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Gilbert & Sullivan's
The Mikado
or, The Town of Titipu

Feb. 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 8pm
Feb. 21 at 3pm

Directed by Marion Scodari
Music Directed by Bob Davis


The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville Civic Center
Rockville, Maryland

In memory of our colleagues Fred Houghteling and David Jackson.
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Cast

The Mikado of Japan - Michael Consoli
Nanki-Poo - Robert Kimball
Ko-Ko -  Daniel Lyons
Pooh-Bah - James E. Felton
Pish-Tush - Michael Kostrzewa
A Nobleman - Barry Grinnell
Yum-Yum - Amanda Raphaelson
Pitti-Sing - Shirley Santilhano
Peep-Bo - Syril Lessans
Katisha - Rosalie Santilhano

Chorus of Noblemen, Women, and Schoolgirls - Darlene Allen, John Anderson, Tim Briceland-Betts, Deb Briceland-Betts, William Brown, Ruth Burdette, Chris Corbliss, Petra de Bruin, Marsha Diakova, Fran Fleming, Barry Grinnell, Susan Holleran, Stephanie Kline, Helene Kram, Roy McGhee, Joseph Monto, Gary Pricer, Jenny Ryan, Helene Siegel, Angie Thompson, Kathryn Villa, Ed Wiot, Lou Wiot

Supers - David C. Harris (The oldest citizen of Titipu), Mary Sue Merritt (his nurse), Anna Kostrzewa (Pooh-Bah's servant), Lyle Jaffe (The Mikado's attendant), Victor Hugo Porras (Guard)

Orchestra

Violin - Bonnie Barrows*, Dieter Brill, Carolyn Larson, Eun Kyung Lee,  Sarah O'keefe, Catherine Thompson, Rosemary Zschunke
Viola - Amanda Laudwien, Louise Lerner (2/26, 2/27), Susan Mulroney, Aaron Temkin (2/19, 2/20, 2/21)
Cello -  Liz Luck, Andrew Rice, Mark Sawyer
Bass - Dave Ross, William Zschunke
Oboe - Carl Gardner
Bassoon - Bob Rusk
Flute - Louise Hill, Pauline Summers
Clarinet - Susan Braun, Gene Sober**
Trumpet - Andrew Leech, Bernard Rappaport
French Horn - Don Hunter, Lorin Krusberg
Trombone - Don Allen, Earl Zastrow
Percussion - Tom Christy, Bonny Hilditch

*Concertmistress
**Orchestra Manager

Production Staff

Producer - David Jubb
Chorusmaster - Lynn Marshall
Choreographer - Dee Carlstrom
Stage Manager - Dennis Jelalian
Set Design - David Jubb
Costume Design - Mary Sue Merritt
Lighting Design - Dennis Jelalian
Assistants to the Director - Michael Kostrzewa, Lou Wiot
Assistants to the Producer - The Board of Directors
Rehearsal Pianists - Melanie Smith, Judy Gardner
Costume Construction - Donna Jaffe, Mary Sue Merritt, Edith Livingstone, Marion Scodari, Lou Wiot
Set Construction - David Jubb, Ed Wiot, Lyle Jaffe, Michael Kostrzewa, Gary Pricer
Lighting Execution - Sean Doherey, David Jubb
Orchestra Manager - Gene Sober
Graphics for fliers - Dot Laoang
Program Cover Design - Steve Behrens
Hair & Make-up Design - Judy Burke
Katisha's Wig - Stephen Welsh
Women's fans painted by - Stephanie Kline, Marion Scodari
Properties - Lyle Jaffe
Refreshments - Al Santilhano
Tickets - Caroline Hummel
Publicity, Public Relations - Deb Briceland-Betts, Ruth Burdette, Micahel Kostrzewa, Marion Scodari
Program - Marion Scodari, Gary Pricer, Melanie Smith, Helene Kram, Helene Siegel
House Manager - Susan Frampton
Set & Costume Storage - Mr. & Mrs. Al Rupel
Photography - David C. Harris

Special Acknowledgements - Rainie Broad,  Robert Giesy,
David Lashof, Mary Sue Merritt, Omar Pancoast, Thornton Friends School, Trio Copy, Rockville Music Theatre,
Wooden Shoe Bakery

Our very special thanks goes to Ms. Renee Popkin of the Children's Learning Center, whose generosity in providing us with rehearsal facilities made it possible to mount this production

Victorian Lyric Opera Company is supported by funding from Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County,
​Maryland State Arts Council, and City of Rockville.
Victorian Lyric Opera Company
 PO Box 10391
Rockville, MD 20849-0391
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Unless otherwise noted, all photographs
on this site are copyright Harvey Levine. 
© 2022 The Victorian Lyric Opera Company
  • About VLOC
    • Mission, Vision, Values
    • Board of Directors
    • Diversity, Equity, and Expansion
    • Education and Outreach
    • VLOC Hall of Fame >
      • Hall of Ancestors
      • Flowers of Progress
    • Reviews, Press & Awards
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  • Shows & Events
    • 2024-2025 Season >
      • The Bravado
    • Health & Safety
    • Archive >
      • The Anonymous Lover
      • The Many Moods of Christmas
      • The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein
      • Ruddigore
      • Die Fledermaus
      • Gentleman's Guide
      • The Sorcerer
      • More... >
        • Colored American Opera Company 150th Anniversary Celebration
        • H.M.S. Pinafore
        • The Zoo & Sweethearts
        • The New Moon
        • The Brigands
        • El Capitan
        • Iolanthe
        • From Paris to Vienna (2021)
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