The Mikado 2013
July 13, 14, 2013
Over the years, the Company has become very used to performing our Lake Harriet Bandshell concerts in the face of bright sunshine and baking summer heat. It was a pleasant change, therefore, when the skies were slightly overcast with the temperatures almost twenty degrees lower than usual. Cast members were actually surprised to see audience members in sweaters and some covered in blankets during the Saturday performance!
The concert performances went very well. Despite smaller numbers than usual, the chorus was strong and the principals’ performances were solid, delightfully done with some very funny business. The crowds were quite enthusiastic, rising both evenings to standing ovations!
The cast for this concert production of The Mikado included:
The Mikado | Christopher Michela |
Nanki-Poo | Michael Burton |
Pooh-Bah | Waldyn Benbenek |
Pish-Tush | Thomas Berg |
Ko-Ko | Zach Garcia |
Yum-Yum | Quinn Shadko |
Pitti-Sing | Julia Knoll |
Peep-Bo | Missy Griffin |
Katisha | Lara Trujillo |
Women’s Chorus
Mary Mescher Benbenek, Kirsten Bighia, Willow Bousu, Marlene Doll, Karen Erickson, Mary Gregory, Shawn Holt, Lenny Lovitt, Holly MacDonald, Carol Paulson, Jo Pasternack, Brianna Sullivan, Margaret Sullivan, Rhea Sullivan
Men’s Chorus
L. Peter Erickson, Clyde Gerber, Stephen Hage, John Orbison, Eric Pasternack, Jonathan Proctor
Production Manager
Waldyn Benbenek
Rehearsal Accompanist and Music Coach
Jean Van Heel