First Stage Children's Theater Company
Berkeley, California

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"Indoor/Outdoor Blues"
Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
First Stage Children's Theater

The "Indoor Kids" and the "Outdoor Kids" just can't seem to get along - not until a serious problem faces their little town. Alien insects have invaded Bloomfield! Can the "Munch Bugs" be stopped? "Indoor/Outdoor Blues" is performed by a delightful troupe of young actors, ages 8 to 11, who bring this musical comedy to life. This new show will play one night only, Tuesday, November 27th, 2007, 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Berkeley.

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"Stone Soup: The Musical"
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
First Stage Children's Theater

A fresh twist on an old French tale. Written and directed by Sue Walton, choreographed and co-directed by K C Chapek. This new show will play one night only, Tuesday, November 27th, 2007, 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Berkeley.

"Pet Care Capers"
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
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Written and directed by Sue Walton, choreographed and co-directed by K C Chapek. This new show will play one night only, Tuesday, April 24th, 2006, 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Berkeley.

"The Month Makers"
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
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The villagers of Doma have 2 big problems. The Month Makers are tormenting them with their changeable wind and weather. Plus, a grouchy grandma is making life difficult for everyone, especially her granddaughters. The whole family will enjoy this musical version of an old Slavic tale. Written and directed by Sue Walton, choreographed and co-directed by K C Chapek. This new show will play one night only, Tuesday, November 28th, 2006, 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Berkeley.

"The Riddle of Ridley Acres"
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006
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What will become of Ridley Acres, now that Florence Ridley's will has disappeared? Youngsters, oldsters, and everyone else inbetween has plans for the property and its lovely mansion. And to complicate matters further, there's a riddle in the middle of this mysterious affair. Written and directed by Sue Walton, choreographed and co-directed by K C Chapek. This new show will play one night only, Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006, 7:30 p.m. at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Berkeley.

"The Great Book Conspiracy"
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
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Governor Fairweather trims the budget by eliminating books from schools and closing libraries. What's a young bookworm to do? Find out in "The Great Book Conspiracy," written and directed by Sue Walton, choreographed and co-directed by K C Chapek, and performed by a lively troupe of 8 to 11 year olds. "The Great Book Conspiracy" plays one night only, so don't miss this latest chapter in First Stage's 20 years of performances at the Julia Morgan Center.

"The Case of the Ancient Artifacts"
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
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Strange things are happening at the Winnbury Museum. Ancient artifacts have disappeared...a student is missing...and, is that Time Machine a toy - or the real thing? Join us for our 20th season on the Julia Morgan stage, as First Stage's young actors perform a musical mystery the whole family will enjoy.

"Flights of Fantasy"
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
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How can the new girl fit in, when all the other students are so concerned about what's "cool" and what's not? Enter a magical librarian who makes myths and stories come alive, showing that imagination is something they ALL have in common. First Stage has been performing Sue Walton's musical plays on the Julia Morgan stage since 1986. "Flights of Fancy" is written and directed by Sue Walton and choreographed by K. C. Chapek.
"Confessions of a Cat Burglar"
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
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Nothing much happens in the boring little town of Petropolis - just the on-going feud between dog-owners and cat-owners. "Woof!" That is, until the "Cat Burglar" strikes! "Meow!" People of all ages will enjoy this light-hearted musical comedy performed by First Stage, an ensemble of 8 to 11-year-old actors. Since 1986, First Stage has been bringing plays by Sue Walton to the Julia Morgan Stage.

"Time Capsule Blues"
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
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When the residents of Plainville discover a time capsule from 1903, life isn't so plain and simple anymore! The whole family will enjoy this musical comedy, written and directed by Sue Walton, choreographed by KC Chapek, and performed by a lively troupe of 8-11-year-olds. This is First Stage Children's Theater's 18th season of performing plays on the Julia Morgan stage.

"The Empress and Emperor's New Clothes"
Tuesday, April 1, 2003
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The young actors of First Stage perform a new version of an old classic, "The Emperor's New Clothes." Only in this show the Empress gets her chance to show off. Come see the culmination of the company's 12-week performance workshop. First Stage has been presenting original musical plays by Sue Walton at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts since 1986.
"The Secret of Parrot Cove"
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
First Stage Children's Theatre

Come along on the musical adventure of the Pierson family's vacation gone awry. Is Treasure Island coming alive right before their very eyes? First Stage, comprised of eight-to-eleven-year-old actors, performs this madcap musical play by Sue Walton. Walton's musical works have been performed on the Julia Morgan Theatre stage since 1986.

"Fables and Foibles"
Tuesday, April 23, 2002
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Aesop's fables meet modern life, as "Factfinders" and "Storywinders" disagree about what makes worthwhile TV. Young actors, ages 8-11, perform "Fables and Foibles," musical theater for people of all ages! First Stage has been performing Sue Walton's original plays on the Julia Morgan stage since 1986.