WATCH: Steve Wilson Introduces Cast and Crew of Rock Musical ‘Spring Awakening’ Produced by Satellite Graduate Cooper LaMontagne

Opens June 14 at The ABRA @The Standard Collective in Eau Gallie Arts District

WATCH: Cooper LaMontagne, right, talks with the Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson about the rock musical, Spring Awakening, in of which he is the producer. The musical runs from June 14 – June 18 and can be seen at The ABRA @The Standard Collective in the Eau Gallie Arts District.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – June 14 is a big day for Satellite High School graduate Cooper LaMontagne.

He is the producer of the rock musical, Spring Awakening, which premieres June 14, at The ABRA @The Standard Collective in the Eau Gallie Arts District. The play runs through June 18 and LaMontagne said, “This is a dream come true.”

He called it a “beautiful, beautiful show.”

LaMontagne, a sophomore at the University of Florida, is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theater with a Master of Science degree in Management.

My partner, Lisa Nicholas, and I recently had the opportunity to visit the cast and crew during rehearsal. At that time, each of them introduced themselves, in front of the camera, and told us a little about the character they play. One thing that stood out to me was the enthusiasm each displayed. They are all very excited to be a part of this musical.

LaMontagne beams with pride when he talks about the cast, He told me, “We have such a talented group of performers on the stage. This is something you don’t want to miss.”

LaMontagne will be donating any profits from the musical to the nonprofit organizations, To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) and Ways For Life.

Click the link for tickets. Must be 18 or older to watch the musical. For additional information, call 321-604-2075 or email cooperlamontagne@icloud.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 24 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.

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