You could say the Artistic Director’s journey started at age eight, when his parents built him a stage in their basement… though that might be a bit of a stretch. In truth, it all began with front-yard Halloween entertainment. Thanks to overwhelming community support, what started as a small neighborhood tradition quickly grew into something much bigger.
Year after year, our Spooktacular evolved—from an interactive Magic Mirror, to immersive character walk-throughs, to Broadway performers, dancers, projection mapping, and even a live horse. Eventually, it became clear we had outgrown the front yard and were ready to dream bigger.
Then came COVID. As a live art form, theatre was deeply impacted, and many of our actor friends suddenly found themselves out of work. One of our first major post-shutdown events was Mickey’s Spectacular Festival of Music, a Disney-inspired fundraiser concert at the Kingston Collection Mall featuring NYC performers, food trucks, princess meet-and-greets, and plenty of space (and masks). Shortly after, we found creative ways to keep the magic of the season alive by bringing caroling back to neighborhoods—once again with safety front and center.
For years now, Harbour Lights Theatre has been proud to bring Broadway-caliber talent to the South Shore. With incredible momentum and unwavering community support, we are thrilled to now be an official theatre company in town. Harbour Lights Theatre has so much ahead, and we look forward to continuing to make history here on Boston’s South Shore.
Another staple of Harbour Lights Theatre are The Washington St Carolers. What began as handful of Mickey’s friends singing door to door with basic four part harmonies has now evolved into the must-have holiday entertainment that nearly every family in town gets the opportunity to enjoy.
Mickey’s Spooktacular has become the calling card of Harbour Lights Theatre and started it all. We presented Disney inspired, family friendly Halloween entertainment every year right in our front yard. Because of the success of these performances, Harbour Lights was able to become everything it is today.
Mickey’s Spectacular Festival of Music was one of the first live events presented in the South Shore of MA during COVID. We produced a Disney themed outdoor concert in the parking lot of the Kingston Collection raising money for The Actors Fund and Inclusion Media Group. The production featured NYC actors (many of which have now performed on Broadway), a band, princess meet and greets, food trucks, Zumba Dance party, a drum line and more!
At the age of 8, Mickey began his “career” as a producer as he created hundreds of shows in his basement.
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