Good Company Players
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'We're Still Here!'
To celebrate the resilience of Good Company Players — along with the staying power of all local arts organizations — we made a special episode of “The Munro Review on CMAC.” The show, titled “We’re Still Here,” features eight powerhouse singers offering solo performances and personal reflections on what Fresno’s most storied theater company means to them. Watch it here:
One way to support GCP: Contribute to the GoFundMe campaign
The winners have been declared in The Munro Review season-ticket giveaway for GCP. Congratulations to Linda and George Sward, who won tickets to every show in the post-pandemic season at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater. And the winner of the 2nd Space season tickets is Patty Stratton. Thanks to all who entered the contest and who have been supporting GCP. The greater Fresno area loves Good Company Players, and community members are showing it by buying gift certificates and contributing to the GCP GoFundMe campaign. Here’s the current GoFundMe total (updated Dec. 5), all of which has been raised since the pandemic began. You can add to it and help support local theater during tough times:
$38,570.00
You can find the GoFundMe page and make a contribution to GCP here. In the meantime, find out more about becoming a Munro Review member, donor or sponsor below.
Steph
Well, let’s see. We have to consider what GCP can get the rights for (so no “Hadestown” suggestion), and they have to always consider keeping butts in seats, so nothing too obscure or rated R.
I think I’d love to see them do one of my old favorites, “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” Beautiful songs, great characters, slightly edgy, fantastic roles for the GCP regulars, Ginger and David get to shine as usual with costumes and creative sets, and I’d love for Brad Myers to direct it (I’ve become too picky now, haven’t I?).
So, yes! Two Gentlemen.
And my dream for Second Space? Oooo, that’s a toughie. I know there’s one very risqué part, but I think society needs to see “Master Harold and the Boys” done in that wonderful intimate setting.
Steph
And I want to say something about these performances, these moving and perfect and profound songs delivered with such breathtaking talent.
I imagine a world where all those performers are auditioning for just one part – we’d have to have callbacks for years and years because each song was just beautifully done.
Thanks so much to you, CMAC, the GCP singers, and always to Dan Pessano for making his beating heart a few buildings in the Tower dedicated to creating a home for this fine family of artists.
Bravo. Truly. Bravo.
Dan Crotty
Thank you, Donald for all you do to keep the arts “Alive” in the Central Valley
I would love to see another encore production of The Drowsy Chaperone
Kim
I would love to see King and I make it to the stage finally
Bard
I’d love to see Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Liesl
How about 7 brides for 7 brothers
Linda Ramirez
I’d like to see 5 guys Named Moe.
James Walls
May be several years before the rights become available, but COME FROM AWAY would be an awesome show to see the company do!! Also ASSASSINS would be cool to see.
For 2nd Space: Waiting for Godot, True West by Sam Shepard, Noises Off, What the Butler Saw, heck any type of British Farce I’m down for. I would also love to see a collection and stage version of some of the popular episodes of The Twilight Zone.
Sandi
We would love to see Mary Poppins! We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing Clovis North production a couple of years ago, and have been hoping to see it at Roger Rocka’s.
Eireen Escalona
In the Heights!
Linda Hamby
An encore performance of Newsies!!!
RandyCoombs
Beauty and the Beast
Susan McAndrew
How about Kinky Boots? Would love to see it.
Dan
I’d love some Shakespeare. Midsummer Night’s Dream comes to mind. Fresno State did a version that was excellent.
Becky
Dan, I agree the Fresno State production did the Bard proud! And I say this as someone who spends a week at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival every year.
linda and george sward
We would be ecstatic to see anything live! Waiting as [im]patiently as we can. . .
Dave Brodie
How about something entirely different, “Saturday Night Fever.”
Kristy
In the Heights would be great!!!
Tamara
Goodness. Right now I would love to see ANYTHING.
Caty Perez
I already ready for Newsies to come back!
Calvin Hoff
I’m waiting for GCP to break a leg with Pippin.
Jennifer Earle
I agree that anything live would be wonderful right now. I would love to see Kinky Boots, Come from Away, and In The Heights for GCP and Master Class for Second Space.
PBennett
Come from Away, when it’s available. School of Rock would be fun. In the Heights. Can’t wait for live theater to return!
Pepper23
Cabaret is in my head right now.
By the time we re open, Damn Yankees!
Lola wants.😉
Dorina Gilmore-Young
What an amazing giveaway! Would love to see Wicked or Les Miserables!
Pete Gustafson
We have loved so many shows and imagine we will do so in the future. I have to admit we were a little bummed when Pippin got pulled from the schedule so that’s an easy initial choice… probably lots of others, but that’ll do for now.
Becky
Will wish big: Hamilton.
Of all the things I miss from my BC (before covid) life, the performing arts & Art Hop top the list. Am taking advantage of streamed, archival films, whatever offerings are available of performing arts – whether free or pay-to-view, it helps fill the void. When ‘live’ returns, life will be full again!
Lisa Ovalle
As of now, I would like to see anything performed. Live theater is truly one of the things I missed the most during our current situation. One title that pops into my mind, is Sweeney Todd. Such a fun play with iconic songs.
Patty Stratton
We’d love to see the King and I–one of our favorites! No matter what comes next, we know we will enjoy it!
Jeanne
Rent
Ernie
I’d love to see Avenue Q, or Fiddler on the Roof even though they did it not too long ago. Really, I’ll watch anything. I miss live theater.
Jackie Ryle
Thank you so very much Donald, Dan, and my favorite GCP performers (including Terry back there). This was like a blast from the past, a warm hug we are missing so much right now, and a promise for the future. Of all that we are experiencing, theater is what I miss the most and Chris was right – GCP IS our Broadway. It was very special to be in the Second Space lobby where we have spent time first in anticipation of going in to see great shows, then in satisfaction on our way out of those wonderful experiences. Loved the format, Donald. Seeing the performance with great sound, with follow up interviews was very rich. I loved every minute! And you look great in that tux!
A show I would like to see: there are so many. For now I’ll say Jersey Boys!
Can’t wait to be back in the theater
Barbara Mecca
I would love to see GCP do Hamilton. That’s a dream which someday could happen.
Kevin Conorich
In 2019 my boys were able to attend an Epic run of shows and are severely missing live theater now. Would love to see:
Come From Away
American Idiot
The Scarlet Pimpernel
High Fidelity
Sunshine on Leith
Tommy
Whistle Down the Wind
Just to name a few
Kaila Igasan
Hairspray!!
Bernice Miessner
My all-time favorite play is Les Miz. I would love to see “The Drowsy Chaperone” again. “Kinky Boots” would be a kick!!
Garrison Bennett
Would love to see (and if I’m lucky, perform in) a GCP production of Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812!