Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents HAIRSPRAY

Directed by Brandt Blocker, Choreography by Cindy Mora
July 23 – Aug 8 at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta, GA)

· Starring: Broadway’s Glenn Rainey, Alan Kilpatrick and featuring Caitlin Smith
· Tickets can be purchased by calling 404.377.9948 or visiting www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to The Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta) July 23 – August 8! This fantastically fun musical, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, celebrated over 6 record-breaking years during its Broadway run.

Produced by Atlanta Lyric Theatre, HAIRSPRAY is affordably priced from $25 to $35 with discounts available for children, seniors, and students. Tickets are available at www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com, the Strand Theatre box office, or charge-by-phone at 404-377-9948. Group discounts for 10 or more people are available!

Audiences will be swept away to 1960s Baltimore in this international smash-hit musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance—and enough deliriously tuneful songs to fill a nonstop platter party. It's HAIRSPRAY, live on stage, in living color!

It's 1962—the '50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion—to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show” and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a plus-size trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do? Only in HAIRSPRAY! Welcome to the '60s! HAIRSPRAY is based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, who served as a creative consultant on the musical comedy. It features a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. HAIRSPRAY features an original score by Academy Award-nominated Marc Shaiman (who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the acclaimed animated musical, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut) and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

HAIRSPRAY stars Broadway’s Glenn Rainey as Tracy’s mother Edna, Alan Kilpatrick as her father Wilbur, Chase Todd as Link Larkin, Jevares C. Myrick as Seaweed, Nick Morrett as Corny Collins and features Caitlin Smith as Tracy. Others in the cast include Courtney Godwin, Alison Brannon, Kayce Grogan Wallace, Christy Baggett, Mary Nye Bennett, Jalise Wilson, Robert Wayne, Leigh Ellen Jones, Becky Simmons, Lauren Tatum, Bradley Renner, David Cory Smith, Elander Rosser, Jon Allen, and Marcus Bonham.

This production of HAIRSPRAY is directed by Lyric Artistic Director Brandt Blocker and choreographed by Cindy Mora. Scenic design is by Lee Shiver; the technical director is BJ Garmon; costume design is by Lindsey Paris; lighting design is by Bradley Bergeron; the sound design is by Bobby Johnston; and the wig and hair design is by Monty Schuth. HAIRSPRAY is produced Atlanta Lyric Theatre. For more information, visit www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com or call 404-377-9948.

Ticket Prices
$25 - $35

Performance Dates & Times

July 23,24,25 Friday & Sat. @ 8:00, Sun. @ 2:00
29,30,31, Aug 1 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. @ 8:00, Sun. @ 2:00
5,6,7,8 2010 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. @ 8:00, Sat. & Sun. @ 2:00
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Love's Labour's Lost Opens Friday

Shakespeare's romantic comedy continues our 25th Anniversary Summer Festival.

Love's Labour's Lost
by William Shakespeare
directed by Janice Akers

The King of Navarre and three of his gentlemen swear off the company of women to commit themselves to three years of devout study. But when the French Princess arrives at court with her ladies-in-waiting... Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans.

One of Shakespeare's most resonant romantic comedies, Love's Labour's Lost perfects a formula that the modern sitcom and cinema strives to achieve.

Love's Labour's Lost opens this Friday, June 25.

$12 preview performance on Thursday, June 24.

Buy tickets online now, or call our Box Office at 404.264.0020.

Starring Associate Artists Brad Sherrill and Carolyn Cook, the show also features Georgia Shakespeare favorites Daniel Thomas May, Courtney Patterson, Park Krausen, Neal A. Ghant, and newcomer Brian Kurlander as the King of Navarre.

Georgia Shakespeare
Conant Performing Arts Center
at Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797
404.264.0020

Love's Labour's Lost runs in repertory with Shrew: the Musical and King Lear through August 8. Visit our website to see a full rep schedule.

The Color Purple Returns to the Fabulous Fox from Aug 18 - 22

“We are very proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will return to the Fox Theatre this summer for 8 performances only!” states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. “Audiences adore this joyous and exuberant musical. Make plans now to bring your loved ones to see THE COLOR PURPLE at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from August 18-22. Tickets are on sale NOW at 800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com.

This production of THE COLOR PURPLE, produced by Phoenix Entertainment ~ Joyful Noisemakers LLC, helmed by Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden, is the next phase in the life of the ground-breaking Broadway hit musical produced by Scott Sanders. The original Broadway musical opened on December 1, 2005, and was nominated for eleven Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. THE COLOR PURPLE ran for over two years on Broadway followed by a three year First National Tour.

THE COLOR PURPLE is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous, GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.

Michael Kuchwara of the Associated Press described THE COLOR PURPLE as “a Roof-Raising story of triumph.” And Richard Corliss of TIME Magazine said, “[it is] a soaring, epic tale. It made a joyful noise in my heart.” Elysa Gardner from USA Today raved, “Pure heart! It celebrates the inspiring relationships of faith and love, A Broadway hit!”

THE COLOR PURPLE is directed by Gary Griffin and features a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Grammy Award®-winning composers/lyricists Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, and choreography by Donald Byrd. Rounding out the creative team are Tony Award®-winner John Lee Beatty (sets), Paul Tazewell (costumes), Tony Award®-winner Brian MacDevitt (lighting), Craig Cassidy (sound design), Steven M. Bishop (Orchestrations/Arrangements), and Jasper Grant (Music Director).

Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden have long been principal partners of Phoenix Entertainment and collectively share theatrical touring credits spanning nearly three decades on four continents. Their production repertoire includes: Grease starring Frankie Avalon, The Will Rogers Follies starring Larry Gatlin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Gypsy, Man of La Mancha, The Pajama Game, Fame, Godspell, The Vagina Monologues, The King & I, Smokey Joe’s Café, Singin’ in the Rain, Buddy, Ring of Fire and Late Nite Catechism, among others.

The original cast recording is available on EMI/Angel Records.

For more information about THE COLOR PURPLE, please visit www.colorpurple.com

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THE COLOR PURPLE will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta from August 18-22, 2010. Performances are Wednesday-Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 11 am, 3:30 pm & 8 pm, and Sunday at 1:30 pm & 7 pm. Tickets are on sale NOW at all Ticketmaster outlets, at 800-982-2787 and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $25-$80. Special group rates are available through the Fox Group Sales Dept. at 404-881-2000.

Theater of the Stars celebrates its 58th Anniversary as one of the nation’s premier regional theater companies. A civic not-for-profit cultural treasure, Theater of the Stars is dedicated to presenting and producing the best in musical theater. To learn more about our history of excellence, visit www.theaterofthestars.com.

MEAN GIRLS 2 Casting Call

/PRNewswire/ -- Casting Director Bill Marinella, a 17-year industry veteran, announced today that he is in search of background talent for MEAN GIRLS 2, a Paramount Famous Productions release, shooting entirely in the Atlanta-area over the summer during July 2010.

The open call will be held, Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 9 am to 12 pm and Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 11 am to 2pm at

The Ernst and Young Building
Lower Level vacancy
at 55 Allen Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30308


-- Anyone with cool/ funky hairstyle, eyeglasses, or "Art Gallery" looks
-- High school sports fans, Mom and Dad types, with a Midwest feel
-- Casting ages 16 and up and "ALL LOOKS"
-- Mall rats, skater looks and preppies!
-- Real Cheerleaders and High School Jocks! Come in high school attire.
-- Looking for Asian-American and Latin-American actors for very featured
bit roles.


Wardrobe notes:
-- NO LOGOS of any kind please!
-- ABSOLUTELY NO RED, NO WHITE, NO BRIGHT COLORED CLOTHING
-- NO BUSY PRINTS/PATTERNS
-- Come in high school attire, jeans, ringer t-shirts, hoodies, skirts,
etc.
-- Backpacks, bookbags, beanies, kangols, eclectic outfits and
accessories
-- Please come in style, simple jewelry is best, with hair and make-up
camera ready


Plenty of free parking and bring headshots if you have them.


Please bring official state IDs (e.g., driver's license, birth certificate, U.S. Passport). School IDs are not sufficient.

For descriptions and photos of wardrobe and other fun stuff regarding extras casting on MEAN GIRLS 2, please follow our blog on the following link: http://extrasmg2.blogspot.com/ and join our Twitter casting blast for what we are seeking daily at http://twitter.com/AcmeCastingATL

About MEAN GIRLS 2: MEAN GIRLS 2 will be directed by the talented and accomplished Melanie Mayron.

Melanie Mayron won an Emmy for her role on the groundbreaking ABC drama thirtysomething. She has starred and co-starred in feature films, most notably Claudia Weill's Girlfriends, for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland and was nominated for a British Academy Award for Best Newcomer. She was seen in Costa Gavras' Missing along with Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek. She has forged an additional career as a director in movies and television, directing features like The Babysitter's Club and Slap Her She's French, as well as several made-for-TV movies and many episodic shows, including thirtysomething, Dawson's Creek, The Larry Sanders Show, Arliss, 90210, Lipstick Jungle, and Greek. She directed the pilot of State of Grace for ABC Family. Melanie was nominated for a Directors Guild Award for ABC's movie, Toothless, starring Kirstie Alley and Lynn Redgrave. Recently she has directed episodes of Cynthia Mort's critically acclaimed HBO series, Tell Me You Love Me, as well as, numerous episodes of the equally prestigious HBO series In Treatment, starring Gabriel Byrne. This season, Melanie has directed episodes of Ten Things I Hate About You, Drop Dead Diva, and Army Wives. Currently she is in production on the feature MEAN GIRLS 2 for Paramount Famous Productions. In addition, she and her chemist father have just launched Mayron's Goods' Baby Goods, a new line of Natural & Organic Skin Care products for babies.

Synopsis of MEAN GIRLS 2: The story revolves around a new high school student, Jo, who agrees to befriend an outcast, Abby, at the urging of Abby's wealthy father in exchange for paying all of Jo's costs for the college of her dreams. Jo and Abby team up to take on the school's "mean girls," the Plastics. The story becomes a high stakes battle of loyalty that ultimately comes to a head when one of our heroines finds out that her friendship has been bought and paid for.

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Theater of the Stars Announces Girls Auditions for the Tour of Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Theater of the Stars will hold auditions for girls between the ages of 10-13 years old for a tour of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS on Saturday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Registration is from 10-11 a.m. and you must be at registration in order to audition. These auditions are for Actors’ Equity and non-Equity actors. Call backs will take place later that afternoon. Audition location: Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree Street, 3rd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Auditions are for the role of Susan Waverly (the General’s granddaughter). There will be 2 girls sharing this role on the tour and the exact performance schedule will be determined. Interested girls between the ages of 10-13 years old who sing and dance well should bring two copies of your headshot and resume. Head shots will not be returned. You must have these materials with you in order to audition. You should be prepared to sing “Let Me Sing And I’m Happy” from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to dance. Please note that if your child is selected for the show, she must participate in all rehearsals and performances.

In order to be cast in the tour of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS you must be available from October 11, 2010 through January 2, 2011 and be able to make a commitment for this entire time period. Tentative schedule includes rehearsals in New York from October 11-23, Tech & Previews from October 25-31, an engagement in Atlanta at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from November 2-7, followed by performances in Greenville, Harford, Schenectady, Tampa, Charlotte and Chicago.

For more information, or to receive a registration form in advance, please contact Marguerite Daniel at Theater of the Stars at 404-252-8960 or marguerite@theaterofthestars.com
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Georgia Shakespeare Presents Shrew: The Musical

Let Georgia Shakespeare put a spring in your step and a song in your heart with...

Shrew: the Musical
conceived & adapted by John R. Briggs
music & lyrics by John R. Briggs and Dennis West
original arrangements by Dennis West

The Bard's romantic comedy The Taming of the Shrew moves to 1930's Miami where Petruchio (Joe Knezevich) and Kate (Park Krausen) quip like Tracy and Hepburn and shuffle like Fred and Ginger.

Great classic theatre comes together with the modern day musical for this original adaptation by John R. Briggs and Dennis West. Filled with high-energy, toe-tapping musical numbers like "It's a Tough Job" and "Trouble's Comin'," it's fun for the whole family.

Shrew: the Musical opens this Friday, June 11, with $12 preview performances on both Wednesday and Thursday, June 9 and 10.

Buy tickets online now, or call the Box Office at 404.264.0020.

Starring Associate Artists (and real life spouses) Joe Knezevich and Park Krausen, the show also features Georgia Shakespeare favorites Chris Kayser, Allen O'Reilly, Courtney Patterson, Neal A. Ghant, and many more.
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"Drop Dead Diva", Lifetime's Hit Series Seeks Background Talent

Casting Director Bill Marinella, a 17-year industry veteran, announced today that he is in search of background talent for the second season of the Lifetime hit comedy series from Sony Pictures Television “Drop Dead Diva,” which is filmed in and around Peachtree City, GA.

The open call will be held, Saturday, May 15th, 2010 from 9:00pm to 1:00pm & on Sunday, May 16th, 2010 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Ashley Park Mall, located at 232 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan. .

Specifically seeking:
to portray very chic and trendy 30-somethings
L.A. model types, 5’ 6’’ or taller (females)
male model looks must be 5’10”
upscale patrons with upscale suits / dresses with a polished look
to portray Attorneys and Defendants, character faces, come dressed to impress
Anyone with cool/ funky hairstyle, eyeglasses, tattoos, or “Art Gallery” look
Specifically looking for blonde men and women (tan a plus!)
Casting ages 18 and over “ALL LOOKS”

Wardrobe notes:

· ABSOLUTELY NO RED, NO WHITE and NO BUSY PRINTS/PATTERNS

· Colors we love for the professional looks are navy grey, black, olive, tan, maroon, beige, charcoal - think “GQ “ magazine type

· For “Nightlife” scenes - dresses with spaghetti straps, and stylish jeans for women, tops with jewel tones and color are good!

· Men with that “Entourage” feel, overdyed or dark upscale jeans and shirts with peak or notch collars and sport jackets and soft soled rubber dress shoes, and handsome, “chic suits” for play

· Please come in style, simple jewelry is best, with hair and make up camera ready

Plenty of free parking, bring a pen and headshots if you have them. Please know your wardrobe sizes (height, waist, inseam, shoe, etc.).

About DROP DEAD DIVA

When beautiful-but-vapid model wannabe Deb (Brooke D’Orsay) has a fatal car accident, she suddenly finds herself in front of Heaven’s gatekeeper, Fred (Ben Feldman), who declares her a self-centered “zero.” Outraged, she attempts to persuade Fred to return her to her shallow existence but is accidentally relegated to the body of the recently deceased Jane Bingum (Brooke Elliott). A brilliant, thoughtful and plus-size attorney with a loyal assistant (Margaret Cho), Jane has always lived in the shadow of her more comely colleagues whereas Deb has always relied on her external beauty. Now, by a twist of fate and a bolt of divine intervention, both personalities must learn to coexist in Jane’s plus-size frame in the ultimate showdown between brains and beauty. Drop Dead Diva is produced by Sony Pictures Television for Lifetime Television. Josh Berman (Bones, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) is creator and executive producer. Alex Taub (Eli Stone) joins Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Academy Award®-winning Chicago, Hairspray, Lifetime’s Living Proof) of Storyline Entertainment as executive producers.

West GA Children's Theatre Announces Regional Auditions for Ages 6 - Adult to Cast

SHAKESPEARE'S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

SATURDAY, MAY 22 - OPEN CALL 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 23 - CALLBACKS 2:00-4:00 PM

Individual auditions by appointment, call 706-594-8042.

Production dates: September 17, 18, 19, & 24, 25, 26.

Rehearsals will be scheduled starting in August.

Special Shakespeare training workshops scheduled in July.

Coweta: Backstage Players to Perform "Hello Dolly!"

The Backstage Players of Northgate Senior High are proud to present their annual spring musical production, “Hello Dolly!” The play will run three evenings: Thursday, May 13th, Friday, May 14th and Saturday, May 15th at The Centre For Performing and Visual Arts in Newnan. All shows start at 7 p.m.

“This should be a wonderful show – the students have been working so hard and rehearsing for a few months. Their energy levels are ‘at the top’ and we look forward to a great turn out for Hello, Dolly!” according to Drama Teacher Melanie Bruner.

“Hello Dolly!” is the story of Mrs. Dolly Levi’s efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire and to send Horace’s money circulating among the people like rainwater, the way her late husband, Ephraim Levi, taught her. Along the way, Dolly succeeds in matching up the young and beautiful Widow Molloy with Vandergelder’s head clerk, Cornelius Hackle; Cornelius’ assistant , Barnaby Tucker, with Mrs. Molloy’s assistant, Minnie Fay; and the struggling artist, Ambrose Kemper, with Mr. Vandergelder’s weeping niece, Ermengarde. When everyone shows up at the swanky restaurant The Harmonia Gardens, mayhem ensues. Dolly is greeted by the waiters, cooks, doormen and wine stewards in one of the most famous songs in the history of American musical comedy, “Hello, Dolly!”

Classical musical numbers include “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” “Before The Parade Passes By,” “Elegance,” “It Only Takes A Moment,” “So Long, Dearie,” and “Hello, Dolly!”

Coweta’s Centre For Performing Arts is located at 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan, Georgia. Show dates are Thursday, May 13th, Friday, May 14th and Saturday, May 15th. All shows start at 7 p.m. The Centre staff opens the doors at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $5. for students and $8. for adults.

Information on the Arts Centre is available on their website www.thecentreonline.net.
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Orchestra Seats in First Ten Rows for Avenue Q Available for $25

... day of performance only
... through a ticket lottery at Cobb Energy Centre Box Office

A limited number of seats in the first ten rows of the orchestra will be made available for $25 for every performance of AVENUE Q, the Tony® Award-winning musical, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The tickets go on sale at the Cobb Energy Centre box office, on the day of performance only, two hours prior to the show and are available through a ticket lottery with a limit of two tickets per person, while supplies last.

In keeping with thematic issues in the show such as living in New York with big dreams and a tiny bank account, the producers of the show are committed to offering these special priced seats in each city the show will play.

Since AVENUE Q’s opening Broadway and now on National tour, it has played to great critical and popular acclaim. AVENUE Q remains one of Broadway’s biggest and most enduring successes, playing to enthusiastic audiences 8 times a week in New York and now in your backyard!

The New York Times hailed AVENUE Q as "a breakthrough musical of a very different stripe. Savvy, sassy and delicious!" and Entertainment Weekly claimed it was "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see!"

AVENUE Q returns to Atlanta from May 18-23 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. For general ticket information, call 800-982-2787 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Due to adult situations (like full-puppet nudity), AVENUE Q may be inappropriate for kids under 13.

The Atlanta Broadway Series, created in partnership by WH Management Group and Key Brand Entertainment, is a new series of blockbuster Broadway programming presented at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, a state-of-the-art venue that opened to popular and critical acclaim in September 2007.
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