U.S.S. Metaphor
“A fiercley hilarious and original adaptation of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, H.M.S. Pinafore”
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Edward "Moose" Maravilla
Mister Peanut Buttercup
LeadMatt Prather
Rev. Dick Deadheart
Robert Benda
Ensign Ralph Rackstraw
Ken McPherson
Captain Closeted
John Prigeon
Stephen Closeted
Steve Gallagher
Secretary Josephine Porter
Michael Tate
"Aunt" Shebe
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lawrence B. Dillon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. U.S.S. Metaphor is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
