First Stage Announces Lineup for Next Season

Some of this is old news to readers of this blog, but the bit about "Children of Eden" is new. Here's a press release that went out today:

The First Stage Theatre Company has announced its lineup of performances for the Fall 2007 / Spring 2008 season, which marks the 18th season for the children’s theater. Two shows will be staged: “Disney’s High School Musical” in Fall 2007 and “Children of Eden” in Spring 2008.

“Disney’s High School Musical” will take the stage in November 2007. The musical is based on the popular Disney film. The directing team includes director Chuck Minsker, music director Mark Smith, assistant director / choreographer Amy Browning and producer Jeanette Rowsey.

“Children of Eden” will be presented in April 2008. The musical is based on The Bible’s book of Genesis and features music by Stephen Schwartz, who created “Wicked,” “Pippin” and “Godspell.” The directing team includes director Jack Cirillo, music director Mark Smith, choreographer Mary Smirl and producer Clint McElroy.

Auditions for “Disney’s High School Musical” will be held July 21 and 22 at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington, W.Va.

“Children of Eden” auditions will be held in early 2008.

The First Stage Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an educational, developmental experience for young people through the performing arts. Based in Huntington, the organization draws on young performers from the tri-state area - West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio.

Is that cool or what?