The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
Based on the hilarious Gilbert and Sullivan classic H.M.S. Pinafore, U.S.S. Metaphor includes such characters as Captain Closeted, his gay son sailor Stephen (in love with sailor Ralph Rackstraw), sanctimonious Reverend Dick Deadheart, the lovable Mister Buttercup, Savoy Network News reporter Anderson Scooper, presidential candidate the Honorable Secretary Josephine Porter, and her travel companion, "Aunt" Shebe. The ship is docked at Boston Harbor as Secretary Porter and her entourage visit to inspect for "homosexual activity." An inevitable happy ending celebrates same-sex marriage and tolls the bell for an end to Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
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Key crew
- Lawrence B. DillonDirector
- Arthur SullivanOriginal Music Composer
- William S. GilbertWriter
Cast
- Edward "Moose" MaravillaMister Peanut Buttercup
- Matt PratherRev. Dick Deadheart
- Robert BendaEnsign Ralph Rackstraw
- Ken McPhersonCaptain Closeted
- John PrigeonStephen Closeted
- Steve GallagherSecretary Josephine Porter
- Michael Tate"Aunt" Shebe
Stills
Themes
live performancechoruslgbt