Valley Light Opera
Auditions for Valley Light Opera’s fall show “The McAdo”

Jun 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM
6/14/24 at 5:00; 6/16/24 at 2:00
Wesley United Methodist Church, 98 N Maple St, Hadley, MA

You LAUGH at the story, Now you’ll be SMITTEN with a new setting! Yes, The McAdo! For its 49th production, Valley Light Opera has chosen a version of The Mikado set in the Highlands of Scotland. This version from Gilbert and Sullivan Austin highlights VLO’s strengths in terms of music and costumes. Our stage director will be Jacqueline (Jacki) Haney and our music director will be Aldo Fabrizi. Performances will be held the first two weekends in November.

The actual text of the show is only minimally changed. Please familiarize yourself with the roles, music, and storyline before your audition. The easiest way to do this is to visit the Gilbert and Sullivan Archive. If you are seeking a principal role, please prepare a selection from the show for the audition (we will have an accompanist). There may be dialogue readings, and there may be some dance steps. For more information and to sign up for an audition time click here. If for any reason you cannot be available for these audition times, please contact Coordinating Producer Ted Blaisdell at hagrid417@gmail.com to discuss alternatives. VLO is also offering an audition workshop on Wednesday June 12th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Wesley UMC to describe our audition and rehearsal processes, model a short physical and vocal warm-up, discuss audition selections, and answer any questions. Feel free to contact Coordinating Producer Ted Blaisdell at hagrid417@gmail.com or Stage Director Jacki Haney at jacquelinehaney@yahoo.com with questions. We can’t wait to share this wonderful version of this most popular Gilbert and Sullivan show with you and the Pioneer Valley!