First Stage Looking for Past Stars for a New Show

It's shaping up to be a busy year for your pal Chuck! I have a couple of big projects coming up - and here's the press release announcing the first one:

First Stage Theatre Company Looking for Alumni for Benefit Concert

The First Stage Theatre Company has put hundreds of young actors on stage over the past two decades - and now that group is looking for graduates from the children’s theatre to be part of a Benefit Concert Sept. 22, 2012, at the Keith-Albee Theatre.

The organization is inviting veterans of past shows to take part in this concert to help the organization build a new home for the next generation of performers.

The group is holding its first major fundraiser to finance capital improvements to its new home. First Stage President Chuck Minsker said, “First Stage recently purchased a small warehouse near downtown Huntington. The space is already being used for storage and set construction, but with some improvements, it will eventually be used a small theatre space, for rehearsals and drama classes.”

The Benefit Concert will star alumni who appeared in a First Stage (or Musical Arts Guild-Children’s Theatre) show. Minsker said, “This gives us a chance to recognize some of the amazing performers who grew up on stage in Huntington - and it’s a great chance for them to ‘Pay it Forward’ to the actors of tomorrow.”

The Benefit Concert will be directed by Minsker and musical director Mark Smith.

Performers interested in taking part can email firststagewv@gmail.com for more information.

The First Stage Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing an educational, developmental experience for young people through the performing arts. Founded in 1990, the organization has staged more than 50 theatrical shows starring children from the Tri-State area.