Iolanthe, June 2026
We are so thrilled to finally be able to open auditions and ensemble sign-ups for our Spring 2026 production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe! Iolanthe is a fanciful satire of British politics that follows the chaos that ensues after the rebellious actions of its titular character 25 years ago.
Iolanthe will be performed on Saturday, June 27th, at 1:30pm and 7:30pm and Sunday, June 28th, at 1:30pm at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Stoughton, MA. The production will rehearse on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from April through June in Avon and Stoughton. You can view a more detailed rehearsal schedule here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1adnDz9MSQyH497QU3-_EKz-XUKBa597ob3x0b47Oglc/edit?tab=t.0
This is a fully staged production with piano accompaniment.
GET INVOLVED:
Cast and chorus sign-up: https://forms.gle/cb34GXnkFzibgach9
MUSIC DIRECTOR:
We are still urgently seeking a music director and pianist to work with our singers and accompany rehearsals and performances. This will be a paid position. Please contact us at maenadtheatretroupe@gmail.com for more information.
CHORUS:
You don’t need to audition to be a part of the chorus in Iolanthe! We are looking for SATB singers regardless of experience. Simply fill out the Google Form above to sign up for an ensemble role! Due to space restraints, capacity is limited, so don’t hesitate if you want to be a part of the show!
OPEN ROLES:
The following roles and cover roles are open for anyone to audition for. If you wish to audition for a role or a cover part, you must select the desired role and submit a video via the casting form above. Video auditions are due by Wednesday, March 25th. An operetta or opera aria is preferred, but classic musical theatre is also acceptable. Do not audition with a song in a popular music style.
(Cover roles are not guaranteed any rehearsal or performance time.)
–Thomas, Lord Tolloller (tenor): Principal and cover role available*
*actor must be comfortable portraying him as queer
–Celia, a fairy (soprano): Principal and cover role available
–Leila, a fairy (mezzo or soprano): Principal and cover role available
–Fleta, a fairy (spoken role): Principal role available
–Queen of the Fairies (mezzo or contralto): Cover role available
–Iolanthe, a fairy and Strephon’s mother (mezzo): Cover role available
–Strephon, an Arcadian shepherd (mezzo or baritone): Cover role available
–Phyllis, an Arcadian shepherdess and Ward in Chancery (soprano): Cover role available
–George, Lord Mountararat (mezzo or baritone): Cover role available*
*actor must be comfortable portraying him as queer
–Lord Chancellor (mezzo or baritone): Cover role available
–Private Willis of the Grenadier guards (mezzo, contralto, baritone, or bass): Cover role available
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