The Mikado
April 24-27, 2008
RCMPI presents its fifth Gilbert and Sullivan production.
A wandering minstrel falls in love with a village school girl but suffers from the jealousy of a local bureaucrat. The bureaucrat has problems of his own as he has been appointed as the town executioner with the explicit instruction that the first person he executes must be himself. The town officials who, for efficiency, are all the same person, are much more concerned about following the letter of the Mikado’s laws than the intent and things come to a head when the Mikado shows up looking for evidence that someone has been executed……
The Mikado is probably the best known musical from the Gilbert and Sullivan partnership and was their last smash hit. This comical musical is set in Japan, but it lampoons the British civil service, class structure and bureaucratic red tape. The popular music, comedy and characters combine to make a show that will be enjoyed by all ages.
As an active company for more than forty years, we are acutely aware that there have been past productions which no longer reflect our values regarding cultural sensitivity and representation. This includes instances where roles that should have been performed by artists from the communities being represented were instead played by white performers.
As such, some photos from past productions will not be appearing on our website.
We sincerely apologize for any and all harm caused.
A Musical Based on the Play by Sir J. M. Barrie
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Music by Morris “Moose” Charlap,
Additional Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green,
Additional Music by Jule Styne
Original Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome Robbins
Cast
| The Mikado of Japan | Jim Griffin |
| Nanki-Poo, his son | Malakai Arnel |
| Ko-Ko, Lord High Executioner | Michael (Zeeke) Hamilton |
| Pooh-Bah, Lord High Everything Else | Tom Gould |
| Pish-Tush, A noble lord | Robert Geddes |
| Yum-Yum, ward of Ko-Ko | Kim Moffit |
| Pitti-Sing, ward of Ko-Ko | Mariah Macfarlane |
| Peep-Bo, ward of Ko-Ko | Fiona Douglas |
| Katisha, an elderly lady in love with Nanki-Poo | Michele DiTomasso |
| Gentlemen of Japan | |
| Todd Broatch, Paul Clarkson, Mike Dutfield, Kyle Edward, Werner Eitzen, Steve Johnson, Magnus Mee, Stephen O’Connell, Henry Peeling, A. Robert W. Purdy, Jeremy Wahl | |
| Ladies | |
| Sheila Douglas, Chandel Gambles, Carrie Gordon, Emily Grignon, Tania Hiriart, Emilie Mossman, Sophia Podrozny, Hillary Schroeder, Alejandra Simmons, Debbie Sippel Eitzen, Earlla Vickers | |
Orchestra
| Conductor | Laurie Garbutt |
| Violin | Jay Samuels |
| Viola | Ron Dolynchuk |
| Cello | Mark Edel / Mandy Horne |
| Flute | Barbara Eley |
| Piano | Grace Peters |
Production Team
| Director | Jane Martin |
| Music Director | Laurie Garbutt |
| Production Coordinator | Sarah Whelan |
| Stage Manager | Erik Noesgaard |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Nick Haycock |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Corrine Saunders |
| Costumes | Alicia Parkinson |
| Properties | Corrine Saunders |
| Asst. Musical Director | Michael (Zeeke) Hamilton |
| Rehearsal Accompanist | Grace Peters |
| Set Building and Painting: Todd Broatch, Paul Clarkson, Kyle Edward, Michele DiTomasso, Mike Dufield, Robert Geddes, Jim Griffin, Tom Gould, ‘Zeeke’ Hamilton, Tania Hiriart, Steve Johnson, Mariah Macfarlane, Magnus Mee, Angus Mellor, Matt Middleton, Michael Mitchell, Emilie Mossman, Megan Mossman, Henry Peeling, Bob Purdy, Corrine Saunders, Alejandra Simmons, Earlla Vickers, Jeremy Wahl, Kimberley Young | |
| Costumes: Pat Parkinson, Helen Dumoulin, Sheila Douglas, Alejandra Simmons, Earlla Vickers | |
| Wigs and Makeup: Sarah Whelan, Michelle DiTomasso | |
| Advertising: Carrie Gordon, Judy Steibelt, and the cast | |
| Front of House: Mariah Macfarlane, Meeghan Nolasco, Jeremy Wahl | |
| Poster and Programme: Tom Gould | |
| Programme Advertising: Werner Eitzen | |
Co-Operators Hall
River Run Centre, Guelph
Directed by Jane Martin
Musical Direction by Laurie Garbutt
