Tag: Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine

Come see Princess Ida, or, Castle Adamant at the Grand!

The cast of GSSME’s 2026 show, Princess Ida, or Castle Adamant, has been hard at work preparing for our March performances!

Princess Ida has rejected the rule of men, and the marriage contract forced upon her in infancy. But when the time comes to fulfill it, her defiance may spark a war.

When Ida fails to appear for the long-promised wedding, her determined suitor, Hilarion, disguises himself and his companions as women and infiltrates Castle Adamant, a university devoted entirely to women. Once their deception is exposed, Ida and her peers face an impossible choice: should she surrender her ideals and accept Hilarion’s devotion, or stand firm and risk war between two stubborn kings—and the destruction of the university she loves?

Come find out at The Grand in Ellsworth on March 6th and 13th at 7:00, and March 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th at 2:00! Tickets are available for purchase online now!

Princess Ida Cast List

We are proud to present the cast of our 2026 production of Princess Ida and the Lee Patterson Scholarship winners!

Want to join the chorus? There’s still time! Send an email to info@gilbertsullivanmaine.org to learn more.

Princess Ida Auditions

Come audition for Princess Ida!

Auditions will take place at the Moore Center in Ellsworth on October 30th from 6:00 to 8:00PM, and November 1st from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. The final arrival time is 30 minutes before the end (7:30PM and 12:30PM).

No audition is necessary for chorus.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Ruddigore 2025

The cast of GSSME’s 2025 show has been hard at work preparing for our March performances!

This cast includes Christien Breau as young Robin Oakapple, Rogan Winch as his foster brother Richard Dauntless, and Aidan Pasha as Sir Despard Murgatroyd of Ruddigore. Will Robin marry his love, Rose Maybud (Alexandria Winch), or will they be stopped by Sir Despard? Will Despard marry Rose, or will he return to his beloved Mad Margaret (Sara Phillips)? Will young Robin remain in Basingstoke, or be whisked away with his faithful servant Old Adam Goodheart (Daniel Clement)?

With a full troupe of professional bridesmaids, led by Zorah (Sonia Berghoff) and Ruth (Olivia LaSalle), excitedly waiting for the next village wedding, and Dame Hannah (Deb Hangge) guiding their way, we see many classic Gilbert and Sullivan tropes come to pass. Will Dame Hannah truly have a life of eternal maidenhood, or will someone overpower her everlasting love for Sir Roderick Murgatroyd (Roland Dube)?

Come see Ruddigore this March at the Grand in Ellsworth to find out!

Ruddigore Auditions

Auditions for lead roles in Ruddigore will be held on on Saturday, October 19 from 1-3 PM and Monday, October 21 from 6-8 PM at the Moore Center (125 State Street) in Ellsworth.

If you plan to audition, send us an email at info@gilbertsullivanmaine.org so we know when to expect you.

Come prepared to sing something–a song from the show is preferred or something similar to a Gilbert & Sullivan song. At the audition, you will also be given some dialogue to run through. If you absolutely can’t make the available audition times, contact us.

Plus audition for the Lee Patterson Classical Voice Scholarship. The Lee Patterson Scholarship for Classical Voice Training, a $500 award for voice lessons available to anyone 14 years or older willing to sing a lead role or in the chorus in this year’s show.

Auditions for Ruddigore will be at The Moore Center (125 State Street, Ellsworth) on Saturday, October 19 from 1-3 PM and Monday, October 21 from 6-8 PM.

Want to sing in the chorus? No audition needed! Just email info@gilbertsullivanmaine.org to sign up.

Performances of Ruddigore will be at The Grand in Ellsworth on March 7, 8, 9 & 14, 15, 16.
Rehearsals will be at The Moore Center Saturdays (12-5 pm) and Sundays (1-5 pm) starting January 4th.