The show on February 22 and 23, 2025, is called MOMENTS OF LOVE, but it would be just as fitting to title it LABOR OF LOVE! To all the actors, musicians, and performers who have given their time and talent to this production, we want to extend our deepest gratitude. This community is lucky to have you – and Fred and I are very fortunate to have you on our stage!
Who’s behind this production?
Gretchen Hewitt, Producer (pictured here)
Gretchen has performed in opera and oratorio in the states and abroad. She is also a composer. Gretchen has worked with children creating operas, and loves to create opportunities for people of all ages to perform. Gretchen says she is very happy being in Concrete!
Cheri Cook- Blodgett, Pianist
Cheri has been a pianist/accompanist since she was in grade school, and loves to work with vocalists, instrumentalists, choral and theatre groups. She retired from the Skagit Valley Chorale and Cantabile choral groups, but still enjoys playing with friends at the Hub Friday nights. She also likes supporting community productions at the Concrete Theatre.
What music can you expect to hear?
The songs are all about love, of course, and many will be familiar to you. For instance there’s “Stepsisters’ Lament” from Cinderella, and “Chim Chimeny” from Mary Poppins, and “It Ain’t Got That Swing” which features not only music but tap-dancing.
Who is in the cast?
Lots of people you probably know — and some that you’ll definitely want to get to know! (say hello after the show!):
Brad Bann
Emmalin Eldridge
Jesse Eldridge
Nan Fullmer
Nicole Goddard
Michael McLaskey
Tara Meyers
Jason Miller
Cherokee Pritchard
Amelia Reyes-Gomez
Andris Vezis
What makes this show special?
Besides the fact that it’s a fantastic collection of talent? We consider this the start of something very big – because this month is when we’re announcing some major changes at the historic Concrete Theatre! You might know it’s the oldest theatre in Skagit County; you might know it’s over 100 years old. And maybe you heard that we’ve received a grant to preserve this theatre. What you may not know is we’re embarking on a project that will bring more live entertainment — like Moments of Love – to the community.
In addition to movies, which we’ll continue to show, we want to present plays and poetry readings. We would like more musicals and we want more concerts. We want comedy nights and trivia nights and Shakespeare. We’d like to see kids learning about theatre, whether it’s being on stage or behind the scenes. There are so many ways we can use this unique venue to engage, enlighten, and entertain you! (Did you know there aren’t a lot of theaters that have a stage and a screen, and many independent venues like this one did not survive the pandemic.)
What’s ahead?
Over the course of this year, we’re remodeling the stage to make it bigger, getting rid of the ramps to make it safer for performers, and hanging curtains to make productions more professional. We’re also adding stage lighting. (That’s huge because this venue has never had working lights.) We’re also planning to fix the “green room,” which you may not even know we have, but those who’ve performed here can tell you about that sad situation.
There’s more, but you get the idea!
All of these changes are designed for one thing: To bring performing arts to Concrete. Please subscribe to our email updates so you can read the latest developments as we move forward.
Thanks for your continued support –
Valerie