The name SAVOYARDS is derived from the name of the theatre in London, Richard D'Oyly Carte's Savoy Theatre, where many Gilbert & Sullivan operas were first performed. It refers to afficionados and performers of Gilbert & Sullivan's operas. There are at least three ways to pronounce SAVOYARDS: SA-voy-ards, with emphasis on the first syllable; sa-VOY-ards, with emphasis on the second syllable; and SAVVEE-ards, with emphasis on the first syllable. Take your choice.

No auditions are scheduled at this time.

The 2008-2009 season will be Babes in Toyland (November 28 to December 7), The Music Man (February 20 to March 8), and Iolanthe (March 20 to April 5). Performance dates may change.

If you would like to be included in the Washington Savoyards audition list, please email savoyards@savoyards.org