"Billy Budd" takes center stage at The Haverford School

The Haverford School Upper School Theater Department presents “Billy Budd” Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the School’s Centennial Hall.

“Billy Budd” is a stage adaptation of Herman Melville’s classic saga of events aboard a British Royal Navy ship during wartime. The plot follows Billy Budd, a young sailor impressed from another ship into service aboard the “HMS Indomitable” in 1797 and accused of mutinous actions by envious, antagonistic master-of-arms John Claggart. His innocence and charisma make him instantly popular with all his new crewmates – except one. In an angry outburst, Billy accidentally kills his accuser, and his fate is in the hands of the ship’s tribunal.

This production may not be suitable for children younger than 13.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and may be purchased at TicketLeap (http://the-haverford-school.ticketleap.com/billy-budd/) or at the door. However, reservations are encouraged. The Box Office opens 45 minutes prior to show time. For more information or reservations, please call 610-642-3020, ext. 1386.