Craig M. Wood Online
Composer / Performer / Musical Director
24th of June, 2009
It has been a while since my last update, so here's what's going on!
Footloose! (Hobart Polytechnic/Academy)
Footloose is full steam ahead and is progressing fantastically. Wouldn't be missing this one!
!!FOOTLOOSE!!
Presented by Hobart College
July 1-4, 7:30pm @ Mt Nelson Theatre , Hobart College
Matinee Saturday July 4th @ 2pm
Tickets $18/$10
Starring Alessandro Frosali as Ren & Jakalyn Gatward as Ariel
Director Graeme Paine
Musical Director Craig Wood
Choreography Charlea Edwards & Tess Hansen
Also Featuring:
Alex Gill, Scott Hunt, Noreen Le Motte, Tyler Nielsen, Cameron Sibly and many more!!
Miss Saigon (Tasmanian Theatre Unit Trust)
Rehearsals have started for Miss Saigon, and it is going to be an incredibly big show. The tickets are selling at an extremely accelerated rate, so there is not much time! More details at www.theatretrust.com
The Tasmanian Song Company
The Tas Song Co. recently had a very successful 20th anniversary concert at the Town Hall, featuring myself, former MD Christopher Waterhouse, Nicole Simms, Di Richards and Michael Kregor. The choir has many events in the upcoming few months, so stay tuned for more details.
12th of March, 2009
It's my Birthday!! That's all.
Anyway, time for an update. Coming up on the horizon are a couple of new projects, not the least is the launch of The !deas Troupe, who's website is now online here, with many details to come on future prouctions and more. Check it out!
Also coming up, I'll be appearing in the chorus of La Traviata with Melbourne Opera Company (Just in Hobart), bit of a change for me, don't normally perform traditional opera, but got to give it a go!
I've been engaged to Musically Direct Hobart College's production of Footloose, Directed by Graeme Paine and choreographed by Tess Hansen and Charlea Edwards, so that's going to be a lot of fun too. I hate to say it, but I'm just being stuck with all these fun projects at the moment... Gee, it's tough...
ADDENDUM:
I have been cast as THUY in The Tasmanian Theatre Unit Trust's production of Miss Saigon in October.
12th of January, 2009
C and C Productions Proudly Presents 
STARRING - Mal Butters, Claire Chandler, Craig Irons, Anna Kidd, Craig Wood with Andrew Morrisby.
WHEN - 28th - 30th of January, 8pm
WHERE - The Dudley Clarke Performing Arts Centre, The Hutchins School
COST - $10, tickets can be booked by phoning Craig, 0417 573 384, or purchased at the door.
William Finn's Elegies -
From the acclaimed composer who brought you Falsettos, A New Brain and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, comes Elegies a song cycle in response to not only the tragedy of 9/11, but to honour life, memory and those who had an impact in our lives. Despite the fact that all the songs are about the deceased, Elegies is not a depressing show. Finn's lyrics have bite and wit, and always emphasize happiness, not mourning.
"Everyone can relate to it. It's about joy, it's about anger, it's about betrayal. It's about being brave, and making a leap"
- New York Times
"William Finn's Elegies: A Song Cycle is a heartfelt, often moving celebration of life. In songs about people who have departed this world, Finn writes about what made these people special, and illustrates why, as one of his songs puts it, "life has infinite joys."
- Tim Dunleavy, Talkin' Broadway.
29th of December, 2008
24th of November, 2008
Phew! The year is coming to a close and I am very thankful. Unfortunately, the Glenorchy City Carols were cancelled due to vindictively inclement weather, so the premiere of "Why Do I Wait?" didn't eventuate, but those are the breaks unfortunately. But, the song is written and rehearsed, so next Christmas, it will be heard!
So... next year...
"Elegies"
From Jan 28th to 30th, 8pm, I will be Musically Directing and performing in a production of William Finn's Elegies. This is an independent production and will be presented in concert at the Gershwin Room, The Hutchins School. Other cast members are Malory Butters, Claire Chandler, Craig Irons and Anna Kidd, and it will be accompanied by Andrew Morrisby.
This is fantastic show, with beautiful and touching music, so be there! Tickets are only $10, and are available at the door.
"Hyperstryke Productions"
Over the course of the last couple of months I have been conversing with the members of Hyperstryke Productions (A newly-formed production company in Melbourne) and I have signed on to write music for their as yet untitled pilot televison series. More details as they come!