ACT1 Theater presents The Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase

When Uncle George invites his whole family up for a weekend of fun at his rustic cabin, he actually wants them together so he can read his will. But between the bequeathing and his rambling stories, George drops the bomb that somewhere on the property is a suitcase holding four hundred and eighty thousand dollars! What follows is a hilarious farce of pettiness, slander, and greed. The relatives end up wrestling each other, falling down the stairs, and getting stuck in the furniture. “Yep, we’re gonna have lots of fun!” says George as he’s seen carrying a shovel out the front door. But George’s gift is much more important than mere money, even though the relatives don’t see it that way – at first.

Tickets: $15.00

Dates & Times

March 7, 2014 through March 30, 2014, Fridays & Saturdays at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 02:00 PM

Venue Information

Alpharetta Christian Theater – 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Links

For more information visit http://www.act1theater.com

Tickets

For tickets visit http://www.act1theater.com/store/page1.html

The Pumphouse Players presents Agnes of God

Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed
psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novice accused
of murdering her newborn. Miriam Ruth, the Mother Superior, determinedly
keeps young Agnes from the doctor, arousing Livingstone’s suspicions
further. Who killed the infant and who fathered the tiny victim?
Livingstone’s questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning
of faith and the power of love leading to a dramatic, compelling climax.

Tickets: $14

Dates & Times

March 21, 2014 through March 29, 2014, Friday & Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 03:00 PM

Venue Information

Legion Theatre – 114 W. Main St., Cartersville, GA 30120

Links

For more information visit http://www.pumphouseplayers.com

Tickets

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Polk Street Players presents Tuesdays with Morrie

Newspaper sports columnist Mitch Albom recounts the time spent with his 78-year-old sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz, at Brandeis University, who was dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Albom, a former student of Schwartz, had not corresponded with him since attending his college classes 16 years earlier. The first three chapters incorporate an ambiguous introduction to the final conversation between Albom and Schwartz, a brief flashback to Albom’s graduation, and an account of the events Albom experienced between graduation and the reunion with his professor. The name Morrie comes from its meaning in Hebrew, which stands for “my teacher.”

Albom is a successful sports columnist for the Detroit Free Press despite his childhood dream of being a pianist. After seeing Schwartz on Nightline, Albom called Schwartz, who remembered his former pupil despite the lapse of 16 years. Albom was prompted to travel from Michigan to Massachusetts to visit Schwartz. A newspaper strike frees Albom to commute weekly, Tuesdays, to visit with Schwartz. The resulting book is based on these fourteen Tuesdays they meet, supplemented with Schwartz’s lectures and life experiences and interspersed with flashbacks and allusions to contemporary events.

Dates & Times

2/14, 2/15, 2/21, 2/22, 2/13, 2/27, 2/28, 3/1 @ 8pm
2/23 @ 2:30pm

Venue Information

St. James’ Episcopal Church – 161 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060

Links

For more information visit http://www.polkstreetplayers.com

Tickets

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The Henry Players presents Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Inspired by a simple, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. Virginia wondered and wrote:

“Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?”…

Dates & Times

November 21, 2013 through November 24, 2013, Thursday, Friday , Saturday at 07:30 PM

Matinees Sunday at 02:30 PM

Venue Information

Henry County Performing Arts Center – 37 Lemon Street, McDonough, GA 30253

Links

For more information visit http://www.henryplayers.com/

Tickets

For tickets visit http://goo.gl/Yop34B

The Kudzu Players presents A Nice Family Gathering

Get a jump on the holidays with A Nice Family Gathering .

It’s Thanksgiving Day and the first family gathering at the Lundeen household since the Patriarch died. At the gathering, Dad comes back as a ghost with a mission; to tell his wife he loved her, something he neglected to tell her while he was alive. After all, they were only married for 41 years. The problem is, she can’t hear or see him. The trouble begins when Mom invites a date for dinner. Hilarious and touching!

Playing November 7 – 17, 2013 at The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson Street, Marietta GA 30066.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students on Friday and Saturday and $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students on Thursday and Sunday.

For tickets call 770-485 3143

Dates & Times

November 7, 2013 through November 17, 2013, Thursday, Friday , Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 03:00 PM

Venue Information

Alley Stage Theatre – 11 Anderson Street, Marietta, GA 30061

Links

For more information visit http://thekudzuplayers.com/shows/a-nice-family-gathering/

Tickets

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Cherokee Theater Company presents The Lion in Winter

It is Christmas 1183 in King Henry II of England’s palace in Chinon, France. Henry is discussing with his mistress, Alais, the upcoming day’s events. Henry’s family will be gathering for the holiday—his wife Eleanor, whom Henry has let out of prison for the occasion, and their three sons, Richard, Geoffrey, and John. Can Henry keep Eleanor powerless and control access to the throne? Or will his family overcome him and choose its own path?

Dates & Times

November 8, 2013 through November 17, 2013, Friday , Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 02:30 PM

Venue Information

The Canton Theatre – 171 E. Main Street, Canton, GA 30114

Links

For more information visit http://www.cherokeetheatre.org/

Tickets

For tickets visit http://cherokeetheatre.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=1960

Lionheart Theatre Company presents Terry Pratchett’s Mort

The surprisingly funny story of Mort, an awkward teenager who becomes Death’s apprentice!

Dates & Times

October 31, 2013 through November 17, 2013, Thursday, Friday , Saturday at 07:30 PM

Matinees Sunday at 02:00 PM

Venue Information

Lionheart Theatre Company – 10 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071

Links

For more information visit http://www.lionhearttheatre.org/

Tickets

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Out of Box Theatre presents The Submission

Danny has written a complex new drama about an African American family trying to get out of the Projects, and it has just been selected for the nation’s preeminent play festival. Problem is: Danny, a young white playwright, submitted the work under a pen name in the hope of increasing its chances for production. So he hires Emilie, a black actress, to stand in for him as author. What starts as a terrible idea becomes more and more terrible as Danny drags Emilie, his boyfriend, and his best friend down a long and dirty path of truth, lies, revelation, and betrayal. A fiercely funny and intelligent new comic drama about the words we use to describe each other — and the things we’ll do to get what we want.

Dates & Times

October 11, 2013 through October 16, 2013, Thursday, Friday , Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 03:00 PM

Venue Information

Artisan Resource Center – 585 Cobb Pkwy South, Ste C-1, Marietta, GA 30060

Links

For more information visit http://www.outofboxtheatre.com

Tickets

For tickets visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=6&p=1

Marietta Players presents The Boys Next Door

Set in the Boston area, it deals with four men with various mental disabilities who live in a group home. It takes place over roughly a two-month period and consists of brief vignettes about their lives. The play provides a humorous commentary on the men’s lives, taking a surprising turn as Barry’s father comes to visit, and Jack (their caretaker) accepts a new job.

Dates & Times

October 9, 2013 through October 26, 2013, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday , Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 03:00 PM

Venue Information

Young Actors’ Playhouse (Formerly Theater in the Square) – 11 Whitlock Ave, Marietta, GA 30064

Links

For more information visit http://mariettaplayers.com/tickets/the-boys-next-door/

Tickets

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Act 3 Productions presents A Few Good Men

This riveting drama about the murder trial of two Marines in Guantanamo Bay raises questions about the Marine code of conduct and the military establishment which are still surprisingly relevant in today’s political climate.

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, September 19-28
Sunday Matinee at 3pm on Sunday September 22nd

Dates & Times

September 19, 2013 through September 28, 2013, Thursday, Friday , Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 03:00 PM

Venue Information

Act 3 Productions – 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Links

For more information visit http://www.act3productions.org/

Tickets

For tickets visit https://tix.seatyourself.biz/webstore/webstore.html?domain=act3productions&event=.