How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• 10 years

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• Summer Academy. My older siblings had attended before me.

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• Getting to take place in the new Arthur the Musical workshop and seeing Marc Brown on Zoom!

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• Life skills; to be loud, to be a leader, to work hard, to never give up, even when something seems impossible.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• 6 years

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• Encouraged by a family friend to audition/get involved.

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• Developing close relationships with cast mates and team members.

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• Have just as much faith in myself as I put into others. Be bold, confident, and unafraid.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• Since 2019

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• I took a free Theater Academy class during the year, and then the following summer I did the INTO THE WOODS performance experience class, and the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST performance experience.

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• My favorite memory would have to have been walking into a performance experience class for the first time and seeing some of my friends there because I didn’t know they were coming. I had a lot of nerves because of meeting a lot of new people and seeing them just made everything so much more comfortable. Even after that, the group of people from that performance experience have been stuck in my brain and I consider most of them to be lifelong friends.

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• I would say the most important lesson I’ve learned is that being inclusive is very easy. Everyone at First Stage becomes friends with one another so quickly just because a lot of people have that instinct to go sit with that kid during the lunch time or you get shifted around for so long until it comes to an end. Theater is a very fast paced environment and it’s gone before you know it, so being able to have those relationships with people is so so SO important.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• I took part in a play reading when I was 9 and was cast as Sally in A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS last year.

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• I auditioned and was asked back for the role of Tilly in THE GREAT IGNORED new play reading.

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• The ones I’m making now with the cast of ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL.

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• Everyone gets nervous. Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help. New friends, fun and teamwork make time fly.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• 6-7 years

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• I first auditioned for First Stage in third grade for JUNIE B. JONES, and I was in my first First Stage show in fourth grade, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS as Sally.

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• My favorite First Stage memory is getting to perform and bond with my cast/classmates, because I have built some of my strongest friendships through First Stage, and those memories will stick with me forever.

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• Quite literally, the First Stage motto, "Life Skills Through Stage Skills". I feel like I have learned so much about myself and the world through theater, and I am able to implement so much of what I learn at First Stage to my life.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• Six years

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• My first experience was a Theater Academy class. I got involved through friends.

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• Getting to form life-long friendships in a safe and welcoming environment.

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• Don't be afraid to stand up for what is right.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• One year

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• My first experience with First Stage was when I was cast to do the new play reading of A BRONZEVILLE CHRISTMAS STORY. I got involved because I told my mom I wanted to be an actor, so she introduced me to First Stage.

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• My favorite First Stage memory was when I participated in the new play reading of HIDDEN HEROES. It was cool to learn more about black history.

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• Hard work and dedication pays off in the long run and will help you be a more successful person.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• I’m new!

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• I was participating in a four-week Theater Academy  class at First Stage that met once a week. During that time I found out about the ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL auditions. I was really nervous but I went to the auditions and it was awesome!

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• I don't have one yet but I'm sure I'll have a lot of great memories to choose from later.

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• You should always try....even if it seems scary at first.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• Seven years

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• My first First Stage experience was with JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK. in the sixth grade. My mom heard about the seasonal auditions First Stage held and had me sing and dance to I Just Can’t Wait To Be King. I was very nervous but I still tried my best with the skills I knew. Ever since that audition, I’ve been a part of every season to perform a new show with First Stage!

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• Being a part of MATILDA THE MUSICAL was such a fun experience for me. It was one of the first shows where I not only had to learn lines, but songs, and choreography. I’ll never forget the joy I felt learning the new dances alongside my hilarious cast mates!

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• The most important lesson I’ve learned at First Stage is to always step out of my comfort zone. Even in my most nervous moments, I must remember to put my best foot forward regardless of who is watching me.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• Five years

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• Auditioning- I was with Cedarburg Children’s Theater and someone approached me and told me about First Stage.

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• Playing Michael in ELF THE MUSICAL. The cast was amazing.

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• To be myself and eating spaghetti live on stage is fun.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• 3-4 years

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• My first First Stage experience was INTO THE WOODS, JR., where I played The Wolf.

What is your favorite First Stage memory?

• My favorite First Stage memory was in MOANA, JR. , the first show where I actually spoke to people and made new friends.
  
  

What is the most important lesson you have learned from First Stage?

• The most important lesson I’ve learned from First Stage is to have confidence, on stage and in your general life. Be sure of yourself when talking to others or doing anything, and you’re bound to get it right.

How long have you been involved with First Stage?

• This is my first time being involved with First Stage.

What is your first experience with First Stage? 

• ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL