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Wednesday, March 04, 2009

On Stage This Week - "Charlotte's Web"

Last Sunday I found myself driving a U-Haul truck loaded with the set for Charlotte's Web, the First Stage Theatre production that takes the stage starting Friday night.

I parked the truck in front of the old Huntington High School, and a small army of parents and actors carried the pieces of the set into the auditorium at the Renaissance Theatre, where they re-assembled the barn, the farmhouse, and all the other parts of the set.

This week, the cast is making its way through Tech Week, as they combine the lights, sound, costumes, sets, props and (of course) actors, putting the final touches on the classic show.

Charlotte's Web, of course, is based on the story of Wilbur, a young pig whose life is saved by his friend - a spider named Charlotte.

On Friday evening at 8:00 p.m., the curtain will raise on the first performance - I urge you to be there to see it. It's a great show for (if you'll excuse the phrase) kids of all ages!

EDIT: I had the wrong start time in this original post - now corrected to read 8:00 p.m. Sorry about that!

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