Company Spotlight: BILL WEIR
- Deven Miller
- Dec 15, 2024
- 2 min read
MMT Company Spotlight: Meet Bill Weir
Bill Weir knew artistic directors Jordan Brennan and Louis Palena from their days working at the Bucks County Playhouse together. He knew the quality of productions being produced at the Open Air Theatre, and once Music Mountain Theatre officially opened its doors, Bill excitedly auditioned for what he knew would be a great season of shows. This year marked his 7th season performing at MMT.
Now a retired high school teacher after a 35-year career teaching Music in the Central Bucks School District, Bill and husband Kevin enjoy planning trips to America's National Parks. When they are not traveling, they can both often be found bartending or ushering at MMT on opening nights. Their 1928 Craftsman bungalow is also an ongoing restoration project for the pair, and Bill admits to having always been a "car guy". Their restored 1964 Mercury Comet spends most summer weekends on the show circuit, and Bill is now also enjoying his "retirement Porsche.”
When asked the best part about being involved at Music Mountain Theatre, Bill says that its the community here, without a doubt. “From the top down, MMT is a place where veterans and newcomers alike can feel welcomed, supported, challenged, and rewarded. I've made so many good friends here, and the list just keeps growing.” He also mentions that the biggest takeaway from working with us here at MMT is that “With hard work, and an eye to always improving, high-quality shows can be produced by hard-working casts, crews and creatives in 3 weeks! Also, that community theaters thrive when they are always open to new talent, and welcome all, which MMT does.”
It’s always tough for an actor to choose a favorite role, but currently, Bill would tell you his favorites were playing Jean Shepherd in A Christmas Story and also Harry in Mama Mia. When asked about a dream show or role he would love to take on, he admits that the list is long, but near the top are Man in Chair (Drowsy Chaperone), Wilbur Turnblad (Hairspray), Professor Callahan (Legally Blonde), and Mr. Cladwell (Urinetown).
From performing onstage, assisting with our special events, to tending bar and uhering, it is always great to have Bill (and Kevin!) with us as Music Mountain Theatre, and we are sure to see more of both of them onstage and off next season. Bill will be performing in the first production of our 2025 season with “Iconic Broadway, A Concert” from January 17 through February 2nd. Tickets and season subscriptions for next year are available now!
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A '64 Mercury Comet AND a retirement Porsche? Bill is living the ultimate car guy dream! Whenever he wants to take a break from polishing those beauties without wasting real gas, he can just hop into the game Drift Hunters for some fun. Keep enjoying that well-deserved retirement!
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