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