Grace Brethren presents 'Pirates of Penzance'
Play is full of ridiculous but charming characters, director says

IN CHARACTER- Grace Brethren students Allie Smith and Kyle Hampson rehearse a scene from the school's upcoming production of "Pirates of Penzance," which opens Thursday, March 29.

Grace Brethren High School will present Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" at Grace Brethren Church, 2900 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 29 through 31. The production is directed by Rachel Masie.

"Pirates" features an array of ridiculous but charming characters. The pirates are so well known for their kindness that everyone they capture claims to be an orphan to gain their sympathy.

Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to them as a boy. His exaggerated sense of duty keeps him in the pirate band until his 21st birthday, at which time he vows to exterminate the whole lot.

Cast members include Jordan Burnett, Austin Smith, Kyle Hampson, Allie Smith, Rachel Forbat, Jeff Ostrich, Aly Thompson, Kristina Gourley, Candice Windham, Danielle Rice, Cynthia Cordon, Sam Leffler, Ryan Delang, Josh Packard, Kyle Goshman, Christina Fromer, Hayden Harrah, Amy Spafford, Jessica Ruszich, Rose Fong, Jessica Pope and Kelly Bray.

Tickets are on sale at Grace Brethren High School, 1350 Cherry Avenue, Simi Valley.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door.

The public is invited to all performances.

For more information and tickets, call Jacque Hampson at (805) 522-4667.