H.M.S. Pinafore

By Gilbert and Sullivan

Directed by M.L. Buchanan and David Goldhirch

This musical comedy about romance, adventure, admirals and unrequited love on the high seas takes the stage at the Agassiz Theater this weekend and next, with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Death of a Salesman

By Arthur Miller

Directed by Woody Hill

A shocking drama about Willy Loman and his family's eventual realization that he is a life failure begins this weekend at Leverett House in the Old Library. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

Satisfaction: A Trilogy

By Tom Stoppard, J.P. Stanley and Edward Albee

Directed by Jeremy Blumenthal

A one-weekend run of three one-act plays by Stoppard, Stanley and Albee runs at the Adams House Kronauer Space Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday night at 10 p.m. The show will include performances of A Separate Peace, Welcome to the Moon, and The Zoo Story.

Three One-Acts

By Joe Hindy and Sam Shepard

Directed by David Wheeler