PATIENCE-- IN A LOVELORN TRAIN

The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society produced Patience in 1987, with not only a really talented cast, but also scenic production and stage direction that was top-notch. This is not always possible in a volunteer program, or in professional productions as well. Although consumer video quality was not high at this time, and the audio connection was problematic, what remains gives an impression of what can often be the best show in the G&S icon.

The maidens of the village sing a hymn to Bunthorne (Peter Hedleski), to the dismay of their former lovers, the dragoon guards. Hedleski's portrayal of Bunthorne evokes the poses of the aesthetic poets throughout the craze that flourished in Britain during Oscar Wilde's time. Patience (Jane Schooonmaker-Rodgers) is the only maiden with any sense, and is unimpressed with Bunthorne's nonsense. The Colonel (Thomas Petiet) expresses dismay with the lack of effect his uniform wields. For more comic operas and operettas, visit comicoperaguild.org

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• IN A LOVELORN TRAIN
• THOMAS PETIET
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