Clarkson Music Theatre’s December NewsletterDecember 2019
Containing news on: The Addams Family/ the Christmas Cheer Choir / The CMT Christmas Social/ “This is Clarkson” – Book your spot in the chorus or sign up for an audition/ reminder about Clarkson’s 75th Gala / Applications to join the Artistic team for Cinderella Broadway Version November 2020
Addams Family – Bravo!
Thank you to all those who brought our kooky show, The Addams Family, to life. This fabulous production received rave reviews from our audience (more than 95% sold out), our ACTCO adjudicator, and our own participants of cast and crew. In many cases, whole families participated (ie: parents and their children, spouses, siblings, cousins, partners) – that’s “family first” indeed! CMT counts itself lucky to have such a strong following of talent to help on stage and off. Bravo to all, till the next time… We wish success to our fellow Encore Series partners. Meadowvale’s The Wedding Singer / CCMP’s Hunchback of Note Dame, and TUPA’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Tickets may be purchased at www. encoreseries.ca.
Christmas Cheer Choir – Merry Christmas to All!
Bravo to the 27 voices who brought joy into so many senior homes this festive season. The repertoire, designed by music director, Ruth McDonald, once again showcased the unique diversity of our choir. More than twelve venues received the gift of music. Thank you to our members who continue to give of their time and talent to bring music into our community.
Clarkson’s 2019 Christmas Social – December 28th at the Irish Club at 7:30 p.m.
Clarkson members are invited to gather at the Irish Club – 4120 Ridgeway Drive – on December 28th at 7:30 pm. Come celebrate friendships made, productions realized, songs sung. There is a cash bar. No charge for the snacks, pizza and sweets which will be available. Hope to see you all. To prepare for our gathering, please rsvp to [email protected] if you plan to attend. Open to members only.
This is Clarkson – CMT’s Spring Concert 2020
We are delighted to start work on our upcoming spring concert, which will be held at Eden United Church on May 8 (7:30 pm) and 9th (2 pm). To celebrate our 75 year history of music theatre, we welcome the direction of three MD’s to guide us through the evening. Ruth McDonald will teach and direct music from our earliest years- 1945 to 1970 (Pinafore, Pirates, Gondoliers, Mikado, Merry Widow). Bob Hardinge will return to take us through CMT classics from 1970 to 2005 (Oklahoma, Fiddler, Sound of Music, Oliver, Music Man, Carousel, Anything Goes, Chicago, Joseph, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, Cabaret). Jenny Peace will close the show with music from our last 15 years (42nd Street, Wonderful Town, Sweeney Todd, All Shook Up, White Christmas, My Fair Lady, Blood Brothers, Thoroughly Modern Millie). Rehearsals are on Monday and Wednesdays (Mar 9, 11/ 23, 25/ 30, Apr.1/ 6, 8/ 13, 15/ 20, 22. / Full run Act One: April 27 and May 4 / Full run Act Two: April 29 and May 6th. There is one Saturday rehearsal May 1st. Soloists will rehearse by appointment on either March 28 or April 4th. As this is obviously a very special occasion we would love to welcome back as many CMT members as possible. Can we get 75 voices on that stage? Let’s try! CMT members in good standing may hold their place in the chorus by contacting [email protected].
If you wish to be considered for a feature part (solo, duet, etc). please prepare one verse and one chorus song from any Musical. Your song choice should highlight your strengths.. Book your audition with [email protected]. Auditions are from 10 am to 2 p.m. on Saturday January 11th at Christ Church. Bring your music, suitably bound, for Robin to play for you. Featured parts are open to all – both past members and those new to CMT. Rehearsals are all at Christ Church.
Clarkson Celebrates 75 Years – Gala at Noble Hall June 20 / 2020
As you are no doubt aware, tickets will soon be available (January 1st) for purchase for our upcoming Gala, held at Noble Hall, on June 20th / 2020. Take advantage of early bird ticket prices ($60 before March 1st / Regular price is $70) Book your tickets directly by email to either [email protected] or [email protected]. Payment may be made by etransfer to [email protected] or by cheque, mailed to 1362 Hazel McCleary Drive, Oakville, L6J 7B2. There are no paper tickets. You will be asked your preference of chicken or vegetarian, and if you and your friends would like to book a table together. Seating is in groups of eight. More details are in the newsletters you will continue to receive.
Cinderella Broadway Version – Applications for Producer and Artistic Team
CMT is particularly pleased to offer Cinderella in this, our 75th Anniversary Year. If anything, we have learned that nothing is “impossible” to those who work hard to achieve their dreams. Cinderella will be presented at Meadowvale Theatre in November 2020.
Clarkson Music Theatre welcomes submissions for anyone who would be interested in being part of the Production Team for Cinderella Broadway Version. This Producer would not be performing on stage. Please apply your interest to either Rita or Christine asap. Rehearsals will run from late August on Saturdays, and in the evenings of Monday and Wednesday. Production meetings will begin February once the team has been assembled.
Applicants for Artistic Director and / or Choreographer of Cinderella Broadway: Please apply for an Interview to our VP of Production – Christine McMahon at [email protected]. Interviews will be held at Christ Church on January 11th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Applicants will be asked to submit:
Containing news on: The Addams Family/ the Christmas Cheer Choir / The CMT Christmas Social/ “This is Clarkson” – Book your spot in the chorus or sign up for an audition/ reminder about Clarkson’s 75th Gala / Applications to join the Artistic team for Cinderella Broadway Version November 2020
Addams Family – Bravo!
Thank you to all those who brought our kooky show, The Addams Family, to life. This fabulous production received rave reviews from our audience (more than 95% sold out), our ACTCO adjudicator, and our own participants of cast and crew. In many cases, whole families participated (ie: parents and their children, spouses, siblings, cousins, partners) – that’s “family first” indeed! CMT counts itself lucky to have such a strong following of talent to help on stage and off. Bravo to all, till the next time… We wish success to our fellow Encore Series partners. Meadowvale’s The Wedding Singer / CCMP’s Hunchback of Note Dame, and TUPA’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Tickets may be purchased at www. encoreseries.ca.
Christmas Cheer Choir – Merry Christmas to All!
Bravo to the 27 voices who brought joy into so many senior homes this festive season. The repertoire, designed by music director, Ruth McDonald, once again showcased the unique diversity of our choir. More than twelve venues received the gift of music. Thank you to our members who continue to give of their time and talent to bring music into our community.
Clarkson’s 2019 Christmas Social – December 28th at the Irish Club at 7:30 p.m.
Clarkson members are invited to gather at the Irish Club – 4120 Ridgeway Drive – on December 28th at 7:30 pm. Come celebrate friendships made, productions realized, songs sung. There is a cash bar. No charge for the snacks, pizza and sweets which will be available. Hope to see you all. To prepare for our gathering, please rsvp to [email protected] if you plan to attend. Open to members only.
This is Clarkson – CMT’s Spring Concert 2020
We are delighted to start work on our upcoming spring concert, which will be held at Eden United Church on May 8 (7:30 pm) and 9th (2 pm). To celebrate our 75 year history of music theatre, we welcome the direction of three MD’s to guide us through the evening. Ruth McDonald will teach and direct music from our earliest years- 1945 to 1970 (Pinafore, Pirates, Gondoliers, Mikado, Merry Widow). Bob Hardinge will return to take us through CMT classics from 1970 to 2005 (Oklahoma, Fiddler, Sound of Music, Oliver, Music Man, Carousel, Anything Goes, Chicago, Joseph, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, Cabaret). Jenny Peace will close the show with music from our last 15 years (42nd Street, Wonderful Town, Sweeney Todd, All Shook Up, White Christmas, My Fair Lady, Blood Brothers, Thoroughly Modern Millie). Rehearsals are on Monday and Wednesdays (Mar 9, 11/ 23, 25/ 30, Apr.1/ 6, 8/ 13, 15/ 20, 22. / Full run Act One: April 27 and May 4 / Full run Act Two: April 29 and May 6th. There is one Saturday rehearsal May 1st. Soloists will rehearse by appointment on either March 28 or April 4th. As this is obviously a very special occasion we would love to welcome back as many CMT members as possible. Can we get 75 voices on that stage? Let’s try! CMT members in good standing may hold their place in the chorus by contacting [email protected].
If you wish to be considered for a feature part (solo, duet, etc). please prepare one verse and one chorus song from any Musical. Your song choice should highlight your strengths.. Book your audition with [email protected]. Auditions are from 10 am to 2 p.m. on Saturday January 11th at Christ Church. Bring your music, suitably bound, for Robin to play for you. Featured parts are open to all – both past members and those new to CMT. Rehearsals are all at Christ Church.
Clarkson Celebrates 75 Years – Gala at Noble Hall June 20 / 2020
As you are no doubt aware, tickets will soon be available (January 1st) for purchase for our upcoming Gala, held at Noble Hall, on June 20th / 2020. Take advantage of early bird ticket prices ($60 before March 1st / Regular price is $70) Book your tickets directly by email to either [email protected] or [email protected]. Payment may be made by etransfer to [email protected] or by cheque, mailed to 1362 Hazel McCleary Drive, Oakville, L6J 7B2. There are no paper tickets. You will be asked your preference of chicken or vegetarian, and if you and your friends would like to book a table together. Seating is in groups of eight. More details are in the newsletters you will continue to receive.
Cinderella Broadway Version – Applications for Producer and Artistic Team
CMT is particularly pleased to offer Cinderella in this, our 75th Anniversary Year. If anything, we have learned that nothing is “impossible” to those who work hard to achieve their dreams. Cinderella will be presented at Meadowvale Theatre in November 2020.
Clarkson Music Theatre welcomes submissions for anyone who would be interested in being part of the Production Team for Cinderella Broadway Version. This Producer would not be performing on stage. Please apply your interest to either Rita or Christine asap. Rehearsals will run from late August on Saturdays, and in the evenings of Monday and Wednesday. Production meetings will begin February once the team has been assembled.
Applicants for Artistic Director and / or Choreographer of Cinderella Broadway: Please apply for an Interview to our VP of Production – Christine McMahon at [email protected]. Interviews will be held at Christ Church on January 11th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Applicants will be asked to submit:
- Your resume
- Your vision for the show
- Your set and design concept (including ways to address the many scene changes as well as how to deal with the unique challenges offered in this show ie: giants, pumpkins that change into chariots, other special effects).
- Your compensation package
- Ways to subtly acknowledge this as CMT’s 75th Anniversary Show.
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