The Blue Hill Troupe, a group of volunteers who share a love of theater and singing, entertained at The Browning School on February 17, presenting a spirited performance of “Trial by Jury” by Gilbert & Sullivan. According to the group’s website, “Every year since 1924, the Blue Hill Troupe has come together for a season of revelry celebrating its three great passions: theater, charity and friendship. The troupe’s efforts are rooted in a tradition of performing a high-quality Gilbert & Sullivan operetta each spring, a Broadway musical each fall, and several concerts around the city every winter. Over the years, these combined efforts have raised over three million dollars in net proceeds that have been given annually to various diverse New York City-based charities.”

“Trial by Jury” is a one-act comic opera first produced in 1875 at London’s Royalty Theatre, where it received critical acclaim and ran for 131 performances. Based on a satire concerning a “breach of promise of marriage” lawsuit, the opera – with its lively singing and acting – drew smiles and laughs from even the youngest Browning boys. Many thanks to these performers for sharing their talents with us!