Honors Celebration

December 11, 2021

5pm (between performances of White Christmas)

Montgomery Theater

FREE EVENT

This year, CMT honors people who have given incredible service to CMT during a unique and challenging time in 2020-2021.

Student Performer – Jose Gallentes

Performer/Video Artist

Contributions as a role model to fellow performers, and for his artistry as a cinematographer, documentarian, and editor to performance and promotional materials for CMT. His many contributions will provide a long-lasting effect on all of CMT.

Technician – Anthony Smith

Stage Manger, Education Staff

Keeping productions moving both virtually, in our parking lot, and at the Montgomery Theater, Anthony is CMT’s youngest stage manager ever. He has provided solutions, critical thinking, and endless support to hundreds of CMT performers and artistic staffs. He is added to a short list of CMT young people who possess the leadership skills to steer a production with every bit of energy, creativity, and artistry to remarkable results.

Mentors

Turning on a dime, CMT’s 2020 Spring performances were kept alive by the hard-working production staff’s quick reaction to what seemed like an insurmountable situation. Creating norms and techniques never before implemented, the artists/mentors created performance opportunities though zoom rehearsals as well as filmed and virtual production segments. This unique experience was only a success because of these mentors who supported performers and their families with all the enthusiasm and optimism that have come to define the CMT community.

Godspell Staff

Jen Copaken

Derrick Contreras

Pamela Serrano

Sandra Gonzalvez

In The Heights Staff

Kristen Hermosillo

Rudy Fuentes

Daniel Lloyd Pias

Sarah Bylsma

Amie Jan

Kelly Battcher

Leader – Stacy Trujillo

Board President

A pivotal leader throughout the pandemic serving various roles within Team CMT, as chair of the BIPOC committee and ultimately taking over as Board chair in the summer of 2020. Her infectious positivity kept parents and performers engaged as the organization navigated the unknown. Her leadership helped CMT successfully open the Creative Arts Center in time for summer productions and continues to offer a wealth of enthusiasm and expertise. As an alum, parent volunteer, Team CMT lead and Board Chair, Stacy embodies CMT to the fullest.

Legacy – Kimberly & Michael Mulcahy

Capital Campaign Chair

Thanks to their steadfast love for this organization, deep roots in our community, and strategic positivity, Kimberly and Michael Mulcahy helped CMT accomplish the impossible during a pandemic in raising over $2M in order to develop, construct, and complete the Creative Arts center as a legacy for our community and future performers at CMT. We have seen their generosity on and off stage throughout the history of this organization but their greatest gift is helping push us forward to ensure that CMT has a permanent home and a place for performers to call home.

Honors Celebration Performances

When California issued its shelter in place order in 2020, two productions halted in person rehearsals and continued virtually. 22 months later a few performers from these shows will now take the stage to perform selected pieces in honor of these productions and all cast members.