The past, present and future will bring joy to the RMTC stage

Neal Hunter Hyde has been a involved with the Red Mountain Theatre Company for 25 years, and this year will be performing at the RMTC’s annual Holiday Spectacular.

He began his time with RMTC participating in a workshop and later as a cast member in a production of “Mame” with actress Lee Meriwether (Catwoman in the 1966 film version of “Batman”). “A friend had been in the cast of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ the year prior and invited me. It inspired me to join a workshop, then audition for ‘Mame’ and later join the performing ensemble in the fall,” Hyde said.

Throughout the years, Hyde has noticed several changes, from the name change to Red Mountain Theatre Company (originally Summerfest) to the company growth under current Executive Director Keith Cromwell. Through all of the transitions, Hyde points out there are qualities that remain the same: “It has remained a place where young, creative people find their niche and hone their talent. They have the opportunity to work and befriend other young people that have common interests.”

Growing up in the now-branded RMTC Conservatory, he is constantly moved by the progress of RMTC and the Conservatory. “It has been cool to have worked in Birmingham, regionally, and in New York City. I always come back and I am amazed to see how Birmingham and RMTC have grown,” Hyde said.

Holiday Spectacular 2018 has become a seasonal tradition for friends and families in Birmingham over the years. Hyde stated, “What keeps people coming back is that they know they’re going to have a good time. They’re seeing old favorites, but also witnessing new material. It’s a little variety for everybody.”

Red Mountain Theatre Company is offering Holiday Spectacular 2018 from Nov. 30 to Dec. 16 at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre. It’s an unbelievable event of all your holiday favorites performed by Birmingham’s best local artists and the RMTC Conservatory.

Tickets start at $19 and are available by calling 324-2424 or by visiting redmountaintheatre.org/holiday-spectacular. – Submitted by Jamie Schor, RMTC.

Submitted by Jamie Schor, RMTC