IOLANTHE Auditions at Lamplighters Music Theatre

[Tracy Cox]

Iolanthe: All's Fairy in Love and War

Lamplighters Music Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for their Summer 2026 production of Gilbert and Sullivan's IOLANTHE.

Audition Dates and Times:

Monday, April 20th 6pm-10pm
Sunday, April 26th 6pm-10pm
Monday, April 27th 6pm-10pm
Callbacks will be Tuesday, April 28th

Location: Auditions will take place in San Francisco at the Lamplighters Rehearsal Hall: 469 Bryant Street (between 2nd and 3rd Streets in the South of Market area of San Francisco).

Stage Director: Ted Zoldan
Music Director: Jennifer Ashworth

Iolanthe is Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved operetta that tells what happens when magical forces come up against the least magical thing in the world: Politics. The half-mortal son of the fairy Iolanthe earns the ire of the British Government when he falls in love with the ward of the Lord Chancellor, and in revenge for the insult, a troupe of Fairies take it upon themselves to turn the Parliamentary system upside-down. In this intimate, wildly theatrical production, a celebration of magic both musical and artistic, the fairies are our storytellers and guides through this chaotic tale of love lost and found, freedom restored, and politicians who don't stand a chance against a fairy with an agenda.

All roles are open. We are looking for strong singer-actors for the roles listed below. Experience in Gilbert and Sullivan or classical music is not necessary if you can sing and act the role, those with experience with physical theatre work such as clowning, dance or mime would be extremely welcome! Lamplighters welcomes and encourages performers of diverse ethnicities and abilities to audition. We specifically welcome diversity in casting and are exploring the possibility of casting options outside traditional gender norms.

Lamplighters is non-AEA and casts a mixture of paid (leads) and volunteer (ensemble) performers. Paid performers will be temporary part-time employees per CA AB5, and must be able to work legally in the United States.

Paid performers will be temporary part-time employees, and must be able to work legally in the United States. Performers will be compensated hourly for hours worked at San Francisco minimum wage, $19.18/hour. Transportation and housing are not provided.

All ensemble singers will be offered expense reimbursement up to $350 to offset costs such as purchasing tights and footwear, voice lessons and coaching, travel and lodging, etc.
 
For the full role breakdown, what to prepare, and to sign up for an audition slot, please visit https://lmt.lamplighters.org/TimeSlot26.

To submit an Audition Application and Materials, please visit https://lmt.lamplighters.org/Apply26.

*Please note, you must both sign up for a slot on Sign Up Genius, and submit an Audition Application Form to sign for us. We're looking forward to hearing you!

For any questions, you can reach out to tr...@lamplighters.org.

Thanks, and Toix3!

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