TICKETS:
ANNE BONNY AND MARY READ, LATE OF THE ISLAND OF PROVIDENCE, SPINSTERS AND ENEMIES OF ALL NATIONS, ARE CHARGED WITH PIRACIES, ROBBERIES, AND FELONIES
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THE PIRATE'S WIFE
By Briandaniel Oglesby Acme '02
Directed by Hope Raymond Acme '10
Acme is proud to present our summer mainstage play:
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Anne Bonny and Mary Read,
Late of the Island of Providence,
Spinsters and Enemies of All Nations,
are Charged with Piracies, Robberies, and Felonies
OR
The Pirates Wife
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Written by
Briandaniel Oglesby, Acme '02
Directed by
Hope Raymond, Acme '10
Synopsis:
Join us for a rollicking, theatrical reimagining of the 1720's trial of gender outlaws Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two women pirates who dressed as men. This somewhat-true-to-life adaptation swashbuckles its way through historical drama and romantic comedy, and explores the ways we struggle, survive and find ways to fight another day.
Content Warning
This play is a historical (ish) comedy, with moments of poignant drama. Our swash-buckling pirates occasionally consume alcohol, romantically carouse at a PG-level, and fight with guns and swords, which leads to depictions of onstage injuries and death. The play also includes depictions of misogynistic and transphobic nastiness, and mentions suicidal ideation.
All ages are welcome, and we recommend this play for ages 10+.
For more information, please feel free to reach out to us at education@acmetheatre.net.
Important Show Information, Read BEFORE Attending
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All show performances are pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $15 for students/seniors and $20 for general admission.
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Masks are REQUIRED for Sunday *matinee* performances.
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Our goal is to create an inclusive community space that is free of harassment and welcoming to folks of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and identities. To keep our space harassment-free, we reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone whose conduct is disruptive or potentially dangerous to the performance, or whose past behavior creates distress for our company members.
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If you are a local theatre teacher, you are eligible for a free ticket! Talk to our FOH Manager in person at a show for more details!
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Friday, July 31st is our drag night featuring a pre-show drag performance and a post-show panel. You can learn more HERE!
Show Dates and Times
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Fri, July 24th @7pm
Sat, July 25th @7pm
*Sun, July 26th @2pm*
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Fri, July 31st @7pm
Sat, Aug 1st @7pm
*Sun, Aug 2nd @2pm*
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*At these shows, masks are REQUIRED.*
Location:
Wyatt Pavilion, Davis, CA
(Wyatt Pavilion Theatre, Arboretum Dr, Davis, CA 95616)
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This production is supported in part by
A grant from the City of Davis Arts & Cultural Affairs program
