Photos by Emily Smudde, WSU News intern
PULLMAN, Wash. The Washington State University School of Music will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado,” during 2012 WSU Mom’s Weekend.
With a cast of 22 WSU students, the operetta will be 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in the Bryan Hall theater.
Tickets will be on sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11-13 in the Kimbrough Music Building lobby and at the door 1 ½ hours before each performance. They cost $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for general admission.
“The Mikado” is the most popular work created by Gilbert and Sullivan. The comic satire of 19th century British society and morals is set in the mythical town of Titipu, Japan.
The conflict and comedy are set up as Koko, a cheap tailor, is appointed lord high executioner and must find someone to execute before the arrival of the ruler, the mikado. He sets his sights on Nanki-Poo, a strolling minstrel in love with the beautiful Yum-Yum. Yum-Yum is the ward of Koko, who wants to marry her himself.
The WSU production is directed by Julie Anne Wieck, associate professor, with assistance from Karen Savage, assistant professor. Richard Kriehn, instructor of music, will conduct the WSU Symphony Orchestra.