New Stage Announces MORNINGSIDE Matinee

New Stage Theatre, a professional theatre located in Jackson, Mississippi, announces its 2018-2019 SchoolFest Matinee performances, as a part of New Stage's Arts in Education program. We will celebrate our 53rd season, "The Power of Place", with a wonderful variety of great theatre for all ages. "The characters in this season's plays yearn and search for home, redefine place and struggle for identity in the changing worlds around them. A strong impression of place can evoke anger, joy, tears, and laughter. At New Stage Theatre we know there is a place for everyone," says artistic director Francine Thomas Reynolds.

Nine women with secrets. A case of champagne. One unforgettable baby shower. Mississippian Topher Payne's new razor-sharp comedy introduces us to the idyllic neighborhood of Morningside in Atlanta, Georgia. Brought to our stage thanks to our Mississippi Plays Series readings, this hilarious spin on modern motherhood will have you laughing, crying, and glad you paid a visit to Morningside. This show is recommended for ages 16 and up. There is one SchoolFest Matinee performance for this show on September 19, 2018.

Students can attend this SchoolFest Matinee performances for the low ticket price of $7. The students can also attend a post-performance question and answer session with the production's cast. You will receive a comprehensive study guide before the show. The study guide will include a synopsis of the play, information about the playwright, character summaries and suggestions for classroom activities. Please call 601-948-3533 ext. 245 to reserve seats for your school or class!

New Stage Theatre was chartered as a not-for-profit organization in 1965, producing its initial season in the winter/spring of 1966. Founded by Jane Reid-Petty with the assistance of the American National Theatre Academy and Actor's Equity Association, dedication to professional excellence in theatre arts was part of the theatre's original mission. New Stage's first home was a converted church, and the full houses for its opening season were significant: they represented the city's first racially integrated theatre audience.