Audition Notice for The Mikado

For the October production of our 55th season, we will present Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. The production is directed by Albert Walsh, with Musical Director David Schaefer. Production dates are Thursday, October 7, and then Fridays, October 8, 15 and 22; Saturdays, October 9, 16 and 23; and Sundays, October 10, 17 and 24.  Rehearsals will begin on July 19th.

As with all Gilbert and Sullivan shows The Mikado is an ensemble show. Also please note that there will be heavy make-up for the show that will be designed by the director to go with characters and costumes.

Auditions will be held on Monday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs auditorium.  Callbacks will be on Wednesday July 14 at 7:00 p.m. Sign in begins at 6:00 p.m. Please prepare a song from a Broadway Musical theater or operetta repertoire. NO GRAND OPERA ACCEPTED.  Please wear shoes, no sandals or flip flops, as there is movement needed (although not "dancing" you need to be able to move).

Cast Breakdown:

• Nanki Poo -- tenor, son of the Mikado

• KoKo -- comic operetta baritone, Lord High Executioner

• Pooh Bah -- Baritone, Lord High Pomp as Everything

• Pish Tush -- Baritone, Noble Lord

• Go To -- Bass, Noble Lord

• The Mikado -- Bass/Baritone, The Mikado of Japan

• Yum Yum -- soprano, Ward of Ko Ko

• Peepbo -- Mezzo soprano, Sister of Yum Yum

• Pitti Sing -- Mezzo or Soprano, Sister of Yum Yum

• Katisha -- Mezzo or contralto, Old lady of the Mikados Court

• Chorus of school girls

• Chorus of Noble Lords and Guards

Any information needed contact the director at  ladivahp@gmail.com.