~ PLAY A PART or Volunteer ~
for
The Community Table
Meet & read through
Sept. 8, noon
Thank you for your interest!
Beginning on Saturday, Sept. 8th an informal Actors n’ Theatre Workshop will be hosted by James Foreman, who began his love of acting at the Mountain Theatre in the 1970’s. James and his family lived across the street from the Old Town Hall, while running the Forest Queen. As a member of the Actors Society, and graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he will share his experience, as well as seek collaboration from the participants. This will culminate in a short production at the beginning of the show on Sept. 14th.
Please fill out the form if you want to play a part in the play, help with the stage, or help on the night of the event. This is about having fun without pressure, and exploring the stories and characters of CB in the 1970’s. You may also interested to audition or be part of the full three act play next year. Any level of involvement welcome!
Workshop & Event Details
Meet & Read: September 8th, @ noon.
Location: CB Mountain Theatre
The play is being written, adjusted, and history researched for the September 14th event. There will be 3 to 4 scenes from Act I ready for production.
The Creators
As I was talking to my mom, Betty, one day this past Spring, we could think of no better place for a gathering and theater project than in Crested Butte, where our lives took a huge turn 50 years ago.
James Foreman
After moving to Crested Butte in the 4th grade I was in my element while acting in Mountain Theatre productions of Tennessee Williams’ play Summer and Smoke, directed by Eric Ross, and children productions of Urishima Taro, and the ghost in The Ghost of Canterville Hall. I went on to graduate from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, in Pasadena California. I also worked at Universal Studios, Gower Studios in Hollywood, and performed as an actor, dancer, and choreographer in L.A. and the San Francisco Bay Area. I now live in Sonoma, CA doing projects of all kinds.
Betty Bailey
Betty fell in love with Crested Butte, and Forest Queen founder Barry, while visiting Crested Butte in the 1970’s. She then retired early as a Minnesota High School Teacher, and moved James and his sister Dee to Crested Butte. After selling all their properties in the mid 80’s Barry and Betty went off the grid to hike, camp, sail, and eventually run the food service for NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School). Barry and Betty continue their outdoor living in the mountains and canyons of the West. Betty is the advisor and wise educator for all projects.
Warmth, support, joy, and great food … heck yes, it really does bring an entire community together.