Our History

First Stage was incorporated in September 2007 as the successor to the SART Guild Youth Theatre, which had its modest beginning in 2001, with a one week summer session for children, grades 3 through 12.

In 2006 we partnered with the Madison County school system and took the Youth Theatre into a year round program. In 2007 our summer Drama Camp expanded to 4 weeks with 92 children attending. In 2008 we went "on the road" and sponsored a week long drama camp for our Spring Creek and Hot Springs neighbors. Our after-school program doubled in size and we introduced an in-school Shakespeare program at Brush Creek Elementary for 5th graders. We certainly grew up very fast !

First Stage's commitment to the children of Madison County is steadfast. We take great pleasure in knowing that our children have FUN and thoroughly enjoy the theatre experience, while learning valued life lessons.

We take great pride in knowing that all children, regardless of economic constraints, can participate in the theatre experience through our scholarship program.