(1875) Music by Arthur Sullivan Libretto by William S. Gilbert SYNOPSIS*
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dwin, engaged to but tiring of his sweetheart Angelina, has fallen in love with another; Angelina takes him to court for breach of promise. The court usher, while enjoining impartiality on the jury, shows a definite partiality himself for the fair plaintiff. Although both jury and judge indicate that, in their own pasts, they have had changes of heart like Edwin’s, they nevertheless have little sympathy for him. After the jury is sworn in, Angelina appears and immediately captivates the entire court. Her lawyer gives a stirring speech, and Angelina falls sobbing on the advocate’s breast.
Edwin proposes various solutions, including marrying Angelina now and his sweetheart later, but her lawyer objects. Edwin tries to dissuade her from wanting to marry him at all, saying that when he is drunk he would beat her. The judge proposes that Edwin be made drunk to see whether he indeed would, but her lawyer again objects. Finally, the judge, disgusted at the proceedings and eager to get away, has his own thoughts on how best to adjudicate the case. * In response to COVID-19 constraints, slight changes in character assignments have been made.
Cast Judge..................................................................Vince Gover Plaintiff........................................................... Caitlin Ruddy Counsel for Plaintiff....................................... Tanya Roberts Defendant...............................................Benjamin Krumreig Foreman of Jury.............................................Mark Hosseini Usher.......................................................... Elizabeth Perkins Participants: Vince Gover, Mark Hosseini, Benjamin Krumreig, Teryn Kuzma, Joelle Lachance, Michelle Pedersen, Elizabeth Perkins, Spencer Reese, Tanya Roberts, Caitlin Ruddy, Adam Wells Julie Wright Costa, Stage Director Wilson Southerland, Music Director, piano Spencer Reese, Choreographer Charlene Gross, Costume Designer Kiah Kayser, Scenic and Props Artisan Christopher Plummer, Sound Designer 16 Box Office: 330.263.2345
