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Littleton, NH:  Upstage Players invites the whole family to see Children of Eden at the Littleton Opera House this November.

This musical takes some of the most well-known stories and examines how we survive in the face of betrayal, heartache, and despair as we live with the hope of redemption.  While Act 1 tells the story of Adam & Eve, their fall from grace, and their life in the wilderness, Act 2 springs forward 1000 years as Noah’s family gathers two of every animal and prepares for the Great Flood.  Over and over, generations of man try to follow their parents wishes and ultimately make choices that upset the balance of everyone in their lives.  With consequences of biblical proportions and lives at stake, it all boils down to doing the best we can and realizing that the decisions we make aren’t always black and white. Join a cast of nearly 30, over 50 amazing animal masks, an, ark, a garden, and a giant snake in this spectacular night of theatre.

Music & lyrics for Children of Eden are by Stephen Schwartz who is most famous for bringing Broadway smash hits Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell to the stage.  The book is by John Caird.  Eden is directed & choreographed by Upstage Managing Artistic Director Andrew Lidestri, with musical direction by Marie Snyder.  This production has been made possible in part by an opening night sponsorship from Passumpsic Bank.

Performances on November 5,6,12, and 13 will be at 7:30 pm.  There are two afternoon matinee performances on November 7 & 14 at 2pm.  Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children and seniors.  All seating is reserved and can be purchased in advance online by visiting upstageplayersnh.org.  Seats are going fast, so get yours today!

This year, Upstage is offering their first ever Flex Pass.  For a significant discount, you can get tickets to all four shows of the season.  The flex is that you can get the discount now and then choose your specific show dates and seats whenever you like between now and each show’s opening.  Seating at the shows is based on availability at the time of your selection.  Flex passes for the season are only available until the last performance of Children of Eden.  Buy now and save.

Stay tuned for information on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/upstageplayersnh) and website (www.upstageplayersnh.org) in the next few weeks as Upstage Players will be partnering with restaurants in our community to offer theatre patrons options and deals for dinner and a show.

Upstage Players is a not for profit community theater company, serving the North Country with quality theatrical experiences for over 40 years.  The company’s mission is to “create exceptional theatre in the community setting”, making theatre accessible to interested thespians and audiences at the Littleton Opera House.  For more information about participating in or attending events presented by the Upstage Players, please visit our website at www.upstageplayersnh.org or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/upstageplayersnh.