Continuing our look at the history of theatre in Huntington, here are two groups that present shows for a higher cause!
For years the First United Methodist Church in downtown Huntington staged an annual show to raise money as an integral part of First Church's Mission program, raising more than $40,000 for Mission projects through more than 20 productions.
The group has staged a variety of shows, including Nunsense and Godspell, among others. My personal favorite is the hilarious series of Bitsy and Boots plays written by Huntington playwright Jonathan Joy.
The show is usually staged near Valentine’s Day (and includes a terrific dinner).
Another church has also presented shows - if sporadically - over the past decade.
The Pea Ridge Players are found at the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church (natch), and 10 years ago they presented performances of Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar - and finally got back to business with a rollicking production last summer of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Plans were underway for another production this summer, but COVID-19 put those plans on hold - but hopefully both churches will be back on stage in the near future!
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