Westmont Music Department presents

Gilbert & Sullivan's Trial by Jury and

Rossini's The Silken Ladder

Directed by Christina Jensen

Starring: Sean Ryan, Joy Sturges, Katie Ticas, Micah Howard, Melissa Ellsworth, Nate Carlins, Caleb Wilcox, Sibo Msibi

Trial By Jury

Edwin has broken his promise of marriage to Angelina, jilting her on their wedding day. She responds not in tears and pleadings but by hiring an attorney and taking him to court.
Edwin employs every legal trick in the book to wriggle out of his commitment, finally pleading that he will not be a faithful or fit husband. Angelina responds by dramatically declaring her love for Edwin . . . that is until a richer man comes along. After much debate and courtroom hijinks, the Judge declares that the only resolution to this case is to marry Angelina himself. The entire court erupts in joy and exits to ensure that this husband does not run away.

The Silken Ladder

Last night, Guilia and Dorvil were secretly married. But they cannot run away together until they break the news to Dormont, her guardian, and tutor. They fear his disapproval since Dormont intended Guilia to marry Signore de Blansac. Guilia concocts a clever plan. First, she creates a silken ladder out of her sheets. Every night, she will attach it to her balcony, giving her new husband access to her room. Then, she will encourage a match between Signore de Blansac and her cousin Lucilla. That is if he can prove he will be faithful to her. In spite of the simplicity of this plan, it goes terribly awry when the rest of the household comes into play.

Eventually, Guilia explains that she married Dorvil out of love, which was her aunt's only requirement. On this good advice, Blansac proposes to Lucilla. Dormont throws up his hands and gives them all his blessing. Rejoicing, they all sing about the power of love.

Performance dates and times:

Friday, January 27 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 29 at 7:00 PM

Ticket Prices:

General Admission: $20
Student/Seniors/Active Military: $15

**All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.**