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| MAT Awards 2009 Season | By Parrott65 | |
| The Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards is proud to announce the lineup for our 2009 Season, which runs July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009. We are happy to have some new theater companies on board with us, as well as some new judges. Here is the lineup: Old Alabama Road Co. – A Company of Wayward Saints Off Broadway Professional Co. – John, His Story ACT1 Theater – The Boy Friend Driving Miss Daisy Blackwell Playhouse – Cats The Crucible TBD (Original Work) Theatre on Main – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Steel Magnolias The Holly Theatre Co. – Into the Woods Lionheart Theatre Co. – The Homecoming Kudzu Playhouse – Enchanted April TBD (Musical) Southside Theatre Guild – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Whose Wives Are They Anyway Rosewater Theatre Co. – No Sex Please We’re British TBD (Musical) The Essential Theatre – After Ashley West of Eden North Fulton Drama Club – Romeo & Juliet We are currently working on adding some Original Works to the mix and should have those before the season begins July 1st. You can also check out our lineup, audition information, and other great stuff at www.matawards.com. The 2008 Season Nominees will be announced in one month, on July 6th, 2008. Stay tuned... Russ Ivey President Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards | ||
| Re: MAT Awards 2009 Season | By Parrott65 | |
| I apologize, but this site doesn't show the theaters and productions in the manner I typed it in. If it's confusing, then just check them out on our website at www.matawards.com Russ | ||
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| Teachers the musical! | By BroadwayBelle | |
| Anyone know about this show? I just got cast as Chrissy and was wondering what I was in for! Thanks so much! | ||
| Re: Teachers the musical! | By Cavendish | |
| Huh? You auditioned, you were cast, and you know nothing about the show? Didn't they tell you anything about it? I believe there was a description of the storyline and character breakdown in the announcement. It's an (almost) new production written by a local playright. I believe it's been staged twice. Once in Acworth an again in Marietta. Hit the Productions tab above and you'll see some reviews. | ||
| Re: Teachers the musical! | By BroadwayBelle | |
| Haha, no they told us about it and I know the general story I just wanted some people's opinions who have seen it or heard about it, but thanks I'll go look at the reviews, I didn't even think of doing that haha! | ||
| Re: Teachers the musical! | By lessismore | |
| I saw it when they did it in Acworth at Theatre on Main. It's a clever show, some good laughs and songs. I do hope they get some of the original cast back. A couple of performances really made the show, mainly the secretary and the principal. | ||
| Re: Teachers the musical! | By Cavendish | |
| Huh? You auditioned, you were cast, and you know nothing about the show? Didn't they tell you anything about it? I believe there was a description of the storyline and character breakdown in the announcement. It's an (almost) new production written by a local playright. I believe it's been staged twice. Once in Acworth an again in Marietta. Hit the Productions tab above and you'll see some reviews. | ||
| Re: Teachers the musical! | By BroadwayBelle | |
| Haha, no they told us about it and I know the general story I just wanted some people's opinions who have seen it or heard about it, but thanks I'll go look at the reviews, I didn't even think of doing that haha! | ||
| 9 x 9 '08 is Open! | By jpbeck | |
| We had a great opening last night. Come out and see some terrific theater - this weekend and next - see below - Atlanta Stage Write Productions 9 x 9 '08 NINE PLAYS by NINE PLAYWRIGHTS The Second Annual Collection of Original Short Plays featuring the work of . . . James Beck, Nick Boretz, Steven Broyles, Sylvia Davenport-Veith, Raymond Fast, David Fisher, James Walsh, Bill Wellborn, and Marian X Friday, June 6th - 8:00 Saturday, June 7th - 7:30 Sunday, June 8th - 3:00 Saturday, June 14th - 7:30 Sunday June 15th - 3:00 Directors: James Beck; Tanya Carroll; Elisabeth Cooper; Nancy Riggs; John Stevens Actors: Jane Bass; Jason Caldwell; Tanya Carroll; David Chromiak; Keith Dowd; Mark Feldman; Dave Fisher; Alan Hagler; Luis Hernandez; Jason Hoyt; Kent Igleheart; Lynn Jenson; John McClain; Joseph McLaughlin; Travis Young Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center 10 Britt Ave. NW Norcross, GA 30071 Admission $15 (cash only) Reservations: 404-872-7909 Email: jpbeck99@yahoo.com Information: www.onionmanproductions.com | ||
| Re: Teachers the musical! | By lessismore | |
| I saw it when they did it in Acworth at Theatre on Main. It's a clever show, some good laughs and songs. I do hope they get some of the original cast back. A couple of performances really made the show, mainly the secretary and the principal. | ||
| Urinetown at OSA | By Walker | |
| Anyone seen it yet? | ||
| Re: Urinetown at OSA | By EricMc | |
| Yes. I saw it last night. It was amazing. I'll post a review tomorrow, but I thought I'd respond to the initial inquiry as soon as possible. Buy your tickets now, y'all. This show exceeds all expectations. | ||
| Re: Urinetown at OSA | By theatreislife | |
| Saw it and thought it was absolutely incredible!!! | ||
| Re: Urinetown at OSA | By EricMc | |
| Yes. I saw it last night. It was amazing. I'll post a review tomorrow, but I thought I'd respond to the initial inquiry as soon as possible. Buy your tickets now, y'all. This show exceeds all expectations. | ||
| Alliance Celebrates 40th Birthday | By Dedalus | |
| Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre has been going strong for forty years now, and last month, they threw themselves a birthday party. Three former Artistic Directors (and current chief Susan Booth) talked about their legacies and about their ambitions for the future. The evening was capped with a slate of performances designed to give a “sneak peek” into the new 2008/2009 season. Rather than focusing on the pleasant (and sometimes inspiring) speeches given by Fred Chappell (Artistic Director 1976-1985), Robert J. Farley (1987-1990), and Kenny Leon (1990-2001), I’d like to talk about the new season and the nibbles we were given to whet our appetites (and believe me, mine is whetted). If this comes across like a simple PR piece for the Alliance, forgive me, but their “previews” did put their best foot forward. First up was this year’s Kandeda Award winner, Julia Brownell’s comedy “Smart Cookie.” The first thing that stands out here is that this year’s winner is a Comedy. The past four years’ winners were poetic, inspiring, suspenseful, nerve-wracking – all well-written, but all Dramas. Our preview showed us Tess Kincaid and Courtenay Collins brunching and dishing. The dialog was fresh and funny, the characters sharp, and the scene over far too quickly. Look for this one to hit the Hertz stage next January. Next up, rather than giving us scenes from the August Wilson Repertory opening the season (“Gem of the Ocean” and “Radio Gulf”), we were treated to two pieces from other Wilson plays performed by young actors who had won a monologue competition. William Combs did a monologue from “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” showing himself to be an actor of range and power. But it was young Joaquina Kalukango’s seering screed from “King Hedley II” that dominated. This was a performance borne in anger and in tragedy that shot a bolt right to the gut. We WILL be seeing more of this fine actress (or at least I hope we will). Let it be said, I am an August Wilson fan, and I liked the script of “Radio Gulf” (it will be surprisingly timely this election season). I haven’t read “Gem of the Ocean,” yet, but I hope to before August. Since we opening night ushers will be seeing both plays on the same day, I look forward to an embarrassment of richness. To lighten the mood, we next saw Second City’ers Brendan Dowling and Beth Melewski doing a short sketch in which a certain unnamed (female) presidential candidate is trying to hire an assassin for a minor little clean-up service. I don’t know if this sketch will find its way into “The Second City: Too Busy to Hate … Too Hard to Commute” in September, but if it’s an indication of the quality of the show, be prepared to laugh. As a matter of curiosity, is it usual for paid assassins to turn down a job because they love the victim (“in a totally non-gay way, sort of”)? Next, Courtenay Collins and Larry Larson did a scene from “Managing Maxine,” by Alliance favorite Janece Shaffer. I was disappointed a bit by her last offering (“Bluish”), but this scene was promising. It depicted a husband and wife worrying about the wife’s mother finding autumn romance. Maybe the scene was a bit fuzzy, maybe to humor a bit restrained, but it was amusing enough (with the actors doing their usual wonderful job), that this production does hold promise. It’ll be on the main stage in October. “Goodnight Moon” will be the first Children’s Play offering (Hertz Stage in November), and Terry Burrell sang us a nice and haunting lullaby from it. I know nothing of this children’s book, though my daughter does, and is looking forward to seeing this one. Next, Chris Kayser revived his Scrooge Schtick for the annual “Christmas Carol” mounting. He was joined (eventually) by a bevy of CC veterans to sing a tech-impaired “Happy Birthday,” that was energetically presented and warmly received. One of my favorite actresses in Atlanta, Bethany Anne Lind, came out next to do the opening monologue from “26 Miles” by Tony nominee Quiara Alegría Hudes (“Elliott: A Soldiers Fugue,” “In the Heights”). She played a super-smart 15-year-old faced with a road trip with her estranged mother. Based on this monologue, the show promises to be smart and focused. But, we’ll have to wait until next March (and just hope Ms. Lind gets the final casting nod). Next, Neal Ghant gave a spirited, hip-hop song from “Class of 3000 Live.” This isn’t exactly “my cup of tea,” but I’ll gave anything a chance. Mr. Ghant (almost) sold to for me. This will hit the main stage next March. Finally, the highlight of the evening was Chandra Currelley doing an bluesy and gut-ripping “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” from the Gospel “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Although I cannot claim to be a Gospel fan, if the rest of the show is as good as this number (and the concept does seem to be a nice fit), this will be a production that’ll be long remembered. Ms. Booth did tease us a bit as to what will be replacing the postponed Stephen King / John Mellencamp musical, apparently negotiations are underway and even hints could not be dropped. For the time being, let’s just say we anticipate the April premiere of that classic favorite “To Be Announced.” The Alliance Theatre has dominated the Atlanta Theatre scene in the sense that it has the biggest budget and the widest National acclaim. Many of its productions have knocked my socks off, while others have been bold attempts that barely missed. It’s had its flops, but even they have been well-produced and professionally mounted (whatever that means). These previews have made me anticipate the new season, and made me glad to be part of the Alliance’s “Opening Night” Usher corps (and I do so like to “tux up” for the occasions). So, Happy Birthday, Alliance, and I wish you many, many more. -- Brad Rudy (BKRudy@aol.com) | ||
| Re: Urinetown at OSA | By theatreislife | |
| Saw it and thought it was absolutely incredible!!! | ||
| the cast of Jesitha and Andronikis | By Okely_Dokely | |
| Who is in the cast and crew of Jesitha and Andronikis? Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks. | ||
| Urinetown online | By babscole | |
| Hey everybody, If you wanna get a taste of URINETOWN: The Musical before coming over to OnStage Atlanta, visit our website and click on "Decatur eLife Magazine" or go to this link http://www.elifemagazine.net/onstageatlanta.htm This will give you a little bit of video from the show as well as a picturte slideshow. You will also hear an interview about the show and the great places OnStage Atlanta is going! Thanks, Barbara | ||
| OPENING SOON |
| Baby by Music by David Shire,Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr from the book by Sybille Pearson Centerstage North Theatre |
| Flyin' West by Pearl Cleage Lionheart Theatre Company |
| Three Days of Rain by Richard Greenberg Onstage Atlanta, Inc. |
| CLOSING SOON |
| Good Boys & True by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Actor's Express |
| Jake's Women by Neil Simon Kudzu Playhouse |
| Love Letters by A. R. Gurney Gypsy Theatre Company |
| M*A*S*H by Tim Kelley Blackwell Playhouse |
| The Fourposter by Jan deHartog Stage Door Players |
| The Murder Room by Jack sharkey Polk Street Players |
| What The Butler Saw by Joe Orton Newnan Community Theatre Company |
| NOW PLAYING |
| Brownie Points by Janece Shaffer Theatrical Outfit |
| Caught In The Net by Ray Cooney Theatre in the Square |
| Diary of Teenage Girl by Nickiesha Ricketts Actors Theatre of Atlanta |
| fKpiNZmTSkbnmrN by definition Out of the Blue Productions |
| Good Boys & True by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Actor's Express |
| Jake's Women by Neil Simon Kudzu Playhouse |
| Love Letters by A. R. Gurney Gypsy Theatre Company |
| M*A*S*H by Tim Kelley Blackwell Playhouse |
| Tennis in Nablus by Ismail Khalidi Alliance Theatre Company |
| The Fourposter by Jan deHartog Stage Door Players |
| The Murder Room by Jack sharkey Polk Street Players |
| What The Butler Saw by Joe Orton Newnan Community Theatre Company |
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