THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER The Musical TechTalks: From Academy students to a life on Stage

Sunday, December 16th, after the 3:30 pm performance Moderated by a First Stage Academy Staff Member

Sunday, December 23rd, after 3:30 pm performance Moderated by Julia Magnasco, First Stage Education Director

Both Director Molly Rhode and actress Karen Estrada have a long history with First Stage and THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. Molly portrayed Mindy in our first staging of this play in 1990. In 1992, Molly was a tech intern and part of the stage crew, and Karen portrayed Imogene Herdman. Molly then served as choreographer in both 2003 and 2009, as well as playing the roles of Irma Slocum and Edna McCarthy, respectively. Karen has found her way to First Stage again and again as a professional actress, including roles in First Stage’s THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE, and many others. 

Molly and Karen are excited to share their journey from their time as Theater Academy students at First Stage to their careers as professional theater artists.  
TECHTALKS are 20-minute extended talk backs with First Stage’s Creative Team, where you will learn interesting facts about our behind-the-scenes work. 

Plan to extend your stay and enjoy the magic of First Stage. TECHTALKS will make your theater experience even more exciting and rewarding!