THE GENTLEMAN PIRATE
written & performed by
Rodney Lee Rogers
Watch slideshow from Post & Courier photographer Chrys Rynearson
A one-of-a-kind interactive theatrical event that brings to life the trials and glories of the Gentleman Pirate Stede Bonnet.
“Great fun, splendidly performed and exhaustively researched. Grade A” —Jon Santiago, Charleston City Paper
Saturdays during the summer at The Powder Magazine:
$8 to $12
843.534.6169
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REVIEWS & ARTICLES
The Gentleman Pirate rocks, even without parrots: Rodney Lee Rogers' original play is a treasure (Charleston City Paper) / Rodney Lee Rogers revives The Gentleman Pirate (Charleston City Paper) / Jolly Rogers (Charleston City Paper) / Spoleto Today Photos (Post & Courier)
SPEECH & DEBATE
by Stephen Karam
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Co-directed by Sharon Graci & David Mandel, Speech & Debate is PURE’s 2009 Summer Slam production. Preview July 30, with performances running through August 15. Featuring Addison Dent (A Flea in Her Ear at The Village Playhouse), Sullivan Graci-Rogers (Hogs and A Waffle House Christmas with PURE), Will Northcut (Rabbit Hole at PURE), and C. Kathleen Donnelly (Standing Up . . . For Myself at Theatre 99).
“PURE Theatre cast delivers exceptional performance . . . an entertaining romp through the frailties of high school life” —Post & CourierCity Paper Staff Pick: Speech & Debate Makes the Folks at PURE Feel a Little Funny
“A triumph . . . hilarious, cliche-free, and immensely entertaining” —The New York Times
“One of the top ten plays of the year . . . Even if you’re not fluent in IM, you’ll LOL at this subversive comedy.” —Entertainment Weekly
Pay-What-You-Can Preview July 29
Performances July 30, 31, August 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 & 15. All shows 7:30 p.m. except Sunday August 9 at 2:00 p.m. (Bring Your Own Baby Performance). Wednesdays $20, Thursdays & Sundays $25, Fridays & Saturdays $30, Students $15