to bring "The Pirates of Penzance" to the Halton Theater stage in
January. This hilarious operetta, written by Gilbert and Sullivan, is
a family-friendly production that individuals of all ages will enjoy.
Give the gift of laughter, song and dance this holiday season and
purchase tickets to this must-see production.
Join CPCC Opera Theatre's stellar cast as it tells the tale of a young
pirate apprentice, Frederic (Skipper Johnson), who is about to be
freed from his indentured lifestyle. The honorable Frederic, who has
been apprenticed to the Pirate King (Jeffrey Braaten) and his pirates,
has decided to leave the pirate life, and upon arriving on-shore
instantly falls in love with Mabel (Jenny Chen), one of the daughters
of Major-General Stanley (Buddy Nash). Comedy ensues when the
remaining pirates arrive and want to marry the rest of Major-General
Stanley's daughters without his consent.
CPCC's Opera Theatre is proud to serve as a community partner that
brings affordable cultural events to the Charlotte metropolitan area.
The theatre's productions are renowned for quality talent and diverse
content that enrich the economic, social and cultural fabric of the
city of Charlotte and beyond.
WHERE: Halton Theater, Overcash Center, CPCC Central Campus, 1206
Elizabeth Ave.
WHEN: January 15 and 16; 8 p.m.
January 17; 2:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Ticket prices are $16 or $18. CPCC Students may attend for $5
(limit one ticket per student and present a student ID). To order
tickets, please visit http://tix.cpcc.edu/ or call 704.330.6534 for
more information.
Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in
North Carolina, offering close to 300 degree and certification
programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing
education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically,
financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of
Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named
CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the
workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers
through innovative educational and training strategies.
