Atlanta Spring 2010 ShowGuide

Spring 2010

Greater Atlanta’s Performing Arts Magazine

The Artistry of Visionary Cast Paper Artist

Museums & Galleries

Kevin Dyer

HIGH Museum, Center for Puppetry Arts

Creative Process Song of

Classes & Workshops

Atlanta Performances— Much More Than Music

ShowGuide Profile Neil

Barclay Wants Atlantans to ‘Re-Imagine’ the NBAF

The Galloway School, Center for Puppetry Arts, Dancical Productions, Phusion, NBAF Kids, Atlanta Workshop Players

Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights Atlanta ShowGuide Venues

Performance Guide April ~ June 2010

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The Artistry of Visionary Cast Paper Artist Kevin Dyer

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Creative Process Song of Atlanta Performances—Much More Than Music,

by Holley Calmes

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ShowGuide Profile Neil Barclay Wants Atlantans to ‘Re-Imagine’ the NBAF

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Museums & Galleries HIGH Museum, Center for Puppetry Arts

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Classes & Workshops The Galloway School, Center for Puppetry Arts, Dancical Productions, Phusion, NBAF Kids, Atlanta Workshop Players

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Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights

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Atlanta ShowGuide Venues

Performance Guide April ~ June 2010

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THE ARTISTRY OF VISIONARY CAST PAPER ARTIST

KEVIN DYER

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here was a time when art was not fashion or trend, but a magical link to nature and our subconscious. I often use ancient imagery as a starting concept to riff off of. These mystical icons deep in our DNA are the basis of my artistic vision. My medium is paper casting. To me is the perfect art form, combining drawing, sculpture, paper making and painting is the process. Entirely self taught, this medium has been an evolutionary process that after thirty years has yielded many unique techniques and results. To create a paper casting I first do a detailed drawing. Then I do a deep relief sculpture in wax on top of the drawing. A mold is formed off that sculpture and a pulp slurry of beaten cotton and water is hand laid into it. After drying I hand paint each paper casting with artist’s acrylics. I work alone at my studio and home in Marietta that I share with my wife and dogs. Every day is a joy doing the work that I was destined to do and I hope that energy is transmitted in each piece of my work. Please see all my work at www.castpaper.com

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CREATIVE PROCESS

“SONG OF ATLANTA” PERFORMANCES— MUCH MORE THAN MUSIC

by Holley Calmes

ong of Atlanta Show Chorus” is a group of over 100 Atlanta women who rehearse, perform, and compete in the female barbershop style. But this group of “classy, sassy” ladies is so much more!

Incorporating excellence in music is a given, but then the group goes far beyond the ordinary with themed presentations, complex choreography, exciting costuming, and lots of that fine “HOTlanta style.”

Audiences can experience this vivacious group in their performance on Saturday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Titled “A Blast from the Past,” the program will be held at the Blessed Trinity Performing Arts Theatre in Roswell, GA. and feature the entire chorus, the award winning quartet “Moxie Ladies” and singer Julie Gribble. Tickets are $15 and $10.

The group has come a long way since its 1957 founding as a branch of Sweet Adelines International.

Still a part of this organization, “Song of Atlanta” has developed into one of its most decorated, award winning members. Much of the success has come from the creative leadership of Director Becki Hine, a Certified Showmanship Judge who has led SOA to thirteen regional championships and three international “top ten” medals.

Being a “show choir” has its charm and its challenges. Ms. Hine explains, “We don’t just stand there and sing. We incorporate visual plans, including some challenging choreography and facial involvement in order to communicate the message of the songs we sing. We also use entertaining emcee work to mesh our songs together into a complete package.”

Developing all of these elements requires teamwork. “We have a creative team that brainstorms ideas for a theme, and the influences are as varied as our singers. Then we begin to learn arrangements of songs that will fit the theme. The visual team gets involved with costuming and choreography. All of our singers eventually become whatever character we have decided that they portray.”

“Most barbershop choruses use some choreography to enhance their musical delivery,” Ms. Hines continues. “Members of our front row are selected through audition, and their choreography is challenging! I love to create visual plans for the chorus that enhances the musical product.”

And what is Song of Atlanta’s “true HOTlanta style?” “We make sure that our classy, sassy image which includes costumes, choreography, song choices and high energy performances, reflect the wonderful, eclectic style and buzzing energy of our city.”

For tickets and more information about “Song of Atlanta Show Choir” visit www.songofatlanta.com.

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Book: Sybille Pearson Music: David Shire Lyrics: Richard Maltby, Jr.

APRIL 16 - MAY 2, 2010

FRI 8 PM · SAT 3 PM & 8 PM · SUN 3 PM

www.thelegacytheatre.org · 1175 Senoia Rd, Ste C, Tyrone, GA · 404-895-1473 $25.00 Adult · $15.00 Child 12 & under · $22.00 Senior (60 & up)/Student

JULY 9 - AUGUST 1, 2010

SAT 3 PM & 7:30 PM · SUN 3 PM · TUES, WED, THURS, FRI 7:30 PM

Book: Thomas Meehan · Music: Charles Strouse · Lyrics: Martin Charnin

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HIGH MUSEUM OF ART ATLANTA

Like a Michelangelo (but with a gas pedal).

THE ALLURE OF THE AUTOMOBILE Through June 20

Clark Gable’s Duesenberg. Steve McQueen’s Jaguar.

18 award-winning cars only in Atlanta. See the full lineup at High.org/autos.

FOR TICKETS VISIT HIGH.ORG OR CALL 404-733-HIGH | MEMBERS ALWAYS FREE LEAD CORPORATE SPONSOR

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY

The Allure of the Automobile Society Alfred and Adele Davis Exhibition Endowment Eleanor McDonald Storza Exhibition Endowment Howell Exhibition Endowment Fund PARTNER: W Atlanta Midtown.

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special-Roadster, Lee and Joan Herrington of Bow, New Hampshire. 1948 Tucker Model 48 Torpedo, The Marital Trust ULWT of Gene S. Cofer and the Cofer Collection, Tucker, Georgia. 1935 Duesenberg JN Roadster, Sam and Emily Mann of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. 1957 Jaguar XK-SS Roadster, Margie Petersen and the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, California. 1953 Porsche 550, The Collier Collection, Naples, Florida. 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante, William E. (Chip) Connor, II, of Deepwater Bay, Hong Kong. 1937 Delage D8-120S, Sam and Emily Mann of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, General Motors Heritage Center, Warren, Michigan. Photos: Peter Harholdt.

NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL

NEIL BARCLAY WANTS ATLANTANS TO ‘RE-IMAGINE’ THE NBAF

NBAF (National Black Arts Festival) welcomed its new CEO and Executive Producer, Neil Barclay, to the City of Atlanta last fall. Formerly the Founding President and CEO of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburgh, Barclay brings a sharp sense of strategic direction, innovative thought and power of inclusiveness to NBAF. Barclay believes 2010 to be a year of tremendous opportunity for NBAF as it refreshes its brand identity and expands its year-round programming.

Photo by Damaris Since Barclay’s appointment, NBAF has begun its metamorphosis with the launch of a new website that reflects its new brand identity.

In addition, NBAF is “going green” in an effort to develop a sustainable model for outdoor festivals worldwide.

“I am very impressed with the arts community here in Atlanta, and I intend to work toward greater diversity and inclusiveness in the Atlanta arts community—to include a broader range of organizations in all discussions involving the arts,” said Barclay. “I am committed to fostering a sense of the arts ecology and an understanding of how the actions of one organization affect the other organizations within the arts community—even how the actions of a smaller organization can affect larger organizations.”

With over 30 years of experience in the arts and law, Mr. Barclay is a nationally respected leader and expert in African American culture, non-profit law and arts education. His early work includes a career as a professional actor in theater & television, as well as management of Music Performance Services at Loyola Marymount University. He has provided strategic legal counsel to several non-profit organizations and federal arts funding agencies, including the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Advancement Program, the National Performance Network (NPN), the University of Texas Performing Arts Center and the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP).

For more information about NBAF and its diverse programs offered, visit www.nbaf.org or contact Margaret Kargbo by phone at 404-224-3463 or via email at mkargbo@nbaf.org.

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A L A B A M A S H A K E S P E A R E F E S T I VA L presents

by Betsy Howe with Music & Lyrics by Mary Murfitt

Starts June 11th!

Three classical musicians find their country roots in this very funny musical, featuring such original songs as “Don’t Call Me Trailer Trash,” “Honky Tonk Girl” and “Saddle Tramp Blues.”

Recommended for ages 10+.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

“THE ALLURE OF THE AUTOMOBILE” AT THE HIGH MUSEUM he Allure of the Automobile,” at the High Museum of Art is the first exhibition to correlate Auto design with major design movements such as Art Modern and Postwar Modernity at the time these automobiles were manufactured. The exhibition will present 18 of the world’s rarest and most brilliantly conceived cars ranging from the 1930s to the mid-1960s, including masterpieces by Bugatti, Duesenberg, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Ferrari. These cars combine state-of-the-art engineering, meticulous craftsmanship and groundbreaking design to create works of “rolling sculpture.”

The idea for the exhibition stemmed from a visit Michael Shapiro, the High’s Nancy and Holcombe T. Green, Jr. Director, had to Paris during the three year exhibition partnership, “Louvre Atlanta” with the Musée du Louvre. When he exited his hotel one day, there were three exquisite American cars from this period on display out front. It made him think about how rarely we think about cars as highly defined and designed objects—especially those of us in cities like Atlanta when we drive hours daily in our cars.

As visitors view each section of the exhibition they will trace the evolution of the motorcar, examining the contrasts between European and American design, the influence of decorative arts and design and the significant changes in automotive styling and engineering both before and after World War II. The featured automobiles have also won awards at prestigious world events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, broken records on racetracks and were previously owned by noted car enthusiasts such as Hollywood legends Clark Gable and Steve McQueen.

“Until World War I, most cars had been utilitarian objects with one principal goal: transportation,” said Ken Gross, guest curator of the exhibition. “But as tastes and wealth coincided, designers could create and/or customize an automobile’s body, dramatically altering its silhouette and decoration and producing artful, one-of-a-kind objects. Lavish and often beautifully trimmed with aluminum, chrome, inlaid wood and lacquer, the streamlined silhouettes of the finest mid-century cars represent prime examples of Art Moderne design.”

After World War II, the industry shifted away from the lavish, expansive cars of the pre-war period toward smaller, more nimble sports cars. In Germany, companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche rose from the ashes of conflict to present brilliantly conceived triumphs of engineering.

The 1950s and 1960s saw the rise of fast and luxurious sport cars designed by talented engineers and brilliant coachbuilders, launching an era of Italian supremacy in car design into the second half of the century.

“The Allure of the Automobile” will be on view at the High Museum of Art until June 20, 2010. To learn more about this exhibition and the High Museum of Art you can visit www.High.org or call 404-733-HIGH. 10

JIM HENSON: Wonders from His Workshop exclusively at Center for Puppetry Arts

by Daniel Summers, Jr. Jim Henson: Wonders from His Workshop, a unique exhibition featuring the Fraggles from Fraggle Rock, Sir Didymus Labyrinth, Big Bird from Sesame Street, Emmet and Ma from Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas, as well as pieces from Farscape, Dinosaurs and Sid the Science Kid is currently on display at Center for Puppetry Arts. The exhibit, which showcases a sampling of the numerous technological innovations created by master puppeteer Jim Henson, demonstrates how The Jim Henson Workshop and The Jim Henson Creature Shops advanced puppetry into entirely new realms by featuring puppets and ground-breaking technology from film and television productions. ”My father, Jim Henson, was constantly experimenting with new technologies and forms; there was nothing more exciting than creating something that had never been done before,” said Cheryl Henson, President of the Jim Henson Foundation. “This exhibit showcases the creative and technological innovations made by him and his colleagues.” Supported by a cadre of extraordinary collaborators, Jim Henson famously assembled craftspeople, skilled artists, puppeteers, designers, costumers, sculptors, electronic and mechanical engineers, and creative writers who, by working together, helped to reshape the world of puppetry.

Jim Henson: Wonders from His Workshop is made possible by the generous support The Jim Henson Legacy.

August Wilson’s

Southwest Art Center 915 New Hope Rd. Atlanta, GA

May 5 – 30, 2010 Previews: May 2 & 4, 2010

Alliance Stage at Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA

June 5 – 27, 2010

Tickets: 1.877. 725.8849 www.truecolorstheatre.org Groups of 10+: 404.588.0308 ext. 201

Total Dance, Dancical Productions, Inc.

Celebrating 25 Years of Artistic Service 2010 Summer Intensive & Mojah Conference Modern · Mojah

Horton · Durham · Ballet · African · Jazz · Hip-Hop

Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm · Session I June 14 - July 2 Ages 8-12 · Session II July 5 - 16 Ages 13-Pro · Session III July 19-26 MOJAH Conference Ages 13-Pro

LEE HARPER STUDIOS Home of

Lee Harper & Dancers and

Lee Harper & Dancers II,

a children’s dance company – Grades 4 - 12

Registration: $40 1 Week/$150 2 Weeks/$200 3 Weeks/$300 Daily Drop-in Rate: $50

Creative Movement · Modern · Ballet · Pointe · Tap 3080 E. Shadowlawn • Buckhead between Peachtree & E. Paces Ferry

Call for registration packet for 2010-2011

404-364-9555

Total Dance Studio, Adamsville Natatorium and Gymnasium 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Atlanta, GA 30311

Get information about Ms. Harper’s book, Lee Harper & Dancers...

Since 1980, on her updated website, leeharperanddancers.com

Lee Harper named a 2002 Lexus Leader of the Arts.

404-745-9699

30 Years of Teaching and Performing in Atlanta

www.dancicalproductions.com

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Photo ©Lois Greenfield 2010

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

2010 SUMMER FESTIVAL

Film: Body and Soul by pioneering Filmmaker Oscar Micheaux • Wednesday, July 14 braZil FeST aT THe naTional blaCk arTS FeSTiVal Thursday, July 15 legends celebraTiOn: TO curTis Mayfield WiTh lOve • friday, July 16Th PhiladancO Thursday, July 15 & saTurday, July 17 nbaF gala • saTurday, July 17 ...and Much MOre!

Join Us for this Global Celebration of Art and Culture at the Summer Festival TickeTs on sale noW! • WWW.nbaf.org

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Create-a-Puppet Workshops at Center for Puppetry Arts

by Jessie Petri & Alan Louis

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ooking for a fun and unique activity for kids? Look no further than the Create-A-Puppet Workshops at the Center for Puppetry Arts! In these engaging, hands-on workshops, children can create, decorate, and learn to manipulate their very own puppet. The workshop puppets relate to the current show on stage and allow children to continue the fun at home using nothing but their puppet and their imagination! Best of all, the Create-A-Puppet Workshop is free with the purchase of an AllInclusive show ticket, which also includes admission to all of the Center’s Museum exhibits including the exclusive Jim Henson Wonders from this Workshop!

This summer’s Create-A-Puppet Workshops are filled with some very colorful characters! Your whole family can make their very own “Flying Bat Rod Puppet” when you come to see Stellaluna (May 25 - Jun 6). Learn a few valuable lessons from The Lion, the Mouse, & Other Aesop’s Fables (Jun 8 20), and make a “Leaping Lion Shadow Puppet.” Join Hansel & Gretel (Jun 22 - Jul 3) as they battle the wicked witch and make your own “Fairy Tale Rod Puppet.” Put on your toe-tapping shoes when you come to see Billy Goats Gruff & Other Stuff (Jul 6 - 18) and stick around to make a “Tricky Troll Hand Puppet.” Go on a swashbuckling adventure with Everybody Loves Pirates (Jul 20- Aug 1), and make your own “Pirate Hand Puppet” to take with you on your next high seas treasure hunt.

Create-A-Puppet Workshops are offered daily and ‘To-Go’ kits are also available for sale in the Museum Store. For workshop times and more information visit www.puppet.org/edu/workshops.shtml or call the Center for Puppetry Arts’ Ticket Sales Office at 404.881.5143.

Originality starts with fearlessness.

Give students an education that balances freedom with high expectations, and you get original thinkers who have an abiding love of learning.

That’s the Galloway School.

The Galloway School 215 West Wieuca Road | Atlanta, GA 30342 404.252.8389 | gallowayschool.org

Total Dance/Dancical Productions Inc. Total Dance/Dancical Productiions Inc. founded in 1985 by dance artist and cultural arts entertainer, Terrie Ajile Axam, celebrates 25 years of artistic service. The work of Total Dance has extended locally, nationally and internationally.

Ms. Axam received her BA degree from Princeton University and her Masters In Education with an emphasis in Dance from Rutgers University.

The classes at Total Dance studio are taught by highly trained professionals in their field. The classes include modern, ballet, hip hop, gymnastics, fitness, tap African drumming /dance and Mojah ( created by Ajile).

The instructors of Total Dance serve as partners to Ms. Axam. They incllude dancer/choreographer, Dawn Axam, African drummer/choreographer, Oginga Love, Professor of Dance at Penn State University, Kikora Franklin and Ballet Master, Al Morrison. This team,along with other instructors has a focus on promoting the highest technical instruction as well as leadership skills. Students of Total Dance/ Dancical Productions Inc. have fulfilled many dreams as dance and performing arts professionals in major universities, professional companies, Broadway, video work and more. The classes are open to professionals and non-professionals. The training starts for age 3years-adults.

Join us for our Spring Concert—June 13, Douglass High School Auditorium, 4pm; Summer Dance Intensive—June 21 - July 2, 8 to 12 years, July 5 - 16, 13 to professionals; Mojah Conference—July 19 - 26, 13 to professionals. Find us at Total Dance, Studio, 3201 M.L.King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA. 30311, 404-745-9699, www.dancicalproductions.com.

Company and School Now enrolling new students Summer Intensives and Summer Dance Camps for all ages begin June 14, 2010

The highest quality instruction in classical ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop Classes for ages 4 and up Pre-professional Company opportunities

Call 770-978-0188 for information on classes and tuition or visit www.gwinnettballet.org

Located at 2004 Fountain Square in Snellville, GA Photography by Richard Calmes

Phusion Performing Arts Alliance

by Yolanda J. Ash Life imitates art. The arts are fundamentally important to life. The integration of arts in our lives promotes positive creative expression and personal development. Dance, theatre, music, and performing arts all allow the inner Soul to surface and be shared with others. When exposed to the arts early, children tend to fare better in school and develop stronger social skills.

Artistic Director, Andrea Nalls, has an apparently keen understanding of the need for children to be afforded the opportunity to express themselves. Phusion Performing Arts Alliance, brainchild and vision of Mrs. Nalls and her husband John Nalls, has grown from humble beginnings of three students to close to 100 children and young adults, and a company cast of about 30.

Nalls’ love for the arts permeates every aspect of the school. Artistic instruction is offered in ballet, tap, hip hop, keyboard, theatre and more.

Phusion is not just a school, but an alliance of people working towards the mission and goal of enhancing the lives of the children and the community at large.

For further information regarding classes, fees, and upcoming performances contact Phusion at 5615 Memorial Drive, Suite D, Stone Mountain, GA. 30083, 404-298-3332 or on the Internet at www.phusionpaa.org.

SIDEWAYS Contemporary Dance Company

POP! A taste of Society’s obsession with Fame, Greed, & Power

July 8-10 7 Stages Theater

The art of award winning Dance Photographer

Richard Calmes is available in his first book DANCE MAGIC

www.sidewaysdance.org 404.255.5171

Visit www.richardcalmes.com for ordering information

Join NBAF at the 2010 Children’s Education Village Since its inception, NBAF’s Children’s Education Village has delighted and engaged thousands of children, and their families, in the history and culture of Africa and the African Diaspora. NBAF continues that tradition this year with its multi-media “Growing the Dream” project with More Than Words in Centennial Park, July 16-18, 2010. Festival attendees are invited to tour the home and participate in a variety of interactive experiences based on 12 core themes which are derived from the speeches and writings of and about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Target Free Day for Camps and Groups: Friday, July 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Family Day: Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, July 18, Noon - 4 p.m.

The Coretta Scott King Book Fair returns with books that have been honored with the Coretta Scott King Book Award. Each child, presenting a public library card, will receive a FREE book. Developed in 1969, the Coretta Scott King Book Fair commemorates the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue working for peace and world brotherhood. Presented in partnership with the Children’s Department of the Atlanta Fulton Public Library System.

Coretta Scott King Book Fair: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Atlanta-Fulton Photos by Moses Robinson Public Library, Children’s Department, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA 30303 For more information, visit www.nbaf.org or contact Dr. Collette Hopkins by phone at 404224-3464 or via email at chopkins@nbaf.org.

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www.puppet.org • 404.873.3391 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 2009-10 Season supported in part by: City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, ®

Fulton County Arts Council, Georgia Council for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts

Atlanta Workshop Players Journeys into fantasy, embrace reality.

Imagine becoming a super hero, a pirate, a damsel in distress, a space alien, a concert cellist, a frat brother, a vampire or an explorer in foreign lands! For a successful actor… there are no limits to the fantastical fantasies that can fill their lives with adventures on stage & screen! With great success in the entertainment industry comes visibility and opportunity to improve reality!

The motto of The Atlanta Workshop Players Theatre Company (AWP) is: KIDS CHANGING THE WORLD ONE AUDIENCE AT A TIME! So it is fitting that these young, vibrant AWP Alumni are using their celebrity power for good.

Kinsey McLean is a recurring character on GREEK and has been seen on GREY’S ANATOMY, COLD CASE, HOUSE, JAG… Kinsey and his fictional fraternity brothers on GREEK began a season-long campaign for Global Green USA, Girls, Inc. and Cancer for College charities. Cast members do PSAs, participate in fundraisers, press events and public appearances to encourage people to: “Pledge Yourself to Do Something”.

Teen actor, Justin Martin devotes time to Pennies for Patients, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Lollipop Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Tree People and Children’s Health Care of Atlanta. When Justin is not volunteering, he is busy performing on Broadway in THE LION KING or in movies like THE SOLOIST, THE EXPRESS, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 and A RAISIN IN THE SUN… or guest starring on television.

Amber Brooke Wallace is a popular actor recurring on 90210, VAMPIRE DIARIES, IQ-145 & ONE TREE HILL as well as having an active film career. Amber volunteers for the Walk for Breast Cancer and donates proceeds from the Amber Brooke Band CDs to Cancer research.

These and other Alumni also support their creative roots by donating time and resources to nurture the next generation of Atlanta Workshop Players. AWP is known for its stellar introduction to the ins and outs of Hollywood and Broadway thru the AWP Master’s Series. Workshops are presented with LA and NYC casting directors, celebrities, producers and writers. This fall will feature a 3-day workshop with Emmy award-winning television director, Mary Lou Belli. AWP’s Hollywood Bound course has launched many careers and is taught by artistic director, Lynn Stallings. Hollywood Bound addresses all of the topics anybody considering a future in Hollywood would need to know. Optional trips to LA and NYC for auditions, classes and networking are a highlight. It is inspirational to meet and witness the artistic dedication and giving spirit of so many ‘pros’. Their message is clear: Follow your dreams, enjoy the journey and make a difference along the way!

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Make The Guests of Your Next Special Event Feel Like V.I.P.’s

Celebrate our 20 years on Peachtree - see a different play each month!

404-874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com 499 Peachtree St. Atlanta 30308

Eat, Drink, and Nourish the Soul

Whether you are planning a 40th birthday party, wedding anniversary, holiday party, or just a private party for your closest friends, Whole World Improv Theatre has entertainment that will guarantee your event is a hit with everyone in attendance.

Our “loft chic” café/lounge area features: • Four viewing monitors and A/V capabilities • Friendly staff serving a variety of wines and beers • An eclectic gallery of original art by local artists • Cast party after every show with the actors

To Book a Private Event or Workshop, Please Contact Emily Reily Russell (678) 428-7927 The Sunday Paper 2006-2009 Best Improv Group

AOL City Search 2007 Best Comedy Club

Atlanta Magazine 2007 Best Theatre Company

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS IN ATLANTA! 1226 Spring St., Atlanta, GA 30309 - 404.817.PLAY - www.wholeworldtheatre.com

ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE

Spotlights

Hungry for Laughs? Come to Agathas.

Upcoming Show: April 22nd – July 28th Agatha’s - A Taste of Mystery Presents: 20/4: A Murder Mystery in Real Time Written by Ryan Girard The following event takes place between appetizers and dessert.

Events occur in real time.

Agent Jack Sour is having a bad day, but when you’re Jack Sour EVERY day is a bad day. This will be his worst day ever. He’s dealt with threats before, stopped international incidents, saved countless numbers of civilians, and all this without once taking a restroom break! This time is different. Not about the restroom thing, but you get what I’m saying…

Unidentified bad guys have made a threat against something so evil, so devilish, so unheard of, it just might be too much for Jack to handle. That’s right, this time, the bad guys are after your… Dinner! Join Agent Jack Sour, his techie Agent friend Whiney O’Brien, and an appearance by the President of the United States in this hilarious new Agatha’s show as they all try to save the one thing that everyone cares about… Dinner!

Hungry for laughs?

Call now for reservations! 404-584-2255 As always at Agatha’s, the audience participates in the action in the comic murder mystery. Each night, the entire audience has a chance to die laughing between 5 courses of dinner including hor d’oeuvres, a choice of entree’ and very cheap wine with the meal.

Click General Info for prices.

Shows are at 7:30pm Monday thru Thursday and Saturday, 8:00pm Friday and 6pm on Sundays.

Agatha’s is available 7 days a week for groups.

JOIN THE FUN AND FIND THE MURDERER!! IT MIGHT EVEN BE YOU!

Capitol City Opera—26 Years and Going Strong Capitol City Opera is celebrating 26 years of educating and entertaining through our outreach school programs to elementary, middle and high schools, our monthly Dinner and a Diva™ series and our Mainstage productions using local talent.

Don’t miss our upcoming event on July 24th of On The Lightside – Favorites of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Make it an ‘indoor picnic’ by bringing your own food and beverages. There is also a Silent Auction to benefit Capitol City Opera Capitol City Opera is always performing!

More information at www.capitolcityopera. org or by calling 678-301-8013 Discover the World at the Carlos Museum Stories of love, power, beauty, glory, and faith, are revealed at the Michael C. Carlos Museum where the histories of world cultures are brought to life through exceptional works of art and rare artifacts from ancient Egypt, Nubia, Greece, Rome, the Near East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Two thousand years of the Indian art of adornment also on view through July 11, 2010 in special exhibition When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection.

Discover the world through gallery talks, children’s programs, interactive technology, audio tours, exhibitions, films, and much more. www.carlos.emory.edu.

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ATLANTA SHOWGUIDE

Spotlights

The Lyric’s Benefit Brings Broadway Legend Chita Rivera to Atlanta to perform at The Strand Theatre May 7, 2010 Atlanta Lyric Theatre continues its 30th Anniversary Season Celebration with a unique Fundraiser featuring an evening of music with two-time Tony Award winner CHITA RIVERA performing songs from her legendary Broadway career in CHITA RIVERA: MY BROADWAY. Ms. Rivera will perform selections from her most celebrated musicals, including numbers from West Side Story, Sweet Charity, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Bye, Bye, Birdie and The Rink.

The Lyric also brings back Little Shop of Horrors, April 16-May 2, reprising the 2007 production that garnered more Suzi Award nominations than any other Atlanta show. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies entertains with tongue firmly planted in cheek.

for more information about The Michael O’Neal Singers

The Michael O’Neal Singers The Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS) organization has established itself as one of the premier community choruses in the Southeastern United States and in 2008 celebrated its 20th anniversary season.

Comprised of a symphonic chorus of over 140 auditioned voices and a chamber ensemble of 24 voices, MOS provides a unique opportunity to the north metropolitan Atlanta community to experience choral presentations of artistic excellence and programmatic variety. Our 2010 season concludes with a concert of America’s best-loved folk songs. Visit www.mosingers.com

SIDEWAYS Contemporary Dance Company SIDEWAYS Contemporary Dance Company was created to inspire change and present social and political opinions through dance.

SIDEWAYS performs throughout the southeast, and two annual concerts highlight SIDEWAYS’ season. Join SIDEWAYS for its fourth annual repertory concert POP! July 8-10 at 7 Stages Theater. Through their educational programs, SIDEWAYS promotes dance as a beneficial activity for all members of society. Everyone is an Artist, the Foster-Schmidt Dance Academy for Down Syndrome, and Emerging Artist programs encourage students to

Phusion Performing Arts Alliance Presents, “Elements” Saturday, June 5th 2pm and 7pm Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center 3181 Rainbow Dr. Decatur, GA

Today we are witnessing natural disasters which impact the lives of not only those who are in the midst of the catastrophic events, but all those whose lives are subsequently touched by both a displaced community and a further awareness of our earth’s frailty.

We cry out at the devastation observed after a tornado, flood, earthquake, or fire; yet we fail to understand our own contribution to the destruction exhibited by these forces.

Like nothing you have ever seen before, come be moved and inspired....

“ELEMENTS” For tickets, visit www.phusionpaa.org or call 404-298-3332

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Spotlights National Black Arts Festival Returns to Centennial Park The National Black Arts Festival returns to Centennial Olympic Park, July 15-18, 2010, with the International Marketplace featuring over 100 artists and artisans; and World Music Stage featuring Olodum, Roy Ayers, Lizz Wright, and much more…

express themselves through dance and develop their artistic side.

SIDEWAYS CARES introduces dance to students in under-served populations through ticket donations. www.sidewaysdance.org.

True Colors Presents: August Wilson’s Jitney Directed by Derrick Sanders 1 Cast, 1 Director, 1 Amazing Show in 2 Spectacular Venues May 5 - 30, 2010 Previews May 2 & 4, 2010 Southwest Arts Center June 5-27, 2010 Alliance Stage @ The Woodruff Arts Center

Legends Celebration: To Curtis Mayfield with Love July 16, 8:00 p.m., Atlanta Symphony Hall, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company

A boisterous gypsy cab station offers a poetic thrill ride look into the vitality of life in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1977. Battling the forces of urban redevelopment, the motley crew of drivers plan, dream and muse in this rich blooded humorous testament to August Wilson’s enduring legacy.

Tickets: 1.877.725.8849 or www.truecolorstheatre.org.

Brazil Fest: Brazil y America concert featuring Ivan Lins and Olodum July 15-18, Thurs 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 p.m.-9 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-8 p.m., presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta NBAF Gala: A Gathering of Colors July 17, 7:00 p.m., 200 Peachtree Street, presented in partnership with UPS PHILADANCO July 15, 7:30 p.m. & July 17, 2 p.m., Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, sponsored by Macys

Greater Atlanta’s Performing Arts magazine, in print and online!

Body and Soul (Silent Film) July 14, 8:00 p.m., Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, sponsored by Turner Voices.

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April

MYSTERY AT GREENFINGERS APR 30 ~ MAY 15 PRICES: $12.50 - $20.00 Polk Street Players St. James Church 161 Church St., Marietta Box Office: (770) 218-9669 Tix: www.stjamesmarietta.com/Polk.St.Players/Main.html

Theatre 20/4: A MURDER MYSTERY IN REAL TIME APR 22 - JUL 28 PRICES: $60.00 -$62.50 Agatha’s - A Taste of Mystery 161 Peachtree Center Ave. 30303 Tix: 404-584-2211 www.agathas.com

OLEANNA APR 9 ~ MAY 2 PRICES: $15.00 Academy Theatre 119 Center St, Avondale Estates Tix: 0404748332 www.academytheatre.org

A RAIL TALE APR 30 ~ MAY 23 PRICES: $13.00 - $15.00 Kudzu Playhouse 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Tix: 770-594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org

PLATINUM CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING APR 2 ~ APR 30 PRICES: $8.00 Academy Theatre 119 Center St, Avondale Estates Tix: 404-474-8332 www.academytheatre.org SEALED FOR FRESHNESS APR 15 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $5.00 - $15.00 Theatre Arts Guild @ Georgia Perimeter College Cole Auditorium 555 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston Tix: 678-891-3572 www.gpc.edu/~clafa/

BLACK PEARL SINGS MAR 26 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $21.00 - $33.00 Horizon Theatre Company 1083 Austin Ave Atlanta Tix: 404-584-7450 www.horizontheatre.com BLUES IN THE NIGHT APR 28 ~ MAY 23 PRICES: $15.00 - $35.00 Theatrical Outfit Balzer Theatre 84 Luckie Street, Atlanta Tix: 678-528-1500 www.theatricaloutfit.org

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER APR 3 ~ MAY 2 PRICES: $8.56 Kudzu Playhouse 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Tix: 770-594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org

CHRISTINA DARLING APR 16 ~ MAY 8 PRICES: $20.00 - $23.00 The Process Theatre Co. Onstage Atlanta 2597 North Decatur Road, Decatur Tix: 404/245-4205 www.theprocesstheatre.org

THE BREAK UP: AN OUT OF HAND CAR PLAY APR 24 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $0.00 Out of Hand Theater Inman Park Festival Inman Park, Atlanta Tix: www.outofhandtheater.com

EURYDICE APR 13 ~ APR 24 PRICES: $10.00 - $18.00 Gainesville Theatre Alliance 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Gainesville Tix: 678-717-3624 www.gainesvilleTHEATREalliance.org

THE DAY OF MURDERS IN THE HISTORY OF HAMLET APR 1 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $10.00 - $25.00 7 Stages Theatre 1105 Euclid Ave, Atlanta Tix: 404-523-7647 www.7stages.org

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW APR 29 ~ MAY 30 PRICES: $11.00 - $33.00 Theatre in the Square 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta Tix: 770-422-8369 x-10 www.theatreinthesquare.com

THE NERD APR 23 ~ MAY 22 PRICES: $17.12 - $19.26 The Rosewater Theatre 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell Tix: 770-640-5500 www.rosewatertheatre.com

LOOKINGGLASS ALICE MAR 31 ~ MAY 2 PRICES: $0.00 Alliance Theatre Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree St,, Atlanta Tix: 404-733-5000 www.alliancetheatre.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE THE SHOW! APR 2 ~ JUN 18 PRICES: $5.00 - $15.00 Out of Hand Theater Horizon Theatre 1083 Austin Ave Tix: 404-584-7450 www.outofhandtheater.com

FOREVER PLAID APR 23 ~ MAY 23 PRICES: $15.12 - $19.44 Kudzu Playhouse 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Tix: 770-594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW APR 8 ~ MAY 9 PRICES: $12.00 - $35.00 The New American Shakespeare Tavern 499 Peachtree Street, Atlanta Tix: 404-874-5299 www.shakespearetavern.com/

GREASE APR 8 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $23.00 - $33.00 Georgia Ensemble Theatre Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St, Roswell Tix: 770-641-1260 www.get.org LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS APR 16 ~ MAY 2 PRICES: $38.55 Atlanta Lyric Theatre The Strand Theatre 117 North Park Square, Marietta Tix:: 404-377-9948 www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

Dance EMORY DANCE COMPANY SPRING CONCERT APR 22 ~ APR 24 PRICES: $5.00 - $10.00 Arts at Emory Schwartz Center Dance Studio 1700 N. Decatur Rd. Emory University Box Office: 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu

MARY POPPINS APR 29 ~ MAY 16 PRICES: $27.00 - $143.00 Broadway Across America - Atlanta Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta Tix: 404-817-8700 www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

RASTA THOMAS’ BAD BOYS OF DANCE APR 22 ONLY PRICES: $26.00 - $42.00 Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech 349 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta Tix: 404-894-9600 www.ferstcenter.org

THE MAGIC FLUTE APR 24 ~ MAY 2 PRICES: $40.00 - $140.00 The Atlanta Opera Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta Tix: 770-916-2800 www.atlantaopera.org

SHORTS 5 APR 23 ~ APR 24 PRICES: $15.00 - $25.00 brooks & company dance The Defoor Centre 1710 Defoor Avenue NW, Atlanta Tix: www.brooksandcompanydance.org

THE PRODUCERS APR 9 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $5.00 - $10.00 DramaTech Theater State and Ferst Drive, Atlanta Tix: 404-894-3481 dramatech.org

THE BEST OF BALLETHNIC APR 22 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $29.00 - $39.00 Ballethnic Dance Company Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta Box Office: 404-762-1416 www.ballethnic.org

Concert

Music Theatre

A BLAST FROM THE PAST APR 24 ONLY PRICES: $15.00 - $20.00 Song of Atlanta Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Roswell Tix: 770-605-4211 www.songofatlanta.com

BABY APR 16 ~ MAY 2 PRICES: $0.00 The Legacy Theatre 1175 Senoia Road, Tyrone Tix: 404-895-1473 www.thelegacytheatre.org

A SPANO/CHORUS SPECTACULAR! THE VERDI REQUIEM APR 22 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $20.00 - $75.00 ON BROADWAY WITH MARVIN HAMLISCH APR 30 ~ MAY 1 PRICES: $20.00 - $53.00 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta Tix: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

BIZET’S CARMEN APR 22 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $32.00 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta Tix: 404-413-9849 www.rialtocenter.org

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shows AMERICA SINGS! APR 24 ONLY PRICES: $7.00 - $15.00 Gwinnett Choral Guild Mountain Park Methodist Church 1405 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain Tix: 404-223-9962 www.gwinnettchoralguild.org ATLANTA OPERA MASTERCLASS - ARTHUR FAGEN, CONDUCTOR APR 26 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 Georgia State University School of Music Aderhold Learning Center 60 Luckie Street, Atlanta Tix: 404-413-5901 www.music.gsu.edu ATLANTA’S YOUNG ARTISTS, EMORY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ATLANTA FAMILY SERIES APR 25 ONLY PRICES: $4.00 Arts at Emory Michael C. Carlos Museum Reception Hall Emory University 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta Tix: 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu EMORY GUITAR ENSEMBLE, BRIAN LUCKETT, DIRECTOR APR 24 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 Arts at Emory Emory Performing Arts Studio Emory University 1804 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta Tix: 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu

OPERA THEATRE PRODUCTION: BIZET’S “CARMEN” APR 22 ~ APR 25 PRICES: $11.00 - $48.00 WIND ORCHESTRA APR 26 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 Georgia State University School of Music Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta Tix: 404-413-9849 www.music.gsu.edu

Kids Shows MISTER GREGGY’S SATURDAY FUNHOUSE SHOW MAR 20 ~ APR 24 PRICES: $10.00 Academy Theatre 119 Center St, Avondale Estates Tix: 404-474-8332 www.academytheatre.org PAUL BUNYAN & THE TALL TALE MEDICINE SHOW APR 3 ~ MAY 23 PRICES: $16.00 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta Tix: 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org

Museums & Galleries WHEN THE GOLD BLOOMS APR - JUL 11 PRICES: WWW.CARLOS.EMORY.EDU Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atl. 30322 Tix: 404-727-4282 www.carlos.emory.edu

HEAR THE FUTURE! APR 25 ONLY PRICES: $20.00 The Michael O’Neal Singers Roswell United Methodist Church 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell Tix: 770-594-7974 www.mosingers.com

THE ALLURE OF THE AUTOMOBILE APR - JUN 20 PRICES: WWW.HIGH.ORG High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street Tix: 404-733-4444 www.high.org

JOURNEYS, EMORY CONCERT CHOIR, ERIC NELSON, DIRECTOR APR 23 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 Arts at Emory Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts 1700 N. Decatur Rd. Emory University, Atlanta Tix: 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu NEW TRINITY BAROQUE OCT 30 ~ APR 24 PRICES: $29.00 New Trinity Baroque St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church 1790 LaVista Rd, Atlanta Tix: 770-638-7574 www.newtrinitybaroque.org

Classes & Workshops CREATE-A-PUPPET WORKSHOP MAY 25 - AUG 1 PRICES: WWW.PUPPETRY.ORG/EDU/ WORKSHOPS.SHTML Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta Tix: 404-873-3391 THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL 215 West Wieuca Road 30342 404-252-8389 www.gallowayschool.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE LEE HARPER & DANCERS, LEE HARPER & DANCERS II GRADES 4-12 3080 East Shadowlawn 404-364-9555 www.leeharperanddancers.com

NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS BY MAC HYMAN MAY 7 ~ MAY 23 PRICES: $15.00 Lionheart Theatre Company Norcross Cultural Arts Center 10 Britt Avenue, Norcross Tix: 678-938-8518 www.lionhearttheatre.org

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE JUNE21ST-JULY2ND 8-12YEARS JULY5TH-16TH 13-PROFESSIONALS JULY19TH-26TH13-PROFESSIONALS TOTAL DANCE & DANCICAL PRODUCTION INC Mojah Conference Total Dance, Studio - 3201 M.L.King Jr. Drive, Atlanta 404 745-9699 -www.dancicalproductions.com

SLASHER MAY 20 ~ JUN 16 PRICES: $15.00 - $25.00 Actor’s Express King Plow Arts Center 887 W Marietta St, Suite J-107, Atlanta Tix: 404-607-SHOW www.actors-express.com THE BREAK UP: A CAR PLAY MAY 29 ~ MAY 30 PRICES: $0.00 Out of Hand Theater Decatur Arts Festival Tix: www.outofhandtheater.com

PHUSION PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE For further information regarding classes, fees and upcoming performances contact Phusion 5615 Memorial Drive, Suite D, Stone Mountain 404-298-3332or www.phusionpaa.org.

May

TRUE LOVE LIES MAY 21 ~ JUN 20 PRICES: $21.00 - $33.00 Horizon Theatre Company 1083 Austin Ave, Atlanta Tix: 404-584-7450 www.horizontheatre.com

Theatre

Dance

BROADWAY FROM THE OTHER SIDE MAY 24 PRICES: $20.00 A benefit for the Suzi Bass Awards Andrews Upstairs in Buckhead, East Andrews Dr. Tix: www.suziawards.org

3RD ANNUAL SPRING SHOWCASE MAY 14 ~ MAY 15 PRICES: $15.00 - $20.00 Project 7 Contemporary Dance Company Morton Theatre, Athens Tix: www.project7dance.com

COMEDY OF ERRORS MAY 7 ~ MAY 22 PRICES: $0.00 - $40.00 North Fulton Drama Club Barrington Hall 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Tix: 678-561-BARD www.northfultondramaclub.org

SHEER EXHILARATION MAY 6 ~ MAY 9 PRICES: $20.00 - $120.00 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta Tix: 770-916-2800 www.atlantaballet.com

GLORIOUS! MAY 7 ~ MAY 15 PRICES: $12.00 Centerstage North Theatre Art Place, The 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta Tix: 770-516-3330 www.centerstagenorth.org

WEST TO EAST, EAST TO WEST MAY 24 ~ MAY 25 PRICES: $10.00 - $20.00 Atlanta Chinese Dance Company The Performing Arts Center at Gwinett Center 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Tix: www.atlantachinesedance.org

IN SEARCH OF TONTO BLUE MAY 6 ~ MAY 9 PRICES: $17.50 - $25.00 7 Stages Theatre 1105 Euclid Ave, Atlanta Tix: 404-523-7647 www.7stages.org

Music Theatre

JITNEY MAY 2 ~ MAY 30 PRICES: $20.00 - $30.00 True Colors Theatre Company Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta Tix: 404-588-0308 www.truecolorstheatrecompany.com

AVENUE Q MAY 18 ~ MAY 23 PRICES: CHECK WEBSITE Broadway Across America - Atlanta Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta Tix: 770-916-2800 www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

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shows BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY MAY 8 ~ JUN 6 PRICES: $23.00 - $33.00 Georgia Ensemble Theatre 14th Street Playhouse - Mainstage 173 14th Street NE, Atlanta Tix: 770-641-1260 www.get.org EDDIE PALMIERI MAY 1 ONLY PRICES: $36.00 - $62.00 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta Tix: 404-413-9849 www.rialtocenter.org

Concert AMERICA’S HEARTLAND – THE MUSIC OF THE PEOPLE MAY 14 ONLY PRICES: $20.00 The Michael O’Neal Singers Roswell United Methodist Church 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell Tix: www-mosingers-com www.mosingers.com CHERRY EMERSON MEMORIAL ALUMNI CONCERT, EMORY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ATLANTA MAY 9 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 Arts at Emory Miller-Ward Alumni House Emory University 815 Houston Mill Rd., Atlanta Tix: 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu EMORY YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, RICHARD PRIOR, DIRECTOR MAY 5 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND ORGAN RECITAL, UNIVERSITY ORGANIST RECITAL SERIES MAY 9 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 ATLANTA YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY, SCOTT STEWART, DIRECTOR MAY 17 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 ATLANTA SACRED CHORALE : “SEASON FINALE – COME REJOICE!” ERIC NELSON, DIRECTOR MAY 22 ONLY PRICES: $15.00 - $20.00 Arts at Emory Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts 1700 N. Decatur Rd. Emory University, Atlanta Tix: 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu PHILIP THOMSON, PIANO, EMORY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ATLANTA NOONTIME SERIES MAY 7 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 Arts at Emory Michael C. Carlos Museum Reception Hall Emory University 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta Tix: 404-727-5050 www.arts.emory.edu

WILLIAM BAKER FESTIVAL SINGERS MAY 1 ONLY PRICES: $30.00 GEORGIAN CHAMBER PLAYERS MAY 2 ONLY PRICES: $30.00 SPIVEY HALL YOUNG ARTISTS MAY 14 ONLY PRICES: $10.00 - $20.00 SPIVEY HALL CHILDREN’S CHOIR MAY 15 ~ MAY 16 PRICES: $10.00 - $20.00 Spivey Hall 2000 Clayton State Blvd, Morrow Tix: 678-466-4200 www.spiveyhall.org

Kids Shows MISS NELSON IS MISSING MAY 1 ONLY PRICES: $0.00 The Legacy Theatre 1175 Senoia Road, Tyrone Tix: 404-895-1473 www.thelegacytheatre.org PAUL BUNYAN & THE TALL TALE MEDICINE SHOW APR 3 ~ MAY 23 PRICES: $16.00 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta Tix: 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org PETER & THE WOLF MAY 9 ONLY PRICES: $15.00 - $20.00 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta Tix: 404-733-5000 www.atlantasymphony.org

June Theatre CHAIM’S LOVE SONG JUN 11 ~ JUL 18 PRICES: $15.12 - $19.44 Kudzu Playhouse 10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Tix: 770-594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org COWGIRLS STARTS JUNE 11TH Alabama Shakespeare Festival Montgomery, AL 36117 800-841-4273 www.ASF.NET HARVEST 2010 THE BACKYARD PLAYS JUN 3 ~ JUN 13 PRICES: $14.00 - $16.00 Onion Man Productions Norcross Cultural Arts Center 10 Britt Avenue, Norcross Tix: 404-519-7591 www.onionmanproductions.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE REASONS TO BE PRETTY BY NEIL LABUTE JUN 9 ~ JUN 27 PRICES: $18.00 - $28.00 Pinch n’ Ouch Theatre Hertz Studio Theatre Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta Tix: 404-733-5000 www.pnotheatre.com RUMPLESTILTSKIN Jun 3 ~ Jun 26 Prices: $8.56 Kudzu Playhouse10743 Alpharetta Highway Brannon Square, Roswell Tix: 770-594-1020 www.kudzuplayhouse.org

WAKE UP EVERYBODY JUN 13 PRICE: $10.00 GENERAL ADMISSION $25.00 AND UP SPONSORSHIP Total Dance/Dancical Productions Douglass High School Auditorium 225 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr. N.W. 30318 Tix: 404 745-9699 www.dancicalproductions.com POP! JUL 8-10 PRICES: $10-$20 SIDEWAYS Contemporary Dance Company 7 Stages Theater 1105 Euclid Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307 Tix:: 404-255-5171 www.sidewaysdance.com

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE JUN 4 ~ JUN 26 PRICES: $15.12 - $19.26 The Rosewater Theatre 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell Tix: 770-640-5500 www.rosewatertheatre.com

Music Theatre A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM JUN 11 ~ JUN 27 PRICES: $38.55 Atlanta Lyric Theatre The Strand Theatre117 North Park Square, Marietta Tix: 404-377-9948 www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

Dance ELEMENTS JUN 5 PRICES: WWW.PHUSIONPAA.ORG Phusion Performing Arts Alliance 5615 Memorial Drive Suite D, Stone Mountain Tix: 404-298-3332 www.phusionpaa.org

For 20% Discount Use Code: SHOWGUIDE

online or call the Box Office

The Lyric brings its fantastic, “Suzi” Award nominated production to The Strand.

June 11 – 27

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

April 16 – May 2

Little Shop of Horrors All performances take place at

The Strand Theatre

117 N Park Sq. NE • Marietta, GA

Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!

(free parking across the street)

Call or go online for tickets

(404) 377 9948 · www.atlantalyrictheatre.com Ticket price includes 6% sales tax plus $1 Strand Theatre restoration fee.

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shows LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL JUN 15 ~ JUN 20 PRICES: $25.00 - $100.00 Theater of the Stars Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta Tix: 404-252-8960 www.theaterofthestars.com ON THE LIGHTSIDE: FAVORITES OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN JULY 24TH, 2010 Capitol City Opera, Callanwolde Arts Center Box office 678-301-8013 www.capitolcityopera.org PHANTOM OF THE OPERA JUN 30 ~ JUL 25 PRICES: $25.00 - $100.00 Theater of the Stars/Broadway Across America - Atlanta Fox Theatre, The 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta Tix 404-252-8960 www.theaterofthestars.com www. broadwayacrossamerica.com

Concert 2010 HARROWER SUMMER OPERA WORKSHOP SCENES PERFORMANCE JUN 25 ~ JUN 27 PRICES: $10.00 - $20.00 Georgia State University School of Music Florence Kopleff Recital Hall 10 Peachtree Center Ave Tix: 404-413-5901 www.music.gsu.edu

NBAF GALA: A GATHERING OF COLORS JUL 17 PRICES: $300 PER PERSON OR $3000 FOR TABLE OF 10 National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) 200 Peachtree (newly restored Macy’s building) Tix: 404.730.6369 www.nbaf.org NBAF AT CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK FEATURING BRAZIL FEST OPENING WITH OLODUM; LIZZ WRIGHT, ROY AYERS, AND MORE ON THE MAIN STAGE; THE CHILDREN’S EDUCATION VILLAGE AND MORE JULY 15 - 18 PRICES: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NBAF – Centennial Olympic Park www.nbaf.org

Performing Arts Camp CAMP DESTINY JUN 7 - JULY 24 PRICES: CAMP $199 - $1,675 Atlanta Workshop Players Studio Of The Arts & Oglethorpe University 8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Suite 111 Alpharetta Oglethorpe Univ. 4484 Peachtree Rd. NE Atlanta TIX: 770-998-8111 Days: Jun 7-11,14-18, 21-25, Jul 5-10,11-16,11-24

Festivals NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL (NBAF) JUL 14 - 18 PRICES: FREE EVENTS AND TICKETED EVENTS, VISIT WWW.NBAF.ORG FOR PRICES. NBAF – Various Venues (Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta Symphony Hall, Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University and others) Tix: 404.733.5000 www.nbaf.org BRAZIL FEST AT THE NBAF: BRAZIL Y AMERICA CONCERT FEATURING IVAN LINS JUL 15 PRICES: $25 - $75 2010 LEGENDS CELEBRATION: TO CURTIS MAYFIELD WITH LOVE JUL 16 PRICES: $25 - $65 NBAF – Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Tix: 404-733-5000 www.nbaf.org BODY AND SOUL JUL 14 PRICES: $25 - $45 PHILADANCO JUL 15 8 PM & JUL 17 2 PM PRICES: $25 - $35 NBAF – Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University 80 Forsyth St., NW Tix: 404-733-5000 www.nbaf.org

1778 Ellsworth Industrial Dr. Atlanta, GA 30318 404.352.0420 www.got2dance.net

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Venues V enues & More

AtlanTIX locations: Underground Atlanta

Theatrical Outfit Theater In The Square – Marietta Alliance Theater 14th Street Playhouse Center for Pupperty Arts Horizon Theatre Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern The Strand Theater, Marietta Square Roswell Cultural Arts Center Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts at Emory University

The Fox Theatre Cobb Energy Centre Actor’s Express 7Stages Woodruff Arts Center Symphony Hall Robert Ferst Center Rialto Theater

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“You’ll leave this show walking on air!”

—The New York Times

A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE FOR ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE

Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square VIP, Premium, Orchestra Level & Balcony Packages Available

An evening of music with two-time Tony Award winner CHITA RIVERA performing songs from her legendary Broadway career in her own concert CHITA RIVERA: MY BROADWAY coming to The Strand Theatre on the square of Marietta. Ms. Rivera will perform selections from her most celebrated musicals, including numbers from West Side Story (“America”), Sweet Charity (“Where Am I Going?” and “Big Spender”), Chicago (“All That Jazz” and “Nowadays”), Kiss of the Spider Woman, Bye, Bye, Birdie and The Rink, and featuring the music of Leonard Bernstein, John Kander & Fred Ebb, Charles Strouse, Stephen Sondheim and Cy Coleman.

The Strand Theatre

117 N Park Sq. NE • Marietta, GA

(free parking across the street)

404.377.9948 www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com

SUBSCRlBE SU BS CR lB E TODAY! TO DAY! The Musical sensaTion live on sTage!

October 12 – 17, 2010

April 26 – May 1, 2011

January 25 – 30, 2011

March 22 – 27, 2011

Order Online 24/7 at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com Call 800.278.4447 All shows presented at The Fabulous Fox Theatre!

May 17 – 22, 2011

5-show package starting at $

80!

Nickelodean’s STORYTIME LIVE! June 11– 13, 2010

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA June 30– July 25, 2010

**FINAL SOUTHEAST ENGAGEMENT!**

*Season Specials are not included in your season ticket package but are available first to Season Ticket Holders for purchase.