My apologies, gentle readers, for the general lack of posts in recent weeks. I've been so busy working on a theatre project that I haven't had much time to write about local theatre (other than updating the weekly rundown of local shows).
I was part of the directing team for First Stage Theatre's musical, Disney's Newsies, and I hope you managed to catch the show - it was really something special. (I admit prejudice.)
The cast was amazingly talented and hard-working, and all the elements came together at just the right time - the incredible choreography, the terrific band, the set, the costumes, the tech crew - all worked together to make a top-notch show.
It doesn't hurt that the show is filled with incredible songs, unforgettable characters, lots of humor and heart.
It was a lot of fun to be part of the show - the first production in West Virginia, I believe (though several others are following close behind up north) - and I'm proud of what the cast, crew, volunteers and directors managed to accomplish.
So, what's next locally, now that Newsies is done? Well...
- Alchemy Theatre will be presenting the very funny play Picasso at the Lapin Agile soon in Huntington - don't miss it!
- Be sure to see Godspell, being staged in April at Trinity Episcopal Church in Huntington, directed by Mark Smith!
- Don't miss HART's crowded summer offerings, with Mamma Mia, The Little Mermaid and a Frozen, Jr. Pre-show, too!
- First Stage will hold auditions for Frozen, Jr. in June - it'll be the first show in the company's 30th season.
- Auditions are also coming up soon for the next Junior Theatre Festival troupe from First Stage!
- As for me, I'm finalizing plans for a musical that'll be staged later this summer - one of my all-time favorite shows! More news on that very, very soon!
Stay tuned!
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