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Chat About Contra Costa Musical Theatre- 10/13-11/11

Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 4:05 pm
by CJ-Rochester
Contra Costa Musical Theatre will stage a production in Walnut Creek, CA this October 13 - November 11.

http://www.ccmt.org/2017_2018_season

Auditions have been announced for June 12-17:
http://www.ccmt.org/auditions_casting

Re: Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA - Oct 13-Nov

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:09 pm
by CJ-Rochester
Braden King will reprise his role as Billy in this production.

https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingTale ... 7612694309

Re: Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA - Oct 13-Nov

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:10 pm
by Lightman7
And I am extemely happy to say that I will be seeing every performance of this production, from a non-customary viewpoint, as I am going to be a miner in this show!!! :D :D :D

Re: Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA - Oct 13-Nov

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:16 pm
by muck912
A forumite in the show. How cush is that!!! Is this a first, porschesrule?

Re: Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA - Oct 13-Nov

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:35 pm
by porschesrule
Lightman7 wrote:And I am extemely happy to say that I will be seeing every performance of this production, from a non-customary viewpoint, as I am going to be a miner in this show!!!
muck912 wrote:A forumite in the show. How cush is that!!! Is this a first, porschesrule?
As far as I know it is. Go Lightman7!

Re: Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA - Oct 13-Nov

Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:08 am
by CJ-Rochester
Lightman7 wrote:And I am extemely happy to say that I will be seeing every performance of this production, from a non-customary viewpoint, as I am going to be a miner in this show!!! :D :D :D

Congratulations, Lightman7!

Re: Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA - Oct 13-Nov

Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:40 am
by Lightman7
Full cast list here: http://www.ccmt.org/billy_elliot

I must say I am a bit concerned that they have only one Billy.

Re: Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA - Oct 13-Nov

Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:24 am
by porschesrule
Lightman7 wrote:I must say I am a bit concerned that they have only one Billy.
I've said this right along for many of these smaller regional or community theater productions, many of which have just one Billy. As we know, the show doesn't go on without Billy and unfortunately we've seen how easy it is for a Billy to get sick or injured. It would seem beneficial if such productions would at least have a Billy understudy. But then, many of these smaller organizations probably don't have the rehearsal time or the resources to do so. In such cases, cancellation of the show would seem to be the only recourse.

Re: Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA - Oct 13-Nov

Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:33 pm
by angelenroute
muck912 wrote:A forumite in the show. How cush is that!!! Is this a first, porschesrule?
Wow!!! Well, to be completely accurate, we have had former and current Billys and other current-at-the-time cast members appear here now and then, so *technically* we've had forum members in shows, but certainly nothing like this! :D Congratulations, Lightman7!

-Sean

Re: Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA - Oct 13-Nov

Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:52 pm
by ERinVA
Congratulations, Lightman7. That's fantastic news!

Be sure to keep us informed about the production process. :D