It91裸聊视频檚 a tale with a century-long history, but when they get their hands on it, it91裸聊视频檚 a story bred for the 21st century.

Seaton Secondary91裸聊视频檚 27th Street Theatre Co. presents Gilbert and Sullivan91裸聊视频檚 The Pirates of Penzance, a semi-modern rock opera Dec. 5-9 and 12-16.

91裸聊视频淲e have a fresh twist,91裸聊视频� said Seaton Secondary instructor and director Lana O91裸聊视频橞rien, adding that rather than being set in the 1880s like the original spinning of the yarn, rendition is set in the 1980s.

91裸聊视频淲e were challenged on how to bill it to our audience, but we came up with our tagline: a semi-modern rock opera.91裸聊视频�

The lyrics that Gilbert and Sullivan fans have come to know and love remain unchanged, but the instrumentals have been refreshed and steeped in rock n91裸聊视频� roll by Lora Bensmiller, Jax Dolman and .

Following that theme, the pirates are decked out in 91裸聊视频�80s rocker apparel, complete with big hair, leather jackets and mesh; while the police corps are clad in tap dance gear reminiscent of MC Hammer and the Major-General Stanley and company are classic high school preps, complete with popped-collars and sweaters slung over shoulders.

However, the modern-interpretation remains true to the traditional, two act comic opera.

91裸聊视频淲hen I first picked this show, the students had no clue what is was,91裸聊视频� O91裸聊视频橞rien said. 91裸聊视频淣ow it91裸聊视频檚 1,000 per cent bought in. They have fallen in love with the operetta.91裸聊视频�

And for a high school theatre company, bringing in new content is what it91裸聊视频檚 all about.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e an educational theatre, so doing stuff they know all the time isn91裸聊视频檛 the best,91裸聊视频� O91裸聊视频橞rien said. 91裸聊视频淲e want to push them.91裸聊视频�

The cast of 60 kids, with some roles double cast and a maximum of 45 members on stage per night, had to audition to enter O91裸聊视频橞rien91裸聊视频檚 honour-level class, with auditions held during spring break the year prior and practices starting in tandem with the fall semester.

91裸聊视频淲e expect a lot from them,91裸聊视频� O91裸聊视频橞rien said. 91裸聊视频淎nd they deliver.91裸聊视频�

For the cast, many of whom are working towards a career in the performing arts, the hard work and dedication required is more than worthwhile.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 been a struggle at times but it91裸聊视频檚 been very worth it for all,91裸聊视频� said RJ Liebelt, a Grade 12 student who plays Frederic and has performed with the theatre twice. 91裸聊视频淢any people are finding themselves here. I love being on stage behind all of this glamour and lights. I love spending time backstage, learning who we are as people.91裸聊视频�

Shaughnessy O91裸聊视频橞rien, also a Grade 12 student who plays the Pirate Queen and plans on studying theatre in post-secondary, agreed.

91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 nothing quite like being in front of the audience,91裸聊视频� Shaughnessy said. 91裸聊视频淚 love being able to be someone other than myself.91裸聊视频�

Grade 12 student Nelya McDowell, who plays Ruth, added that when you91裸聊视频檙e on stage, the hard work is paid off.

91裸聊视频淚 love that feeling you get from the audience when they realize all the hard work you put in,91裸聊视频� McDowell said.

Zac Boring, also a Grade 12 student who plays Samuel 91裸聊视频� the Pirate Queen91裸聊视频檚 Lieutenant 91裸聊视频� has been playing catch up since he was moved up from an understudy to a principal character.

91裸聊视频淚 just really enjoy it,91裸聊视频� Boring said. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 fun to put yourself in a different character and switch everything you do 91裸聊视频� it really engages the mind. It91裸聊视频檚 intense but very fulfilling.91裸聊视频�

Ellen Campbell, a Grade 12 who plays Mabel, added, 91裸聊视频淚 just love performing and telling stories. I feel really fulfilled after a show. This is something I could do forever.91裸聊视频�

And for tech and first-time stage manager Reid Collinson, a Grade 12 student, the performance takes on a different yet parallel tone.

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While their hard work has paid off when they stand under the spotlight, the students all agreed that there91裸聊视频檚 more to theatre than appearing on stage.

For Elise Parsonage, a Grade 12 who plays Matron Major-General, theatre has helped her grow.

91裸聊视频淚 just love being able to put myself out there,91裸聊视频� Parsonage said. 91裸聊视频淚 was a terrified Grade 8, and doing this has really put me out there. Theatre has totally changed me.91裸聊视频�

27th Street Theatre Co. presents Gilbert and Sullivan91裸聊视频檚 The Pirates of Penzance, a semi-modern rock opera at Seaton Secondary Dec. 5-9 and 12-16 with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and matinees Dec. 9 and 16. Tickets are available for $15, all seats, by calling 250-542-3361.