Sept. 24, 2010
"James and the Giant Peach" Begins Friday Night at Renaissance Center
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
The play "James and the Giant Peach," which is based on the classic children’s book, will be presented by First Stage Theatre Company at the Renaissance Center (the old Huntington High School) at 900 8th Street beginning tonight (Sept. 24) at 8 p.m. Shows will also be presented Sept. 25, Oct. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 at 2:00 p.m.
The stage show tells the story of a young boy who is treated badly by his wicked Aunts. He manages to escape from their clutches with the help of several giant insects and a peach that magically grows to giant size. The group has to make their way through several adventures as they try to find a new home. The author of the original story is Roald Dahl, who is best known for his book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
The show includes a cast of 30 young actors from around the Tri-State area – some are stage veterans, and for some, it’s their first community theatre production.
The play is directed by local playwright and actor Jonathan Joy, and is the first of three productions that make up the 21st season for First Stage Theatre Company. The other two shows are “Once Upon a Mattress” in November and “Rugrats - A Live Adventure!” in March 2011.
“James and the Giant Peach” will be staged at the Renaissance Center at 900 Eighth Street in Huntington, W.Va. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 304-416-KIDS (304-416-5437) or visit the website at www.FirstStageTheatre.org.
The First Stage Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an educational, developmental experience for young people through the performing arts.
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"James and the Giant Peach" Begins Friday Night at Renaissance Center
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
The play "James and the Giant Peach," which is based on the classic children’s book, will be presented by First Stage Theatre Company at the Renaissance Center (the old Huntington High School) at 900 8th Street beginning tonight (Sept. 24) at 8 p.m. Shows will also be presented Sept. 25, Oct. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 at 2:00 p.m.
The stage show tells the story of a young boy who is treated badly by his wicked Aunts. He manages to escape from their clutches with the help of several giant insects and a peach that magically grows to giant size. The group has to make their way through several adventures as they try to find a new home. The author of the original story is Roald Dahl, who is best known for his book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
The show includes a cast of 30 young actors from around the Tri-State area – some are stage veterans, and for some, it’s their first community theatre production.
The play is directed by local playwright and actor Jonathan Joy, and is the first of three productions that make up the 21st season for First Stage Theatre Company. The other two shows are “Once Upon a Mattress” in November and “Rugrats - A Live Adventure!” in March 2011.
“James and the Giant Peach” will be staged at the Renaissance Center at 900 Eighth Street in Huntington, W.Va. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 304-416-KIDS (304-416-5437) or visit the website at www.FirstStageTheatre.org.
The First Stage Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an educational, developmental experience for young people through the performing arts.
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