Letters to God

By Katie Deem
The Distinguished Performance Series begins this season with “Children’s Letters to God,” a musical based on the international best-selling book by Stuart Hample. After a successful run Off-Broadway at The Lamb’s Theatre in New York City, “Children’s Letters to God” stops by Parkersburg en route to several cities in its national tour. The musical is directed by Stafford Arima and features a cast of five actors and actresses ranging in age from 10 to 15 years old. The young stars are Gerard Canonico, Evan Daves, Jimmy Dieffenbach, Libbie Jacobson, and Sara Kapner. The children attempt to understand the existence of God by asking questions and coming to their own revelations about the mystical figure. “Children’s Letters to God” will show Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the College Activities Center.

The Distinguished Performance Series has been presenting performances to the students of West Virginia University at Parkersburg and the surrounding community for nearly 25 years. Dr. H.G. Young III manages the series each season and searches for a variety of the finest music and theatre to offer the public. He’s “always excited and proud” of what the series has to put forward.


Tickets are available in the college business office starting August 1. WVUP students may purchase advance tickets for themselves and one guest for only $2 each. Tickets at the door are regular price; Adults $10 and Students $5. Disabled persons are encouraged to speak with someone at the time of ticket purchase or call 424-8248 or 424-8337 TTD for accommodations.