“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 c