VegAs, bAby! - Gay Men`s Chorus of Los Angeles

Welcome.
Community
a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
What is a chorus but a community of sound? GMCLA is a community
of singers, artists, educators, volunteers and dedicated staff who come
together to create art more beautiful, more powerful, than any of us
could alone.
GMCLA has been a vital part of the Los Angeles arts community for over
35 years; we give a powerful voice to the LGBT community in our fight for
equality. Through our growing outreach programs we’ve expanded to new
audiences, young and old, in Southern California, across the country and
even the globe.
There is strength in numbers. You, our supporters, have joined with
us to create the Chorus we are today. We thank you for your generosity,
unconditional love and faith in our ability to grow and sustain our
community for years to come.
Beginning with Season 36, GMCLA is delighted to call the Saban Theater
our new home. All three of our Subscription Concerts will be held at this
magnificent venue. Walk the red carpet, mingle at the pre-show affair, then
sit back as we enter a fantastic year with three goals in mind: to entertain,
enlighten, and empower you with the gift of music!
We are honored and proud to be a part of this amazing and diverse
community!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph P. Nadeau
&
Artistic Director & Conductor Christopher Verdugo
Executive Director Photos: Geiger Digital
You Can Be the Change...
Arts instruction is increasingly falling
to the responsibility of classroom
teachers due to budget cuts.
Cuts by Los Angeles Unified School District
Board will result in the loss of music
instruction to 180,000 students.
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Your support of the Outside Voices Youth Ensemble
provides vocal training, music education and stage
experience to youth, while encouraging their musical
dreams.
Your donation increases opportunities for GMCLA to
develop working relationships with students and
educators within the public school system,
where choral and music programs have become
virtually extinct.
Your support allows GMCLA to provide music
engagement through the Alive Music Project master
classes and other arts education activities that
encourage student involvement.
94% of students who experience the Alive Music
Project commit to changing their behavior and
response towards instances of bullying in their
community.
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Your donation provides the support for GMCLA to
address the issue of bullying and youth violence both
in middle schools and high schools across the country.
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Your gift allows GMCLA to offer free tickets yearround to low income youth, adults, seniors, veterans
and those living with HIV/AIDS.
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Your donation contributes to the elimination of negative
preconceptions of LGBTQ individuals that can lead to
acts of violence.
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Your donation allows GMCLA to provide stellar
performances of artistic excellence throughout
the season.
Your gift allows GMCLA to maintain its commitment
to transforming our community through arts and
advocacy efforts.
YOUR SUPPORT CREATES
COMMUNITIES FILLED WITH
MUSIC AND HOPE.
Here’s How.
By joining our CONDUCTORS CIRCLE, you make a significant impact to our youth & our community.
MAESTRO
COMPOSER
Subsidizes 1 Tour Stop of it gets better
& Anti-Bullying Workshops
Sustains one Alive Music Project / it gets better
local presentation for over 500 students
GIFTS OF $25,000 OR MORE
ALL COMPOSER BENEFITS PLUS:
• Exclusive VIP Reception with guest artists (TBD)
• VIP Meet & Greet with Artistic Director and
Production Team
• One full page color ad in show & event programs
GIFTS OF $10,000 OR MORE
ALL VIRTUOSO BENEFITS PLUS:
• Invitation to AMP / it gets better performance
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Upgrade to two Premium season subscriptions
Invitation to two dress rehearsals (separate shows)
Two Voice Awards VIP tickets
VIP Donor Salon
VIRTUOSO
LYRICIST
GIFTS OF $5,000 OR MORE
ALL LYRICIST BENEFITS PLUS:
• Two tickets to Heartstrings
• Two VIP Halloweenie tickets
• One valet parking to Saban Theatre
• One dress rehearsal
GIFTS OF $2,500 OR MORE
ALL ARRANGER BENEFITS PLUS:
• Self-parking voucher for Saban Theatre
• Discounted Voice Awards ticket presale
• VIP reception & working rehearsal
• Pre / post concert VIP reception
• Two orchestra Level A subscriptions
Five Master Classes for high school students
with Artistic Director
ARRANGER
Allows 25 members of underserved communities
to attend GMCLA performance for free
GIFTS OF $1,000 OR MORE
• Priority notification & early ticket purchasing privileges
• Recognition in GMCLA annual report
• Subscription to Quarterly Donor Newsletter
• GMCLA commemorative pin
• Listing on virtual donor wall
Photos: Geiger Digital, Daniel G. Lam, Lee Stickler
Underwrites an Alive Music Project
in one middle / high school
POP, POP... FLASH!
D OW N U NDE R
HALLOWEENIE 9
UNDER THE BIG TOP
SATURDAY, OCT 25
Come One, Come All! Step right up
and marvel at the wonders of Fred
and Jason’s “Party with a Purpose,”
HALLOWEENIE: Under the Big Top!
Don your costume and join partying
ghouls and ghosts on the dance
floor of the historically spooky
Los Angeles Theatre in Downtown
Los Angeles.
HOLIDAY
SPECTACULAR
A GLEE-FUL
CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, DEC 13
SUNDAY, DEC 14
It’s two nights of holiday cheer as
GMCLA sings joyous selections
from men’s glee clubs across the
country and songs from the hit
TV show, “Glee.”
Enjoy dazzling a cappella
arrangements, traditional holiday
music, hilarious surprises and a
generous dollop of holiday magic
for the whole family.
See you there, Ghoul-Friends!
It’s gonna be aca-awesome!
HEARTSTRINGS
FEATURING
WELL-STRUNG
SATURDAY, FEB 28
GMCLA’s new chamber ensemble
will debut in this special event,
featuring the Los Angeles premiere
of “Tyler’s Suite.” The piece pays
homage to the life of Tyler Clementi.
Well-Strung, the all-male, multitalented string quartet, is our special
guest for this unforgettable concert.
Join us as we present a musical
message of hope and dignity for
LGBT youth and their families.
GMCLA GOES
DOWN UNDER
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
This spring we’re going down under,
mates! Grab your frock and hop on
the bus with us for a romping
musical walk-about.
It’s a ridgy-didge celebration of
the singers and composers from
Australia and New Zealand with
the likes of Kylie Minogue, Olivia
Newton-John, the Bee Gees, AC/DC,
INXS, Men at Work and more.
While it won’t be strictly ballroom,
you can expect some Baz and
Priscilla to shake your groove thing!
It’s gonna be Bonzer!
THE 4TH ANNUAL
VOICE AWARDS
SUNDAY, MAY 3
It’s truly a red carpet affair! At this
glittering and inspirational gala
we celebrate members of the
community who have used their
voice to create social change.
Last year’s stage was graced by
Crown Prince Manvendra of India,
Melissa Etheridge, Felicity Huffman,
William H. Macy and more.
It’s an evening of cocktails,
auctions, fantastic performances,
a sumptuous dinner and more.
Your presence and contributions
help fund GMCLA and its youth
outreach programs.
VEGAS, BABY!
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
Luck may be a lady tonight, but it’s
all men on stage! Grab your money
belt and take a joy ride to the
Vegas Strip with the Rat Pack and
the Brat Pack... in Beverly Hills.
This show delivers more lights,
sequins, feathers and sparkle
than you can shake a showgirl at.
Our wise guys croon hits from
Sinatra, Elvis, Celine & Britney like
only they can. You’ll be treated
to glamour, illusions, thrills and
shocking surprises.
After all, we are talking Vegas, Baby!
THIS SEASON WE BRING YOU THE WORLD, WHILE CHANGING HEARTS & MINDS ALONG THE WAY.
SUBSCRIBE AND DONATE TODAY. WWW.GMCLA.ORG OR CALL 424.239.6506
Enjoy the Privileges of a
Season Subscriber.
You Belong Here.
GUARANTEED SEATING
Each year, you’ll receive the same or
improved seats, regardless of venue.
Valerie Lipkus, Bill Lipkus, Forrest Strickland, Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, Cynthia Bordeaux
Ken McNeely & Chris Verdugo
Chad Goldman & Brian Pendleton
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES
Easily exchange your tickets for
another performance date.
CHOOSE YOUR DAY!
Saturday evenings at 8PM | Sunday matinees at 3PM
CHOOSE YOUR SEAT!
Season Subscribers enjoy a wide
variety of seating options:
All subscription concerts are at the SABAN THEATRE
8440 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90211
William H. Macy & Felicity Huffman
SEASON 36 CONCERT PACKAGE includes:
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
GMCLA GOES DOWN UNDER
VEGAS, BABY!
Cleve Jones & George Takei
SUBSCRIBER LEVELS
Barbara & Steve Young
Bruce Cohen, Joe Nadeau, Quinn Morrissey, Andrew Lippa,
Alexandra Silber, Robb Nanus, Jessica Leventhal, Chris Verdugo
Lance Bass & Pauley Perrette
P
A
B
C
SABAN THEATRE
Sat 12/13
Sat. 3/28
Sat. 6/20
Sun. 12/14
Sun. 3/29
Sun. 6/21
FULL PRICE
YOUR PRICE
$255
$229
$201
$165
$180
$148
STAGE
$115
$100
RETURN THE ENCLOSED
REPLY FORM & PAYMENT TO:
$40
$30
PREMIUM
ORCHESTRA / MEZZANINE
ORCHESTRA
FRONT BALCONY
HEARTSTRINGS* (GEN. ADMISSION)
* SUBSCRIBE TODAY and add “Heartstrings” for only $30; that’s 25% off the single ticket price!
Gus Van Sant
Greg Louganis & Johnny Chaillot
Adam Lambert
Melissa Etheridge
DONOR LEVEL
PLEDGE RANGE
Bruce Vilanch & Charlotte Rae
Alex Newell
LeAnn Rimes & Wendy Chang
Priority Notification & Early Ticket Purchasing Privileges
Recognition in GMCLA Annual Report
Subscription to Quarterly Donor Newsletter
OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Commemorative GMCLA Pin
Listing on Virtual Donor Wall at gmcla.org
$75,000+
$50,000+
$25,000+
Self-Parking Voucher for Saban Theater
Discounted Voice Awards Ticket Pre-Sale
VIP Reception & Working Rehearsal
Pre/Post Concert VIP Reception
PRESENTING SPONSOR
IT GETS BETTER TOUR
2 Orch Level A Subscriptions
PRESENTER, SEASON 36
$10,000+
$5,000+
ALAN UPHOLD &
JEFF OLDE
ANONYMOUS
BRIAN PENDLETON &
CHAD GOLDMAN
KEVIN &
SUZANNE SCHON
FOUNDATION
City of West Hollywood
California 1984
THOMAS PATRICK
CULLEN
$2,500+
LEGACY
SPONSOR
OFFICIAL
AIRLINE
BLUM FAMILY
FOUNDATION
LIBERTY HILL
FOUNDATION
Photos: Francisco Armenta, Geiger Digital, Connie Kurtew, Daniel G. Lam, Jay J. Levy, Austen Risolvato
OFFICIAL GROUND
TRANSPORTATION
2 VIP Halloweenie Weekend Passes
1 Valet Parking to Saban Theater
2 Tickets to “Heartstrings”
1 Dress Rehearsal
Invitation to AMP / it gets better performance
Upgrade to two Premium season subscriptions
TODD ROSENTHAL
Invitation to two dress rehearsals (separate shows)
2 Voice Awards VIP Tickets
VIP Donor Salon
MEDIA SPONSORS
GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES
9056 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste 300
West Hollywood, CA 90069
OR Subscribe online at GMCLA.ORG
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE BENEFITS
Jonathan Weedman
SEASON SAVINGS
Save up to 25% compared to
single ticket pricing!
Exclusive VIP Reception w/ Guest Artists (TBD)
VIP Meet & Greet w/ Artistic Director and Production Team
1 Full Color Page ad in show & event programs
ARRANGER
$1K - $2499
LYRICIST
$2500 - $4999
QUESTIONS?
Please call Nina or Taylor at 424.239.6506
VIRTUOSO
$5K - $9999
COMPOSER
$10K - $25K
MAESTRO
$25K+
NONPROFIT ORG
PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE
PAID
LOS ANGELES, CA
PERMIT NO. 3155
9056 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 300
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(424) 239-6514
http://www.gmcla.org
Return Service Requested
Presented By
just in!
kick off the season
w/ gmcla @ the bowl!
SEPT 12-14
POP, POP... FLASH!
IT’S YOUR SEASON ON THE RED CARPET
GMCLA REPLY FORM
YES, I’d like to start or renew my subscription to GMCLA!
I am a NEW subscriber
(select one below)
SATURDAYS at 8PM
SUNDAYS at 3PM
I am a RENEWING subscriber
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE
RANGE
TOTAL PLEDGED
MAESTRO (+2 Premium tickets)
$25,000 - $49,999
$
COMPOSER (+2 Premium tickets)
$10,000 - $24,999
$
VIRTUOSO (+2 “A” tickets)
$5,000 - $9,999
$
LYRICIST (+2 “A” tickets)
$2,500 - $4,999
$
ARRANGER (tix not included)
$1,000 - $2,499
$
(Questions about your current seats?
Please call us at 424.239.6506)
SEASON SUBSCRIBERS
Choose a Conductor’s Circle or Subscriber level
for your SEASON 36 concert package.
Please select only one.
For full Conductor’s Circle benefits, see page 7.
GMCLA is a 501(c)3 organization. (Tax ID: 95-3488007)
Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Subscription sales are final and non-refundable.
PRICE
QTY.
SUBSCRIPTION TOTAL
PREMIUM “P”
$229
x
=
$
ORCHESTRA “A” / MEZZANINE
$180
x
=
$
ORCHESTRA “B”
$148
x
=
$
FRONT BALCONY “C”
$100
x
=
$
Add Heartstrings at 25% off!
$30
x
=
$
SUBTOTAL:
$
Additional tax-deductible donation, if desired:
$
TOTAL:
$
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