Set in the fictional town of Baile Beag , a village in 19th century Ireland, Translations, by Brian Friel, deals with a number of issues, using language and communication to explore the Irish character and cultural imperialism. The plot revolves around two soldiers from the British Ordinance Survey, who arrive in Baille Beag for the purpose of anglicizing the local Irish place names, one instance of imperial oppression. Culture erasure, in all its forms, is a weapon of racial discrimination that has been practiced throughout the ages by governments in power. Friel’s characters engage in the conflict to preserve local traditions against the assault.

Producers Steve Black and Erin Pelikov
Director Trudi Olivetti
Assistant Director Victoria Hermann

To be performed in the Marblehead Little Theatre Firehouse Theatre March 4-13, 2022

We are deeply committed to the safety of our audiences and cast members. We will continue to review and update our covid protocols and policies. We are happy to discuss any accommodations needed for our patrons given timely notice. We thank you for joining us in celebrating the return of theater performances in our community.

The Cast of Translations Click for Actor Spotlights

“Translations” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatrical.com

In Concert at Marblehead’s Historic Abbot Hall

The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty
with music by Arthur Sullivan 
and libretto by W. S. Gilbert.

Produced and Directed by Robert Kerrigan
Associate Director Kelly Murphy
Music Director Thomas Smoker

One of the great Gilbert and Sullivan comic operettas!

Shout out to Harbor Sweets and Sea Salt Restaurant for supporting MLT’s production of Pirates of Penzance

Over 60 people are involved with bringing this show to life. Auctions, Giveaways and a whole lot of fun!

A Pirates Booty of Silent Auction Items!

Balcony Seats are General Admission; $25 per ticket

Main Floor Seating is at Cafe Tables, 4 Seats per Table;
Reserved seats $40 per ticket.

‘Headliner – Marblehead Little Theatre Presents “Pirates of Penzance” from MHTV – Marblehead TV on Vimeo.

The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets the daughters of Major-General Stanley, including Mabel, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic soon learns, however, that he was born on the 29th of February, and so, technically, he has a birthday only once each leap year. His indenture specifies that he remain apprenticed to the pirates until his “twenty-first birthday”, meaning that he must serve for another 63 years. Bound by his own sense of duty, Frederic’s only solace is that Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully.

Cast of Characters

We are deeply committed to the safety of our audiences and cast members. We will continue to review and update our covid protocols and policies. We are happy to discuss any accommodations needed for our patrons given timely notice. We thank you for joining us in celebrating the return of theater performances in our community.

For your protection, we ask that the audience remain masked in the auditorium. The actors will perform unmasked.

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