ECSU Fine Arts Building
1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC NC

Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM (ET)

FWDSoundstage 'aka' The Faithway Doves

FWD Soundstage (aka FaithWay Doves) - is the world’s First Family of the Stage. The Suttons, A brilliant mix of brothers and sisters, who together form a Musical Theatre Production Company, are Christian recording artist and motivational speakers. You’ve heard of the Winans, the Jacksons, and Tyler Perry, who has popularized the gospel stage play scene, but for the first time in history… it’s being done family style.

Beneath two ripened plum trees in Elizabeth City, NC is where this legacy began. Miles away you could hear the harmonic sounds of the Sutton family. Pots and pans, spoons and forks, and buckets and cans were the instruments they used to practice their gifts. With everyday household items as their sound equipment, the plum trees as their venue, and walks to church as their citywide tour, the Suttons were destined for greatness. As children, their schedule was filled with concerts, revivals, conventions, and any other place their parents would book them to perform. Singing gospel together was their way of escaping the struggle of poverty, building a family bond and overcoming inner fears.

From the plum trees to the hills of San Francisco, the Suttons have shared their message across the country. In 2000, the Suttons recorded their first amateur gospel album, in which they accomplished some regional notoriety. In a 2004 appearance on the Arts and Entertainments (A&E) nationally syndicated television show “Airline,” the Suttons shared their gifts globally. That appearance landed them an international British Columbian tour (partially funded by Southwest Airlines) and an independent film titled, “The Gospel Bus.”

In recent years, FWD Soundstage has expanded their horizons to take a preeminent approach to their God-given abilities. This gifted family of singers, musicians, actors, educators, ministers, marketing professionals, authors, and entrepreneurs bring their skills together to inspire and enrich the lives of millions. FWD Soundstage, the Suttons have taken their talents beyond the steeple, stained-glass windows and four walls of local churches. Today FWD Soundstage brings to the world top-notch productions of inspirational musical theatre. The message, grounded upon a solid spiritual foundation, brings hope, builds character, and challenges the ills of society. Though not a perfect family story, FWD Soundstage wishes to use their experiences and honest message to aid in the restoration of families around the globe.

FWD Soundstages’ next major production is their self-written and produced stage play, “When Push Comes to Shove.” This production is anticipated to be their greatest work to date. With collaboration with professional musicians, set and custom designers, recording engineers, and of course FWD Soundstage, this production is destined to change how America views inspirational theatre. Hello World…The First Family of the Stage!