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.
Released: Sep 26, 2007
Runtime: 71 minutes
Genre: Music
Stars: Edward "Moose" Maravilla, Matt Prather, Robert Benda, Ken McPherson, John Prigeon, Steve Gallagher
Crew: Lawrence B. Dillon (Director), Arthur Sullivan (Music), Zack Wilde (Stage Director), Ashley Moore (Sound Editor), Jeff Sinclair (Script), W.S. Gilbert (Writer)