Over fifteen years ago I was introduced to the most
beautiful score I’d ever heard, and it belongs to a lesser-known musical, Children of Eden, by Stephen Schwartz.
I am so incredibly lucky to currently be cast in a
production of this show.
There are so many things I love about it, that I thought I’d share my personal Top 10:
10. The stories. Even if you’ve never heard of the
show, you likely know the stories, as it’s based on the first seven chapters of
the book of Genesis.
9. The kids. We have the world’s cutest (IMHO) group of children playing the animals in the Garden of Eden and on Noah’s Ark!
8. The voices. There are great voices to go along with this great music. What tremendous local talent we have!
7. The variety. This show has something for everyone-
really- it is a story of families for families. If you like music, and comedy, and
drama, and a powerful message… you'll love this show!
6. The characters. It’s a beautiful transition from
page to stage.
5. The role. I’m playing a character on my bucket
list. I love Yonah. She’s kind, faithful, loving, and
a peace maker. And her songs… sqeee!
4. The scenery, costumes, and lights. So many people
have contributed to creating a beautiful world from the Garden of Eden to the
Ark. Come out and get swept away into this world the way the cast does every day!
3.
The energy. If you want to enjoy a high energy, moving
story, this is for you.
2. The message. Ultimately, this is a story of love. And we need to hear what we already know: “The hardest part of love is the letting go.”
1. The music. This score is epic! It contains a variety of musical styles, the songs are memorable, and the ballads are so moving! Who doesn’t love great music?
OK… you’ve caught me. My personal Top 10 are also my personal Top 10 reasons to get you… Yes, YOU!... to come see this gorgeous musical. It’s not to be missed!
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