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What began as special events about three years ago has now become the norm on Lake Dillon Theatre Company's schedule. This coming week, the theater company launches its annual seasonal programming, with the fall concerts.
The fall evenings feature seven performers — some new this summer and some old favorites people haven't seen for awhile — including Chris Alleman, Josh Blanchard, Ben Whitmore, Julianna Black, Selah Grace, Priscilla Fernandez and Kelly Renoux. They'll sing classic Broadway tunes and jazz standards during the first act and miscast songs in the second. While Alleman doesn't want to give away too many surprises, he does admit he'll be singing “I Feel Pretty” from “West Side Story” in the second half.
Since Alleman took the helm of the theater company in 2002, his budget has increased by 400 percent; eight years ago, the theater produced four shows and a summer youth workshop annually, and now it offers 10 to 12 shows a year — not including the seasonal concerts and fundraisers.
This year's Holiday Concert brings traditional holiday tunes and sing-alongs, while spring features the best of Broadway's classics, with a bit of Musical MadLibs thrown in the mix. Alleman welcomes the community's requests — just e-mail him at chris@lakedillonfoundation.org.
Alleman hopes to draw new patrons to the theater through the concerts.
“People love music, and they really love familiarity, and with these concerts we're able to provide both,” he said.
And, in case the concerts don't draw new faces, the theater holds its first Roast March 19. As Alleman points out, Summit County has “so many wonderful supporters and individuals that have been unsung for far too long (and by that we mean they have lucked out so far).” This special night will embarrass the heck out of prominent community members.
In addition to these events (and “Santaland Diaries” Dec. 20-21), the company will continue its annual Broadway at the Summit fundraiser Jan. 29. Every year, Alleman brings a Broadway star to Summit for a true taste of New York City; this year, Megan Hilty, best-known for her role as Glinda in “Wicked,” headlines.
The fall evenings feature seven performers — some new this summer and some old favorites people haven't seen for awhile — including Chris Alleman, Josh Blanchard, Ben Whitmore, Julianna Black, Selah Grace, Priscilla Fernandez and Kelly Renoux. They'll sing classic Broadway tunes and jazz standards during the first act and miscast songs in the second. While Alleman doesn't want to give away too many surprises, he does admit he'll be singing “I Feel Pretty” from “West Side Story” in the second half.
Since Alleman took the helm of the theater company in 2002, his budget has increased by 400 percent; eight years ago, the theater produced four shows and a summer youth workshop annually, and now it offers 10 to 12 shows a year — not including the seasonal concerts and fundraisers.
This year's Holiday Concert brings traditional holiday tunes and sing-alongs, while spring features the best of Broadway's classics, with a bit of Musical MadLibs thrown in the mix. Alleman welcomes the community's requests — just e-mail him at chris@lakedillonfoundation.org.
Alleman hopes to draw new patrons to the theater through the concerts.
“People love music, and they really love familiarity, and with these concerts we're able to provide both,” he said.
And, in case the concerts don't draw new faces, the theater holds its first Roast March 19. As Alleman points out, Summit County has “so many wonderful supporters and individuals that have been unsung for far too long (and by that we mean they have lucked out so far).” This special night will embarrass the heck out of prominent community members.
In addition to these events (and “Santaland Diaries” Dec. 20-21), the company will continue its annual Broadway at the Summit fundraiser Jan. 29. Every year, Alleman brings a Broadway star to Summit for a true taste of New York City; this year, Megan Hilty, best-known for her role as Glinda in “Wicked,” headlines.
