"Mystery on Muligan's Mountain"
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008.
First Stage Children's Theater
Judge Julie threatens to cancel the much-anticipated Biennial Mulliganville Dog Fair when objects keep disappearing from the fair site. Can private investigator P.T. Perkins solve the case in time? Bring the whole family to see "Mystery on Mulligan's Mountain," and you'll find out! This presentation on Dec. 2, 2008 will be First Stage's last performance on the Julia Morgan stage. All former First Stagers in attendance will be asked to come to the stage after the performance for a Grand Finale bow! Julia Morgan Center for the Arts,
2640 College Ave. Berkeley.

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"Indoor/Outdoor Blues"
Tuesday, April 22nd, 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.

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"Pet Care Capers"
Tuesday, April
24th, 2007
First Stage Children's Theater
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.

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"The Month Makers"
Tuesday, November
28th, 2006
First Stage Children's Theater
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.

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"The
Riddle of Ridley Acres"
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006
First Stage Children's Theater
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.

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"The Great Book Conspiracy"
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
First Stage Children's Theater
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.
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"The Case of the Ancient Artifacts"
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
First Stage Children's Theater
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.
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"Flights of Fantasy"
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
First Stage Children's Theater
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.
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"Confessions of a Cat Burglar"
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
First Stage Children's Theater
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.
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"Time Capsule Blues"
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
First Stage Children's Theater
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.
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"The Empress and Emperor's New Clothes"
Tuesday, April 1, 2003
First Stage Children's Theater
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.
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"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.
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"Fables and Foibles"
Tuesday, April 23, 2002
First Stage Children's Theatre
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.
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