THE M.A.K.A.do:
Make America Kingly Again!
An Operatico-Politco-Buffo-Satirico…
Based on The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan
New English texts by Bari Biern
Performances:
October 10 (with opening night reception),
11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2026 - The Kogod Cradle at the
Arena Mead Center for American Theater, Washington DC
October 23 (with opening night reception), 24, 25, 2026
Baltimore Theater Project, 45 W Preston St, Baltimore, MD
Director's Salon:
September 24, 2026 @ 6pm - Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Place SW, Washington DC
October 19, 2026 @ 6pm (Baltimore Location TBD)
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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, Greg Sliskovich, Teresa Ferrara, Robin McGinness, Cecelia McKinley, John Solomon Collins, and Hunter Shaner
Stage Direction: Timothy Nelson
Musical Direction: Dana Scott
Lighting Design: Paul Callahan
Costume Design: William Linares
Wig & Makeup Design: Andre Hopfer
INtroducing: The M.A.K.A.do with Artistic Director Timothy Nelson
INtroducing: Bari Biern, Librettist for The M.A.K.A.DO
William Linares The M.A.K.A.do Costume Designs
