“H.M.S. Pinafore” was written by W S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan in 1878. Showing at the Skylight Opera House between May 12-June 4, 2000. Two things were beautifully done in this production of “H.M.S. Pinafore”--set design by Dennis H. Buehler and stage direction by William Theisen. The multi-decked set was made from wood and brass, which gave it the perfect feel of an old ship, but of course with a little class. It just had a feeling of realness to it. There were ropes that were perfectly placed with everything open to blocking. The set in general also was put to good use. In center stage was a raised cabin door. This was a used