How I Became a Pirate

July 15 – August 5, 2022

Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion as these comical pirates land at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob, as they try to find the perfect spot to bury their treasure. The whole family will love this delightful and swashbuckling musical adventure.

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How I Became a Pirate

July 15 – August 5, 2022

Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion as these comical pirates land at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob, as they try to find the perfect spot to bury their treasure. The whole family will love this delightful and swashbuckling musical adventure.

JACK PACKER
Jack Packer (Jeremy Jacobs) is excited to perform the role of Jeremy Jacob and bring a favorite storybook to life. This will be Jack’s third pirating adventure after appearing as Michael in Peter Pan Jr. and Jack/Peter on the Finding Neverland National Tour. You might recognize Jack from shows at Dutch Apple, Fulton Theatre, Sight & Sound, Servant Stage, EPAC, and MPACT. Like Jeremy Jacob, Jack loves to ride roller coasters and hang out at the beach. Jack doesn’t actually play soccer, but he would love to teach the pirates to skimboard! He thanks Lauren for this opportunity to perform again at Dutch Apple and his family for their love and support. ◆ Isaiah 25:1 ◆ @jackryanpacker
FRANK HUGHES
Frank Hughes (Santa Claus) is full of joy to perform for you today! His favorite color is blue and he loves to eat pizza and play his Nintendo Switch. Merry Christmas!
CHRIS TROMBETTA
Chris Trombetta (Swill the Pirate) is thrilled to join the crew in How I Became a Pirate. His favorite color is Blue and he loves bugs! You can also see Chris flying high as Scuttle in Disney's The Little Mermaid. He wants to thank his maties and buccaneers for their love and support.
ANTHONY CHRISTOPHER MILFELT
Anthony Christopher Milfelt (King Julien/Zeke/Police Officer/Ship's Captain/Foosa/Alex US) is an actor from Chicago, which is a little closer than Madagascar to Lancaster. Much like King Julien he loves to move it and jump around and have fun with his friends on stage! He loves Kraft Mac & Cheese, pomegranates, the color mustard, playing his ukulele, and chicken bacon barbecue pizza! You can come see him sparkle in The Dutch Apple's Mainstage show Elf: The Musical. He hopes you have an enjoyable holiday season!
SAM ARLEN
Sam Arlen (Melman) is thrilled to be playing a giraffe again! He loves pizza, sweatpants, and his mom. His favorite color is green! Enjoy the show!
KATELYN CANDIELLO
Katelyn Candiello (Maxine the Pirate) is so excited to be in How I Became a Pirate again! You may have seen her perform this show nine years ago at the Dutch Apple! She also works as an instructor for the Dutch Apple's summer program Broadway Bound! Her favorite color is orange and her favorite food is pizza. When she is not performing she spends time with her fluffy dogs, Zoe and Mickey. Argh matey!
JAMES MAJOR BURNS
James Major Burns (Marty) is so excited to be playing Marty. Previously playing Donkey he loves a four-legged creature. Major loves Christmas movies like The Santa Clause and Home Alone. They remind him of childhood with his mommy. Come see him as Mr. Greenway in Elf: The Musical.
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