Omega Productions records Cotton Patch Gospel television special

The iconic Scott Theatre in the Ft. Worth Arts District was the site of the stage premiere of the Off/Broadway play “Cotton Patch Gospel.” The production, starring Tom Key, is based on the book “The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John” by Clarence Jordan, with music and lyrics by Harry Chapin and musically directed by Tom Chapin. The premiere was shot and recorded in front of a live audience and produced and directed for the stage by Philip M. Getter and Russell Treyz.

The Omega crew was there to record the challenging vocals and acoustic instrumentation of the fast-moving stage presentation, as well as later providing the audio post and mix for the soundtrack. Omega’s President Paul Christensen served as Audio Director.

Executive Producers were Philip M. Getter and Michael Meece, with Michael Meece Producing and Directing the project for MCM Group. Medallion Video Productions provided remote television facilities as did Omega Audio & Productions’ mobile unit. Video Post & Transfer provided video post services. Omega provided audio post, with Omega’s David Buell creating the final soundtrack mix.

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Credits

Executive Producers
Philip M. Getter
Michael Meece

Producer and Director
Michael Meece

Cast
Tom Key

The Cotton Pickers
Scott Ainslie
Pete Corum
Jim Lauderdale
Michael Mark

Book by
Tom Key
Russell Treyz

Music and Lyrics
Harry Chapin

Musical Director
Tom Chapin

Produced for the stage by
Philip M. Getter

Associate Producer
Louis F. Burke

Based on the book
“The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John” by Clarence Jordan

Directed for the stage by
Russell Treyz

Set and Costume Designer
John Falabella

Lighting Designer
Bob Selby

Audio Producer
Paul A. Christensen

Video Engineer
Bink Williams

Production Coordinator
Christy Axford

Stage Manager
Randy Taylor

Make Up
Peggy Smelser

Production Assistant
Holly Krig

Associate Lighting Designer
Walter Olden

Engineer in Charge
Randy Feingersh

Technical Director
Stacy Smith

Camera Operators
Vic Sosa
Al Klimas
Scott Millard
Rick Thompson

Video Tape Operator
Peter Basinski

Still Photographer
Terry Zinn

Remote Audio Engineers
Hassell Teekell
Pam Irwin

Video Tape Editor
Bill Litner

Editor’s Assistant
Wayne Schiska

Audio Post Engineer
David Buell

Remote Productions Facilities
Medallion Video Productions

Post Productions Facilities
Video Post & Transfer

Remote Audio Recording and Post Production
Omega Audio and Productions