Pirates of the Great Lakes

Pirates of the Great Lakes by Tim Kochenderfer

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Productions (21)
Comedy
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75 - 90 minutes
3 W, 10 M, 5 Any (12-23 actors possible: 3-8 W, 9-15 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Minimal.

Arrrr matey, the year is 1782 and Johann Andreas' family business on the shores of Lake Huron is in trouble. For some reason nobody wants to stay at "Andreas Wasp Infested Inn." Luckily for Johann, Captain Short Fuse Composure arrives on the scene, having been stranded by a band of pirates who mistook Michigan for an island. In his possession is a treasure map, and he promises Johann a share of the loot if he can assemble a crew and reach the treasure in advance of his arch-rival, the dreaded Burgundy Beard. Between dealing with Captain Short Fuse Composure's fear of North Atlantic Sea Tigers, an idiotic crew, and a complete lack of knowledge about the sea, will it be possible for Johann to find the treasure, get the girl, charm her father, stop tripping over things, and save his family business?

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Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
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Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Arrrr matey, the year is 1782 and Johann Andreas' family business on the shores of Lake Huron is in trouble. For some reason nobody wants to stay at "Andreas Wasp Infested Inn." Luckily for Johann, Captain Short Fuse Composure arrives on the scene, having been stranded by a band of pirates who mistook Michigan for an island. In his possession is a treasure map, and he promises Johann a share of the loot if he can assemble a crew and reach the treasure in advance of his arch-rival, the dreaded Burgundy Beard. Between dealing with Captain Short Fuse Composure's fear of North Atlantic Sea Tigers, an idiotic crew, and a complete lack of knowledge about the sea, will it be possible for Johann to find the treasure, get the girl, charm her father, stop tripping over things, and save his family business?

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 75 - 90 minutes
  • 3 W, 10 M, 5 Any (12-23 actors possible: 3-8 W, 9-15 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Minimal.

Production History

DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Great Lakes Christian High School
Beamsville, ON Canada
 Great Lakes Christian High School Beamsville, ON Canada
APR 21, 2023 - APR 23, 2023
Lawson High School
Lawson, MO United States
 Lawson High School Lawson, MO United States
JUL 08, 2021 - JUL 08, 2021
Taubenslag Productions
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ United States
 Taubenslag Productions NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ United States
NOV 28, 2019 - NOV 29, 2019
Davidson School
Davidson, SK Canada
 Davidson School Davidson, SK Canada
MAY 10, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
Middle School Theater
Shawnee, KS United States
 Middle School Theater Shawnee, KS United States
JAN 04, 2019 - JAN 06, 2019
East Knox Jr/Sr High School
Howard, OH United States
 East Knox Jr/Sr High School Howard, OH United States
MAR 10, 2011 - MAR 20, 2011
Alpena Civic Theatre
Alpena, MI United States
 Alpena Civic Theatre Alpena, MI United States
APR 15, 2010 - MAY 15, 2010
Sands Secondary
Delta, BC Canada
 Sands Secondary Delta, BC Canada
DEC 01, 2009 - DEC 04, 2009
N/A
Ashley, ND United States
 N/A Ashley, ND United States
NOV 20, 2009 - NOV 22, 2009
Bad Axe High School
Bad Axe, MI United States
 Bad Axe High School Bad Axe, MI United States
JUN 05, 2009 - JUN 06, 2009
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School
Windsor, VT United States
 Windsor Jr./Sr. High School Windsor, VT United States
NOV 21, 2008 - NOV 23, 2008
Theatre Troupe Of MSOE
Milwaukee, WI United States
 Theatre Troupe Of MSOE Milwaukee, WI United States
NOV 01, 2008 - NOV 01, 2008
Linesville High School
Linesville, PA United States
 Linesville High School Linesville, PA United States
AUG 02, 2008 - AUG 02, 2008
Addison Community Theatre
Addison, IL United States
 Addison Community Theatre Addison, IL United States
MAY 30, 2008 - JUN 22, 2008
Lyric Arts Company Of Anoka
Anoka, MN United States
 Lyric Arts Company Of Anoka Anoka, MN United States
JAN 11, 2008 - JAN 12, 2008
East Davidson High School
Thomasville, NC United States
 East Davidson High School Thomasville, NC United States
MAY 16, 2007 - MAY 17, 2007
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot
Powhatan, VA United States
 Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Powhatan, VA United States
APR 26, 2007 - APR 27, 2007
Greenwood Lakes Middle School
Lake Mary, FL United States
 Greenwood Lakes Middle School Lake Mary, FL United States
APR 20, 2007 - APR 22, 2007
North Posey High School
New Harmony, IN United States
 North Posey High School New Harmony, IN United States
MAR 16, 2007 - MAR 17, 2007
NOVA School
Olympia, WA United States
 NOVA School Olympia, WA United States
FEB 26, 2007 - FEB 27, 2007
Shiocton Schools
Shiocton, WI United States
 Shiocton Schools Shiocton, WI United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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