SUPPORT
A note from the executive director (Spring 2021):
In these unprecedented times, we in the performing arts are struggling in many ways - financially, artistically, and emotionally. Our industry has been shut down since March, 2020 and live performance is certain to be the last industry to return to whatever our "new normal" will look like.
However, we hold out hope, and continue to press on! Slowly, careful, with great thoughtfulness to the well-being of our performers and audience, we strive to create art that is excellent, meaningful, and beautiful. We have learned much along the way. Along with "zoom fatigue" and the reality that watching screens all day does not promote the desire for more screen time on our off-hours, we also know that our community is starved for good art, for live performance, and for connection. Our performers are longing to create this art and these connections - it is what we are trained for, and what we love to do. On both sides of the equation, there is need.
As we look to the future, our hope is that companies like ours survive the extreme "drought" brought on by the inability to perform live. Our revenue is not the same, though the bills still need to be paid. Our output is quite expensive due to the technical issues involved (recording equipment, broadcasting equipment, editing software, updated hardware, PPE needed to keep performers safe...) but our donations are down. This makes sense, because we are used to getting our content for free (we all love YouTube for this!) but in reality, those of us creating productions for YouTube incur many expenses along the way.
There are some very simple ways to support GWO and other companies, some of which cost you nothing! If you shop on Amazon, you can join AmazonSmile (link below) and a portion of each purchase will be donated free of charge to the charity of your choice. What an easy way to support the arts!
You can also make donations on Facebook, 100% of which go directly to GWO.
Lastly, you can make donations through PayPal (link below) - though a modest percentage of the donation goes to PayPal, it is a very easy and secure way to help us make ends meet and give us the support and encouragement to make it through this next season.
Thank you for your time, and for any support you are able to give. Even if it's just watching our events, and encouraging your friends to do the same, we appreciate your participation in our work and value it beyond measure!
Artistically yours-
Elaine Crane
Executive Director, Greater Worcester Opera
In these unprecedented times, we in the performing arts are struggling in many ways - financially, artistically, and emotionally. Our industry has been shut down since March, 2020 and live performance is certain to be the last industry to return to whatever our "new normal" will look like.
However, we hold out hope, and continue to press on! Slowly, careful, with great thoughtfulness to the well-being of our performers and audience, we strive to create art that is excellent, meaningful, and beautiful. We have learned much along the way. Along with "zoom fatigue" and the reality that watching screens all day does not promote the desire for more screen time on our off-hours, we also know that our community is starved for good art, for live performance, and for connection. Our performers are longing to create this art and these connections - it is what we are trained for, and what we love to do. On both sides of the equation, there is need.
As we look to the future, our hope is that companies like ours survive the extreme "drought" brought on by the inability to perform live. Our revenue is not the same, though the bills still need to be paid. Our output is quite expensive due to the technical issues involved (recording equipment, broadcasting equipment, editing software, updated hardware, PPE needed to keep performers safe...) but our donations are down. This makes sense, because we are used to getting our content for free (we all love YouTube for this!) but in reality, those of us creating productions for YouTube incur many expenses along the way.
There are some very simple ways to support GWO and other companies, some of which cost you nothing! If you shop on Amazon, you can join AmazonSmile (link below) and a portion of each purchase will be donated free of charge to the charity of your choice. What an easy way to support the arts!
You can also make donations on Facebook, 100% of which go directly to GWO.
Lastly, you can make donations through PayPal (link below) - though a modest percentage of the donation goes to PayPal, it is a very easy and secure way to help us make ends meet and give us the support and encouragement to make it through this next season.
Thank you for your time, and for any support you are able to give. Even if it's just watching our events, and encouraging your friends to do the same, we appreciate your participation in our work and value it beyond measure!
Artistically yours-
Elaine Crane
Executive Director, Greater Worcester Opera
SHOP/GIVE
One easy, cost-free way to give support is to shop through AmazonSmile.
Amazon gives a small percentage of your total to GWO.
Click the icon to the right, choose GWO as your charity of choice, and then shop as usual!
Amazon gives a small percentage of your total to GWO.
Click the icon to the right, choose GWO as your charity of choice, and then shop as usual!
DONATE
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You can donate to GWO in three ways.
1. Gift an amount of your choice by clicking on the "donate" button to the right. 2. Donate for a specific item from the list below. 3. Mail a tax-deductible check to: GWO, 330 Lancaster St, West Boylston, MA 01583 |
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Donate to our next production
Click on $ amount to donate each item
DONATE ONE TICKET TO A STUDENT $10
DONATE ONE TICKET TO AN ADULT $25
DONATE ONE PRINTED SCORE TO A DIRECTOR $35
DONATE ONE COSTUME (MATERIALS) $75
DONATE ONE ADVERTISEMENT IN A PROGRAM $85
DONATE AN ACCOMPANIST FOR ONE REHEARSAL $100
DONATE ONE SET PIECE RENTAL $150
DONATE ONE SET PIECE (MATERIALS) $250
DONATE ONE REHEARSAL IN THE THEATRE $300
DONATE ONE PERFORMANCE IN THE THEATRE $500
DONATE ONE ORCHESTRA MEMBER $600
DONATE ONE POSTAL MAILING TO THE MAILING LIST $1200
DONATE ONE STRING QUARTET $2400
DONATE ONE TICKET TO AN ADULT $25
DONATE ONE PRINTED SCORE TO A DIRECTOR $35
DONATE ONE COSTUME (MATERIALS) $75
DONATE ONE ADVERTISEMENT IN A PROGRAM $85
DONATE AN ACCOMPANIST FOR ONE REHEARSAL $100
DONATE ONE SET PIECE RENTAL $150
DONATE ONE SET PIECE (MATERIALS) $250
DONATE ONE REHEARSAL IN THE THEATRE $300
DONATE ONE PERFORMANCE IN THE THEATRE $500
DONATE ONE ORCHESTRA MEMBER $600
DONATE ONE POSTAL MAILING TO THE MAILING LIST $1200
DONATE ONE STRING QUARTET $2400
Unless otherwise specified, your name will be added in our program in appreciation of your generosity.
GWO is a 501 c 3, not-for-profit company and all gifts are tax deductible.
GWO is a 501 c 3, not-for-profit company and all gifts are tax deductible.
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Your support is vital to our work and our future. We couldn't do what we do without you.
Thank you from us all.
Thank you from us all.