MICHAEL DOPPE

I'm am now in the closing weekend of playing Harry Wormwood in Contra Costa Musical Theatre's production of "Roald Dahl's MATILDA - The Musical". This has been an incredible journey, not only to play such an incredible role with amazing artists but also to immerse myself in the work of one of my creative idols, Tim Minchin. I've been obsessed with the Australian musician/actor/satirist/pianist for many years now. And my love for "Matilda - The Musical" can be traced to Minchi

So... I've been thinking a lot about the nature of the business I am currently engaged in. Theatre is collaborative, passionate, immediate, and impermanent. This last one is super important. There is an unspoken contract between and artist and an audience. "What you are witnessing is one of a kind event. This show will never, ever be like this again." How exciting and dangerous that is! Each performance is a one of a kind, almost bespoke creation for each person sitting in th