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Quick matey, answer me this — when one is a pirate — where does one go to shop?

Why "Tarrrrrrget" of course.

And let the groans and laughter begin.

In the Gaslight Theatre's production of "Buccaneers of the Caribbean! or Corn for a Buccaneer!" audience members will hear that joke, and many, many more in this Peter Van Slyke-penned production.

The ensemble — which included laugh-out-loud performances Wednesday night by David Orley as "Black Rat" Bilge and Deborah Klingenfus as Rianna, a womanly seafarer — comes alive in this show.

Perhaps it was the well-written script, the corny song and dance numbers and the incredible sets and costumes that made this show fun.

My guess — it's a combination of all those things.

Set on the pirate ship "Esmerelda," the crew heads out in search of pirate's booty, which becomes a running joke throughout the play.

While on the seas, the crew comes across Bradley Sterling, a British Navy officer played by Robert Shaw; Constance, a blue-blooded aristocrat played by Maria Alburtus; and sailor Billie, played by Sarah Vanek.

What ensues is a play about love, money and the battle between good and bad, as is the case with nearly all Gaslight productions.

Be on the lookout for a scene-stealing Todd Thompson as Governor Le Clair, a sashaying pirate who doesn't miss a moment to ham it up and to purr on stage with an overdone French accent.

Look forward to the disco-inspired "Shake your Pirate Booty" number and other bootylicious pirate jokes.

Besides the action of the play, there is plenty for the eyes.

The clever sets, designed by Tom Benson, include a hilarious battle scene involving rubber cannon balls and a cardboard shark.

The vibrant costumes, designed by Maryann Trombino and Renee Cloutier, include shimmery dresses and plenty of big black boots and big old hats.

With just enough humor, and the actors providing just enough silliness, this play does not venture into dreadful waters.

Be sure to stay for the "A Night at the Prom Olio," which transports audience members to a 1959 prom, inspired by "Grease." It is also well-executed by the entire cast.