THE SORCERER

NOVEMBER 13th, 7PM
NOVEMBER 14th, 7PM
NOVEMBER 15th, 2PM

Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Sorcerer is a charming and absurd comedy of love, class, and magical matchmaking. When Alexis commissions a love potion for his entire village, his idealism gives way to wildly mismatched romances and comic chaos, all set to sparkling music and sharp satire.

November 13, 14, and 15, 2026, the Company’s immersive production includes magic spells, deviled eggs and a philtre that audience members are invited to drink. Join the festivities and interact with the characters, or simply enjoy the story unfolding around you. Participation is entirely optional, but the audience and ensemble alike will be guests at the wedding, mixing and mingling. Note that evening performances move from room to room on three floors of a large and gracious home, and stair-climbing is essential! The Sunday matinee will be a concert version and does not require the audience to move with the cast.

TICKET AVAILABILITY! Note that tickets to our immersive experience are almost sold out. We are activating a waiting list and gauging interest in an additional immersive performance Saturday afternoon; Sign up HERE

Cast

  • Ross Matsuda

    John Wellington Wells,
    J. W. Wells & Co.,
    Family Sorcerers

  • Claire DiVizio

    Alexis Pointdextre,
    Sir Marmaduke’s Son

  • Jamie Woodhull

    Aline Sangazure,
    Sangazure’s Daughter, Betrothed to Alexis

  • Jonathan Zeng

    Dr. Daly,
    Vicar of Ploverleigh

  • Conor Broaders

    Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre,
    an Elderly Baronet

  • Molly Clementz

    Constance,
    Mrs. Partlett’s Daughter

  • Sara Stern

    Mrs. Partlett,
    a Pew-Opener

  • SarahAnn Sutter

    Lady Sangazure,
    a Lady of Ancient Lineage

  • Jim Ryan

    The Notary

  • Dana Brown

    Music Director

  • Alex Quackenbush

    Ensemble
    John Wellington Wells u/s

  • Sasha Tomasevich

    Ensemble
    Alexis u/s

  • Catherine Larson

    Ensemble
    Aline u/s

  • Jordy Vargas

    Ensemble
    Dr. Daly u/s

  • Jack W. Ellis

    Ensemble
    Sir Marmaduke u/s

  • Isabel Schmitz

    Ensemble
    Constance u/s

  • Katya Bakas

    Ensemble
    Mrs. Partlet u/s

  • Bethany Brewer

    Ensemble
    Lady Sangazure u/s

  • Paul Canchester

    Ensemble
    The Notary u/s

Production Team

Ross Matsuda & Shane Valenzi · Co-Directors
Shelby Krarup · Production Manager

With special thanks to Nancy Levner and to Honorary Producers Mark Johnson & Judith Wright for their generous financial support of this production of The Sorcerer

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