The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra’s (RVCO) fall production, The Pirates of Penzance, enters its final week with shows Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford.

The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite offers family fun — with plenty of action for children and satiric comedy about the British culture for adults.

First class stage direction is by Katherine P. Nealley with musical direction and conducting by Florrie Marks.

You can purchase tickets here.

There is no service charge, but the ticketing platform asks for a voluntary donation which can be bypassed.

Tickets are also available at the door, by cash, check, or credit card. All tickets are general admission and good for any of the seven performances.

Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra shows include a 25-piece orchestra which sets the group apart as a community theater standout.  The orchestra provides the perfect sound for Arthur Sullivan’s beautiful arias and whimsical numbers.

The Pirates of Penzance opened on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Following the Sunday matinee, children and adults are invited on stage to greet the cast of pirates, policemen, and fair maidens. Costumes are welcome!

The Strath Haven Middle School is located at 200 S. Providence Road (Route 252) in Wallingford. 

If parking is not available at the upper lot adjacent to the school, there is a lower lot available at Providence Road and Copples Lane.

The Rose Valley Chorus & Orchestra traces its roots back to 1907 when it presented its first production, Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, at the Artsman’s Hall (now Hedgerow Theatre) in Rose Valley.

This performance united the wealth of musical and dramatic talent residents in the arts and crafts colony of Rose Valley into a group that is still vibrant and successful after more than 100 years and almost 200 shows.  

The Rose Valley Chorus & Orchestra draws its membership from the entire Delaware Valley.

The voices of the principals and chorus, with the musicianship of the full 35-piece orchestra, rank among the best of the area’s many community musical theater groups.

Rose Valley Chorus & Orchestra now has two major theatrical productions each season (Fall and Spring) which includes Gilbert & Sullivan operettas, Broadway musicals, and other assorted operettas.

In 1997 Rose Valley Chorus & Orchestra purchased the old Middletown Firehouse in Media which now serves as its set construction site, also housing its extensive costume and prop collection.  

Find out more about the upcoming performances and about Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra.

You can also call 610-565-5010 or email info@rvco.org for more information.