Completed in 1913, expanded in 1920, the Apollo stage has hosted the likes of Will Rogers and Tex Ritter, classical music and productions staged by community theater groups, the first of which was Martinsburg Little Theatre, started in 1936.
The community theater heart of the brick building annually stages five performances per season, and rehearsals for this year's first, "Children of Eden," are well under way.
The play, a musical adaptation of the first nine chapters of the Bible, is directed by Charles Johnson.
Johnson, who has served as musical director for four Frederick, Md., theaters, will be in the pit at the piano and directing the six other musicians.
"Children of Eden"
8 p.m. Sept. 19, 20, 26 and 27; 2 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28
"Mister Roberts"
8 p.m. Nov. 7, 8, 14 and 15; 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 16
"A Christmas Carol"
8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13; 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14
