ATP launches new performance series
Eric Krop kicks off ATP's new "Artist Challenge" series starring in his show "Falling Through Space: A Cosmic Journey into Songwriting."
Alpine Theatre Project has created of a new, innovative artist commission series titled “The Artist Challenge,” beginning April 23 and 24.
“Falling Through Space: A Cosmic Journey into Songwriting,” conceived and performed by Broadway actor and recording artist, Eric Krop, will take the audience on a journey into the minds and hearts of three artists as they wrestle with love, life, and our place in the universe, all while creating new songs for an upcoming album. It will give audiences a rare, intimate look into the process of songwriting, from the seed of an idea through the final mind-blowing performance of new songs written by Krop and his songwriting collaborators and co-performers, Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor.
Krop recently made his TV debut on Fox's show “I Can See Your Voice” with recording artist Jessie McCartney. He made his Broadway debut in the revival of “Godspell” in 2012, and then quickly broke into the LA music scene providing vocals for James Corden in the movie "Peter Rabbit" and working with Grammy-winning pop producer Greg Kurstin. Krop moved to Whitefish in 2019 to continue music production and recording remotely while teaching and performing with ATP and other artists.
ATP created “The Artist Challenge” this year to give artists opportunities to keep creating in the face of continued challenges in the performing arts. ATP artistic director Betsi Morrison chose local professional artists to create work that matters most to them right now. These artists will present their work at public performances throughout the year. Other artists in the Challenge include Tracy McDowell, Dustin Brayley, Meredith Patterson, Erica Von Kleist, Jeremy Reinbolt, Nick Spear and Susan O’Dea.
“Communities need the arts more than ever,” Morrison said. “Yet the performing arts community has been decimated by the pandemic. ATP is finding innovative solutions. The Artist Challenge furthers this effort by investing directly in our brilliant and resilient local artists.”
BREAKOUT BOX
“Falling Through Space: A Cosmic Journey into Songwriting” starring Eric Krop will be held April 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. at Alpine Theatre Project’s new headquarters in the Mountain Center in Whitefish, 6475 U.S. 93 S. Limited cabaret seating at tables and single seats is available, including on-stage seating. Call 406-862-7469 or visit atpwhitefish.org for more information and to order tickets.