This summer, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to play guitar in Girl From the North Country at Cape Rep Theatre in Brewster, Massachusetts.
The opportunity came about in a way that makes the experience even more meaningful to me. I had made a post expressing my interest in getting involved with theater performances on the Cape, and I was incredibly fortunate that Scott Storr, the music director, saw it and reached out to me. Sometimes you put yourself out there without knowing where it might lead, and in this case, that simple post opened the door to an experience I’m truly grateful for.
Being part of this show has been a huge blessing for me. Every night, I get to look around and find myself surrounded by incredibly talented musicians and performers, all bringing something special to the stage.
Girl From the North Country is a Tony Award-winning play featuring the music of Bob Dylan, and as a guitarist, there’s something particularly meaningful about getting to help bring this music to life. These are songs that have lived with people for decades, but within this show they take on a different life. They become part of the characters, their struggles, their hopes, and their stories.
One of the things I’ve appreciated most about this experience is the people. There is so much talent at Cape Rep, both onstage and behind the scenes. As a musician, being around people who are so committed to their craft pushes you to listen more closely, play better, and appreciate what everyone around you is contributing.
Theater is truly a collaborative experience. I may be holding a guitar, but what the audience ultimately experiences comes from all of us working together. And getting to be one small part of that has been something I’m deeply grateful for.
Now, as I near the end of our 25-show run, I find myself reflecting on just how much this experience has meant to me. There’s a bittersweet feeling that comes with knowing our time together is drawing to a close. It has been an honor to be part of this production, but what I’ll carry with me goes well beyond the music and the performances. Along the way, I’ve made new friends, shared the stage with people I deeply admire, and become part of something that I know I’ll remember long after the final note is played.
