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Entertaining Central Texas Since 1976

About Gilbert & Sullivan:
The Gilbert & Sullivan comic operas were composed between 1871 and 1896 in Victorian London. Their sparkling musical scores by Sir Arthur Sullivan and their dazzling lyrics by Sir William S. Gilbert have kept them popular throughout the English-speaking world ever since. They've been called the "Saturday Night Live" of their day for their satiric appeal, but they have proven universal and timeless in their comic and ironic treatment of human foibles through their "airy persiflage" and "innocent merriment." And the popular appeal of the music has endeared them to millions who cherish "laughing song and merry dance." They are arguably the most popular "musical comedies" ever written for the stage.

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History of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin / 1976-2001 by Leland L. Smith

Our Mission:
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Austin was founded with the purpose of educating the public and preserving the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Formed in 1976, the group now boasts about 250 members and entertains and educates thousands of Central Texas residents every year.

Our Productions:
Known for its highly acclaimed annual grand productions from the G&S repertoire, the society is primarily an educational group, dedicated to spreading and teaching the joys of G&S in both schools and community presentations.

Wand'ring Minstrels &
Community Outreach
:
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin's Wand'ring Minstrels are the ambassadors for the Society to the Central Texas community through performances at schools and special events. Delightfully fun shows range from lively recitals of Gilbert & Sullivan's most popular tunes to interactive, mini-productions of the Society's full summer productions.
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Musicales:
Several times throughout the year, the society produces a program of music and history featuring G&S and other works from the nineteenth century. G&S Musicales are full of singing and fun and are open to all.
 
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Board of Directors
Libby Weed President
Roberta Long Co- Executive Vice President
Office Manager
Ingrid Yaple Co- Executive Vice President
Fundraising
Nancy McQueen Secretary
Dave Wieckowski Treasurer
Reba Gillman Historian
David Little Publicity
Michael Meigs Membership
Pat Hobbs Volunteer Coordinator
Chris Bugge  
Randall McIntyre  
Leonard Johnson  
   
Open Educational/Community Outreach
Sue Caldwell Newsletter Editor
Arthur DiBianca Database Manager
Bill Hatcher Production Manager
Nanci & Benny Jay Videographer / Photographer
Steve Schwartzman Photographer
Allan Longacre Consultant
 
 
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Artistic Director

Ralph MacPhail, Jr.
is Professor of Theatre emeritus, Bridgewater College in Virginia, where he
taught and directed for 33 years. "Rafe" began directing for GSSA in 1998 and was named our first Artistic
Director in 2005.
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Music Director & Conductor

Jeffrey Jones-Ragona
maintains a full performance schedule at home and abroad. He has been GSSA Music Director since 1994.
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The Society holds nonprofit status under 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.
 
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin
PO Box 684542 / Austin, Texas / 78768-4542 / 512.472.4772 / info@gilbertsullivan.org