Society History and Aims
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Nova Scotia was formed on
25th January 1977, by a group headed by A.G. Scott Savage with the aim of
building a society of afficianados of light opera, of promoting cultural
and educational programmes and publications and of bringing fully staged
productions of operetta to Nova Scotian audiences. Since that time, it has
mounted yearly productions
of
most of the works of
Gilbert and Sullivan and has taken them to many stages throughout Nova
Scotia from Yarmouth to Glace Bay. The Society's 1994 production of H.M.S.
Pinafore won first place at the International Festival in Liverpool,
N.S.
.
The Society welcomes new members to its varied activities
which are not wholly confined to staging shows. All we ask is an
enthusiasm for music like Sullivan's and wit like Gilbert's. No members of
the society receive any remuneration in connection with the activities of
the Society. Non-members are employed by the society from time to time as
orchestral musicians and as stage director. The society never offers any
paid work to actors, singers or dancers, but welcomes them as members.
Current President : Richard MacMichael
Current Production:
"Cinderella" by Brad Fillipone in the style of Gilbert with
much of the very best of G&S material incorporated.
For more information, contact - Alasdair McKay (charter member) -
aa233@chebucto.ns.ca
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