Invest in MWOS

Show your support for community musical theatre by purchasing an ad in our programme, and/or donating merchandise or a gift certificate for a raffle prize. For as little as $55 your business card can be seen by all our patrons, presented with pride by our programme designer and the marketing team.

All profits derived from programme donations go to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Tous les profits du don du programme iront à la Fondation de l’Hôpital de Montréal pour Enfants.

Because MWOS is a volunteer organization, and because substantial funds are needed to finance operettas of high calibre, the organization is in continual search of funding. Some of our funding comes from tickets sales but not enough to pay for the costume supplies, musical and stage directors, and musicians who are an integral part of our production. We are always on the lookout for people skilled in fund-raising, or people just willing to sell program ads or solicit donations to keep the phenomenal works of classical comic operetta, such as Gilbert and Sullivan, alive and a part of our community.

Any donation over $10.00 is tax deductible for which we would be happy to provide you with a receipt.

In our 1999-2000 season, a major milestone was achieved with the release of Montreal West Operatic Society’s first album, Strange Adventure. The title takes its name from the madrigal in The Yeoman of the Guard. It is the first studio recording ever to include musical numbers from every one of the fourteen Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. The CD was recorded over the weekend of October 31st Concordia Music Department Chair, Dr. Mark Corwin, serving as the producer and recording engineer.

The CD was released on January 19, 2000, at a gala launch held at Indigo Books in Montreal. The price is $18, plus postage and handling. Contact us for further details.

Becoming a member of the Montreal West Operatic Society entitles you to enjoy many benefits. Besides being offered specials, you get the feeling of being part of local community theatre. MWOS was incorporated in 1939, as a Gilbert and Sullivan theatre company – the oldest in Canada! If you become a member, you will be joining a company with longevity, talent and spirit. Whether you are active in the cast, the crew, or the audience, your membership will help MWOS continue to bring live musical comedy to the Montreal community. The MWOS team values supporters like you immensely.

Membership Benefits

• Advance notice of ticket sales
• Preferred seating
• Recognition in our programme booklet and on our webpage
• An invitation to our Annual MWOS Reception

MWOS Associate

• 25$ annual fee
• MWOS Show Tickets: Buy one; get one at ½ price – for a future MWOS production,
  Mini-Season Show Tickets: $10 discount on 2 other G & S productions* in the current season, and
  a preferred rate for an ad or message in our show programme; **
• OR, a tax receipt for 25$

MWOS Patron

• 50$ annual fee
• MWOS Show Tickets: Buy one; get one free – for a future MWOS production,
  Mini-Season Show Tickets: $10 discount on 2 other G & S productions* in the current season, and
  a preferred rate for an ad or message in our show programme; **
• OR, a tax receipt for 50$;

MWOS Investor

• 75$ (or more) annual fee
• MWOS Show Tickets: Buy one; get one free – for a future MWOS production,
  Mini-Season Show Tickets: $10 discount on 2 other G & S productions* in the current season, and
  a preferred rate for an ad or message in our show programme; ** and
  a tax receipt for 25$+;
• OR, a tax receipt for 75$+ ;

* by the McGill Savoy Society (Montreal) and the Lakeshore Light Opera Company (Pte.Claire)
**profits derived from programme donations are given directly to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation

If this interests you, please contact us by e-mail or call 514-990-8813.