it was utilized to the utter most and didn’t distract from any of the action taking place anywhere on stage.
To stage left was the main cabin/deck. The cabin was on the bottom, which included a door, and a window that was both used. There were also two sets of stairs to the top deck. The brass railings really gave it a realistic feel to the whole thing. On the deck was a steering wheel and a bell and both of these things were used on numerous occasions. Also up there was another entrance/exit. As well as another by the cabin on the bottom as well as in the cabin....
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