THE M.A.K.A.do:
Make America Kingly Again!
An Operatico-Politco-Buffo-Satirico…
October 10-25, 2026
340 Maple Drive, Washington, DC
Baltimore Theater Project - 45 W Preston St, Baltimore, MD
Based on The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan
New English texts by Bari Biern
Written as a witty, political and social indictment of the Victorian British establishment, this tuneful satire has been absent from many stages over the last few decades due to claims of political-correctness. As IN Series lampoons all forms of tyranny, from would be kings to cancel culture itself, THE M.A.K.A.do: Make America Kingly Again! An Operatico-Politico-Buffo-Satirico reimagines the iconic musical spoof as set in a great golden gilded oval office, with a cast of all too familiar characters that take no prisoners as they delight audiences and poke fun at fools from all sides. With added strains of John Phillip Sousa, new rhymes from THE CAPITOL STEPS veteran writer Bari Biern, and over-the-top costumes, sets, and comedy. THE MAKADO uses laughter and music to say what no one is saying but we’ve all been thinking…
Featuring
Hayley Abramowitz, Andrew Adelsberger, Melanie Ashkar, Allan Palacios Chan, Teresa Ferrara, Rob McGinness, Cecelia McKinley, John Solomon Collins, and Hunter Shaner
Stage Direction: Timothy Nelson
Musical Direction: Dana Scott
Set Design: Josh Sticklin
Lighting Design: Paul Callahan
Costume Design: William Linares
