"Perils in Pair O' Dice Aplenty"
I've been enormously busy over the last couple of months working on a musical melodrama which is part of an annual celebration we have here in Paradise called, "Gold Nugget Days." (You can read more about it in the photo gallery section of my site: www.brocktonjames.com)
In a nutshell, though, the production features an original script written by my friends, Len Fulton and Richard Lauson. The three of us sometimes collaborate on composing the music for the show, or Richard or Len may have a musical idea in mind, then I do the arranging, etc. I also do the sound-design (prerecorded sound effects and music) for the show.
The show has become quite a popular event! In fact, this will be the 5th year we've staged the melodrama, and for the second time, I am serving as the musical director. (Len and Richard are the directors.) The show features many prominent townsfolk from government, police, and other professions. Everyone always does a great job, and are good sports--poking fun at themselves, area politics, and generally being a bit zany!
So... needless to say, as musical director, I've been busy forming a house band, working with the vocalists, and doing some final arrangement tweaks with the music. We will start full band/vocal rehearsals shortly. Like I said, it's a lot of work--very time-consuming on everyone's part! Personally, I'm barely able to keep up with my other business commitments, but I'm managing! In the end though, everyone always has a good time, the show turns out great, and the Gold Nugget Museum, and the Paradise Performing Arts Center have a few extra $$ in their coffers!
For future shows, I am happy to be involved from the music composing aspect, but this will likely be my last turn as a musical director for any theatrical production. As I said, I have many other business and music-related obligations that need my attention, so come this summer, I really need to refocus myself!
But for now, this year's production is shaping up to be one of the best yet. If you're in the Paradise (California) area, please come to the show--I'd be thrilled to meet you! The performances are: April 22 and 23 at 7:00PM and April 24 at 2:00PM. Tickets are on sale now at the Paradise Performing Arts Center (see link from my photo gallery at www.brocktonjames.com) or call the museum at: (530) 872-8722.
I'll post again after the show!
Peace and harmony--B
In a nutshell, though, the production features an original script written by my friends, Len Fulton and Richard Lauson. The three of us sometimes collaborate on composing the music for the show, or Richard or Len may have a musical idea in mind, then I do the arranging, etc. I also do the sound-design (prerecorded sound effects and music) for the show.
The show has become quite a popular event! In fact, this will be the 5th year we've staged the melodrama, and for the second time, I am serving as the musical director. (Len and Richard are the directors.) The show features many prominent townsfolk from government, police, and other professions. Everyone always does a great job, and are good sports--poking fun at themselves, area politics, and generally being a bit zany!
So... needless to say, as musical director, I've been busy forming a house band, working with the vocalists, and doing some final arrangement tweaks with the music. We will start full band/vocal rehearsals shortly. Like I said, it's a lot of work--very time-consuming on everyone's part! Personally, I'm barely able to keep up with my other business commitments, but I'm managing! In the end though, everyone always has a good time, the show turns out great, and the Gold Nugget Museum, and the Paradise Performing Arts Center have a few extra $$ in their coffers!
For future shows, I am happy to be involved from the music composing aspect, but this will likely be my last turn as a musical director for any theatrical production. As I said, I have many other business and music-related obligations that need my attention, so come this summer, I really need to refocus myself!
But for now, this year's production is shaping up to be one of the best yet. If you're in the Paradise (California) area, please come to the show--I'd be thrilled to meet you! The performances are: April 22 and 23 at 7:00PM and April 24 at 2:00PM. Tickets are on sale now at the Paradise Performing Arts Center (see link from my photo gallery at www.brocktonjames.com) or call the museum at: (530) 872-8722.
I'll post again after the show!
Peace and harmony--B
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