SAT, JUL 31 | 7:00PM – ASL Interpretation provided by Deaf Inc.įoster is a native of St. SAT, JUL 31 | 2:00PM – Audio Description provided by Mindseye Radio There are many amazing people out in this world who are ready, willing, and able to support young aspiring artists.Īnd last, Believe in YOURSELF, even when it seems like no one else does.īilly Elliot is an uplifting and energetic theatre experience you don’t want to miss! To those aspiring artists who don’t have the support from family, reach out to your music and theatre teachers at school.ĭon’t avoid any chance to develop your talent due to lack of financial resources. How you speak to a lighting designer or the sound engineer is just as important as how you relate to a scene partner. Talent is essential, but it’s not the end-all in this profession. So, generally speaking: Be gracious to those with whom you share the stage. No matter your gender, race, economic condition-there is something planted inside of us that, when cultivated, blossoms into something beautiful and purposeful.ĬOCA: What advice would you give to aspiring artists?įOSTER: Everyone’s pathway is so unique.
I believe there are MANY Billy Elliot’s out in this world. What message(s) do you hope audiences leave with after seeing the production?įOSTER: I was Billy Elliot. The rehearsal process that includes a “bootcamp” for the students makes it a unique, powerful, and very memorable experience.ĬOCA: Billy Elliot is an inspirational story. Working with Chris Page-Sanders on Memphis was magical. And then…well, you know the rest!ĬOCA: What appealed to you about this experience?įOSTER: I’m drawn to the work ethic of the COCA Summer Musical. She loved to see her baby boy perform! By the end of January 2020, I had landed three major shows for the year, including COCA’s production of Billy Elliot. I knew that returning to the stage as a performer was just the medicine I needed to not only heal, but it was a way of honoring my mother. I’m also a choir and drama teacher, and in 2019, I was approaching a burn-out moment-and on top of that, my mother transitioned in May of 2019.
We went backstage with Foster to hear about his involvement:ĬOCA: How did you get involved with COCA’s production of Billy Elliot?įOSTER: I was previously involved with the COCA Summer Musical on the creative side as the director for its 2016 production of Memphis. Louis native and professionally trained Broadway performer and Head of the Fine Arts Department at Normandy High School. The role of Billy’s Dad is played by Duane Martin Foster, a St.
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Berges Theatre-with Billy Elliot! The production features COCA’s leading performers, local apprentice actors, and other regional professional performers under the direction of Nancy Bell and choreography of Christopher Page-Sanders. COCA’s Summer Musical is returning to the stage-and for the first time in the new Catherine B.
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