Pirate trio

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Kenneth Kellar, left, the “Pirate King,” Melissa Friessen (“Ruth”), and Trevor Barker (“Frederic”) gave solid performances during last night’s opening of “The Pirates of Penzance” at the Townshend Theatre. The Fort High production runs until Saturday, with tickets available in advance at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts for $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. The curtain rises nightly at 7:30 p.m. —Melanie Béchard photo