GAOS (Geneva Amateur Operatic Society), of which I am a member, is the biggest English-speaking musical society in the EU (this excludes the UK!). Having had to close down for most of the past 2 years, it is in dire financial straits and needs all the support it can get. Otherwise it could fold up. More about this situation is given below.
Its first production since Covid appeared is imminent. On 16 to 19 September a musical called the Little Shop of Horrors will play in the Théâtre de Marens, Nyon. Despite the “Amateur” in GAOS, the quality of performers, and indeed the whole production team, is outstanding.
Most GIN members live within easy reach of Nyon. If as many members as possible could buy tickets to see the show (only 39 fr) it might make the difference between survival or collapse of the Society, which would be a disaster for English-speaking musical enthusiasts in this part of the world. I’m sure the production will be suitable for children as well as adults.
Many thanks in advance,
Philip Jenkins
GAOS NEWS (4 September)
It is less than two weeks until the curtain rises on Little Shop of Horrors. We know it will be a great show, but we want to give you an update on ticket sales – to outline what this means for the society – and to ask you to double your efforts in reaching out to as many people as possible – and beyond our membership – to sell as many tickets as possible.
As of today we have sold 400 tickets. We need to sell 1000 to break even. Back in 2020 – when the show was due to open the production costs had already reached Chf 15,000, which could not be recouped by cancelling the show, as we were required to do. As we are proceeding we will incur further costs (theatre, rights, musicians, publicity) – and thus we need to reach the 1000 limit to avoid a significant loss.
Please therefore do all you can by advertising the show. The cast & production team have demonstrated their commitment to GAOS and we must give them our utmost support.
Tickets are available on-line at www.gaos.ch
The Committee.