It is Glorious Thing to Be a Pirate King! Gilbert & Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance

WS Gilbert wrote amusing poetry and Arthur Sullivan was a noted English composer, their collaboration resulted in light-hearted comic operettas. Undeniably catchy tunes, but why are they funny? Pirates of Penzance pokes fun at social class, respectability, and other aspects of life in Victorian England. This class will read through lyrics, discuss some social background, and then watch a recording of Pirates of Penzance. Come prepared to laugh or sing along! In cooperation with Sioux Falls Savoy Theater.