The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is set to present the Studio Series presentation of "EAST of the SUN, WEST of the MOON" from January 11th through January 20th with performances Friday evenings at 7:30 P.M, Saturday and
Sunday matinees at 4:00 P.M.
"EAST of the SUN, WEST of the MOON," based on a Norwegian Folktale, was
adapted by Brian Kral. Stephen L. Fredericks, Executive Director and Founder of The Growing Stage is the director for this production with Puppet Choreography by Perry Kroeger, TGS’s Artist in Residence.
"EAST of the SUN, WEST of the MOON" features a young girl battling supernatural forces to free a young man from a terrible spell. Karin is on a quest into the dark Scandinavian wilderness, populated by magical trolls, mysterious hags and talking gargoyles. Without hesitation she struggles to save a young man from the curse
that makes him “a bear by day and a man by night.”
Humor and heroic adventure accentuate this adaptation of the epic of a girl achieving adulthood.
"EAST of the SUN, WEST of the MOON" is an all youth production featuring 16 performers. This production is a part of our Studio Presentation Series. This series initiated in the fall of 2009 has succeeded in engaging both patrons and artists.
Targeted for specific-aged audiences rather than the wide-reaching family fare of the Main Stage, the series provides community artists with a unique opportunity to participate in the creative process of “trying our” new, more experimental works under the direction of our professional artists. This program allows our company to both cultivate new talent and challenge audiences.
Currently celebrating its 31st season, The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey strives to provide audiences with the unique and affordable opportunity to share a fun, culturally significant moment in their intimate and very special venue. The company is also showcasing its restoration of their front façade which has recently undergone major changes in keeping with its recognition of being on the National, State and County Registers of Historic Places.
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