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Features

The Performance

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Four talented performers bring the Beatles to life.

12 Delta International Series

An exciting international roster is scheduled to play the Fox this season.

Departments 40 The Buzz 42 Information 44 Staff/Golden Rules

32 Swimming with Sharks

At the Georgia Aquarium, take a journey with gentle giants.

36 Writers’ Retreats Move

Great Works Forward Are you a budding author?

Retreat to the Georgia coast.

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Let it RAIN

By Ashley L. Brazzel

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Formed in the mid-1970s, the members of RAIN have been together longer than The Beatles themselves, and are still going strong.) Comprised of Joey Curatolo (Paul McCartney), Steve Landes (John Lennon), Joe Bithorn (George Harrison), Ralph Castelli (Ringo Starr) and founder/offstage keyboardist Mark Lewis, RAIN doesn’t attempt to “cover” The Beatles as many others do. But rather take their music to EncoreAtlantA.com

a higher level, performing live, note-fornote songs that even The Beatles never performed live.

Like his bandmates, Curatolo doesn’t approach his role in RAIN as an ordinary cover musician. And understandably so, since he has big shoes to fill as McCartney — one of the most successful pop musicians and songwriters in history. If you believe in destiny, it’s safe to assume Curatolo was fated to play him. Even

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f you were to wonder why anyone would want a career impersonating someone else, you’re probably not a Beatles fan. Quite possibly the most famous band to ever exist, The Beatles have numerous tribute bands paying homage to their music and likeness, but none quite as popular as RAIN.

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“Ever since I can remember, there was a calling for me with the Beatles and it has surrounded me and my life.

It’s something that is very much a part of me,” Curatolo says. “I attribute my abilities to the Beatles.”

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, RAIN should make the Beatles proud. Not many groups can do what they do, so well and for so long. All the music is performed live. There are no pre-recorded tapes or sequences.

Every song they approach is studied, then practiced and performed to a level of perfection that no other group can boast. Their repertoire currently features more than 200 Beatles songs.

“I have to say [the show is] not ‘put on’ night after night, because we are fans first and foremost, so for us it’s a gift,” Curatolo says. “It’s exciting to get up there and do what we love to do. …

People ask us, ‘How long can you do this?’ [We respond,] ‘As long as we like.’

The music, obviously, will never die.”

Get caught in the downpour, as RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles showers the Fox Theatre, Oct. 6-11. For the complete story, visit EncoreAtlanta.com

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before he joined RAIN in 1983, he sported the same haircut as McCartney and had a similar artistic sensibility.

“When I was younger, I was very much a fan of The Beatles and gravitated to Paul McCartney’s style of singing and playing. Over the years, it evolved into imitating him as well as I could. My voice kind of matched his naturally, so [it’s] a natural experience for me.”

So natural, in fact, that in 1976, his friends entered him into a Beatles soundalike contest without his knowing. His impression of McCartney won and caught the attention of the producer of Beatlemania, a first of its kind Broadway production. He declined the offer to join the cast, opting to complete his schooling instead. A year later, while working a summer job as a messenger, he delivered a package to the studios where Beatlemania was holding auditions.

Before he could put his packages down, the production manager looked at him and assumed he was there to try out for the role of Paul. So he did. And, once again, won the part. This time he accepted, and shortly after was sent to Los Angeles for the show. He performed with the cast until 1981.

The Bailey Performance Center

at the Kennesaw State University School of Music announces the 2009-10 Premiere Series.

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Simone Dinnerstein, piano JA N UA RY 2 3 , 2 0 1 0

Cantus MARCH 13, 2010

The Lionel Loueke Trio APRIL 10, 2010

Alisa Weilerstein, cello with Lera Auerbach, piano

For tickets, please call (770) 423-6650.

Visit us on the web at baileycenter.kennesaw.edu.

COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC

These performances are supported in part by awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Georgia Council for the Arts.

Kennesaw State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution which does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin or disability.

DELTA INTERNATIONAL SERIES’

20TH ANNIVERSARY SEA SEASON ASON

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he Delta International Series continues its tradition of diverse, international entertainment with its 20th season.

“The worldwide renowned artists and performances for the 20th Anniversary of the series provides audiences with the opportunity to take an enriching journey around the globe — an experience which is enhanced by each of our special pre-

show presentations,” says Allan Vella, the Fox Theatre’s general manager.

The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company opens the season on Oct. 19. Named for famed ballet master Pavlo Virsky, the company is known for its bright colors, and unity of content and form. Through vivid concepts and performances, and the folk tradition of humor and optimism, they manage Continued on page 30

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COURTESY OF THE FOX THEATRE

FLIES ES HIGH

BY ASHLEY L. BRAZZEL

Looking for a great night out?

Try one of our dinner and a show packages!

IN THE HEIGHTS

IN THE HEIGHTS

IN THE HEIGHTS

ECCO Wednesday, November 4

Livingston at the Georgian Terrace Thursday, November 5

Shout Sunday, November 8

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Livingston at the Georgian Terrace Thursday, November 19

South City Kitchen Sunday, November 22

ONE.midtown kitchen Sunday, November 29

RADIO CITY SPECTACULAR Shout Wednesday, December 2

For more information, please call Janet Potash at the Fox Theatre at 404-881-2103 or log on to FoxTheatre.org/dinner_broadway/index.htm.

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Dear Patrons, Subscribers, Donors and Friends: Welcome to the final show in our 2009 Season, RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles. This triumphant show covers the Fab Four from their earliest beginnings to the psychedelic late ’60s. RAIN is a multimedia, multi-dimensional experience that takes you back to a magical time in music history. Sing along to Beatlemania favorites like “Let It Be,” “Hey Jude,” “My Guitar Gently Weeps” and many more. We hope you enjoy this performance of rocking entertainment — Beatles style!

CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer NICHOLAS F. MANOS President

Thank you for helping us to celebrate our 57th Season as a not-for-profit theater company. We would not be here without your support and patronage.

We are very proud of our 2009 Season and hope you have enjoyed Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, 42nd Street, Grease, Chicago and, now, Rain.

If you are not a subscriber or member of Theater of the Stars and would like to become one, I would like to take this time to invite you to join our family for the upcoming 2010 Season. There are several opportunities for participation, including the Star Circle and Production Sponsorships.

All include benefits that feature recognition and opportunities to get a closer look at how Theater of the Stars brings musical theater to life at The Fox Theatre. Please contact us at 404-252-8960 to find out more about our Programs.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard Chairman of the Board John C. Breckenridge Ken Haldin Joe Hall Virginia Hepner Ingrid Saunders Jones Adam Orkin Dennis Reagan Melody Wilder Wilson David Yu Past Presidents Maurice “Bromo” Seltzer Peter J. Stelling Robert H. Ferst John N. Wall, Jr. Dr. Robert L. Bunnen Emeritus Aaron J. Johnson Henri Jova William Orkin Glen P. Robinson Dr. John E. Skandalakis Dom H. Wyant

All My Best,

James C. Howard Chairman of the Board

The entire Theater of the Stars family would like to dedicate this engagement to our friend and long time board member, Dr. John E. Skandalakis (Dr. Skan) who passed away last month.

Theater of the Stars wishes to express its gratitude to its Sponsors:

If you wish to support Theater of the Stars’ artistic contributions to our community, please send your tax deductible donation to:

Theater of the Stars P.O. BOX 11748, Atlanta, GA 30355

info@theaterofthestars.com

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Christopher B. Manos, Producer

Nicholas F. Manos, president

STEVE LANDES

(Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Harmonica)

JOEY CURATOLO (Vocals, Bass, Piano, Guitar)

JOE BITHORN (Vocals, Lead Guitar)

RALPH CASTELLI (Drums, Percussion, Vocals)

MARK LEWIS

(Keyboards, Percussion) There will be one intermission.

Theater of the Stars is a founding member of the National Alliance for Musical Theater and the Independent Presenter’s Network. It is also a proud member of the Broadway League which produces the Tony Awards.

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bios STEVE LANDES (Vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, harmonica) With a singing voice dead-on to the young John Lennon, the precocious Steve taught himself guitar at age 10, listening to Beatles records and by 13, was fronting a Top-40 cover band in his native Philadelphia. At 17 year old, he joined the successful Broadway musical Beatlemania and further developed his musicianship. Steve later honed his acting skills in an off-Broadway showcase of The Fab Four. Once he joined RAIN in 1998, he knew this is where he was supposed to be. On one of his travels to England, he found himself at Liverpool’s Casbah Club, owned by pre-Ringo Beatles drummer Pete Best. Encouraged to get on stage, Steve belted out the rocker “Slow Down,” in which Lennon sang lead on a 1965 Beatles record. Best cited the performance at a Beatles convention, saying “it helped make for one of the best nights ever at the Casbah.” In August 2007, Steve and RAIN performed in Liverpool as part of Liverpool’s 800th birthday celebration — at both the Empire Theatre (where The Beatles played seven times) and The Cavern Club.

JOEY CURATOLO (Vocals, bass, piano, guitar) Joey grew up in a Brooklyn household where classical music and opera formed the soundtrack. A natural musician and singer, he was infatuated with The Beatles when they hit America.

Joey taught himself guitar at 10 years old, could play piano by ear, and at 16, was moonlighting in a traveling Top-40 cover band. At 17, friends entered Joey into a McCartney sound-alike contest at a Beatle festival. Without preparation, he won and caught the eye of a producer for the Broadway production of Beatlemania.

Joey ended up in the West Coast version.

He joined RAIN in 1983 — helping propel the band into a class by itself.

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playing remain as powerful as ever. When Universal Pictures needed a McCartney sound, they contacted Joey to record the song “Love Take Me Down” for the comedy film Role Models.

JOE BITHORN (Vocals, lead guitar) George Harrison portrayer Joe grew up on the same Manhattan block where jazz genius Thelonious Monk resided. Steeped in classical music and jazz, young Joe dabbled in many genres when teaching himself acoustic guitar. Smitten by The Beatles, at 9 years old he switched to electric guitar and, by 13, was famous in his neighborhood. By age 16, he was a studio session musician. He joined a national tour of Beatlemania, mastering Harrison’s guitar parts within a one-week period and the scouse accent on the job.

Joe passed the RAIN audition by playing both lead guitar parts from “And Your Bird Can Sing” simultaneously, which Harrison and McCartney played in the studio. In RAIN he manages all sorts of fret-board wizardry — including replicating studio sounds with a guitar synthesizer.

RALPH CASTELLI (Drums, percussion, vocals) The son of Italian immigrants, Ralph Castelli was raised in a talented musical family where the accordion, guitar and drums surrounded him. In the Castelli home in San Gabriel, Calif., a variety of musical styles from opera to Frank Sinatra, were always on the turntable. By age six, Ralph secretly pounded away on his older brother’s drum set and his Mom’s pots and pans. Music was in his blood! On that momentous night in February 1964 when The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, Ralph sat in front of the TV and knew that playing drums was what he was born to do. So captivated by Ringo Starr and The Beatles that night, his excitement continued to grow and little did he know

bios at the time how his dream would become a reality. After performing and touring in numerous bands, Ralph was spotted and received the opportunity to portray Ringo in the Broadway production of Beatlemania. His drum technique, style, humor, appearance and hard work paid off. He was also lucky enough to play Starr in the film version of Beatlemania.

Ralph joined RAIN in 1986.

MARK LEWIS (Keyboards, percussion) The managerial and creative mind that transformed RAIN from a 1970s southern California bar band doing Beatles covers into an ultra-professional act with the best musicians in the world, offstage keyboardist Mark traces his love of the Fab Four to the Sunday night of Feb. 9, 1964, when his generation was smitten

by The Beatles appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. An accomplished pianist at age 13, having studied since 5 years old, Mark was soon playing the Farfisa organ in teenage rock bands around his native Los Angeles. After college, he met two talented musicians who did Beatles covers in a bar band called Reign. Over the next five years the band gained regional fame, changed its spelling to RAIN, cut the soundtrack to the made-for-TV movie Birth of the Beatles. Mark ensures The Beatles’ studio sound is replicated in full during RAIN shows, playing piano and organ and inserting necessary sounds of The Beatles background instrumentation.

Annerin is to produce high-quality shows which enable the audience to experience artists who are no longer touring, in a theatre environment as opposed to clubs which have traditionally been the venues of tribute shows. The result of our ‘experience’ shows has been to create high quality shows for the demanding theatre client. www.raintribute.com PERFORMERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Additional musicians may include Graham Alexander, Joe Bologna, David Leon, Tom Teeley WARNING THE USE OF ANY RECORDING DEVICES, AUDIO OR VIDEO, AND THE TAKING OF PICTURES, WITH OR WITHOUT FLASH, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF RAIN MANAGEMENT, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

ANNERIN PRODUCTIONS is a division of Jeff Parry Promotions which has been a North American concert promotion company for 30 years. Annerin was formed six years ago to produce theatrical tribute type entertainment. In that time, Annerin has produced, Björn Again (Abba), The Pink Floyd Experience, The Led Zeppelin Experience and Rain — A Tribute to The Beatles. The premise of Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 19

bios Exclusive Tour Direction: THE ROAD COMPANY 165 West 46 Street, Suite 1101, New York, NY 10036 212-302-5200 phone • 212 302-5374 fax www.theroadcompany.com

Produced By RAIN In Association with ANNERIN PRODUCTIONS JEFF PARRY, RALPH SCHMIDTKE Press/Marketing Representative MERLE FRIMARK Production Manager.......SCOTT CHRISTENSEN Tour Manager...........................BYRON RUNKA F.O.H Audio........................ANDY BROUGHTON Monitors................................. DAN HAMILTON Audio System Tech...................... RUSS WOOD Backline Technician............... LANCE STADNYK Stage Carpenter.................... SEAN GOODMAN Stage Manager/Video .... DARREN McCAULLEY/ SKY LEBRETON Lighting Designer............ STEPHAN GOTSCHEL Lighting..................................... GREG WILKIE Production Assistant.............. DANIEL CONLEY Merchandise.......................... MATT SAMUELS Press/Marketing Associate..... TERESA JUSINO Production Photographer........... JOAN MARCUS North American Promoter MAGIC ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Special Thanks: To John, Paul, George and Ringo without whom we wouldn’t be here.

Thank you to all of our family, friends, and fans for all their love and support throughout the years.

Jerry Hoban as Ed Sullivan, Sid Bernstein and the late Jim Riddle.

Höfner Guitars/Thomas Jordan Shea Stadium photos courtesy of Tony Griffin CREDITS: Drums provided by Ludwig Drums. Cymbals provided by Zildjian Cymbals. Guitars supplied by Epiphone. Vic Firth drumsticks. Pyramid Strings.

Ralph Castelli is endorsed by Evans Drumheads.

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THEATER OF THE STARS BOARD OF TRUSTEES James C. Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman John C. Breckenridge, Ken Haldin, Joe Hall, Virginia Hepner, Ingrid Saunders Jones, Adam Orkin, Dennis Reagan, Melody Wilder Wilson, David Yu William Orkin: (Emeritus), Glen P. Robinson: (Emeritus), Dr. Robert L. Bunnen: (Emeritus), Aaron J. Johnson: (Emeritus), Henri Jova: (Emeritus), Dr. John E. Skandalakis: (Emeritus), Dom H. Wyant: (Emeritus)

executive leadership CHRISTOPHER B. MANOS Producer

Mr. Manos has been in At­lan­ta for more than 40 years. He has produced over 700 works of theater, ballet and opera. He has been recognized with nu­mer­ous civic awards, including the Atlanta Critics Award for the de­vel­op­ment of the art of the­ater in Atlanta and the Gov­er­nor’s Award in the Arts. He has been instrumental in the creation of such organizations as the Winter Play Season, Grand Opera in the Park, Just Us The­ater Company and the Fall Film Fes­ti­val – just to name a few! During the early months of the Woodruff Arts Center, Mr. Manos was responsible for 12 pro­duc­tions of theater, ballet and opera in that facility.

Mr. Manos is a member of the Broadway League, the Independent Presenters Network and the National Al­li­ance of Musical Theatre Pro­duc­ers. In 1999, Mr. Manos received the Coca-Cola Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award from the Arts & Business Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. In 2005, Mr. Manos was the first recipient of the GAELA Award presented by the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts. In 2007, Mr. Manos was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Broadway League.

Mr. Manos was married for 45 years to the late Glenn Ryman Manos. He has two sons, Chris Jr. and Nick, a daughter, Ann, and is the very proud grandfather of seven grandsons and four granddaughters.

NICHOLAS F. MANOS President

Mr. Manos is a graduate of the Westminster Schools in Atlanta and the University of North Carolina. His business career spans two decades in sales management with a multi-national employee benefits company. In the fall of 2000, he returned to Atlanta to become the managing director of Theater of the Stars. In 2008, he assumed the role of president.

Since 2000, Mr. Manos has been heavily involved with the touring aspect of the company and has been the driving force behind many of the artistic and cultural marvels brought to the Theater of the Stars stage, including Disney's High School Musical, the coproductions of Deaf West’s Big River, The King And I with Sandy Duncan, and Bombay Dreams.

Mr. Manos is the founder of the Junior Theatre Festival, an event that takes place every January in Atlanta, and brings drama students from all over the world together to perform, learn and celebrate theater.

Mr. Manos has served on the boards of the Houston Grand Opera and Theatre Under The Stars in Houston. He and his wife Laura have three children, Andy, Kate and Sam, and one dog, Peach.

STAFF

Scott Bowker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Director Mary O’Hara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Manager Marguerite Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager The Glenn Agency/Karen Hatchett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertising & Public Relations Brian D. Frey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager Henry Rowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. to the Administrative Director Glenn Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. to the Administrative Director Linnette Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant Kenny Polston, II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Assistant Atlanta’s Performing Arts Publication 21

donors Theater of the Stars is grateful for the support we receive from our donors. Thank you for helping us produce the best in family entertainment in 2009-2010.

All lists include commitments recieved as of September 18, 2009.

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producers circlE Mr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Bell Bill & Rhea Berger Ben Cheek, III Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Cotton Robert and Sara Dinius

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 50 Years of Beatlemania

July 9-10, 2010 The Rialto at Georgia State University, Atlanta AGMC celebrates the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles with a world-premiere tribute concert that is a real must-see.

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Itzhak Perlman

President Nelson Mandela alongside Bono, Queen, Anastacia, Peter Gabriel and others. Their voices will ring for Atlanta audiences on Feb. 25.

Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester round out the series on March 7. With a repertoire centered on German and American standards, Raabe and the Orchester embody the high-style and precision of times past. In over 150 concerts each year, Raabe flexes his diverse vocal range at the forefront of the 12-member orchestra, performing pieces that eloquently sum up the German musical experience.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Foxtheatre.org or call 404-881-2000.

Akira Kinoshita

to bring the charm of Ukrainian folk dancing to mainstream audiences.

Hailed as the reigning virtuoso of violin, Itzhak Perlman has performed with every major orchestra around the world; he makes his appearance at the Fox on Oct. 27. A beloved, awardwinning artist, Perlman has been elevated to heights unbeknownst to most classical musicians. In addition to his 15 Grammy awards, he was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in the Recording Arts in 2008. He’s also received four Emmy awards, collaborated on the score for the Academy Award-winning Schindler’s List, for which he performed the violin solos, and regularly tops best-seller charts.

In the spirit of great Russian ballet companies, the Moscow Festival Ballet forges the classical and modern elements of the art in a unique way. Founded in 1989 by Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, the ballet has seen great success, resulting in an expanded repertoire featuring full-length works such as Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, The Golden Age, and more. The Moscow Festival Ballet performs Coppélia on Feb. 22.

Accompanied by a four-piece band, the Soweto Gospel Choir performs in six of South Africa’s 11 languages. An exciting mix of dance, vibrant costumes and dynamic vocal styling, the choir has been praised for its ability to elevate the spirit and leave audiences stunned with emotion. In 2003, they performed for

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“Swimming with sharks” is a phrase that typically conjures up images of the movie Jaws, or divers being lowered in shark tanks surrounded by bloody chum.

Maybe that’s why it took my stepson a whole week to let me know whether or not he would come with me.

“Why do you think Lucky’s not calling me back,” I asked my husband.

“I think he’s scared,” my husband replied. “But don’t say anything.”

So I didn’t. Sort of. I dropped hints about how cool it would be. I offered to talk to his mom about its safety.

I convinced his dad that no one was going to die.

Finally, after a lot of not saying anything, Lucky agreed to come. But he didn’t want to be quoted, photographed or filmed. He’s a boy of few words.

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We both knew he was just playing it cool. When we entered the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Ballroom and saw a group of scuba divers sitting on the floor of the Ocean Voyager tank, he started to get excited, asking our guide all sorts of questions about what kind of fish and sharks were in the tank, what we’d be doing and where the aquatic animals came from.

After a quick briefing in the River Scout classroom, we headed up to the dive area to suit up and learn how to use our breathing equipment. Since neither Lucky nor I are scuba-certified, we expected to snorkel our way through the tank. Instead, they gave us regulators — chest-level air tanks that allow you to breathe in and out of a mouthpiece without resurfacing. The regulators also

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We traveled through a magnificent realm without words, just weightlessness, brilliant flashes of color and muted sounds. Far below us, family members took pictures from a pedestrian tunnel and an underwater filmmaker encouraged us to smile and wave. We communed with strange animals I’d only seen through a glass — sharks, manta rays and schools of golden trevally (one of which mistook my gloved finger for a snack).

The whale sharks were my and Lucky’s favorites. We had no peripheral vision, so our divemaster told us when one was coming by gesturing for us to stretch ourselves flat and stop moving.

Laying still on the surface of the water, we’d feel the 40-ft. long whale sharks before we’d see them. Then they’d emerge slowly from beneath us, coming close enough to touch.

I found myself holding my breath, wanting it to graze a hand, but not wishing to disturb its majestic path.

The journey was over much too soon, although it did feel good to get into warm clothes. Our visit ended with a behind the scenes tour of the aquarium and a special screening of a personalized “Journey with Gentle Giants” movie.

As we headed back home, neither Lucky nor I spoke much. We were too busy thinking about the magical kingdom we’d just visited.

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Edward Gibbon wrote, “Unprovided with original learning, unformed in the habits of thinking, unskilled in the arts of composition, I resolved to write a book.”

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Perhaps if Mr. Gibbon had attended the writers’ retreats and conferences hosted on Georgia’s beautiful St. Simon’s island, he’d have felt a little less resolved and a lot more inspired. Two opportunities remain for aspiring writers, no matter the age, looking to arm themselves with advice from acclaimed experts and an amazing getaway.

The Inspiration Writing Workshop (Write to Inspire!), hosted at Epworth by the Sea, runs the weekend of Oct. 23-25.

Holly Sullivan McClure, renowned for her thrillers and children’s mysteries, is one of several organizers of the retreat.

With many workshops and conferences under her belt, McClure says retreats like these are very beneficial to budding authors of any age. “We try to teach people how to get their career started … at this point in time, it’s harder than ever to get published and be successful.

There’s an awful lot of competition and lots of changes going on in the publishing industry. The better you write, [and] the more skills you have, the better your chances are.” She adds that the art of writing a book and the act of completing a novel are different skills altogether.

McClure, who has been writing professionally since the ’90s, says the workshops provide instruction in getting a manuscript started, keeping it going and writing a cover letter. It doesn’t hurt, either, that the retreat is hosted at a location overlooking the Frederica River. “It’s perfect!” McClure says. “You can have your time of quiet, but then you also have enough life going on around you to keep you inspired!”

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Elizabeth Blahnik, a published author and co-founder of the Native Atlantan’s Club, agrees. She’s also one of the organizers of Scribbler’s Retreat, which is being hosted at the Sea Palms Resort Nov. 12-15. “We like to put teachers, authors, agents, editors, in front of people who are seeking to further their writing talents and careers and have questions about … even sentence structure,” Blahnik says. “This is all done in an atmosphere, on this island, made for inspiration and learning.”

The November event is the last conference of a series of four Scribbler’s hosted this year. And the success of this inaugural year has Blahnik already planning for 2010.

“I really love helping people,” Blahnik says. “With this writer’s conference ... we have really hit our niche and our stride.”

Feedback has encouraged the creators of Scribbler’s to continue with an uncommon writer’s conference template, providing more time for one on one, in-depth conversations. Scribbler’s also is committed to encouraging young writers by providing scholarships to high school and college level students. Younger attendees really appreciate being included in what is commonly an “adult-type” conference.

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Nicolas D. Snider, founder of the National Museum of Patriotism, says most people think of patriotism as being something corny and old-fashioned, “but there’s so much out there about what’s wrong with America, I wanted a place where you come and see what’s right.” Interactive exhibits celebrate people who have shown moral and physical courage and won medals of honor for their achievements, our first-defenders (police, National Guard, fire fighters, etc.), our shared immigrant history, and more. You can even take a test to see if you’d pass the U.S. Naturalization Exam. The Web site features an added bonus for teachers and homeschooling parents — hundreds of free lesson plans for grades K through 12.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION The Theatre A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,678 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events.

Private Rooms The Fox Theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. Our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. The brand new Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. All rooms include the Fox Theatre’s professional sales and coordination staff. To book your ”Fabulous Fox“ evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org.

The Box Office The Fox Theatre Box Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theater. The Box Office is open for walk up ticket sales Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Fox Theatre Box Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. During Events, the Box Office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time. Tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased at any TICKETMASTER outlet, by calling TICKETMASTER at 404.817.8700 or 404.249.6400, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office in person during regular Box Office hours. You may purchase tickets for a particular nights performance that night only until 8pm at the box office.

Concessions Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, adjacent to the main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level.

Restrooms Restrooms are located on the main lobby and mezzanine lobby levels. Restrooms are also located on the Gallery level. Restrooms for patrons who are physically challenged are located in the Spanish Room.

Gift Shop The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theaterrelated merchandise. The gift shop is located in the main lobby and is open at each performance.

Tours Tours of the Fox Theatre are available through the Atlanta Preservation Center. Tours are conducted Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Tours begin in the Peachtree Street Arcade entrance to the theater. For more information on tours and to confirm the tour schedule, please call the Atlanta Preservation Center at 404.688.3353.

Smoking In accordance with the Fulton County Clean Air Ordinance, the Fox Theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

Special Needs Ken Shook, Patron Services Director, is our liaison to the disabled community. He can be reached at 404.881.2118 and can provide information on such topics as the locations and prices of accessible seating and other programs for the disabled. The Fox Theatre also has a new brochure detailing all of these programs for our patrons with special needs. They are available at the Guest Relations Table.

Fox Ambassadors are located at the Guest Relations Table in the main lobby at the Fox Theatre Merchandise Kiosk to offer their assistance, theater information, and several rental items to enhance your performance enjoyment. An audio clarification device (Phonic Ear) is available for patrons with hearing disabilities. It is available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis on the evening of a performance, or you may reserve a device by calling the Patron Services Director. A limited number of booster seats are also available free of charge. Binoculars are available for sale. All items require a form of identification to be held until the item is returned.

Elevators Elevators are located at the north end of each lobby. The elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs.

Parking Parking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox Theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Box Office or by calling TICKETMASTER at 404.817.8700. The Fox Theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox Theatre district.

Performance Notes All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the Theatre. Please be aware that not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance.

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers.

Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance. Please limit conversation during the performances.

Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited.

Lost and Found Lost and Found items are turned in to the House Manager’s office. To check on lost items, please call the House Manager at 404.881.2075. Lost and Found items will be retained for 30 days.

Emergency Information In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. Do Not Run.

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GOLDEN RULES The following brief, but important article has been published to assist in audience etiquette.

To this day we get at least one phone call a week asking for reprint rights. These calls and letters come from orchestras and theaters, opera and ballet companies all over the United States and Canada, big and little troupes alike.

The message, telegraphed between the lines, seems to be an S.O.S.: American audiences are out of control. Are they?

Here’s a refresher course. Please read on, and remember, part of one’s pact as an audience member is to take seriously the pleasure of others, a responsibility fulfilled by quietly attentive (or silently inattentive) and selfcontained behavior. After all, you can be as demonstrative as you want during bows and curtain calls.

1. Go easy with the atomizer; many people are highly allergic to perfume and cologne.

2. If you bring a child, make sure etiquette is part of the experience. Children love learning new things.

3. Unwrap all candies and cough drops before the curtain goes up or the concert begins.

4. Make sure cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms are OFF. And don't jangle the bangles.

5. The overture is part of the performance.

Please cease talking at this point.

6. Note to lovebirds: When you lean your heads together, you block the view of the person behind you. Leaning forward also blocks the view.

7. THOU SHALT NOT TALK, or hum, or sing along, or beat time with a body part.

8. Force yourself to wait for a pause or intermission before rifling through a purse, backpack or shopping bag.

9. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress is discourteous.

10. Honor the old standby: Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.

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Allan C. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager Adina Alford Erwin . . . . . . . Assistant General Manager Pat “Sunshine” Tucker . . . . . . . . . . Box Office Manager Ben Neill . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Box Office Manager Robert Burnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Jennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/Ballrooms Oliver Diamantstein . . . . . . Director/Food and Beverage Len Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Operations Pat Prill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Manager Greta Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant House Manager Kristen Delaney . . . . . . . . . .Director of Marketing & PR Ken Shook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patron Services Director Shelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . Booking & Contract Associate Jamie Vosmeier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group Sales Director Molly Fortune . . . . . . Preservation Department Manager Andrew Nielsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Rebecca J. Graham . . . . . Assistant Production Manager Amy Mark . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Production Manager Gary Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter Larry Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Flyman Scott Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Master Ray T. Haynie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician Cary Oldknow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Electrician Rodney Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Sound Engineer Larry Douglas Embury . . . . . . . . . Organist In Residence Tammy Folds . . . . . . . . . . Production Security Manager

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS Alan E. Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman of the Board Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Robert L. Foreman Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Vice President Beauchamp C. Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President John A. Busby Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Vice President Julia Sprunt Grumbles . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Vice President Edward Hutchison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Robyn Rieser Barkin . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Treasurer Clara Hayley Axam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Walter R. Huntley, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Robert E. Minnear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Carl V. Patton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large Ada Lee Correll, Richard Courts IV, Keith Cowan, F. Sheffield Hale, John R. Holder, Florence Inman, Craig B. Jones, Steve Koonin, Charles Lawson, Starr Moore, Jay Myers, Joe G. Patten, Glen J. Romm, Sylvia Anderson Russell, Nancy Gordy Simms, Clyde C. Tuggle, Carolyn Lee Wills.

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