Back in September 1990 a new children's theatre company tackled its first show in Huntington. At that time it was known as the Musical Arts Guild - Children's Theatre, and the first show it tackled (at Marshall's Smith Hall) was You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
By 2000, the 10th year of the organization, the name had changed - it was now First Stage Theatre Company - and the group restaged YAGMCB, this time at the Huntington Museum of Art.
In 2010, First Stage presented both YAGMCB and the sequel, Snoopy, at Huntington's City Hall. (The photo of Snoopy above is from that production.)
It's now 2020, so it's time for the Peanuts gang to return - but before the show in April, First Stage has to assemble a cast! So this Saturday afternoon, they'll hold auditions for the timeless show, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
The auditions will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington, W.Va.
Parts are available for performers ages 13 to 18 - arrive anytime during the hours listed to audition. Be prepared to sing a 30-second selection from the song of your choice. Auditioners will be provided a short script to read (no need to memorize it). Wear comfortable clothes and shoes - you will also learn a short dance.
The show will be performed at the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church on April 3, 4 and 5, with a special performance for schools on the morning of April 2.
The musical will be directed by Mike Murdock, with choreography by Joanna Berner Murdock.
Based in Huntington, W.Va., 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. There is no charge to take part in a First Stage production.
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