By Paige Gelling
The stage at the Grand Theatre was alive and well as members of Central Wisconsin filled the room with songs and dances from Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. Pirates is a comedic operetta set in Great Britain
Newman Catholic’s very own Erin Gassner graced the stage with her presence. She thoroughly enjoyed it, as we saw from her impeccable singing and acting. Here is what she had to say about it:
“Pirates of Penzance was a wonderful experience for me. Not only did I get to sing Gilbert and Sullivan classics like “With Cat-Like Tread” and “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General,” but I also got to work with a phenomenal cast. Because I’ve worked with most of the cast in other productions, I got to see old friends, but I also had the opportunity to make new ones. Everyone was extremely talented and I was blessed to work with them. I found playing a “cabin boy” surprisingly enjoyable. It was interesting, to say the least, dressing and singing like a pirate! I really enjoyed being in this show, and I would like to thank my friends and family for always supporting me.”
As we’ve learned from Erin , being a part of musical theater, especially shows like Pirates, is extremely fun. Wausau Community Theatre kicked off their season with Pirates, and we are sure to see more fantastic shows from them in the near future. Bravo, Erin !
