Based on the hilarious Gilbert and Sullivan classic H.M.S. Pinafore, U.S.S. Metaphor includes such characters as Captain Closeted, his gay son sailor Stephen (in love with sailor Ralph Rackstraw), sanctimonious Reverend Dick Deadheart, the lovable Mister Buttercup, Savoy Network News reporter Anderson Scooper, presidential candidate the Honorable Secretary Josephine Porter, and her travel companion, "Aunt" Shebe. The ship is docked at Boston Harbor as Secretary Porter and her entourage visit to inspect for "homosexual activity." An inevitable happy ending celebrates same-sex marriage and tolls the bell for an end to Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Edward "Moose" Maravilla
as Mister Peanut Buttercup
Matt Prather
as Rev. Dick Deadheart
Robert Benda
as Ensign Ralph Rackstraw
Ken McPherson
as Captain Closeted
John Prigeon
as Stephen Closeted
Steve Gallagher
as Secretary Josephine Porter
Michael Tate
as "Aunt" Shebe
