The Central Coast Gang Show has a guaranteed funding for its next production, thanks to a grant from the #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program.
Winning the public vote in the September round has earned The Central Coast Gang Show $2,000, while runners-up, Brooke Avenue Public School P & C Association and Point Clare Public School, have each received $500.
Central Coast Gang Show Treasurer, Shane Milsom, said the Scout & Guide amateur theatre production based on the Central Coast relies heavily on ticket sales for funding.
“We give kids the chance to perform a variety show on stage, learning stagecraft so they can entertain audiences with singing, dancing and acting, with many going on to bigger productions for their own enjoyment or for a career,” Shane said.
“There’s also the opportunity for kids to get involved behind the scenes as part of the crew supporting the performers, creating costumes and designing sets, as well as lighting and sound production.
“The financial success of the show really comes down to ticket sales and if we don’t sell enough to cover our costs we run at a loss, so this money from the Greater will ensures our next production ends up in the black!
“We’d like to send a big thank you from the Gang Show to Greater Bank for their support.”
Central Coast Gang Show Treasurer, Shane Milsom
Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said the Gang Show provides opportunities kids may otherwise miss out on.
“Being part of the cast or crew for a production like this gives kids a great creative outlet,” Josh said.
“We are delighted to be able to support opportunities for young people to get involved in the performing arts on the Central Coast.”
There’s another $3,000 for the October round of the #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program, with Mangrove Mountain Pony Club, Woy Woy South Public School P & C Association and Central Coast Youth Orchestra the monthly nominees.
The public can vote online at www.greater.com.au/greatercentralcoast until 5.00pm Wednesday October 26, 2022.