Project Mikado

I describe this huge project of mine, and call for participation!

http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/mikado/html/index.html




Japan: Nanki-Poo, a minstrel, comes to Titupu to marry Yum-Yum, only to learn from the nobleman Pish-Tush that she is engaged to Ko-Ko, her guardian, who is Lord High Executioner. Pooh-Bah, Lord High Everything Else, is ridiculed by Yum-Yum and her friends Pitti-Sing and Peep-Bo. Nanki-Poo confesses to Yum-Yum that he is the son of the Mikado and is trying to escape the attentions of the elderly Katisha. It is agreed that Nanki-Poo can marry Yum-Yum, but he must be beheaded in a month's time. Katisha is furious. Ko-Ko discovers an ancient law which states that if a man is executed, his bride must be buried alive. Ko-Ko, Peep-Bo, and Pitti-Sing conspire and tell him they have beheaded Nanki-Poo.

They must be punished for killing the Mikado's heir. Nanki-Poo refuses to reappear and confirm that he is alive until he is promised that Ko-Ko will marry Katisha! She agrees to do so, believing Nanki-Poo to be dead. Having sorted them all out, Nanki-Poo can now marry Yum-Yum.

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[yogiudo]

Are you a teacher?

[gabrielized]

Just teach software stuff at my company - why? It sounds kind of teacherish, doesn't it... lol.

[GreatGig1]

Sounds like a fun project! MAJOR undertaking! Is there a problem with copywrite on this project?? That is the first thing that came to mind for me...the copywrite issue. If no copywrite issues, why not do it in multiple parts? A series of sorts...:-) I'm not talented enough for this, but I will be waiting to watch...:-)

[gabrielized]

The work is in public domain, since 1961 - so no problem. However, distilling it down is integral to this version - basically opening a door to Gilbert and Sullivan with a version to whet the appetite!

What's this about not being talented enuf? bah!

[speciesamused]

I appreciate your knowledge of Opera.

Your idea sounds grand.

One love.

[gabrielized]

Others know more, but I know a bit - having done the show in college gave me a fondness for the material! Thank you, speciesamused!

[gabrielized]

me either! thank you!

[TruckerGerrybabysmom]

Sounds great can't wait to watch