HOT MIKADO at Elmwood Playhouse
A “hot” adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado
by David Bell and Rob Bowman.
New arrangements of the G & S Mikado music embracing a wide
range of musical style including gospel, blues, rock, and swing.
Audition Dates:
Tuesday, June 17 Wednesday, June 18
Thursday, June 19 Friday, June 20
7:00 PM in the Elmwood studio
Prepare a song that will demonstrate vocal range.
Bring sheet music, be prepared to dance.
Looking for a strong singing/dancing, multi-ethnic company, ages flexible.
The Mikado – The
“Emperor” of Japan. Tap a plus. 30 – 50
Nanki-Poo – Son of
the Mikado. In love with Yum-Yum. A wandering minstrel.
Tenor. 20 – 30
Yum-Yum – Ward of
and betrothed to Titipu’s Lord High Executioner. In love with
Nanki-Poo. Soprano. 20 – 30
Pitti-Sing – Yum-Yum’s
sister. Mezzo belt. 20 – 30
Peep-Bo – Yum-Yum’s
sister. Soprano. 20 – 30
Pish-Tush – Cool
gentleman of Japan. Tenor. Younger – 20 – 40
Ko-Ko – Lord High
Executioner. Quite uncool. Tenor. Younger – 20 – 40
Pooh-Bah – Lord
High Everything Else. Self important. Tenor. 20 – 40
Katisha –
Nanki-Poo’s spurned suitor. Stately. Torch singer. Alto. 30 – 50
4 Gentlemen of
Japan – singing/dancing citizens of Titipu. Tap a plus. 20 – 40
4 Ladies of Japan –
singing/dancing citizens of Titipu. Tap a plus. 20 – 40
REHEARSALS WILL BEGIN AT THE END OF AUGUST.
Please prepare and bring with you potential conflict dates.
SHOW DATES:
November 14, 15, 16
November 21, 22, 23
November 28, 29, 30
December 4, 5, 6, 7
December 11, 12, 13
All Sunday shows are matinees at 2:00
Benefit performances can be added on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Call Cal Chiang with questions 914 262 6416
