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Pirates of Penzance Jr Showkit

Name: Pirates of Penzance Jr Showkit
Brand: Broadway Junior
SKU: HL9971456
Price: 695.00 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions

HOW LONG CAN WE PERFORM THIS SHOW?

Your Performance License is good for 12 months. You can keep all the materials after the 12 month period, but the materials are not reusable.

CAN I PERFORM THE SAME SHOW THE NEXT YEAR AND JUST PURCHASE THE RIGHTS SINCE I ALREADY HAVE THE MATERIALS?

You will need to purchase a new kit and sign a new performance license if you would like to perform the show again at another time. The materials are not re-useable, refundable or transferable.

CAN I VIDEOTAPE THE PERFORMANCE?

The shows that can be videotaped with the purchase of a Video License at $75 include:

Disney's Aladdin JR.
Disney's Aladdin KIDS
Annie JR.
Annie KIDS
Disney's The Aristocats KIDS
Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR.
Disney's Cinderella KIDS
Dear Edwina JR.
Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs before Dark KIDS
Elf The Musical JR.
Fame JR.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley JR.
Disney's Frozen JR.
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR.
Guys and Dolls JR.
Disney's High School Musical JR.
Disney's High School Musical 2 JR.
Honk! JR.

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR.
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS
Disney's The Lion King JR.
Disney's The Lion King KIDS
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.
Mary Poppins JR.
Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR.
Peter Pan JR.
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS
Seussical JR.
Seussical KIDS
Shrek The Musical JR.
Singin' in the Rain JR.
Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS

Main restrictions: video recordings are for cast/crew/families only, can't be sold and can't be broadcast in any way including on the Internet.

The remaining shows do not allow videotaping. Parents cannot tape, even just for their own personal in-home use. It has nothing to do with how the tape would be used, not being sold, etc. It all comes down to legal copyright rights. Here is how Music Theatre International explains it:

Unfortunately, the rights to videotape are not available. Copyright law gives authors the exclusive right to control the reproduction of their work. When a license is granted for a live stage production of a show, that license does not include the right to tape it because the authors retain the sole right to decide when or if their work is recorded in any way. Even a videotape made for classroom use, as a personal memento or as an archival school record violates the authors' separate right to reproduce their work. In most cases, the authors have already granted such rights exclusively to film or television companies, in which case videotaping this show would also be infringing upon the rights granted by the authors to a third party.

CAN I POST A VIDEO OF OUR PERFORMANCE ON YOUTUBE?
There is no broadcasting of the show in any way, even if you've signed a video license. The license specifically restricts the right to broadcast your performance on YouTube, any school channel, etc.

I HAVE A FEW STUDENTS WHO WERE IN THE 9TH GRADE LAST YEAR AND ARE GOING INTO THE 10TH GRADE. CAN I STILL ALLOW THEM TO PERFORM IN THE SHOW?
No. All performers are required to be in the 9th grade or under when the show is performed.

CAN I PERFORM ONLY CERTAIN MUSICAL NUMBERS FROM THE SHOW?
No. The show must be performed exactly as it has been provided to you in the ShowKit materials and you cannot delete, alter or make changes of any kind in the text of the play, the musical numbers, characters or characterizations.

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Duration: Approximately 60 Minutes
Recommended For: Middle School and Youth Theatre Performers
Format: Broadway Junior 60-Minute Musical
Music Style: Gilbert & Sullivan operetta comedy with ensemble harmonies

Important performance eligibility information

Note: Performances must be done by accredited schools using students only. Orders cannot be processed for Community Theatres, Children’s Theatres, or Performing Arts schools that do not have an academic curriculum.

Overview / Synopsis

The Pirates of Penzance JR. is a hilarious and fast-paced Broadway Junior adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic operetta. Filled with clever wordplay, memorable melodies, and over-the-top characters, this swashbuckling musical adventure introduces young performers to one of the most famous works in musical theatre history.

Set along the rocky coast of Cornwall, England, the story follows Frederic, a young man mistakenly apprenticed to a band of soft-hearted pirates. On his twenty-first birthday, Frederic is finally free to leave pirate life behind and pursue a respectable future. However, thanks to an absurd technicality involving leap years, Frederic discovers his pirate apprenticeship may not be over after all.

As Frederic falls in love with Mabel and attempts to outwit the pirates, audiences are treated to energetic ensemble numbers, comic misunderstandings, rapid-fire patter songs, and classic Gilbert and Sullivan humor that has entertained audiences for generations.

The Pirates of Penzance JR. is an excellent introduction to operetta and musical comedy for schools, featuring accessible harmonies, flexible ensemble opportunities, and a playful theatrical style that encourages creativity and character work.

Why Teachers Choose The Pirates of Penzance JR.

Classic Gilbert and Sullivan comedy adapted for younger performers
Large ensemble opportunities with flexible casting options
Excellent introduction to musical theatre diction, timing, and harmony
Fun comedic roles for students of varying experience levels
Memorable songs and iconic patter numbers audiences love
Minimal set requirements with strong creative staging potential

What’s Included in the ShowKit

30 Actor’s Scripts
Piano/Vocal Score
Director’s Guide
Performance and Accompaniment Tracks
Choreography Resources
Media and Promotional Materials

Not sure how many scripts you need? Read our Broadway Junior script guide

Processing and Licensing Timeline

Broadway Collection musicals may take approximately one week to process since a separate licensing contract must be signed. Please plan accordingly when ordering this show.

Teton Music works directly with schools and directors to help simplify the Broadway Junior licensing process and ensure quick communication throughout your production timeline.

See the Cast List of Characters →

Featured Musical Numbers

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General
Poor Wand’ring One
Oh, Better Far to Live and Die
When Frederic Was a Little Lad

Other Broadway Junior Shows

Into the Woods JR. – A clever musical adventure featuring iconic storybook characters
Godspell JR. – Ensemble storytelling with memorable music and humor
Oliver! JR. – A classic musical filled with unforgettable songs and colorful characters
Fiddler on the Roof JR. – A beloved Broadway classic perfect for larger casts

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is The Pirates of Penzance JR.?
The show runs approximately 60 minutes and is designed specifically for middle school and youth theatre performers.

Is The Pirates of Penzance JR. good for large casts?
Yes. The show offers many ensemble opportunities for pirates, police officers, daughters, and featured comedic characters.

Do students need advanced vocal training?
No. The Broadway Junior adaptation simplifies harmonies and vocal arrangements while still preserving the charm of Gilbert and Sullivan’s music.

Why is this show popular for schools?
Its fast-paced comedy, flexible staging, memorable music, and ensemble-friendly structure make it an excellent choice for middle school productions.

The play opens on a rocky sea-shore on the coast of Cornwall, England, around 1880. The pirates are lounging about on this secluded spot having a birthday celebration for their young apprentice, Frederic, who has reached his 21st year ("Pour, O Pour the Pirate Sherry"). However, as Frederic is out of his indentures on this day, he has decided to go off into civilization and become an upstanding citizen, which also means that it will be his duty to bring the pirates to justice. His nurse maid, Ruth, who has helped to raise Frederic, reveals the truth that it was due to her hard-of-hearing that she accidentally apprenticed him to a pirate instead of a pilot ("When Frederic Was a Little Lad"). The Pirate King takes the news good-naturedly and wishes Frederic well, but refuses to turn himself in. He would rather live and die a pirate ("Oh, Better Far to Live and Die").

Ruth wishes to travel on with Frederic, perhaps even become his future wife. As Frederic has never known any other women, he asks the middle-aged Ruth if she is considered to be beautiful. Ruth swears that she is, but her story is found false as a gaggle of girls come hopping and skipping and singing down to the shore. They are all young and beautiful and finally, for the first time in his life, Frederic recognizes the beauty of youth ("Climbing Over a Rocky Mountain"). Frederic turns on Ruth and accuses her of playing upon his innocence ("Oh, False One").

Ruth runs off, upset and alone, but Frederic hides among the rocks to watch the girls approach. He decides that he'd better make his presence known ("Stop, Ladies, Pray!") and tries to explain that his pirate costume does not indicate that he is a criminal, but that he indeed wishes to become an upstanding citizen ("Oh, Is There Not One Maiden Here"). The sisters, all shocked by this young pirate, take the proper course and reject him. However, one sister, Mabel, arrives on the scene late and is taken with Frederic's noble goals ("Poor Wandering One!"). For Frederic and Mabel it is love at first sight, but the lovely scene is interrupted by the arrival of the attacking pirates ("Stay, We Must Not Lose Our Senses").

Just as all seems lost, the father of the girls arrives and happens to be a Major-General ("I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General"). Knowing that, historically, the Pirates of Penzance do not attack orphans, the General announces that he is an orphan in the hopes that the pirates will set his daughters free ("Oh, Men of Dark and Dismal Fate"). The Pirates feel sorry for the General and agree to let the daughters go free and, for the moment, all is happy.

Scene Two opens at the Major-General's castle at night. The Major-General cannot sleep and is wandering the grounds, upset. His daughters come out to comfort him ("Oh, Dry the Glistening Tear"). The General tells Frederic that he escaped from the pirates because he said he was an orphan, but it wasn't true. He fears the pirates will find out and come to attack him again. Frederic has organized the police force to overtake the pirates and feels the General has nothing to fear – the pirates will be in jail before midnight ("When the Foeman Bares His Steel").

Frederic, alone to ready himself for battle, receives a surprise visit from the Pirate King and Ruth. They come with unfortunate news: as Frederic was born on the 29th of February, his birthday only comes once every four years and therefore he is only five birthdays old. According to his indentures, he is to remain in the pirates' service until his 21st birthday ("When You Had Left Our Pirates' Fold"). Resigned to his duty, Frederic agrees to join the pirates in attacking the General for falsely claiming himself as an orphan. However, he swears to Mabel that he will return to her (even though it will be 1940) when he has completed his apprenticeship with the pirates.

The Police Sergeant must now lead his force alone ("Tarantara, Tarantara!"). Upon hearing the pirates approach, ("A Rollicking Band of Pirates We") the police force decides that the best measure of defense is to hide. The pirates arrive on the scene ready for battle ("With Cat-like Tread, Upon Our Prey We Steal"). Hearing the Major-General coming outside, the pirates decide to hide and ambush him. The daughters reappear to find out why the General is out of bed again ("Now What is This and What is That?"). The pirates attack, and the police force drums up the courage to save the daughters. A bold battle ensues, but the pirates are cut short when the Sergeant charges the pirates in the name of the Queen. The pirates, feeling duty to the Queen beyond all other infractions of the law, give themselves up. Ruth steps forward to explain to the Sergeant that the pirates are all noble men who have done wrong and deserve the chance to become upstanding citizens ("Finale"). Mabel and Frederic are reunited, and all the pirates become loyal subjects to the Queen.

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Broadway Junior FAQ

Who can purchase a Showkit?

Only elementary and middle schools and authorized directors can license and purchase this Broadway Junior title. Parents may research and recommend it to to the school. High schools, youth theaters and community organizations must order through MTIshows.com

What comes in the Showkit?

BROADWAY JUNIOR/KIDS

With the MTI ShowKit™ that comes with every Broadway Junior show, there's no way to fail! Even teachers with no theatrical training or experience can easily put on a successful production. All ShowKits™ contain helpful materials enabling you to make your musical the ultimate interdisciplinary teaching tool.

The ShowKit™ includes*:

Director's Guide
30 Actor Scripts - For all the actors to customize and keep
Performance Accompaniment & Guide Vocal Tracks
One Piano/Vocal Score
Choreography Videos
Downloadable Resources

* Some showkits have additional or fewer components. See specific show web pages for exact contents.

THE NEW DIRECTOR'S GUIDE

We've been busy updating all of our ShowKits™ to ensure they remain the best educational resource in the industry. One of the most exciting new elements is the fully re-conceived Director's Guide, patterned after Broadway production show books. In addition to all of the content you love in the classic Director's Guide, features of the new Director's Guide include:

A three-ring binder allowing you to carry all of your production information in one place and expand and customize the binder to meet your production needs
The Actor's Script section of the Guide features a full-sized script for easier viewing
Expanded resources in all production and curriculum areas that reach three levels of directing experience: beginning, intermediate and advanced
Downloadable resources including audition materials and editable forms

Young@Part/Younger@Part

Each Showbox includes:

30 Cast Script/Vocal Books
Director's Script
2 Piano/Vocal Scores
Guide Vocals CD
Performance Tracks CD
Logo Pack CD

TRW is thrilled to announce the inclusion of two vital production resources in our Young@Part® ShowBox: choreographic videos brought to you by The Original Production (TOP), and Digital Backdrops from Broadway Media Distribution (BMD). We consider these creative elements - choreography and scenic design - as crucial to the production value of a show. Your Digital Backdrops and Choreographic Videos will be delivered digitally as soon as you've booked your Young@Part® license. We can't wait to give you access to these incredible production tools so you can see firsthand what the excitement is about.

CHOREOGRAPHIC GUIDE VIDEOS BY TOP

TOP Choreographic Videos provide step-by-step instruction from Broadway choreographers, giving you and your cast the training to execute each number in the show. Whether you use the choreography as is or adapt it for the unique needs of your cast, this thorough teaching tool is a framework for bringing memorable dance numbers to your show. TOP not only breaks down the dance sequences, but also examines the history and development of each style of movement in the show. Teachers consistently share with us how TOP has helped challenge and motivate their students, provide development for their choreographers, and bring a "wow factor" that thrills their audiences.

Do you accept school purchase orders?

Yes! Teton Music accepts school Purchase Orders (POs) for all Broadway Junior showkits and materials. You can send your PO to service@tetonmusic.com

How fast will our school receive the Showkit?

Once you pay for your Showkit, we start the process to draft your school-specific contract. We usually email you your contract within 48 business hours.

The sooner you complete, sign and email your contact, the sooner your Showkit will ship.

All Showkits are shipped by FedEx and require a signature to be released.

How long can I perform the show?

Your Performance License is good for 12 months. You can keep all the materials after the 12 month period, but the materials are not reusable.

Can I perform the same show next year and just purchase a new license?

You will need to purchase a new kit and sign a new performance license if you would like to perform the show again at another time. The materials are not re-useable, refundable or transferable.

Can I video my performance? Can I post it online?

The shows that can be videotaped with the purchase of a Video License at $75 include:

Disney's Aladdin JR.
Disney's Aladdin KIDS
Annie JR.
Annie KIDS
Disney's The Aristocats KIDS
Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR.
Disney's Cinderella KIDS
Dear Edwina JR.
Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs before Dark KIDS
Elf The Musical JR.
Fame JR.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley JR.
Disney's Frozen JR.
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR.
Guys and Dolls JR.
Disney's High School Musical 2 JR.
Disney's High School Musical JR.
Honk! JR.
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR.
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS
Disney's The Lion King JR.
Disney's The Lion King KIDS
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.
Mary Poppins JR.
Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR.
Peter Pan JR.
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS
Seussical JR.
Seussical KIDS
Shrek The Musical JR.
Singin' in the Rain JR.
Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS

Main restrictions: video recordings are for cast/crew/families only, can't be sold and can't be broadcast in any way including on the Internet.

Unfortunately, the rights to videotape are not available. Copyright law gives authors the exclusive right to control the reproduction of their work. When a license is granted for a live stage production of a show, that license does not include the right to tape it because the authors retain the sole right to decide when or if their work is recorded in any way. Even a videotape made for classroom use, as a personal memento or as an archival school record violates the authors' separate right to reproduce their work. In most cases, the authors have already granted such rights exclusively to film or television companies, in which case videotaping this show would also be infringing upon the rights granted by the authors to a third party.

There is no broadcasting of the show in any way, even if you've signed a video license. The license specifically restricts the right to broadcast your performance on YouTube, any school channel, etc.

Can older students (above 9th grade) or adults perform in the show?

No. All performers are required to be in the 9th grade or under when the show is performed.

Can I only perform some songs from the show? Can I edit the script?

No. The show must be performed exactly as it has been provided to you in the ShowKit™ materials and you cannot delete, alter or make changes of any kind in the text of the play, the musical numbers, characters or characterizations.

Pirates of Penzance Jr Showkit

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