AMOS History
Andover Operatic Society first came together briefly in the late 1890’s, although we have little information about the society at that time. It was re-established in the 1920’s, mainly performing G&S Operettas. The Society disappeared from public record again in the early 1930’s. In 1963 Brenda Jeffrey-Machin together with her husband and a friend reformed the Society as we now know it.
The Society continued to grow and along with the old G&S standards, over the past 40 years or so has performed works as diverse as Carmen and Godspell. Favourites have included many of the Viennese operettas, as well as popular musicals such as Oklahoma!, Brigadoon and Carousel.
John and Sue Parker took over the roles of Chairman and Treasurer in the 1990s and had been running the show until recently, they decided that it was time to step down and thus retired from their roles in early 2007.
As for the future…. The AMOS Committee has recently undergone a major restructure and is now made up of Society members responsible for specific areas such as Finance, Marketing, Show Production, Theatre liaison and of course Membership.
AMOS currently has over 40 members and 70 patrons who support their efforts each year – they are always on the lookout for new talent and welcome both new members and patrons alike with open arms!!!
The Society continued to grow and along with the old G&S standards, over the past 40 years or so has performed works as diverse as Carmen and Godspell. Favourites have included many of the Viennese operettas, as well as popular musicals such as Oklahoma!, Brigadoon and Carousel.
John and Sue Parker took over the roles of Chairman and Treasurer in the 1990s and had been running the show until recently, they decided that it was time to step down and thus retired from their roles in early 2007.
As for the future…. The AMOS Committee has recently undergone a major restructure and is now made up of Society members responsible for specific areas such as Finance, Marketing, Show Production, Theatre liaison and of course Membership.
AMOS currently has over 40 members and 70 patrons who support their efforts each year – they are always on the lookout for new talent and welcome both new members and patrons alike with open arms!!!
The Committee
Chairman - Carol Robinson
Objective: To oversee the effective running of the society, both short term and long term, and to represent the society publicly.
The Chair person will ensure this through:
Planning the AGM and EGMs according to the constitution
Chairing committee meetings
Representing the society
Dealing with dignitaries
Appointing the Show Reading committee
The Chair person will ensure this through:
Planning the AGM and EGMs according to the constitution
Chairing committee meetings
Representing the society
Dealing with dignitaries
Appointing the Show Reading committee
Secretary - Jason Davenhill
Objective: To ensure the effective administration of the society.
The Secretary will do this through:
Bookings and contracts
Minutes of meetings
Child licences and chaperones*
The constitution
Ad hoc tasks
The Secretary will do this through:
Bookings and contracts
Minutes of meetings
Child licences and chaperones*
The constitution
Ad hoc tasks
Treasurer - Paul Marsh
Objective: To ensure that the finances of the Society are managed in a way that meets legal requirements and good business practice and that members of the Society are aware of its current financial situation.
The Treasurer will ensure this through:
The preparation of financial forecasts to support the Society’s long term strategy
The preparation of operational budgets, including show budgets
Opening and maintaining bank accounts
Organising and maintaining the investment of Society monies
Keeping books
The Treasurer will ensure this through:
The preparation of financial forecasts to support the Society’s long term strategy
The preparation of operational budgets, including show budgets
Opening and maintaining bank accounts
Organising and maintaining the investment of Society monies
Keeping books
Show Production Officer - Kathy Rawles
Objective: To ensure that Society’s productions are planned and managed effectively, so that all resources are optimised, good communications are maintained, and the committee is kept informed of progress.
The Show production Officer will be responsible for:
Appointing key show personnel e.g. director, MD
Appointing key back stage personnel and technicians
Music & orchestra
Lights & sound
Costumes, wigs & make-up
Scenery & props
Cast communication
The Show production Officer will be responsible for:
Appointing key show personnel e.g. director, MD
Appointing key back stage personnel and technicians
Music & orchestra
Lights & sound
Costumes, wigs & make-up
Scenery & props
Cast communication
Theatre Officer - Linda Bagnall
Objective: To ensure that audience and patrons have a positive experience when attending society productions.
The theatre Officer will be responsible for:
• Box office and tickets
• Front of house
• Programmes
• Photographer and videographer
The theatre Officer will be responsible for:
• Box office and tickets
• Front of house
• Programmes
• Photographer and videographer
Marketing Officer - Louise Ellison
Objective: To promote the Society both short term and long term and contribute to its ongoing viability.
The Marketing Officer will be responsible for:
• Show publicity
• Recruitment
• Fund raising
• Corporate sponsorship
• Ad hoc concerts
The Marketing Officer will be responsible for:
• Show publicity
• Recruitment
• Fund raising
• Corporate sponsorship
• Ad hoc concerts
Membership Officer - Denyse Coles
Objective: To attract and retain members and patrons to the Society.
The Members and Patrons Officer will be responsible for:
• Auditions
• Membership administration
• Patrons
• Membership development (Brenda Jeffery-Machin fund)
• Social activities
The Members and Patrons Officer will be responsible for:
• Auditions
• Membership administration
• Patrons
• Membership development (Brenda Jeffery-Machin fund)
• Social activities
