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AVENUE Q-SCHOOL EDITION
ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
11/8-11/10/2012
Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. AVENUE Q SCHOOL EDITION is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.Because the original AVENUE Q has some content elements that have previously made it a difficult ch
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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Holy Innocents Episcopal School
11/8-11/10/2012
If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.Music by Mary Rodgers; Book by Jay Thompson & Dean Fuller & Marshall Barer; Lyrics by Marshall BarerFor more information on Holy Innocents Episcopal School, click hereFor more information on Once Upon a Mattress, click here
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WEST SIDE STORY
PACE ACADEMY
11/8-11/11/2012
The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments.Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.Highlighting the talents of a young ensemble cast, WEST SIDE STORY has found popularity in schools as well as professional theatres throughout the world. Its exciting, sophisticated score by Bernstein and Sondheim is often considered Broadway's finest--its songs part of the nation's musical heritage. As originally staged by the legendary Jerome Robbins, the show is an impressive showcase for accomplished dancers (a guide featuring the original choreography is available for rental). And with a reduced orchestration and transpositions on demand, this masterpiece is easier to mount than ever before!
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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
ART PLACE MOUNTAIN VIEW OF COBB COUNTY
11/9-11/11/2012
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first,
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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL
11/9-11/11/2012
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show's Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.
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THE DARKER FACE OF THE EARTH
University Theatre Mainstage, Fine Arts Theatre (Room 200)
11/1-11/11/2012
This play by former Poet Laureate Rive Dove deftly combines the Greek Oedipus myth with the reality of slavery. It follows Augustus as he, like Oedipus, undertakes a journey of shocking self-discovery. The suspenseful story, Greek-style chorus, African ritual, and traditional spirituals combine to create thrilling, provocative and unforgettable theatre.
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WORKING
BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
11/11-11/13/2012
Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews with American Workers, WORKING paints a vivid portrait of the men and women the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the phone operator, the waitress, the millworker, the mason, and the housewife, just to name a few.This new 2010 version of WORKING is a musical exploration of 26 people from all walks of life. While most of the professions have been updated, the strength of the show is in the core truths that transcend specific professions; the key is how people?s relationships to their work ultimately reveal key aspects of their humanity, regardless of the trappings of the job itself. The show, still set in contemporary America, contains timeless truths. This new version of WORKING allows the audience to get a rare glimpse of the actors and technicians working to put on a show. This raw adaptation only enhances the realistic and relatable nature of the subject matter.With extremely modest set and orchestra requirements, universal subject matter, and featuring a multi-ethnic ensemble cast of variable size, WORKING is one of the most accessible, relevant and substantive musicals ever created. The new, revised 2010 version includes updated lyrics, a streamlined book and two new songs by IN THE HEIGHTS Tony Award-winning creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as favorite by Stephen Schwartz, Craig Carnelia, and James Taylor.
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DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR
CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE ATLANTA
11/9-11/18/2012
Step into the enchanted world of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. Featuring songs from the Academy-Award winning animated feature, this stage version includes music by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. Your audiences will be transported to the heart of provincial life in a lovely French town. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maurice's daughter, Belle, must then give up her freedom to save his life. Belle's taming of the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation back into a handsome prince is a beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities. Even more simply staged, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. offers students a great introduction to musical theatre, using familiar songs and characters to guide them through their production.
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THE SUMMER OF DAISY FAY
Marietta Theatre
11/1-11/25/2012
ANNOUNCING THE GRAND OPENING OF MARIETTA THEATRE in the space formerly occupied by Theatre in the Square. Our first show, opening November 1st, 2012, will be the hilarious comedy with heart "The Summer of Daisy Fay" starring the Suzi Award winning actress Veronika Duerr. Daisy Fay is the character created by Fanny Flagg in her first novel, the semi-autobiographical Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man, adapted for the stage by Ed Howard. "The Summer of Daisy Fay tells the story of Daisy's coming of age the hard way in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Like Fanny before her, Daisy manages to rise above her desperate conditions through her participation in community theatre. Her trip to The Miss Mississippi Pageant in Tupelo is one you'll never forget. The Summer of Daisy Fay will run November 1st through November 25th, Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 P.M. and on Sundays at 2:30 P.M. Tickets can be reserved by calling MARIETTA THEATRE box office at (470) 255-0074. Please, leave a message with your name and number and we will promptly return your call and reserve your seats.
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