SOLON — Famous pirate John Bluebeard has given up his life of piracy for the love of Princess Maria. But, after he is captured by Queen Victoria and the powerhungry Prince George, it is up to Maria and the Pirate Sisters, Jackie and Morgan Bluebeard (and their rag-tag group of pirates) to pillage the palace and save the day. So says the synopsis for The Pirate Sisters and the Bounty for Bluebeard, the spring play this year at Solon High School.

The play, by Richard Gremel and published by Brooklyn Publishers, takes the stage Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9, for two performances.

Director Deanna Kleinsmith explained how the show came to be.

“After each show I ask the cast to answer some questions about what they would like to see in the future. Last year’s survey said melodrama and comedy so, I searched through a few publishers, and this was the one that fit the request and was a different time period, setting, and plot than we have done before.”

The performers were challenged in their character development by having to master piratespeak or a more formal tone, said Kleinsmith.

“Mateys, ye be shiver me timbers with a yo ho! Or, formal Your Majesty, with royal presentations.”

The curtain goes up Saturday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are available at https:// soloniahighschoolplay.ludus. com/200476246.

Kleinsmith added, “A big shout-out to our seniors that will set sail for the last time on a high school stage. They have been great encouragers and role models for the program.”