The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso, celebrating its 44th season, presents the classic operetta, "The Gondoliers or "The King of Barataria." Performances are August 2-August 4 at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N Downtown Mall in Las Cruces.
"The Gondoliers was written by
W.S. Gilbert and
Arthur Sullivan as a comic satire on class distinctions. The plot follows two handsome gondoliers in Venice as they attempt to run the government after they learn that one of them is the King of Barataria. The operetta also tells the story of Casilda, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Plaza-Toro, as she deals with the recent news that she was married to the missing King of Barataria as an infant, making her the queen of Barataria. This light-hearted production has beautiful music, a happy theme and a surprise ending!
The production cast, composed of local volunteer talent, is aptly led by Stephanie J. Conwell, Artistic Director, Marsha Watley, Vocal Director and Ballard Coldwell, Accompanist.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso was founded in 1969 by Joan Quarm. The company is funded and supported in part by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Performances are Friday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.00 regular admission and $10.00 students and seniors over 65. For reservations call (575) 523-1223.
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