Auditions for Trial by Jury and The Zoo

Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso will hold auditions for its summer production of “Trial By Jury” and “The Zoo”

Where:
Grace Presbyterian Church
8001 Magnetic Street
El Paso, Texas 79904

When:
Sunday, May 5, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
Monday, May 6, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

We welcome all music skill levels. If you like to sing, join us!
Prepare one song! Bring your sheet music, a track on your phone or sing a cappella!
Auditions are on a first come, first serve basis.

Performances will be
El Paso, TX: July19-21, July 26-28
Las Cruces, NM: August 3-4

Rehearsals are 7pm Tuesday and Thursday and 2:30pm Sunday.

This is a great opportunity for local singers or actors. If you are creative, can sew or can help with props or building set, we would also like to hear from you. Students that participate in the production are eligible to apply for the Joan P. Quarm Scholarship Fund annual competition.

We are proud to announce that our Artistic Directors will be Daniel Adrian Maciel for “Trial by Jury” and Brittney M. Williams for “The Zoo”.

Questions? Contact (386)473-4168 or (386)337-2677, call after 5pm


Celebrate the 40th year of A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol

The Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso is delighted to bring back our own holiday tradition of presenting our company adaptation of A Christmas Carol. A Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol was created by our founder Joan Quarm and Ron Gillis in 1983.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary, the G&S company will be hosting a fundraising event that will feature three performances December 15th - December 17th at St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church. Two evening performances will include a holiday meal and the third will be a matinee performance only.

G&S Company of El Paso Presents:
A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol

Performances

  • Friday, December 15th - 6:30 pm

    • Tickets $40

    • Included dinner service begins at 6:30pm, performance at 7:30 pm

  • Saturday, December 16th, 6:30 pm

    • Tickets $40

    • Included dinner service begins at 6:30pm, performance at 7:30 pm

  • Sunday, December 17th, 2:00 pm

    • Tickets $25

    • Matinee performance only

St. Francis on The Hill Episcopal Church
6280 Los Robles Drive
El Paso, TX 79912

Tickets can be purchased through Humanitix.
Contact gselpaso@gmail.com for assistance

Tickets on Sale for Ruddiogre!

Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso presents: Ruddigore

WHO: Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso
WHAT: RUDDIGORE or The Witch's Curse
INFO: St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road, El Paso, TX 79912
July 21, 22, 23 and July 28, 29, 30
Friday & Saturday 7:00 pm and Sunday 2:30 pm
El Paso Tickets:
Adults: $12
Seniors, Students, Military: $10

Information/Reservations: 915-479-2485
Group rates available

The Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico,
August 5 & August 6
Saturday 7:00 pm and Sunday 2:30 pm
Information/Reservations: 575-523-1223
www.no-strings.org

Ruddigore will thrill El Paso audiences of all ages with spectacular music along with a frightful story of a fair maiden, professional bridesmaids, a wicked villain, and threatening ghosts that come to life to enforce a witch's curse. Many years ago, all the Baronets of Ruddigore were cursed by a witch and must commit a crime a day or be tortured to death. To escape this dreadful fate, the latest Baronet, Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, disguises himself as simple farmer Robin Oakapple while his younger brother assumed the title and the curse. Betrayed by his foster brother, Robin is discovered and must take on the responsibility of committing a crime every day to appease the curse and the ghosts of all his past ancestors. Robin is in love with beautiful Rose Maybud and wants to wed her and lead an honest life. Somehow Robin must find a way to break the witch's curse, or their future is doomed.
Ruddigore, a satirical take on the Victorian melodrama genre, was the 10th collaboration between Gilbert and Sullivan opening in London at the Savoy Theatre in 1887.

Auditions for Ruddigore

The Gilbert & Sullivan Co. of El Paso will present Ruddigore this summer. Auditions are open and we welcome all regardless of age or experience level.

  • Dates: Sunday April 30th 2:30pm & Monday May 1st 7:00pm

  • Where: El Paso Art Association
    500 W. Paisano Dr
    El Paso, TX 79901

  • What: Prepare one song. Bring the sheet music, a track on your phone or sing a cappella!

Questions? Contact Stephanie Conwell 915-479-2485

Tickets on Sale for Iolanthe!

St. Mark's United Methodist Church
5005 Love Road, El Paso, TX 79912

July 22, 23, 24 and July 29, 30, 31
Friday & Saturday 7:00 pm and Sunday 2:30 pm
Tickets- Adults: $12/Seniors, Students, Military: $10

Information/Reservations: 915-479-2485, gselpaso@gmail.com
Group rates available


The Black Box Theatre
430 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico

August 6 & August 7
Saturday 7:00pm and Sunday 2:30pm

Information/Reservations: 575-523-1223
www.no-strings.org

EL PASO, TX – Celebrating its 53rd anniversary, the Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso proudly presents, Iolanthe for its summer 2022 season. Iolanthe is an ingeniously witty and magical comedy that presents a topsy-turvy tale of forbidden love between fairies and mortals- peers of the English House of Lords, no less! Strephon is the half-fairy, half-mortal son of the fairy Iolanthe and has fallen in love with Phyllis, a ward of the court. But for them to marry, Phyllis needs the Lord Chancellor's permission, which is going to be tricky as he hopes to marry her himself- as do half of the house of Lords. It's Gilbert and Sullivan at their satirical best poking fun at power, privilege and British parliamentary democracy.– a fairy tale full of fairy fun that only Gilbert & Sullivan could conceive. First performed in 1882, Iolanthe is the seventh of fourteen operatic collaborations by Gilbert and Sullivan. It is universally regarded as one of Sir Arthur Sullivan’s most beautiful scores. Suitable for all ages, this opera is sure to leave you laughing and whistling all the way home.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso was founded by Joan Quarm (dec.) in 1969 with the purpose of education by preserving and presenting the works of W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan. The company relies on ticket sales for the majority of its operating revenues, and also receives support from the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Auditions for Iolanthe!

The Gilbert & Sullivan Co. of El Paso will present Iolanthe this summer. Auditions are open and we welcome all regardless of age or experience level.

Dates: Sunday May 1st 2:30pm & Monday May 2nd 7:00pm
Where: El Paso Art Association
500 W. Paisano Dr
El Paso, TX 79901
What: Prepare one song. Bring the sheet music, a track on your phone or sing a cappella!

Questions? Contact Stephanie Conwell 915-479-2485

G&S Co of El Paso Proudly Presents: H.M.S. Pinafore!

Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso is proud to present H.M.S. Pinafore or A lass that Loved a Sailor at St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church in El Paso and The Not Strings Attached Theater in Las Cruces, NM!

Dates and Times for El Paso Shows:

August 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30pm

August 15th at 2:30pm

St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church

6280 Los Robles Drive

El Paso, TX 79912

Dates and Times for Las Cruces Shows:

August 8th at 2:30pm & 7:00 pm

No Strings Attached Theater

430 N. Main Street

Las Cruces, NM 88001

For more information check out our Tickets Page!

Cast pictured from left to right: Jed Leachman as Dick Dead Eye, Zendel Hernandez as Buttercup, Matthew Chesanek as Captain Corcoran, Jessica Broaddus as Josephine, David Herring as Ralph Rackstraw, Brittney Williams as Cousin Hebe, and Mitch Wilson as Sir Joseph Porter

Cast pictured from left to right: Jed Leachman as Dick Dead Eye, Zendel Hernandez as Buttercup, Matthew Chesanek as Captain Corcoran, Jessica Broaddus as Josephine, David Herring as Ralph Rackstraw, Brittney Williams as Cousin Hebe, and Mitch Wilson as Sir Joseph Porter

Auditions for HMS Pinafore!

The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso is happy to return to the stage this summer!

We will host auditions for this summer’s production of H.M.S. Pinafore, on Tuesday June 1st and Thursday June 3rd at 7 p.m. at the El Paso Art Association, 500 W. Paisano 2nd Floor President’s Gallery.

All roles are open for casting including principals, demi-leads, and chorus. People may sing a capella (unaccompanied), with a CD, mp3, pre-recorded song or an accompanist will be provided (bring a copy of the music for the accompanist).  Auditions are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Performances will be in late July and early August in El Paso and Las Cruces.  Rehearsals are 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2:30 p.m at the El Paso Art Association. This is a great opportunity for local singers and actors. If you are creative, can sew or can help with props or building sets, we would also like to hear from you. 

Students that participate in the production are eligible to apply for the Joan P. Quarm Scholarship Fund annual competition.

Parking for El Paso Arts Association is available on the street in front of the building as well as the parking lot on the east side of the building on Paisano.

Disclaimer: Rehearsals and performances will involve singing and acting within close proximity of other performers. (Vaccinations highly encouraged)

Please contact Stephanie Conwell (915) 479-2485 or visit or website www.gselpaso.org for more info.

"Sullivan Remembers" coming soon!

Gilbert & Sullivan Co of El Paso are in full rehearsal mode for our first ever virtual performance!

The orchestra and performers have been meeting virtually and the music files are coming in.

We are excited to bring this original work created by our founder Joan Quarm and adapted by our artistic director Stephanie Conwell. “Sullivan Remembers” will feature your favorite songs and overtures from such greats as HMS Pinafore, The Sorcerer, The Gondoliers, The Mikado, Trial by Jury, The Zoo and many more.

G&S Company of El Paso Virtual Presentation of "Sullivan Remembers"

The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso are excited to present our virtual production of “Sullivan Remembers.” The original show written by our founder, Joan Quarm, has been adapted by Stephanie Conwell as our Summer 2020 production. Stay tuned for more information as our cast and orchestra work to bring you a one of a kind experience.

The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso Presents: “Sullivan Remembers” Summer 2020 - Online Production

The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso Presents: “Sullivan Remembers” Summer 2020 - Online Production

The G & S Orchestra Performs on December 28th

The Gilbert & Sullivan Co of El Paso’s orchestra will be performing “Once Upon a Snowflake” and selections of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker”

Saturday December 28th

7:30pm

First Presbyterian Church

This is a free concert where donations are applied to the Joan Quarm Scholarship.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Orchestra

The Gilbert & Sullivan Orchestra

Pirates of Penzance Auditions May 6th & 7th

Join our pirate crew as we celebrate 50 years of Innocent Merriment!

The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso will host auditions its 50th annual community production, Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday, May 5-6 at UTEP Fox Fine Arts M340 (Choir Room).  All roles are open for casting including principals, demi-leads and chorus. People may sing a capella (unaccompanied), with a CD, mp3, or pre-recorded song or an accompanist will be provided (bring a copy of the music for the accompanist).  Auditions are on a first come, first serve basis. Information: (915) 479-2485.

Performances will be in late July and early August in El Paso and Las Cruces.  Rehearsals are 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. This is a great opportunity for local singers and actors. If you are creative, can sew or can help with props or building set, we would also like to hear from you. Students that participate in the production are eligible to apply for the Joan P. Quarm Scholarship Fund annual competition.

G&S Company of El Paso present Patience or Bunthorne's Bride

Celebrating its 49th anniversary, the Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso presents "Patience, or Bunthorne's Bride” for its 2018 summer production. Performances are as follows:

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO

Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main Street

Saturday, July 21 at 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 22 at 3:00 pm.

Call (575) 523-1223 to reserve seats

EL PASO, TEXAS

First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison Drive

Friday, July 27 & Saturday, July 28 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 29 at 3:00 pm.

Friday, August 10 & Saturday, August 11 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, August 12 at 3:00 pm.

Tickets are: $12 adults/$10 students, military and seniors 62 and older.

“Patience or, Bunthorne's Bride” Patience is a lively, witty satire that pits the straight-laced ideals of the Victorian era against the passions and indulgences of the 1870's Aesthetic Movement, with its focus on beauty in art and literature. As the operetta opens, all of the maidens in the village are infatuated with Reginald Bunthorne, a handsome aesthetic poet that wears delicate attire, writes and recites poetry, and wanders around pensively. Bunthorne, however, is smitten with the village milkmaid, Patience, who finds all of his attitudes and mannerisms silly. The problem? Bunthorne’s artistic ways are all just an act to attract women to him--he doesn’t even like poetry! Upon the arrival of the idyllic poet Archibald Grosvener, the situation becomes complicated when he proposes to Patience. In the meantime, The Dragoon Guards, a troop of young soldiers that were meant to marry the village maidens, find themselves baffled by the sudden loss of their sweethearts. The advantages of ordinariness emerge eventually and everyone, or almost everyone, gets married in the end.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s sixth collaboration, “Patience” dates from 1881. Now, 137 years later, the Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso brings it to life under the artistic direction of Stephanie J. Conwell with Marsha Watley as vocal director and Ballard Coldwell is piano accompanist. The Paso del Norte Philharmonia orchestra is under the direction of Francisco Javier Renteria for the production.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso is a community theater group that has an unbroken history of annual Gilbert & Sullivan productions since 1969 when it was founded by its first artistic director, Joan P. Quarm (dec.), to preserve and present the works of W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan. The company is funded and supported in part by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Information/Reservations: 915-584-9319 or 915-479-248

Go to our Tickets page to purchase online.

Concert Fundraiser for Joan Quarm Scholarship

 Paso Del Norte Philharmonia presents 

"Arias & Overtures".

June 22nd 7pm

First Presbyterian Church

1340 Murchison Dr

June 28th 7pm

First Baptist Church

805 Montana Ave

 

This event will be a wonderful night of music featuring the Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso.

Admission is free, but donations are being accepted for the Joan Quarm Scholarship.

 

Auditions for Patience

Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso Invites You to Audition for Patience!

The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso will host auditions for its 49th annual community production, Patience or Bunthorne's Bride, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday, April 29-30 at St. Alban's Church, 1810 Elm.  All roles are open for casting including principals, demi-leads and chorus. People may sing a capella (unaccompanied), with a CD, mp3, or pre-recorded song or an accompanist will be provided (bring a copy of the music for the accompanist).  Auditions are on a first come, first serve basis. Information: (915) 479-2485.

Performances will be in late July and early August in El Paso and Las Cruces.  Rehearsals are 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays at St. Alban's. This is a great opportunity for local singers and actors. If you are creative, can sew or can help with props or building set, we would also like to hear from you. Students that participate in the production are eligible to apply for the Joan P. Quarm Scholarship Fund annual competition