As New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) marks its 50th season and anniversary, we are embarking on a $1 million fundraising campaign to ensure NYGASP thrives in the years and decades to come. We believe that NYGASP is the world’s best chance for Gilbert & Sullivan’s collaboration to shine through the 21st century, giving vitality to the living legacy of Gilbert & Sullivan for generations.

**THE FORWARD FROM 50 CAMPAIGN WILL HELP NYGASP:**

INNOVATE

Forge new ways to connect with our global audience through streaming, virtual programming, and creative promotion of the NYGASP mission
Expand NYGASP’s portfolio of live programming, including special productions and concerts
Elevate programs through technological advancements including a dedicated microphone system and sound improvements

INSPIRE

Deliver family entertainment with multigenerational appeal for new audiences
Ensure the production of the full G&S repertoire, in addition to “the big three” (H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado)
Cultivate the roster of artists who form the NYGASP repertory company, valuing diversity, teamwork, and mastery

EDUCATE

Enhance our outreach offerings – school residencies, masterclasses and educational programming including youth productions
Engage a dedicated Education Director to lead programming and proactively partner with New York City area schools
Offer adult education programming including repertoire classes, voice lessons, and G&S history for our community of fans and patrons

The good news is that we are well on our way to reaching our $1 million goal, but we’re not there yet. Here’s how you can play a starring role in helping us move forward from 50:

Make a meaningful gift or pledge payable over several years
Ask your employer to match your gift
Make a legacy gift by including NYGASP in your estate plans
Hold a fundraising event on our behalf
Spread the word about us, to friends, family, colleagues, and via social media

Your one-time investment in our 50th anniversary campaign, over and above annual giving, will pay dividends now and in years to come. Together, we can ensure that NYGASP has the leadership necessary to shepherd the power of this repertoire to inspire, engage, and ignite change – and joy – for the next fifty years!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT SARAH CALDWELL SMITH AT SARAH@NYGASP.ORG OR 917-657-0008.

Forward From 50: With Reflected Light

Ensuring New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players shines through the 21st century, giving vitality to the living legacy of Gilbert & Sullivan for generations to come.

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