WORLD PREMIERE
Steady She Goes
September 10-27, 2026
WRITTEN BY
Erica Berman
Original Arrangements by Scott McKenna Campbell
DIRECTED BY Brian Cowing
Part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals.
Riding on a current of classic sea shanties, this world premiere adventure traces the real-life story of Mary Ann Brown Patten and the clipper Neptune’s Car. When her husband the captain falls desperately ill on a voyage around Cape Horn, Mary battles treachery and superstition to captain the clipper herself.
Brave the unfathomable, in a race against time and over two oceans, to bring a ship of souls safely home.
Overture Center
for the Arts
About the show
Runtime:
2 hr, 5 min
Includes 15 min intermission
Performance Dates:
September 10-27, 2026
Age Recommendations:
Ages 13+
Accessibility
We strive to make our performances available to the entire community. We’re proud to be a resident company at Overture Center, which provides practical accessibility for a variety of needs.
Cast
Jennifer Vosters
MarySeth K. Hale
JoshuaAndreas Transø
Mr. HareMaya Danks
TommyMatt Daniels
KeelerAndrew Linden
PeterFrankie Briet
U/S Joshua, U/S PeterStephen Deeter
U/S Music Director & EnsembleDaniel Jajewski
U/S Keeler, U/S Mr. HareMadison Uphoff
U/S Mary, U/S TommyCreative Team
Brian Cowing
DirectorSam Frank-Taylor
Music Director & EnsembleJason Fassl
Scenic & Lighting DesignerShelley Cornia
Costume DesignerJames Uphoff
Sound DesignerJolie Sarajian
Props DirectorAbbi Hess
Stage ManagerKenzie Smith
Assistant Stage ManagerAaron Sewell
Technical DirectorSea Shanty Singalongs Around Madison:
Friday, Sept 4 (1st Fridays of the month)
Awildan Distilling
5353 Maly Rd, Sun Prairie, WI
7-9pm
Tuesday, Sept 8 (2nd Tues of the month)
Roxy’s Restobar
208 W Main, Stoughton, WI
7-9pm
Tuesday, Sept 15 (3rd Tues of the month)
Muso
2040 Winnebago St, Madison, WI
7-9pm
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