Come audition for Princess Ida!
Auditions will take place at the Moore Center in Ellsworth on October 30th from 6:00 to 8:00PM, and November 1st from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. The final arrival time is 30 minutes before the end (7:30PM and 12:30PM).
No audition is necessary for chorus.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Get Involved with GSSME!
Whether you love the spotlight or prefer to work behind the scenes, there’s a place for you at GSSME!
We’re always looking for passionate folks to join us—as cast, crew, musicians, or volunteers. You can help with costumes, sets, props, lighting, filming, graphic design, or community outreach. No experience required—just enthusiasm!
Want to shape the future of our company? Join one of our committees:
- Marketing – Help promote our shows and grow our audience through social media, posters, and press. Connect GSSME with new communities, partners, and local schools.
- Fundraising – Plan creative campaigns and events to support our productions.
- Production – Assist with organizing rehearsals, scheduling, and behind-the-scenes logistics.
- 50th Anniversary – Help us dream big for our milestone celebration coming in 2027!
To get involved, send us a message here.
We’d love to hear from you!
News
- Ruddigore 2025
The cast of GSSME’s 2025 show has been hard at work preparing for our March performances! This cast includes Christien Breau as young Robin Oakapple, Rogan Winch as his foster brother Richard Dauntless, and Aidan Pasha as Sir Despard Murgatroyd of Ruddigore. Will Robin marry his love, Rose Maybud (Alexandria… - Announcing the 2024/2025 Lee Patterson Classical Vocal Scholarship Recipients!Congratulations to: Shannon Elliott, Miranda Snyder, Amelia McKay, and Olivia LaSalle!
- Ruddigore rehearsals are starting next Saturday!The first rehearsal for our 2025 production of Ruddigore is onSaturday, January 4th from 12-5pm at The Moore Center in Ellsworth!If you’ve ever been curious about joining us for a production, stop by The Moore Center on Saturday and check it out! Join the chorus (no audition needed), crew, orchestra,…
- Annual Meeting 2024The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine will host its Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 26th at 1 pm. The meeting will be held at Dotti Schaller’s house in Sullivan, Maine (email us at info@gilbertsullivanmaine.org for the address). This is a potluck event and a time for us to gather and…
- Ruddigore AuditionsAuditions for lead roles in Ruddigore will be held on on Saturday, October 19 from 1-3 PM and Monday, October 21 from 6-8 PM at the Moore Center (125 State Street) in Ellsworth. If you plan to audition, send us an email at info@gilbertsullivanmaine.org so we know when to expect…
- GSSME Receives Maine Theater Grant from The Maine Community FoundationWe are delighted to announce that The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine is one of the recipients of Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Theater grant for 2023/24! These funds will help GSSME produce its upcoming, fully-staged production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta The Sorcerer performed with full orchestra at The…
