NOVEMBER 15-20: Piece of Eden Musical Drama Returns to Palace Theatre

Piece of Eden, an historic musical drama chronicling the early roots of Virginia’s Eastern Shore will be presented  November 15-20 at the Historic Palace Theatre in Cape Charles.

The play was originally performed at the Palace in 2007 to sell-out audiences.

Written by the late Eastern Shore author and historian Jean Collins and adapted for the stage by Sheila Cardano with original music by Gwen Skeens, this year’s performances will be directed by Clelia Sheppard with musical direction by William Neill.

Piece of Eden tells the story of the relationship between the Eastern Shore and theJamestown settlement in 1618 through the life of Ensign Thomas Savage, a patriarch of several Eastern Shore families.

The multimedia production is highlighted by original music, authentic Native American costumes and tribal dance, and film exerpts of the Eastern Shore landscape.

The cast boasts over 30 actors including children and actors of Native American and African-American descent.

Piece of Eden is produced by Arts Enter Cape Charles, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote education and appreciation of the fine and performing arts through quality performance, instruction and training and to provide positive artistic experiences by creating a safe and professional environment for an underserved and geographically isolated community.

A volunteer-based organization, Arts Enter offers a full season of entertainment and classes in dance, art, and drama.

Tickets are $20/adults and $8/students.Group and reserved rates available.

For more information, call Arts Enter at 757 331-2787 or visit www.artsentercapecharles.org