SMCHS Hosts 'Children of Eden' in Theater Performance

The relationship between parents, children and faith gets a frank and heartfelt treatment in the "Children of Eden" by the performing arts department of Santa Margarita Catholic High.

The humorous Stephen Schwartz and John Caird musical, directed by Amy Luskey-Barth, is based on the story of Genesis.

Anchored by Adam, Eve, Noah and "the Father"—portrayed respectively by Daniel Velasquez, Carrie Dubeau, Grant Yosenick and Dan Juliano—performances of the school's spring musical at the Talon Theater on campus continue Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.

Forty-six students bring the production to life, including 34 who appear on stage.

The score is a mix of pop, folk, rock, reggae and gospel with powerful choral moments.

Schwartz and Caird are a couple of proven commodities; Schwartz has Wicked and Godspell on his resume, and Caird has Les Misérables.

Tickets, available at the door and online 24 hours in advance of the performance, are $15 for adults, $12 for students.