December 2025 Newsletter

Hello all! We hope you are all prepared for Christmas; tis the season!

It's been a very busy fall for CMT with our production of Anastasia and the Christmas Cheer Choir. Anastasia was sold out completely! It was wonderfully received by our audience every night with standing ovations and cheers. From Russia to Paris the audience were enthralled by every scene, the wonderful costumes, sets, orchestra, dancing, projections and acting and singing. We even had a train on stage! The ballet scene was beautiful to watch as our amazing ballet dancers danced to the music of Swan Lake! Congratulations to everyone involved in making this show, such a special experience for our 80th Anniversary celebration!

Our Christmas Cheer Choir…

…had eight wonderful performances, each one well received and enjoyed by their audiences. Our Ruth McDonald is retiring this year after many years of amazing work directing this choir. We extend our gratitude and heartfelt thanks for all her leadership and direction in bringing so much joy and happiness to so many over the years! Thank you so much Ruth! 

Our spring concert...

...will be directed by Erica Astles assisted by Joey Gargero. The theme this year will be “From Good to Evil” featuring a selection of songs from various musicals. Please go to our website if you wish to sign up for an audition. All details can be found there plus a selection of audition songs as suggested by Erica. Those wishing to audition to become a member can also sign up for an audition time. If you are a current member please sign up to let us know you want to be part of the concert. Concert dates are May 8th and 9th. 

As we close our 80th anniversary year…

…we are very grateful to all who took part in our events. It’s been an exciting and busy year celebrating this milestone! Congratulations CMT, we are so proud of our members and achievements over the years. Stay tuned for news and information about our 2026 fall production - SpongeBob Squarepants! 

And speaking of Mr. Squarepants - Applications for choreographer for SpongeBob are now open! JOIN CMT’S ARTISTIC TEAM FOR THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! 

If you'd like to join our team, please request an interview by emailing Christine McMahon (Director of Production at CMT) - christinemcm@gmail.com. Application Deadline Jan 15th 2026. 

Candidates should include the following for their application: 

• Your resume 

• Your vision to realize the shows potential 

• How you would be an ideal candidate to choreograph SpongeBob 

• Identify challenges and opportunities offered by The SpongeBob Musical including the challenges of “Chop to the Top” in Act II 

• Your role in the artistic team 

Interviews will be held Saturday January 17th, 2026 by appointment. Location tbd. 

Wishing you all and your families a very Merry Christmas season and good health and happiness for the coming year!