Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine

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Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine

Located in Hancock County, Maine, we bring laughter and music through the works of Gilbert and Sullivan to Eastern and Downeast Maine every year.

Est. 1976, 501(c)3, our mission is to entertain, inspire & educate. Come see what we're putting on!

05/12/2026

“We have a lot of musicians who have played Gilbert and Sullivan forever — musicians from the Downcast Chamber Orchestra, musicians who travel from Lincoln, Bangor, Winter Harbor, Thomaston, Belfast… I mean, this is Maine. You’re going to drive the distance.”

04/28/2026

Big news from the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine!

We’re beyond excited to unveil our 2027 season—and it’s something truly special. For the very first time, we’ll be bringing to life the only Gilbert and Sullivan operetta we’ve never produced before.

Behind the scenes, a troupe of actors is caught up in a secret plot to overthrow their ruler. A misplaced word leads to a rigged duel, a sudden shift of power, and a cascade of romantic entanglements that spiral delightfully out of control. With mistaken identities, unexpected claims, and just the right legal twist, everything teeters between chaos and comedy.

Join us as we proudly present "The Grand Duke, or, The Statutory Duel," –a sparkling, rarely performed gem you won’t want to miss!

Stay tuned for more details… the drama is just getting started!

04/14/2026

“I do a lot of communicating between the cast and our director. I get the schedule out, make sure very one knows when to be here, work the scene changes.

When the actors weren’t here I’d stand on stage to help with blocking.

The last time I actually was on stage was for a production in high school, so being back on stage…it felt really nice.”

03/30/2026

“I do a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff for G&S year round. Right now I’m helping to plan our trip to England. And…I love it.

I come from a very musical family, my sister’s a professional musician in Europe and for me, this is my little piece of that. I’m a piece of something bigger.”

03/15/2026

“Will Prince Hilarion’s hopes be sadly blighted? Who can tell!”

Last chance! Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Swords, dresses, wars, and love! A story of a women’s university, and one man’s plot to win his bride. When Hilarion finds his way into Castle Adamant, will Ida give into fate, or will she let chaos reign?

Come find out today at !

Scenic Design:
Theodore Dumas ()
Tristan Slaymaker ()

Costuming:
Elizabeth Rupp (.of.wildspiritdesigns)

Props:
Daniel Clement

Lighting Design:
Lorelei Wehrfritz ()

Photography:
Chris Dougherty

03/13/2026

“He was a twisted monster– all awry– As though Dame Nature, angry with her work, Had crumpled it in fitful petulance!”

Half-way there! Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Swords, dresses, wars, and love! A story of a women’s university, and one man’s plot to win his bride. When Hilarion finds his way into Castle Adamant, will Ida give into fate, or will she let chaos reign?

Come find out March 13 at 7 and March 14 and 15 at 2 at .

Scenic Design:
Theodore Dumas ()
Tristan Slaymaker ()

Costuming:
Elizabeth Rupp (.of.wildspiritdesigns)

Props:
Daniel Clement

Lighting Design:
Lorelei Wehrfritz ()

Photography:
Chris Dougherty

03/12/2026

“I said I’d pay a pound a day to anyone that kicked me!”

Half-way there! Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Swords, dresses, wars, and love! A story of a women’s university, and one man’s plot to win his bride. When Hilarion finds his way into Castle Adamant, will Ida give into fate, or will she let chaos reign?

Come find out March 13 at 7 and March 14 and 15 at 2 at .

Scenic Design:
Theodore Dumas ()
Tristan Slaymaker ()

Costuming:
Elizabeth Rupp (.of.wildspiritdesigns)

Props:
Daniel Clement

Lighting Design:
Lorelei Wehrfritz ()

Photography:
Chris Dougherty

03/11/2026

“Kiss me! Kiss me! Kiss me!”

Half-way there! Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Swords, dresses, wars, and love! A story of a women’s university, and one man’s plot to win his bride. When Hilarion finds his way into Castle Adamant, will Ida give into fate, or will she let chaos reign?

Come find out March 13 at 7 and March 14 and 15 at 2 at .

Scenic Design:
Theodore Dumas ()
Tristan Slaymaker ()

Costuming:
Elizabeth Rupp (.of.wildspiritdesigns)

Props:
Daniel Clement

Lighting Design:
Lorelei Wehrfritz ()

Photography:
Chris Dougherty

03/10/2026

“We are warriors three!”

Half-way there! Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Swords, dresses, wars, and love! A story of a women’s university, and one man’s plot to win his bride. When Hilarion finds his way into Castle Adamant, will Ida give into fate, or will she let chaos reign?

Come find out March 13 at 7 and March 14 and 15 at 2 at .

Scenic Design:
Theodore Dumas ()
Tristan Slaymaker ()

Costuming:
Elizabeth Rupp (.of.wildspiritdesigns)

Props:
Daniel Clement

Lighting Design:
Lorelei Wehrfritz ()

Photography:
Chris Dougherty

03/09/2026

“Too late! The castle gate is battered by them!”

Half-way there! Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Swords, dresses, wars, and love! A story of a women’s university, and one man’s plot to win his bride. When Hilarion finds his way into Castle Adamant, will Ida give into fate, or will she let chaos reign?

Come find out March 13 at 7 and March 14 and 15 at 2 at .

Scenic Design:
Theodore Dumas ()
Tristan Slaymaker ()

Costuming:
Elizabeth Rupp (.of.wildspiritdesigns)

Props:
Daniel Clement

Lighting Design:
Lorelei Wehrfritz ()

Photography:
Chris Dougherty

03/08/2026

“But stay my liege o’er yonder mountain’s brow I see a small body bearing Gama’s arms!”

Half-way there! Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Swords, dresses, wars, and love! A story of a women’s university, and one man’s plot to win his bride. When Hilarion finds his way into Castle Adamant, will Ida give into fate, or will she let chaos reign?

Come find out March 13 at 7 and March 14, and 15 at 2 at The Grand in Ellsworth.

Scenic Design:
Theodore Dumas ()
Tristan Slaymaker ()

Costuming:
Elizabeth Rupp (.of.wildspiritdesigns)

Props:
Daniel Clement

Lighting Design:
Lorelei Wehrfritz ()

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Ellsworth, ME

Website

http://www.gilbertsullivanmaine.org/, https://www.teepublic.com/user/gilbertsullivanmaine, https://linktr.ee/gssme?utm_s

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