The M.A.K.A.Do: Make America Kingly Again!

The M.A.K.A.Do: Make America Kingly Again! is an operatic political satire based on Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado, with new English texts by Bari Biern. Set in a lavishly gilded Oval Office, this comic reimagining takes aim at tyranny, would-be kings, cancel culture, and political absurdity from all sides. The production combines music, comedy, elaborate costumes and scenery, and physical theatricality, with added musical strains of John Philip Sousa. Its creators use laughter and music to satirize the things audiences may be thinking but rarely hear expressed.

When: October 23–25

Showtimes: October 23 at 7:30 p.m.; October 24 at 7:30 p.m.; October 25 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: General admission is $35; student admission is $25.

Based on: The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan

New English Texts: Bari Biern

Performers: Hayley Abramowitz, Andrew Adelsberger, Melanie Ashkar, Allan Palacios Chan, Teresa Ferrara, Robin McGinness, Cecelia McKinley, Noah Mond, and Hunter Shaner

Stage Direction: Corinne Hayes and Timothy Nelson

Musical Direction: Dana Scott

Set Design: Josh Sticklin

Lighting Design: Paul Callahan

Costume Design: William Linares

Venue: Baltimore Theatre Project