The Yeomen of the Guard

The Yeomen of the Guard

  • February 24 - October 30, 2016
  • Thomas Theatre
  • Music by Arthur Sullivan; libretto by W.S. Gilbert | Adapted by Sean Graney, Andra Velis Simon and Matt Kahler | Directed by Sean Graney | World Premiere Adaptation
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Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission.

Off with his head!

How do you save a good man who’s wrongly accused and facing the ax in 24 hours? That’s how high the stakes are in Gilbert and Sullivan’s funny, pun-filled musical that mines a richer emotional world than the duo’s other comic operettas. Bristling with bad cases of unrequited love, a prison break and plots running amok, this world-premiere adaptation inspired by classic country-and-western music makes for a rousing musical event the whole family will enjoy.

The Yeomen of the Guard is an immersive 80-minute performance. Throughout the show, audience members in the Promenade section will be onstage among the actors, occasionally using scenic elements as temporary seating. Traditional fixed-seat ticket holders may also be invited to join the fun onstage. Any shopping bags, backpacks, bulky purses, and heavy coats will need to be stored with the house staff during the performance. To learn more about Promenade Ticketing, watch this short video.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

“A rip-roaring good time...”
— The Siskiyou Daily News


“...a wacky western musical winner...”
— The Eureka Times-Standard





The Yeomen of the Guard -
Los Terratenientes de la Guardia


¡Qué le corten la cabeza!

¿Cómo se salva a un buen hombre injustamente acusado y condenado a morir en 24 horas? Así de serio es la cosa en el divertido musical de Gilbert y Sullivan, lleno de juegos de palabras, que explora un mundo emotivo más rico que en las otras operetas cómicas del dúo. Repleto de graves casos de amor no correspondido, una fuga de prisión, dos compromisos desdichados e intrigas alocadas, esta adaptación en estreno mundial inspirada por la clásica música country – y con un espíritu participativo que evoca a El Sirviente de Dos Patrones de OSF del 2009 – produce un emocionante evento musical que divertirá a toda la familia.

Para información en español, por favor llame a 541-482-2111 ext. 242.

Creators

Music
Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan MVO (1842–1900)
Libretto
Sir William Schwenck (W.S.) Gilbert (1836–1911)
Adapter
Andra Velis Simon
Adapter
Sean Graney
Adapter
Matt Kahler

Creative Team

Director
Sean Graney
Music Director
Andra Velis Simon
Choreographer
Jaclyn Miller
Scenic Designer
Regina García
Costume Designer
Alison Siple
Lighting Designer
Heather Gilbert
Sound Designer
Ray Nardelli
Dramaturg
Lydia G. Garcia
Voice & Text Director
Robert Ramirez
Associate Music Director
Matt Kahler
Production Stage Manager
Jill Rendall*

Cast

Fairfax/Ensemble
Jeremy Peter Johnson*
Elsie/Ensemble
Kate Hurster*
Phoebe Meryll/Krazy Kate/ Ensemble
Britney Simpson*
Major Meryll/Ensemble (Feb. 24–May 29)
Joseph Anthony Foronda*
Major Meryll/Ensemble (May 31–Oct. 30)
Robert Vincent Frank*
Deputy Dick Chumlee/ Ensemble
Anthony Heald*
Shadbolt the Jailor/Ensemble
Michael Sharon*
Warden Carruthers/Ensemble
K. T. Vogt*
Jan Point/Ensemble
Leah Anderson*
Happy Yeoman/Ensemble
Michael Caruso
Charming Yeoman/Ensemble
Jesse Baldwin
* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
**AEA Professional Theatre Intern
  • The Yeomen of the Guard Trailer

    Trailer

    Be sure to catch this "bold, brash, audacious" interactive production.

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    Stage Notes

    Director Sean Graney shares insights about the interactive production of THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD. Excerpted from the 2016 Informed Volunteer Program held at SOU in February

  • Sean Graney and Andra Velis Simon

    Director/Adapter Interview

    Sean Graney and Andra Velis Simon discuss their process for adapting Gilbert & Sullivan operettas.

  • Yeomen image

    Snapshot: Musical Instruments in Yeomen

    Jesse Baldwin, musician and ensemble member, presents a delightful rundown of many of the instruments played by the actors in the show.

  • image of rocking horses

    Snapshot: Rocking Horses Built to Last

    Properties Artisan Annette Julien talks about the challenges of building two amazing adult-size rocking horses for THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD.

  • Promenade Ticketing

    What is Promenade Ticketing?

    This short video explains what you can expect during this highly interactive performance.

  • Times Standard logo

    Eureka Times-Standard

    OSF rounds up a wacky western musical winner with "The Yeomen of the Guard"

  • Siskiyou Daily News logo

    A rollicking party of a play

    A rip-roaring good time is certainly what the OSF production of Gilbert and Sullivan's “The Yeomen of the Guard” delivers in spades.

  • Mail Tribune logo

    A cowboy jamboree

    "...all this loosey-goosey tomfoolery is very funny."