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Comment on From John Moore of The Denver Post Maurice… by Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:21:31 +0000

I can’t think of a more deserving honor than selecting Maurice LaMee as Theatre Person of the Year! Congratulations! Here’s to years and years of continued success!

Comment on Dramaturkeys: A Wonderful Noise by creederep

creederep — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:39:37 +0000

Thomas,
You could contact the playwright Michael Hollinger who is represented by Mary Harden
Harden-Curtis Associates
212.977.8502
maryharden@hardencurtis.com

Comment on Dramaturkeys: A Wonderful Noise by Thomas Rea

Thomas Rea — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:02:07 +0000

Two years ago my wife and I were at the theater when nothing was happening but we looked at the schedule and, because I am a Barbershopper, I was interested in “A wonderful noise”. I am still interested and would like to know who I should contact to get more information on its availability.

Comment on Our 2012 (that’s #47) Season by Stuart Gates

Stuart Gates — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:50:10 +0000

Congratulations on choosing such an ambitious season, CRT! One of the greatest things about this company is that it never backs down from a challenge. I hope it will be as great as it consistently is!

Comment on Denver critic John Moore and some CRT too… by Jessica Jackson

Jessica Jackson — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:58:16 +0000

Inaccuracies and all, it’s still a nice mention. Maybe we should practice some revisionist history and claim that an 11 year old Mandy founded our theatre. It’s not fair to you, Gary, but it would be a cool elevator story.

Comment on Denver critic John Moore and some CRT too… by Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:12:35 +0000

ROAD TO MECCA certainly earns John Moore’s positive review, and John Moore certainly deserves the accolade. But I have to correct Mr. Moore about his claim that Mandy Patinkin started Creede Repertory Theatre. He was not in a CRT season until 1971. I directed him in “Sunday in New York” that summer. I was also one of the twelve students who started the Creede Theatre in 1966. I think Mandy would have been 11 years old that year.

Comment on A WEEK IN CREEDE by Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:02:44 +0000

That’s way more clever than I was eepxtcing. Thanks!

Comment on New Website!! by Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:46:12 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly with David Basler’s comments about the Quiller video. I forwarded a link to it for a friend of mine, an art instructor at the local juco. It’s a great illustration (no pun intended) of the preparation, the though processes that go into sketch to mural. Quiller is so articulate and his work in its various visual stages speaks volumes. Please share it at the Grand Opening if at all possible!

Comment on New Website!! by creederep

creederep — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:12:39 +0000

Thank you David. We were really struck by Steve’s comments on rehearsal as well. We think it speaks to the synergy between the CRT as an arts organization and Steve’s work as an artist. We would love to show case that history and his process along with the mural. Thank you for such a good idea!

Comment on New Website!! by David Basler

David Basler — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:32:37 +0000

Great job guys! I just watched the Steve Quiller video and can’t wait to see the mural in the new space. As I watched the video (toward the end) there was a discussion of “rehearsal” and how it is so relevant to what Steve does and what the actors at the Theatre do to finalize a play. I thought, wouldn’t it be fantastic if along with the mural you hung Steve’s story of “rehearsal” along with some of the examples of different studies that led up to the finished mural. I think people would really enjoy seeing the process of an artist and would also enjoy the connection between Steve’s process and that of a theatre actor. Just a thought . . .

Comment on New Website!! by Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:14:50 +0000

Looks great! I look forward to more.

Comment on The Art of The Trilogy by Steven Cole Hughes by Michael

Michael — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:54:32 +0000

Well as you seem to be reading my columns before I publish them, I’ll just let the cat out of the bag. Other actors are only necessary during rehearsal. I have the audience to listen to me after opening.

Comment on Discovering Creede- CRT’s New Staff Member by creederep

creederep — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:36:15 +0000

Miss M,

You are truly a delightful and important addition to the big Harry Potter loving CRT family here!

Comment on CRsTories is so fun! by Michael

Michael — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:43:03 +0000

This is fantastic! Keep em coming! (And huge kudos to the person walking backwards in the snow while filming!)

Comment on Changing things up! by Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:39:35 +0000

I could send plenty of huzzahs about CRT, but being a founding member it seems almost self-serving. It is quite difficult to avoid hyperbole about the artistic heights reached by this theatre troupe over the past 45 years. I wish I could visit every summer but it’s a long way from southeast Kansas and a long stretch on a retired professor’s pension. I NEVER regret going to Creede, though, and have kept written commentary on everything I’ve seen out there for years. Things DO just keep getting better and better… things like acting, directing, set design, play selection, costuming and lighting. Every aspect of theatre, including that most important one — entertaining an audience. Bravo! Bravo! my friends.

Comment on The Off Season By Steven Cole Hughes by Michael

Michael — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:25:54 +0000

My first column will be about “Look at the foot prints you little bastards left on my lawn!”

Comment on Come see your favorite CRT actors around Colorado! by Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:38:27 +0000

Boy, do I wish I lived in Colorado just so I could see all these great actors at work during the winter months. Break a leg to all!
Gary Mitchell

Comment on An annual question. by trary lamee

trary lamee — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:30:53 +0000

You’re a marvelous actor and writer, Michael. Thanks for your posts!

Comment on An influx of the new by Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:15:25 +0000

Having seen 39 Steps, I say AMEN to that!

Comment on An annual question. by Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:10:03 +0000

Michael, I’ve seen your work thus far this summer and once again know how gifted you are as an actor. Your questions are very real especially now that you have a wife and perhaps soon a son or daughter. From my own life and from observing the lives of friends such as Mandy Patinkin and a host of others (including myself) who chose to teach and act in our communities rather than aim for a professional career, those who go on never seriously look back or consider any option BUT a career. It is a huge leap of faith. It is based not only on desire but on determination, being a good team player, using networking, and being willing to make the sacrifices, often extremely difficult sacrifices. From my vantage point, and for what it’s worth, you have the chops to make it. Just bite down and dont let go. Your friend and admirer, Gary Mitchell

Comment on An influx of the new by Tim Brosnan

Tim Brosnan — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:20:00 +0000

Hi, Michael -

How about some new actor blood from the Bible Belt? A friend of mine who’s working at Shuler Theater in Raton this summer came to see your production of “39 Steps” and he was MUCH impressed … which impressed me … because impressing him isn’t an easy thing to do.

So please tell me, short of driving to Colorado from the Carolinas, how does one become a blip on the Creede family radar screen? Quarterly P&R? That seems so primitive.

Maybe an invitation to my Web site would improve my chances! Here: http://www.creativehammer.com. Yes, maybe that will do it. Maybe you’ll watch the videos there and … email me!

Tim Brosnan, Greenville, SC

Comment on A New Season! by Kerri

Kerri — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:18:03 +0000

WHY would a bookstore not work? WHY?
Been a Creede visitor for 28 years and I feel in my gut that it could work! Like a mini halfprice books- with a roaring fire- hot whiskey drinks- Wifi- dungeons & dragons played by weirdos in the corner…. Sigh…this is my dream.

Comment on A New Season! by Susannah

Susannah — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:24:43 +0000

I’m not writing anything too inspirational… but all I can say is I’m STOKED!! Let’s do it.

Comment on A New Season! by Brittany Vaughan

Brittany Vaughan — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:43:12 +0000

Very well put Bouchard! last season was my first season as a costume shop intern, and it was love at first sight (well after the month long rain) the clouds parted and I could see the tops of the cliffs sounding the center of town. For the lack of a better word it was, breath taking. Sadly I can’t return this season, the city is holding me captive for one more summer. There’s always next season.

All you new folks, there is no time to being shy, everyone is so friendly and they’ll get you out of your shell in no time. Don’t be insulted if Jax comes into a room and calls you all Freaks, it’s just her way showing her endearment. I will miss everyone this summer and hope to be with you all in spirit. I must say last summer was the best time that I have had.

Work hard, Play harder!

Peace and <3

Brittany

Comment on A New Season! by Kate Berry

Kate Berry — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:06:05 +0000

Ah yes. Jackson told me about this post, Bouchard, so of course I had to read it and share my (hopefully not too long winded) experience in Creede.

2010 will mark my second season officially with the company. In the early spring of 2005, I’d been offered a couple of pretty cool shows for the summer in Chicago (my residence for 9 years). Around the same time, Mo called to offer me three terrific roles at CRT. I’d met Mo a couple years before when I auditioned for him in Chicago (for a place in the company that I believe went to the lovely Jessica Jackson). Back in Chicago I found I was having trouble making a decision: did I want to stay in Chicago to do more work and get more contacts there, or go to Creede–that magical place I’d heard so much about. After some soul searching and a consult with my friend Lydia’s tarot cards, I decided I needed the a “soul” experience more than a “business” one. So Creede it was.

I left in early May, driving west from Chicago. Iowa was green and hilly, Nebraska was…Nebraska, and Colorado was The West. I was so excited to see the mountains appear on Hwy 10 around Walsenburg. Driving south and west, I was initially pretty freaked out by my surroundings, but then realized I was in Alamosa and still had 70 miles to go (sorry Alamosa fans). As I turned onto 149 from South Fork and saw the true beauty of where I was, I cried. I did. I admit it. Without shame.

What Creede is/or does to an outsider, is something comparable to The Island on Lost. In my experience, the lack of constant stimulation I was used to in Chicago was gone, and I faced my true self, in all it’s glory and insecurity. In other ways, it’s like Vegas. What happens in Creede, stays in Creede. But I agree with Bouchard in that this is a place you can totally be yourself, and even come closer to finding out who that is. All while doing AMAZING work with people who are pretty friggin’ rad.

The following two summers after I worked at CRT, I came back to visit for a few weeks over the 4th of July to get out of the city and to be in a place I was falling in love with. The summer after that I visited in early May with my roommate (who yes, I met through Creede people) and I fell in love with a local named RJ. And last summer, I moved here. Who knows what will happen after this summer, but it’s pretty clear this place is in my soul.

So…Newbies, I welcome you. Make art, get drunk, eat good food, make (or make out with) friends and for god’s sake, drink more water than you ever thought you could.

Kate