A Pirate's Life for She

A gay pirate adventure play with music. Reeling from loss and betrayal, Pirate Queen Anne Bonny is on a quest to reclaim her precious ship, the Crimson Banshee, from bounty hunter and scourge-of-the-earth Barnet. Accompanying Anne are her girlfriend and first mate Mary Read; resident stylist and best friend Pierre the Pansy; a shanty-singing pirate crew; and a young man with a quest of his own - to rescue his...
A gay pirate adventure play with music. Reeling from loss and betrayal, Pirate Queen Anne Bonny is on a quest to reclaim her precious ship, the Crimson Banshee, from bounty hunter and scourge-of-the-earth Barnet. Accompanying Anne are her girlfriend and first mate Mary Read; resident stylist and best friend Pierre the Pansy; a shanty-singing pirate crew; and a young man with a quest of his own - to rescue his dear Petunia. See this entourage of scallywags band together as they seek treasure, companionship, and revenge.
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A Pirate's Life for She

Character Information

  • Anne Bonny
    20-40,
    Irish
    ,
    Female
    The Pirate Queen and captain of the Crimson Banshee. Anne is a fiery and hot-tempered, pansexual, Irish woman. Extremely loyal to her friends and crew. Her dress embraces her womanhood and since Pierre designs her clothes, fighting practicality can still come first. She suffers from alcoholism and depression.
  • Mary Read
    20-40,
    English
    ,
    Female or AFAB Non-binary
    Fellow pirate, First Mate, and girlfriend to Anne. Mary is a warm-hearted and witty lesbian woman. She fights with grace and ferocity. Her Christianity is very important to her. Mary wears "mens" clothing, like she did growing up, which Pierre designs and tailors for her.
  • Pierre
    20-40,
    French
    ,
    Male
    Best Friend to Anne and Mary. Pierre is a French gay man who lives openly and freely. He prides himself on his appearance and immaculately trimmed beard. He is the owner of “Mon Ingénue", the bar/bistro/dressmaker shop. He is an extremely passionate fashion designer. He fights with finesse and panache.
  • Jack "Jilly"
    18-30,
    English
    ,
    Male
    Dashing young English man with an innocent demeanor as if he is always a little in over his head. Kind spoken, but there is always something about him that seems curious or out of place. Sexually fluid.
  • Patch
    Old,
    Female, Non-binary, Male, Any (but preferably Female/Non-Binary)
    Clairvoyant cook. Hard of hearing and does not speak. Moves at a deliberate old barkeeps pace regardless of circumstance. There is nothing Patch can't make right. Non-verbal, physical roll.
  • Max
    Female, Non-binary, Male, flexible
    Shanty singing crewmember. Boatswain; Conductor, storyteller, bit of a romantic, thick pirate accent.

    All shanty crew are intentionally written non-gender conforming. Open to any age, gender, or ethnicity. Please prioritize inclusive casting.
  • Sam
    Female, Non-binary, Male, flexible
    Shanty singing crewmember. Master Gunner; No subtlety, bull in a China shop, protector, Scout's other half, thick pirate accent.

    All shanty crew are intentionally written non-gender conforming. Open to any age, gender, or ethnicity. Please prioritize inclusive casting.
  • Scout
    Female, Non-binary, Male, flexible
    Shanty singing crewmember. Rigger/Lookout; gymnastic, kind, curious, Sam's other half, medium pirate accent.

    All shanty crew are intentionally written non-gender conforming. Open to any age, gender, or ethnicity. Please prioritize inclusive casting.
  • Fin
    Female, Non-binary, Male, flexible
    Shanty singing crew. Sailing Master; Philosopher, over-analyzes, brainy, minimal pirate accent.

    All shanty crew intentionally written non-gender conforming. Open to any age, gender, or ethnicity. Please prioritize inclusive casting.
  • Ash
    Female, Non-binary, Male, flexible
    Shanty singing crewmember. Carpenter; Always has a snack, amorous, medium pirate accent.

    All shanty crew are intentionally written non-gender conforming. Open to any age, gender, or ethnicity. Please prioritize inclusive casting.
  • Barnet
    20-70,
    Female, Non-binary, Male, Flexible Preferred Woman
    Villain. Bounty hunter.
  • Barnet's First Mate
    Female, Non-binary, Male, flexible
    Captain Barnet's First Mate. Simple.
  • Peggi Pegleg
    Adult,
    Any
    A member of Barnet's Crew. Overly chipper! (Preferably the same gender presentation as Ash.)

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Western Illinois University
    ,
    2021
  • Workshop
    ,
    Oconaluftee Little Symphony Society
    ,
    2021

Production History

  • University
    ,
    Western Illinois University
    ,
    2022