Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento

Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento A vital contributor to Sacramento's performing arts community, presenting light opera since 1982. Mary's Church Choir members to start the St. Mary's Players. S.

The Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento (LOTS) was founded in 1982 by Mike and Debbie Baad and Dolores Allen. Drawing on their considerable theater experience, including roles with the Sacramento Opera and Davis Comic Opera, the Baads assembled a core group of St. "H.M.S. Pinafore," the St. Mary's Players' first production in 1982, received rave reviews. Pinafore" was followed in 1983 by "The Pirate

s of Penzance" and in 1984 by the "Mikado." By this time, the St. Mary's Players, drawing on many talented performers from throughout the Sacramento area, had established itself with the theater-going public, and its productions were attracting larger and larger audiences. In its fourth year, the St. Mary's Players became The Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento and moved to a new "home" at the Coloma Community Center. In 1989, we moved to our present location at the 24th Street Theater. In addition, LOTS has performed at the Woodland Opera House, Theater El Dorado in Placerville, and in Davis and Roseville. In past years, LOTS has also presented works other than the Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire, including "Man of La Mancha," and Stephen Sondheim's "Side by Side." LOTS is a member of the Sacramento Area Regional Theater Alliance (SARTA) and a founding member of the League of Sacramento Theatres. Mike and Debbie Baad continue to guide the development of LOTS as Artistic Directors of the organization. The primary goals of LOTS have remained unchanged since its founding:

• Present the comic humor of W. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
• Provide, via an open audition process, an opportunity for local performers to bring their talents to Sacramento audiences
• Promote the performing arts in the Sacramento region

Tickets are on sale for our August production of "Princess Ida"!Use the QR code below or visit our website, www.lightope...
05/20/2026

Tickets are on sale for our August production of "Princess Ida"!

Use the QR code below or visit our website, www.lightoperasacramento.org

05/14/2026

We are happy to announce our cast for PRINCESS IDA! We thank everyone who auditioned! It was not an easy task to make these decisions. We heard so many fantastic voices!
Cast List (Double Casting is listed alphabetically by last name).

Princess Ida: Rachel Davis, Allison Proffitt
Hilarion: Andrew Nickell
Cyril: Ryan Gordon-Morgan, Jake Michael
Florian: Michael Aoun
King Hildebrand: Pablo Frias
King Gama: Charlie Baad
Lady Psyche: Linnea Tamaki, Jordan Yang
Lady Blanche: Yvette Couvson, Jennifer Fiedler
Melissa: Rikki Pratt, Karlie Saenz
Arac: Roy Domoe, Timothy Power
Guron: Sam Starr
Scynthius: Richard March
Sacharissa: Breanna Brock
Chloe: Nan Kelley
Ensemble: Sariah Bryce, Catie Byrd, Joaquin Calderon, David Coffey, Ann Drea Collins, Ellie D'Elia, Jacob Goodyear, Keith Gray, John Hart, Megan Kraft, Lola Kraft, Amanda Lallis, Tom McElheney, Ha-Mill McLearan, Rhiannon Power, Joe Trujillo, Troy Turpen, Val Syverson, and Alexis Velasquez.

05/08/2026

We thank Luther H., Martin S., Adriel C., Aine M., and Deborah B., and the rest of our 24 supporters, on this Big Day of Giving! We are very grateful! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming production of IDA, PRINCESS OF ADAMANT in August!

Thank you!

Thank you to Patricia R., Kirsten K., Robert V., Ryan G., Jeff S., Jianna E., Heidi M., and Jack H., for your generosity...
05/08/2026

Thank you to Patricia R., Kirsten K., Robert V., Ryan G., Jeff S., Jianna E., Heidi M., and Jack H., for your generosity on this Big Day of Giving! There is still time to support your favorite local light opera company at https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/.

Support nonprofits throughout the Sacramento region during Big Day of Giving!

We thank Sara D., Thomas E., LuAnn H., Dwight F., Pamela W., James B., HaMill M., Kathryn C., Beth D., Lisa H., and Anon...
05/07/2026

We thank Sara D., Thomas E., LuAnn H., Dwight F., Pamela W., James B., HaMill M., Kathryn C., Beth D., Lisa H., and Anonymous for their generous support on this Big Day of Giving! You can support LOTS at https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/!

Support nonprofits throughout the Sacramento region during Big Day of Giving!

We’re excited to announce the May 1st release of our world premiere recording of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s operetta, The...
04/03/2026

We’re excited to announce the May 1st release of our world premiere recording of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s operetta, The Gitanos! CDs will be available for pre-order on our website very soon. This project has been a special one for us, and we know that you are going to love it!

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our dear friend and longtime LOTS performer, Meredyth Rosenberg.Meredyth ...
03/26/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our dear friend and longtime LOTS performer, Meredyth Rosenberg.

Meredyth first joined the company in THE MIKADO (1990) and performed in nearly every LOTS production through 2018, when a stroke led her to retire from the stage. A devoted member of our soprano chorus, she delighted audiences in notable roles like Jack’s Mother in INTO THE WOODS (2013), the Governess to Major General Stanley’s daughters in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (2016 & 2012), and as Inez in THE GONDOLIERS (2008 & 2001).

Beyond the stage, Meredyth was an invaluable volunteer. She organized cast party potlucks and managed some of our Champagne Galas in the early 1990s.

For nearly thirty years, Meredyth was a cherished part of the LOTS family. We are grateful for the joy, dedication, and kindness she shared with us. She will be deeply missed.

Image: Meredyth in our 2011 production of IOLANTHE.

We are so proud of all the members of our LOTS family who are performing with the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera's pr...
03/19/2026

We are so proud of all the members of our LOTS family who are performing with the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera's production of "La Traviata" this weekend! Toi, toi, toi! Which shows do you recognize them from? ☺️

Charlie Baad
Rebecca Cox
Pablo Frias
Jadi Galloway
Ryan Gordan-Morgan
Assiya Kistanova
Terry Martin
Rikki Pratt
Karlie Saenz
Brianna Simone
Sophia Silvers
Rick Weyuker

Announcing auditions for our next production, IDA, PRINCESS OF ADAMANT (Gilbert & Sullivan's PRINCESS IDA, modestly adap...
03/12/2026

Announcing auditions for our next production, IDA, PRINCESS OF ADAMANT (Gilbert & Sullivan's PRINCESS IDA, modestly adapted to reflect modern views)
Performance dates are August 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2026

Princess Ida, desperate to escape the patriarchal society she has been raised in, breaks her engagement with Hilarion, the prince her father selected for her when she was a baby, to found Castle Adamant, a women’s university. Prince Hilarion, accompanied by his friends, Cyril and Florian, sneaks into Castle Adamant, attempting to woo the princess. Calamity, hilarity, and a battle between rival kingdoms ensues. Will Princess Ida find love after all? This more modern-minded adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan’s PRINCESS IDA boasts a beautiful score, catchy lyrics, and one of comic opera’s most interesting heroines. A LOTS company premiere!

Sign up for auditions at lightoperasacramento.org.

02/03/2026

We’re thrilled (and deeply grateful) to share that LOTS has been awarded a Small Organization Sustainability Fund grant by the Sacramento Office of Arts & Culture!

Thank you for believing in our work and our 44-year history—and to our audiences, performers, and supporters who make it all possible.

Here’s to what’s next! We hope to see you at our cabaret-style THREEPENNY in March, and our adaptation of PRINCESS IDA in August! Get your tickets at lightoperasacramento.org.

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