APRIL UPDATES
Announcements & Updates on our open consortium,
Steamboat Willie for the 21st Century.
Written by
Erin Paul
Premiere Dates
Production is in full swing for the Steamboat Willie Consortium! For those that are Lead Commissioners, you have access to premiere Steamboat Willie as early as October, 2026.
For all consortium members, your premiere date can be anytime in the 2027 calendar year.
Invoicing:
Invoicing will begin on May 1, 2026. This allows schools to use funding from this school year budget OR next year's budget for the project. Please watch your email for as we begin this process in a few weeks.
Content Updates:
After consideration and receiving feedback from you, we have made the decision to cut the "Mama pig and piglets" scene (5:39-6:10 in the original film) in order to keep this project accessible and appropriate for all ensembles and audiences.
Production:
Production of the score and assets has begun! Check out our YouTube playlist to see a few videos of the first planning meetings with composer, Harrison J. Collins and Ion Concert Media CEO, Scott Winters:
