Bringing wonder back to science
The Whyrates: Science Pirates
Pirate musician Sage Snider and science teacher Kevin Pereira invite you to join their interactive and educational musical theater experience.

Meet The Whyrates
The Whyrates are a dynamic pirate duo on a mission to bring wonder back to science—and swashbuckling fun to all! Featuring science-savvy Juarez M’Gold and fiddling virtuoso Sage O’Silver, they get kids singing, dancing, and discovering the magic of the high seas. Their interactive shows can be pure pirate musical fun, educational science adventures, or anything in-between. With different themed shows available, they’ll tailor the experience to fit the venue—whether that means launching fire, mixing potions, or just keeping everyone entertained from bow to stern!
Juarez M'Gold
Kevin Pereira (“Juarez M’Gold”) is a scientist and teacher. After working as a researcher and organic chemistry T.A. at Vanderbilt University and completing his M.A. in Chemical and Physical Biology, Kevin began teaching full time. Kevin currently teaches chemistry at Georgetown Day School. Previously, Kevin taught high school science at the Webb School, a historic international boarding school, and Currey Ingram Academy, an innovative school specializing in students with learning differences.
Sage O'Silver
Sage Snider (“Sage O’Silver”) is a songwriter, fiddler, flatfooter, and playwright. She’s pirated with Nashville’s Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers, the Crossjacks, and as a soloist at libraries, museums, and festivals across the U.S. Her work has been featured by the Smithsonian, Yale Art Gallery, MD Renfair, the RI State Council for the Arts, and the Brown University Folk Festival. For the nonprofit Braver Angels, Sage also served as Director of Cultural Engagement, toured a solo show, and performed with Peter Yarrow and Gangstagrass.