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The official newsletter of
Georgia Shakespeare
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MEET THE
SUMMER FESTIVAL CAST
In the upcoming days, the rehearsal hall doors will open up to welcome the full company of 18 actors who will share the stage for this season's Summer Festival. Among the performers are some familiar faces as well as a few newcomers. We would like to introduce you to a few key players:
 You've met our Kate and Petruchio. Now meet Shrew: the Musical's other set of lovebirds, Bianca and Lucentio, portrayed by new
Will Power Ensemble member Ann Marie Gideon and Georgia Shakespeare Associate Artist Neal A. Ghant, last seen on stage as Brutus in last fall's Julius Caesar.    Love's Labour's Lost is the story of studious King, played by newcomer Brian Kurlander, and his gentlemen swearing off love in lieu of scholarship until their plans are foiled by the French Princess, portrayed by Associate Artist Carolyn Cook. Fellow Associate Artist Brad Sherrill portrays Berowne, the most outspoken of the King's lads.   Rounding out the Summer Festival, King Lear features Georgia Shakespeare Associate Artists Tim McDonough and Chris Kayser as Lear and his fool. Both performers shared the stage in all three of 2009's Summer Festival productions. Our 25th Anniversary Summer Festival also features Associate Artists Joe Knezevich, Park Krausen, Daniel Thomas May, Allen O'Reilly, and Courtney Patterson, with Allan Edwards, Brian Harrison, Casey Hoekstra, Caitlin McWethy, and our 2010 Summer Acting Interns Megan Pickrell and Tucker Weinmann. Check out our website to see a repertory chart. |
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Georgia Shakespeare wishes to thank our 2010 sponsors
Summer Festival Sponsor
Shake at the Lake Sponsors
The Kendeda Fund
The
Charles Loridans Foundation
 
SHREW: the Musical Sponsor
SHREW: the Musical Media Sponsor
The Odyssey: a Journey Home Sponsor
The Odyssey: a Journey Home Supporting Sponsor
with additional support from
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Here we go! Our 25th Anniversary Season is officially under way...
Shake at the Lake 2010 was a rousing success. Thank you to the almost 5,000 folks who joined us at Piedmont Park last week for the return of Atlanta's favorite outdoor theatre event.
Now that the set has been cleared from the dock at Lake Clara Meer, it is time to shift focus back to our home here at the Conant Performing Arts Center. The building is abuzz with big surprises in store for our annual Bard's Bash gala, and rehearsals for the Summer Festival's production of Shrew: the Musical are going on as we speak.
Check out some of the highlights featured in this edition of Front Row Center.
We look forward to seeing you at the theatre. As always, thanks for being a part of Georgia Shakespeare.
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 Bard's Bash 2010:
Celebrating our "Roaring 20's"
THIS SATURDAY, MAY 22Step into our speakeasy, dames and daddies, and come meet some friends of ours. We're gonna have a "roaring" good time! Join us for our annual Bard's Bash Gala celebrating our 25th Anniversary. We will be honoring our friends from Oglethorpe University with the 2nd Annual Spirit of Will Award, recognizing individuals who exemplify the passion for the human condition that William Shakespeare displayed throughout the body of his writing, and those who courageously advocate for the arts as the ultimate expression of our shared humanity. We'll also be puttin' on the ritz with dinner, drinks, and a special cabaret performance by our very own songbird Megan McFarland. You'll also have a chance to drop some dough on some goods in a live auction hosted by Rob Cleveland. Check out some of the swanky items we'll be featuring: - Lunch in L.A. or NYC with Georgia Shakespeare alumnus
Carrie Preston and Michael Emerson  | (and True Blood star) Carrie Preston and her husband Michael Emerson (of Lost) - Hang out in the kitchen with our favorite Top Chef chef-testant Kevin Gillespie as he cooks dinner for you and your guests at Atlanta's Woodfire Grill
- An original work by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist Mike Luckovich, created in honor of Georgia Shakespeare's 25th Anniversary
Individual Tickets $200 Table Host Opportunities Available starting at $2000 Buy onlineContact Development Associate Mari Arguelles at 404.504.3413 or via email to purchase tickets and tables or for more information. __________________________________________________________
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Joe Knezevich and Park Krausen rehearse a dance break for Shrew: the Musical  |
Summer Festival Spotlight
Shrew: the Musical begins June 9
Georgia Shakespeare opened its very first season with the Bard's romantic comedy The Taming of the Shrew. In 1993, Shrew: the Musical was the first musical to grace the GS stage. Now those two milestones come together as we celebrate another - Shrew: the Musical launches our 25th Anniversary Summer Festival. Associate Artists (and real life spouses) Park Krausen and Joe Knezevich star as the headstrong Kate and her determined suitor Petruchio in this original musical adaptation created by John R. Briggs with lyrics by Mr. Briggs and Dennis West. Joe Knezevich as Petruchio and Park Krausen as Kate | Moving the action of The Taming of the Shrew to 1930's Palm Beach, Kate and Petruchio quip like Tracy and Hepburn and shuffle like Astaire and Rogers. Filled with high energy, toe-tapping musical numbers like "It's a Tough Job" Shrew: the Musical brings the best of classic theatre and the modern musical together to create an evening of fun for the whole family. John R. Briggs, currently currently Producing Artistic Director at Wyoming's Off Square Theatre, returns to Georgia Shakespeare this season to direct the show. Check out the Shrew: the Musical page at our website for more behind the scenes photos. Tickets on sale now! Buy online__________________________________________________________ |
Associate Artists Corner
Allison Leigh Corke and Katie McCrary  | The Brookhaven Bolt, a 5K race benefiting Atlanta's Ashford Park Elementary School was Saturday, May 15. Join us in congratulating Education Coordinator Katie McCrary and Company Manager/Will Power Ensemble member Allison Leigh Corke on a race well run, and thankin g them both for representing Georgia Shakespeare in the race.Shake at the Lake is over, but if you are looking for free Shakespeare and you happen to be in New York City this summer, you might see a familiar face on stage at the Public Theatre's legendary Shakespeare in the Park. Georgia Shakespeare alum Cary Donaldson will share the stage with Al Pacino and the rest of the cast of The Merchant of Venice. Merchant runs in repertory with The Winter's Tale June 9 - August 1.
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On stage around town: Catch Joe Knezevich and Courtney Patterson in the comedy Boeing, Boeing now through May 30 at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.
Associate Artist and Lighting Designer Mike Post's work is showcased in the upcoming production Slasher at Actor's Express. Production Manager Katie McCreary's lighting work was recently featured in the Center for Puppetry Arts' Xperimetal Puppetry Theatre (XPT).
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Education News: Calling young theatre lovers.
Space still available for Elementary Camp Shakespeare.
 If there is a young actor or young theatre lover in your life, we want to let you know that there are still a limited number of spots available for the summer's Elementary Camp Shakespeare.
Geared at ages 7-10, the Elementary School Camp lets kids enter the wonderful world of theater and discover one of the greatest writers of all time. Using theater games, acting exercises, arts and crafts and a lot of imagination, children learn while having a great time! Kids even get stage time when they present a special performance on the final day for friends and family.
When: Monday - Friday, June 21 - July 2, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $250
For more information or to download the registration form, visit the Camps page at our website, or send an email to Education Director Allen O'Reilly.
Nominate Georgia Shakespeare's Family Classics Series for a 2010 Nickelodeon Parents' Pick Award!Go to Nickelodeon's parentsconnect.com and nominate Georgia Shakespeare's Family Classics and the Will Power Ensemble as the city's best Theatre Group for Kids. While you are there, you can also nominate your favorite family friendly businesses in numerous other categories. You can nominate as many places as you want every day until June 17th. The 5 places with the most picks will become our official Parents' Picks Nominees! Get Picking!__________________________________________________________ |
Our 2010 Season Brochure is here!
Get a sneak peek at the official guide to our
25th Anniversary Season
at gashakespeare.org
Special
thanks to Belfi Design
and Stacey Bode Photography
for their
assistance with the 2010 season brochure.
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Become a Fan, Tweet or Tumbl!Keep up with your favorite Associate Artists, follow the Will Power Ensemble, win fun prizes and receive exclusive offers when you point your browser in our general direction!    __________________________________________________________ |
We'd like to welcome our new picnic partners at Carole Parks Catering.
 Check out Carole Parks Catering's special group menu on the Groups page of our website. Individual menus are also available.
Give Carole Parks a call for your Opening Night picnic!
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From our friends at North Fulton Drama Club...The Comedy of Errorsby William Shakespeare through May 22, 2010 North Fulton Drama Club proudly presents William Shakespeare's comedic farce The Comedy of Errors at Historic Barrington Hall in Roswell, Georgia. 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday Evenings May 7 - 22 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16 General Admission: FREE (Seating begins 1 hour prior to curtain) Reserved Seating: $40.00 for a table to seat 6 Reserve your seats and have dinner catered from Diesel Pizza & Pub For more information call 678.561.BARD. |
North Fulton Drama Club performs at Historic Barrington Hall in Roswell, Georgia. The Hall is located at the corner of Highway 120 and Highway 9 at 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell, Georgia 30075. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings, with one Sunday matinee May 16. Visit northfultondramaclub.org for details.
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Georgia Shakespeare
the professional theatre in residence
at Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319-2797
Box Office 404.264.0020
gashakespeare.org
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