On Stage This Week - "The Last Day of Summer"

Here's a great play taking the stage this week at the Huntington Museum of Art - The First Day of Summer, which was written and directed by Huntington's Jonathan Joy. Here's a look at the poster, along with more information about the show:

First Stage Theatre Company Presents
The First Day of Summer
Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m.

Jonathan Joy, a local playwright and director has been workshopping with the cast to expand the play into an hour-long full-length play. It offered unique acting challenges that included approaching and developing a new text. The cast was an integral part of the further development of this play. The full-length version will make its premiere with First Stage Theatre in May 2010.

The First Day of Summer is a story of two young people, a boy named Ron and a girl named Laney, who meet at age 12 one year while on summer vacation. The two clash at first, but eventually grow close and begin a lifelong friendship. They spend their days playing games, talking about hopes and dreams and sharing stories of fellow classmates from their two different hometowns. When they are split apart at the end of summer, they make a pact. They agree to meet back at their favorite spot in the woods on the first day of summer following high school graduation. Four actors portray Ron and Laney at age 12 and at age 18.

Tickets $10.00 for Adults, $8.00 Kids 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the door or reserved by calling 304-416-5437.