Spreading Christmas cheer for all to hear with Elf Jr.
I am a well-known lover of Christmas. The decorations, the food, the music, and the movies — especially the movies. Some of my favorite holiday memories...
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First Presbyterian stages Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winner
In order to keep up his spirits, his doctors have lied to him about his true condition. His wife is in denial. Their Golden Boy son, Brick, has taken...
Shining a spotlight on vets’ heroism, humility
First Presbyterian Theater excels at presenting stories that audiences may not have heard but absolutely should. Their current production, Beyond Glory,...
Hear the stories of our heroes in First Presbyterian production
I grew up in a generation where the military didn’t really need me. I was 14 when the Vietnam war ended and by the time we were participating in the...
The Santaland Diaries
Writer David Sedaris’ true account of two Christmas seasons he spent working as an elf at Macy’s department store in New York are depicted in this show...
FPT show offers an ideal respite from holiday stress
The holiday season that runs roughly from Halloween to New Year’s Day is more stressful than joyous for many people, even when they have the best of...
Elsa and Anna warm up winter in Youtheatre production
The typical pattern for local theater groups and arts organizations is to quietly assemble the following season.
Then as the current season winds down,...
Plenty of holiday shows to unwrap at First Presbyterian
Don’t get confused this holiday season! First Presbyterian Theater will have three shows running over the holidays.
The two shows that FPT is producing...
Hilarious play asks questions about the limits of art — and of friendship
These two questions contemplate the core concept of the 1990s comedy and Tony award winner for best play, Art:
“Are you who you are because you are...
Classic Wilde play comes to life at FPT
The 2019-20 season at First Presybyterian Theater season kicks off this month with Oscar Wilde’s timeless classic The Importance of Being Earnest. This...