SYNOPSIS: 
Captain Jennings, abandoned by his crew, must protect the wealthy Prescots from Captain Bree's lady pirates with a ragtag group of prisoners and a sailor who can't swim. Amidst the chaos, characters like Professor Bidwell and Madam Prescot vie for respect, while Julia Prescot dreams of joining the pirates. The pirates take over the ship, auction off prisoners, and teach Julia pirating. The situation escalates when a British fleet arrives to hang the pirates, and Madam Prescot and Bidwell want Captain Jennings punished for his failure. The story is a swashbuckling musical comedy filled with hysterical characters and a lively score.
 
AUDITION INFORMATION
Early audition indications making sure you get the day and time you want.

Information will be sent to auditionees about audition requirements (including song style, reading information).

Email the director at: glenn.levett1@gmail.com to book a spot, with name and preferred character (there is no guarantee you will get the time or part requested).
 
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Sunday, 9th February 2025 10am-5pm (obligatory 1st meeting: director’s blurb, read play, measurements and songs, and $15 for the script).
Monday, 10th February 2025 6pm-9pm – songs.
Then Sundays, plus some midweek.
 
PERFORMANCE DATES
Saturday, 3rd May 2025 at 7pm
Saturday, 10th May 2025 at 2pm and 7pm
Saturday, 17th May 2025 at 2pm

PERFORMANCE LOCATION
Ruby Productions
Level 1, 15 Evan Street, Penrith

CHARACTERS
Ages are a guide only. Number of lines is approximate.

LEAD ROLES
Captain Bree, F, 25+, 198 lines
Tough pirate: hard on outside soft inside Falls for Captain Jennings.

Captain Jennings, M, 25+, 133 lines
Captain. Well-meaning. Sometimes vague. Falls for Captain Bree.

LADY PIRATES
Jane, F, 25+, 58 lines
Second in command.

Molly, F, Under 20. 35 lines
New recruit, naïve, doesn’t think like a pirate, wants everyone to get along. Sweet.

Josephine, F, Under 20, 27 lines
Can’t remember the rules of pirating.

Gabriella, F, age ?, 26 lines
The only one who can understand the cook. (Swedish accent, or another accent if possible).

Shawna, F, 18-30, 57 lines
Man crazy (for Samuel).

Patty, F, 18-30, 25 lines
Irish. Helps save Fergus.

Maggie, F, 30+, 34 lines
Mean and tough.

Georgia, F, 25+, 31 lines
Men are nothing but trouble.

PASSENGERS
Madam Prescott, F, Mature, 100 lines
Haughty, upper-crust, stubborn, lead in a song.

Samuel Prescott, M, 18-30, 74 lines
Nephew, Auntie’s boy, dresses as girl to escape pirates. Shawna interested

Julia Prescott, F, 18-30, 73 lines
Niece. Samuel’s sister. She wants adventure. More tomboy.

Professor Bidwell, M, Mature, 44 lines
Pompous, famous writer. Lead in a song.

Other Passengers, M /F
Optional for chorus.

SAILORS
Fergus, M, 18-30, 50 lines
Irish sailor (accent if possible). Patty interested. Knows what he is doing.

Thomas, M, Under 12, 8 lines
Midshipman.

Cook, M, Mature, 8 lines
Grizzled. Strong accent (prefer Swedish).

John, M, Any age, 8 lines
More brawn than brain.

Jack, M, Any age, 8 lines
More brawn than brain.

George, M Any age, 8 lines
More brawn than brain.

Other sailors, M
Optional for chorus (sailors and British Navy).

Admiral, M, Mature, 32 lines
Well-spoken.