U.S.S. Metaphor (2007)
A fiercley hilarious and original adaptation of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, H.M.S. Pinafore
Based on the hilarious Gilbert and Sullivan classic H.M.S. Pinafore, U.S.S. Metaphor includes such characters as Captain Closeted, his gay son sailor Stephen (in love with sailor Ralph Rackstraw), sanctimonious Reverend Dick Deadheart, the lovable Mister Buttercup, Savoy Network News reporter Anderson Scooper, presidential candidate the Honorable Secretary Josephine Porter, and her travel companion, "Aunt" Shebe. The ship is docked at Boston Harbor as Secretary Porter and her entourage visit to inspect for "homosexual activity." An inevitable happy ending celebrates same-sex marriage and tolls the bell for an end to Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Cast
- Edward "Moose" Maravilla - Mister Peanut Buttercup
- Matt Prather - Rev. Dick Deadheart
- Robert Benda - Ensign Ralph Rackstraw
- Ken McPherson - Captain Closeted
- John Prigeon - Stephen Closeted
- Steve Gallagher - Secretary Josephine Porter
- Michael Tate - "Aunt" Shebe
Screenplay
- Eric Lane Barnes (Script Editor)
- William S. Gilbert
Keywords
live performance, chorus, lgbt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is U.S.S. Metaphor about?
- Based on the hilarious Gilbert and Sullivan classic H.M.S. Pinafore, U.S.S. Metaphor includes such characters as Captain Closeted, his gay son sailor Stephen (in love with sailor Ralph Rackstraw), sanctimonious Reverend Dick Deadheart, the lovable Mister Buttercup, Savoy Network News reporter Anderson Scooper, presidential candidate the Honorable Secretary Josephine Porter, and her travel companion, "Aunt" Shebe. The ship is docked at Boston Harbor as Secretary Porter and her entourage visit to inspect for "homosexual activity." An inevitable happy ending celebrates same-sex marriage and tolls the bell for an end to Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
- Who directed U.S.S. Metaphor?
- U.S.S. Metaphor was directed by Lawrence B. Dillon.
- Who stars in U.S.S. Metaphor?
- U.S.S. Metaphor stars Edward "Moose" Maravilla, Matt Prather, Robert Benda, Ken McPherson, John Prigeon, Steve Gallagher.
- How long is U.S.S. Metaphor?
- U.S.S. Metaphor has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is U.S.S. Metaphor?
- U.S.S. Metaphor is a Music film.
- Where was U.S.S. Metaphor produced?
- U.S.S. Metaphor was produced in United States of America.