From a messy beginning, Fredric had to figure out what he wanted to do with his life after being freed from his apprenticeship with the pirates. He had a messy love triangle with one of the Major General’s daughters, Mabel, and his nursemaid, Ruth, and was to restore peace to the land of Catalina.

“Pirates of Penzance” was written by Aurthur Gilbert and W.S. Sullivan in the 1870s. The Fullerton College Theater production, directed by Grant Peterson, takes place on Catalina Island in 1957.

Ruth and Fredric’s relationship is a bit complicated when another woman appears, all hope goes down the drain and a character arc starts to form. Being a pirate is not easy; you’re easily misunderstood and people start to fear you.

The show does a fantastic job of combining comedy jokes about the middle class, the upper class, and the government while staying respectful.

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Faith Kim and Tristan Parker acting as Ruth and Fredric in the musical Pirates Of Penzance on March 18. Ruth is devastated she was rejected by Fredric

Keeping the story a comic opera helps the audience feel the energy the actors are giving out. At the beginning, police officers engage with the audience by giving out tickets to those who broke the rules of Catalina. The show does a good job of immersing the audience. It keeps a steady, humorous vibe with impressive vocals and a fresh beach-like set.

“It’s a show about rule-breaking, about making fun of the rules, what are the rules today that we can break and make fun of?” says Grant.

As the musical continues, you start to wonder what will happen to the pirates. Will Ruth pursue her feelings for Fredric? How will the Major General overcome his haunting guilt?

The actors who portrayed the pirates do a great job of giving off the aesthetic: reckless, dirty, and hard-headed, making the audience wonder who the bad guys are.

“It’s that collaborative element that I really enjoy and seeing the students rise to the occasion,” said Grant. “The students worked together to put on a show that every age group can enjoy, whether you look for something comedic or enjoy opera. You’ll be sure to find both in this show.”

The production will have showings on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. and March 28th at 8 p.m. at the Fullerton College Theater.