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About Us


The Connecticut Gilbert and Sullivan Society performs the comic operettas of the British musical theater duo for the entertainment of audiences drawn from the local community and for comedy lovers from across the state. Founded in 1980, the group makes its home in Middletown, CT. Performances are in the fall, and done with professional orchestra, professional-caliber singers, costumes, and sets in the state-of-the-art theater at Middletown High School.

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Board Members

Allan Church
Renee Haines
Leighton Phraner
Annlee Sortland
Phil Faraci
Janet Loucks
Denise Shultzman
Kathleen Thompson
Dawn Corn
David Henderson
Don Shirer
Richard Tecca
Constance Unsworth

Directors and Production Team

Robert Cumming – Artistic Director and Founder
John Dreslin – Music Director
Bill Sorensen – Technical Director
Pat & John Sloan – Assistant Technical Directors, Sets
Teresa Kuzmenko – Stage Manager
Solveig Pflueger - Costumes
Don Chamberlin - Lighting