On Stage Next Saturday: "Home for Christmas"

  

   Some of the stars who grew up on stage in Huntington will return for a special concert in Home for Christmas, a benefit concert that will be presented by First Stage Theatre Company at City Hall auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.

   The concert will feature alumni of the children’s theatre - some who have become theatre professionals, some who are studying theatre in college, and some who have pursued other careers.

   Among those scheduled to appear are: Evan Price, Brittany Hazeldine, Cody Verbage, Bronson Bush, Alison Smith, Sarah Hayes, Evan Minsker, Clay McKnight, Maggie Saunders, Caleb and Lara Donahoe, Levi Kelley, Sarena Johnson, Ashleigh Bills, Susan Leist, Zach Davis, Eric Newfeld and Meag Muller.

   C.E. Wilson will host the event. The concert is part of a fundraising campaign to help the organization build a new home.

   The children’s theatre recently purchased a small warehouse near downtown Huntington our first home in the group’s 23-year history,” said First Stage President Hunt Bryan. “We’re using the space for storage and set construction, but with improvements, it will eventually include a small theatre space for performances, rehearsals and drama classes.”

   Director Chuck Minsker said, “This gives us a chance to celebrate the holiday season while recognizing 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.”

   Tickets are $12, $10 for senior citizens and $8 for children 12 and under.

   The directing team includes: Director Chuck Minsker, Music Director Mike Campbell and Producers Leslie Comer Porter and Becky Craig.

   The First Stage Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an educational, developmental experience for young people through the performing arts.