Membership
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Membership Benefits
All members receive a subscription to our quarterly newsletter Paragraphs, the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance of the general public, ticket exchange and advance notice of upcoming events that may be of interest to Gilbert & Sullivan fans. Additional benefits are available, based on the membership category chosen.
| Membership Category | Contribution | Member Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert's Circle | $2500+ | Paragraphs, 4 free tickets, invitation to final dress, invitation to a rehearsal at our rehearsal facility, ticket exchange, early notification for ticket sales, lost ticket insurance, a backstage tour, a discount on evening tickets, a program signed by the cast, staff and crew, a free libretto, and a 20% discount on merchandise* |
| Sullivan's Circle | $1000 - $2499 | Paragraphs, 4 free tickets, invitation to final dress, invitation to a rehearsal at our rehearsal facility, ticket exchange, early notification for ticket sales, lost ticket insurance, a backstage tour, a discount on evening tickets, a program signed by the cast, staff and crew, a free libretto, and a 10% discount on merchandise* |
| President's Circle | $500 - $999 | Paragraphs, 2 free tickets, invitation to a rehearsal at our rehearsal facility, ticket exchange, early notification for ticket sales, lost ticket insurance, a backstage tour, a discount on evening tickets and a 5% discount on merchandise* |
| Production Partner | $250 - $499 | Paragraphs, invitation to a rehearsal at our rehearsal facility, ticket exchange, early notification for ticket sales, lost ticket insurance, and a discount on evening tickets |
| Benefactor | $100 - $249 | Paragraphs, early notification for ticket sales, ticket exchange, lost ticket insurance, and a discount on evening tickets |
| Supporter | $50 - $99 | Paragraphs, early notification for ticket sales, ticket exchange, lost ticket insurance, and a discount on 2 evening tickets |
| Junior (for supporters under age 18) | $1 for each year of age, up to age 18 | Paragraphs - please note, there is no ticket discount at this level |
* Merchandise purchased via phone/Email/mail/Website - does not apply to purchases at performances or special functions.
If your employer has a matching gift program and you submit a matching gift form with your renewal, we will upgrade your membership to the higher level (for example, if you donate $50 and your employer matches your donation 100%, you would be a member at the $100 Benefactor level.)
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society is a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation of the State of Washington and all monetary contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Perform with Us
As a theatrical group, the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society would be nowhere without its performers. Actors, singers, dancers, and instrumentalists all lend their time and talents to make each production a success.
The Society holds auditions once a year for both principal and chorus roles. Audition pieces are sent out in advance, with auditioners expected to perform them from memory. In addition, those auditioning for a principal role are expected to read from the script at the auditions or at call-backs, and those auditioning for chorus generally do some improvisational exercises. If you're interested in auditioning, Contact Us so we can send you an audition notice!
The Society holds auditions once a year for both principal and chorus roles. Audition pieces are sent out in advance, with auditioners expected to perform them from memory. In addition, those auditioning for a principal role are expected to read from the script at the auditions or at call-backs, and those auditioning for chorus generally do some improvisational exercises. If you're interested in auditioning, Contact Us so we can send you an audition notice!
Volunteer
"...a theatrical crew - each member a genius (and some of them two!)"Each year volunteers contribute hundreds of hours to help create a Gilbert & Sullivan show that is one of the best in the world. Here is the opportunity to participate in the creation and production of a superior theatrical experience, work with talented and gracious artists, get paint and gunk on your body & clothes, sustain small injuries like splinters and banged thumbs, and say, "It's my production too!" Please help us organize our volunteer program by letting us know early what YOU would like to do, so we can see where our needs are met and where more help is needed.
The Order of the Loose Canon
The following 65 members have each participated in the production of all the existing Gilbert and Sullivan Operas with the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society, as of 2012. These people have been members of the cast, orchestra, and staff or have served as a trustee or officer. The level of commitment can be judged by the fact that we produce only one show per year, and that takes us four months, starting with auditions in April. They have thus contributed the equivalent of over 280 years of talent and effort to bring you the best in family entertainment.
Larry Amack
Joanie Aman
Wes Aman
Michael Andrew
Skip Barttels
Angie Barttels
Melanie Batt
Duncan Bayne
Steve Binger
Marv Brown
Myrna Cordova
Jennifer Crowder
William J. Darkow
Tom Derbyshire
Norma Dermond
Jeriann (Lane) Fisher
Rachel Garson
Jim Gay
Becca Gillette
Fran Gordon
Gordon Guttridge
Marianne Guttridge
Heather Hodsdon
Richard Hodsdon
Bill Hooper
Orville Hostetter
Allen Howe
Elaine Howell
Al Hunting
Shirley Hunting
Carol (Hunting) Janes
Ellen Kaseberg
Bob Keene
John Lane
Richard Langford
Judy Stoffel Loewen
Alan Lund
Ellen Lund
Betty Martin
Cherry May
Kathy Moellenberndt
Dorothy Neal
Jon Palmason
Chris Peterson
Ed Poole
Larry Puffert
Bill Pykonen
Jayne-Alice Pykonen
Steve Richards
Nathan Rodda
Georgia Rohrbaugh
Dave Ross
Harvey Rothschild
Robin Rothschild
Wendy Rothschild
Shirley (Kraft) Shakarian
Patrice Weed Shearer
Leslie Simons
Mike Storie
Gary Webberley
Marilyn Webberley
Barbara Welch
Ray Welch
Winnie Wilby
Catherine Wilson
