The McGill Savoy Society has been performing for over 60 years and the productions in this archive reflect the time periods in which they were created. Some content may now be considered outdated or offensive. This archive is presented for historical interest and does not necessarily reflect current values.
We encourage you to explore the resources below to learn more about The Mikado, yellowface, and the representation of Asian cultures in the performing arts.
- https://www.caata.net/yellowface-what-it-is-why-its-bad-and-action-steps-to-fight-it/
- https://aatrevue.com/Newsblog/yellowface-what-to-do/history-of-yellowface/the-mikado/
- https://history.duke.edu/news/esther-kim-lee-explains-how-todays-racism-has-roots-last-centurys-yellowface
- “The Mikado, as written, is not racist. The Mikado, as performed, often is.” -Erin Quill
Cast
The Mikado – Xavier Gervais-Damont
Nanki‑Poo, his son – John Cook, Gabriel Campagne
Ko‑Ko, The Lord High Executioner – Nathaniel Hanula-James, Scott Cope
Pooh‑Bah, Lord High Everything Else – Jonah Spungin
Pish‑Tush – Michael Loewen
Yum‑Yum – Dallas Chorley, Allegra Johnson
Pitti‑Sing – Saskia Rolland-Bezem
Peep‑Bo – Miranda Tuwaig
Katisha – Claire Rollans
Chorus of School‑Girls and Noblemen
Allegra Johnson, Anna Queen, Daniel Carter, Eden Russell, Erika Davis, Grace Miller-Day, Grace Wiebe, Jean-Francois Reynaud, Joel Fink, Nick Burns, Rithica Storm, Shant Boodaghians, Sharon Miller, Stephen Reimer, Yariv Barsheshat
Creative Team and Crew
Producers – Shivani Seth
Stage Director – Cameron MacLeod
Musical Director – Justin Pambianchi
Stage Manager – Marrissa Lewis
Assistant Musical Director – Ben Kepes
Assistant Stage Managers – Katy James, Laura Johnston
Chorus Master – Thomas Burton
Choreographer – Kristine Song
Set Designer – Jean-Claude Olivier
Executive Team
President – Rachel Winer
Vice President – Grace Miller-Day
President Emeritus – Erika Chase Davis
Treasurer – Laura Johnston
Secretary – Anna Queen
Cast Members at Large – Jonah Spungin, Lindsay Peets
Orchestra Members at Large – Vaughan Cooke, Diana Mary-Elizabeth
Publicity Director – Vivian Ng
Publications Director – Cai Cheng