2011 Season Synopsis

Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty
by W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan

A Co Production with The Odessa College Music Department

The young pirate apprentice, Frederic, has been taught since childhood to be a sea-going bandit by the Pirate King, but with his 21st birthday imminent, and his indentured period over, Frederic wants to leave pirating behind, especially after he becomes infatuated with the innocent Mabel . But the Pirate King informs Frederic that since he was born on the of February 29, his 21st birthday won't come for some time yet, and he still owes the King some raiding on the high seas. To Frederic's embarrassment, the Pirate King's next target turns out to be Major General Stanley, Mabel's father!

Feb. 25, 26 & March 4 at 8:00 PM
Feb. 27 & March 6 at 2:30 PM

Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

One of his best known tragedies, the central action of the play begins when Macbeth and another Scottish general, Banquo, on their victorious return from war, encounter three witches. The witches predict that Macbeth will be made a nobleman, the Thane of Cawdor, and will ultimately become the King of Scotland. The excessive ambition of Macbeth and his wife lead them to kill the current king and blame his sons. Macbeth acquires the throne, but the task of keeping the crown leads to more blood being spilt. The three witches prophesy that Macbeth will maintain his rule unless three unusual events come true. It is an unlikely personal secret of another nobleman, Macduff, which ultimately dooms this most corrupt of Scotland's Kings.

April 15, 16, 22, & 23 at 8:00 PM
April 17 at 2:30 PM

New Plays/New Players

The fourth year of this growing festival, features a unique opportunity to sample contemporary theatre, readings from the works of local writers and the Basin's brightest performers, different performance each night all for the cost of one ticket!

June 11 & 17 at 8:00 PM
June 12 & 18 at 2:30 PM

Happy Birthday USA!

The eighth year of the Globe’s patriotic musical salute to America! The story of our country told with humor and pride through action and song. Familiar but always changing. Your attendance will be your vote whether this will be the final showing.

June 25 & July 2 at 8:00 PM
June 26 & July 4 at 2:30 PM

Alicia in Wonder Tierra
by Silvia Gonzalez S.

This bi-lingual play is part Alice in Wonderland and part Wizard of Oz. Alicia enters a Mexican curio shop with her mother. Fascinated by the Latin American imports, Alicia reaches for a Mexican doll, but trips over a piece of pottery. Spinning out of her hand, the doll vanishes beneath a Mexican blanket. Alicia follows and thus begins an amazing adventure in a fantastical world, as Alicia meets a variety of odd and captivating characters.

Nov. 11 & 18 at 8:00 PM
Nov. 12, 13, & 20 at 2:30 PM

The 2011 Subscription Season

Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
New Plays/New Players
Happy Birthday USA!
Alicia in Wonder Tierra
by Silvia Gonzalez S.

Other Performances

Odessa Brand New Opree
with Mercedes Blue Grass at 7:00 PM
June 4