 Originally called "West Side Gilbert & Sullivan Players", the group originally performed scenes from Gilbert and Sullivan operas with a sound system and a cast of nine people in outdoor performances and in nursing homes and hospitals around New York City, with borrowed costumes, set pieces and an electric piano from the New York Grand Opera, the Bloomingdale School of Music and other supporters.Their first indoor home was at the theatre in the B’nai Jeshurun Community Center.Bergeret designed and built the sets and acted as stage and musical director.