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Cast Interview: David Merrill

6/15/2016

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Are we ready to meet another one of our talented performers? No Gilbert & Sullivan production is complete without a love-sick tenor. Our simple sailor lowly born - David Merrill

What's your role in H.M.S Pinafore?
Ralph Rackstraw

What's your favorite part of the show?
My favorite part of the show is working with Maestro Sorge and our fabulous director Kate Huntress-Reeve. They are brilliant in their craft, and their vision is honest and captivating. Come ride on the Pinafore, it's going to be a blast! 

Why is operetta important to you?
Operetta crosses the boundaries between Opera and Musical Theater. It opens the doors for so many more people who might have a love for one or the other, to experience the powerful mix of the two genres. In operetta you are still able to sing with your full instrument, while leaning on the edge of musical theater character development and actions. Bottom line, it's just a ton of fun! 

When you're not performing in community theatre, what do you do? (job, hobby, family, etc.)
I am the music director for Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park MD. When I am not at work, I try to stay busy on the stage in musicals and once and a while try my best in the musical director scene. However, mostly, I drive with my wife to her rehearsals in Alexandria VA, and watch her dace for her company MotionXDance DC! 

Only three more chances to see this fantastic production!
 Call the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre box office at 240-314-8690 or get your tickets here. 

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  • About VLOC
    • Mission, Vision, Values
    • Board of Directors
    • Diversity, Equity, and Expansion
    • Education and Outreach
    • VLOC Hall of Fame >
      • Hall of Ancestors
      • Flowers of Progress
    • Reviews, Press & Awards
    • Financials & Strategic Plan
  • Shows & Events
    • H.M.S. Pinafore
    • G&S Sing Out
    • Health & Safety
    • Archive >
      • The New Moon >
        • Program
      • The Zoo & Sweethearts
      • The Brigands
      • El Capitan
      • More... >
        • Iolanthe
        • From Paris to Vienna (2021)
  • Get Involved
    • Auditions
    • Opportunities
    • Company Policies
    • Cast Portal >
      • H.M.S. Pianfore Cast
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Shop
  • Contact Us