MelloDrama Productions presents Oliver!

Oliver! is a British musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

Oliver Twist is a young boy who lives in a workhouse with other orphaned boys. When Oliver disrupts a meal by asking for more, he is sold to a local undertaker and his family. They treat Oliver horribly and make him sleep under the coffins. Oliver escapes and runs off to Paddington Green, where he quickly befriends another young boy, the Artful Dodger. Dodger takes him to his home, an academy for orphans who learn how to be pick-pockets run by a kind, yet slightly sinister, old gentleman named Fagin. Oliver is also introduced to Nancy Sikes, a lovable young woman, and Bet, Nancy’s best friend. When Oliver goes on his first pick-pocketing job, he is caught by the police. The man that Oliver thieved, Mr. Brownlow, learns of Oliver’s sad past and brings him into his own home. Meanwhile, Nancy’s husband (the villainous Bill Sikes) worries that Oliver will tell Mr. Brownlow and the police where the thieves live. He forces Nancy and Bet to snatch Oliver from Mr. Brownlow’s house and take him back to Fagin’s. Nancy does everything her husband tells her to but plans on secretly taking Oliver back to Mr. Brownlow. Before she can do so, Bill finds out of his wife’s plans, and murders her. He then goes after Oliver, but is shot and killed. Oliver and Mr. Brownlow, who turns out to be Oliver’s grandfather, return safely home.

Oliver is being presented at the Cumming Playhouse by Mello-Drama Productions under the direction of Neva Garrett. Opening in March and running up until Saturday before Easter, this will be a popular Spring-Break event for students and their families.

Dates & Times

March 27, 2014 through April 19, 2014, Thursday, Friday , Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 02:00 PM

Venue Information

The Cumming Playhouse – 101 School Street, Cumming, GA 30040

Links

For more information visit http://www.playhousecumming.com/Events/Shows/tabid/60/EventID/129/Default.aspx

Tickets

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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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Marietta Players presents The Great American Trailer Park Musical

There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres—and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil–loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband—the storms begin to brew.

This hilarious musical directed by Blaine Clotfelter will star Mrs. Gina Ann Riggs as Jeannie.

*Flex Passes are not usable for this production.

Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/children

This production is rated PG-13 for adult language and sexually suggestive material.

Dates & Times

February 26, 2014 through March 15, 2014, Wednesday, Thursday, 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/special-productions/the-great-american-trailer-park-musical/

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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Auditions: King Lear

North Fulton Drama Club

Details

On February 3rd and 4th, North Fulton Drama Club will be holding open, Non-Equity auditions for a new production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear.

Auditions:
Monday and Tuesday February 3rd & 4th – 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Callbacks:
Thursday, February 6th, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

What Are We Looking For?

**We are interested in actors of any and all races, ethnicities, body types, flavors, heights, whatever. Come as you are, because you are awesome.**

Show dates are evenings Fridays & Saturdays, May 2nd through May 17th; Sunday Matinee at 5pm on May 11th.

Actors should come prepared to perform cold-readings from provided scripts. Monologues, particularly Shakespearean, are appreciated, but not required. Headshots and theatre resumes are appreciated, but not required.

Auditions will be held on the property of Barrington Hall in Roswell, Georgia. The Hall is located at 535 Barrington Drive, on the south side of the Historic Roswell Square, near the intersection of GA Hwy 120 and GA Hwy 9. Follow Barrington Drive and turn left on to King Street to access the graveled parking behind the blue barn. There is very limited parking available in the main lot, so please park around back.

Deal breakers include inability to be at ALL shows and inability to be present during the entirety of tech week. If you feel you have a particularly strong case for missing ONE day during tech week, please feel free to attempt to reason with us. We are nothing if not reasonable.

Please note: NFDC accepts actors who are age 14 and at least freshmen in high school.

Find Barrington Hall on Google Maps.

Questions? Email us at nfdramaclub@gmail.com or call us at 678-561-BARD.

NOTE:
NFDC is an all-volunteer community theater, and as such, no stipend or compensation is offered.

Date & Time

February 3, 2014 to February 4, 2014, 06:30 AM at Barrington Hall – 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell, GA 30075

Links

Visit http://www.northfultondramaclub.org/wordpress/2013/auditions-king-lear/ for more information

Marietta Players presents The Song of the Winter

Set in the 1980s in the rural mountains of North Georgia, a husband and wife have built a wonderful life for their five daughters in the mountains. After tragedy strikes, the sisters take extreme measures to keep the family together. “The Song of the Winter” is our submission to the Metropolitan Atlanta Theatre Awards for Original Works.

Performances are:
January 8th-January 26th.

Wednesday- January 8th, 15th, 22nd; 8:00 PM
Thursday- January 9th, 16th, 23rd; 8:00 PM
Friday- January 10th, 17th, 24th; 8:00 PM
Saturday- January 11th, 18th, 25th, 8:00 PM
Sunday- January 12th, 19th, 26th, 3:00 PM

Ticket Price:
General admission is “pay what you want” after the performance, to guarantee you get your money’s worth! We can assure you though, that this play will astound you. You have nothing to lose by seeing it! You may not reserve seats ahead of time. Instead you will pick your seats at the Box Office when you pick up your tickets.

Reserved Seating:
Tickets are $15 for adults, children, and seniors if you would like to reserve specific seats ahead of time.

“The Song of the Winter” features:

Don Goodner- Frank
Barbara Rudy- Lynn
Mabel Tyler- Terri (odd numbered days)
Katherine Hughes- Terri (even numbered days)
Julia Gulia- Rachel
Sydney Silver- Sarah (even numbered days)
Jenna Rohrbach- Sarah (odd numbered days)
Abbey Neal- Karen
Elizabeth Johnson- Erica
Rene’ Voige- Sandra

Dates & Times

January 8, 2014 through January 26, 2014, 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 https://www.facebook.com/events/642196495837462/

Tickets

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Auditions: King Lear – Early Call for the Role of Lear

North Fulton Drama Club

Details

January 6 and 7, 630pm to 930pm

Looking for: men, able to play 50 to 75

Please note NFDC performs outdoors!

Auditions are OPEN.

Monologues to be posted for your review.

Questions? Nfdramaclub@gmail.com

Date & Time

January 6, 2013 to January 7, 2014, 06:30 PM at Barrington Hall – 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell, GA 30075

Links

Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1439526462930269/ for more information

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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