Construction continues on arts center in Downtown Lawrenceville

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$31-million performing arts center progresses in partnership between Aurora Theatre and City of Lawrenceville

Steadfast in their investment and dedication to the region, Aurora Theatre and the City of Lawrenceville today announced construction progress on the highly anticipated Lawrenceville Performing Arts Center (LPAC) – the soon-to-be expanded home of Gwinnett’s only professional theater, Aurora Theatre. Construction and expansion of the facility began in June 2019 and will continue in phases until the scheduled completion in spring 2021, including structural, mechanical and electrical design updates of the four anticipated venues.  

Located across the street from the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, the new 55,000 square-foot space will house a 525-seat theater; Cabaret; indoor and outdoor civic spaces; and rooms for office and educational programming. The project has resulted in numerous jobs for those deemed essential workers – an unforeseen yet advantageous impact on the local community during these challenging times.

“Art is vital to nourishing community. Its need is even more apparent under the circumstances we are all facing. We are grateful that the construction on the campus expansion never stopped, creating jobs and bringing hope for the future of our county,” said Ann-Carol Pence, Co-Founder of Aurora Theatre. “I sincerely hope this innovative partnership between our non-profit organization and the City of Lawrenceville will serve as a model for other cities across the nation. This city understands that we must invest in the foundation of the arts together, so that the arts truly serve the community in ways that inspire, educate and heal our people."

Cranes were erected and precast panels arrived to the site in the beginning of May. These deliveries are expected to continue over the next weeks, building out the rest of the buildings including the Main Theatre area. City officials have ensured that the buildings’ infrastructure will retain the architecture of the historic square in downtown Lawrenceville.

This unprecedented partnership between Aurora Theatre and the City of Lawrenceville serves as a model for other city and county governments to partner with arts organizations, which serve as the heartbeat of local communities. Performances at Aurora Theatre are currently suspended temporarily due to coronavirus concerns, but the theater continues to engage with audiences through digital programming alternatives. Aurora Theatre is eager to serve the community with live performing arts again!

About Aurora Theatre

Under the artistic leadership of Co-Founders and Artistic Directors Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence, now in its 24th Season, Aurora Theatre produces professional live entertainment to suit everyone’s taste. Aurora Theatre is home to over 850 events each year. Theatrical productions are comprised of the biggest Broadway plays and musicals alongside exciting contemporary theatre. Additionally, Aurora produces concerts, stand-up comedy, children’s programs, metro Atlanta’s top haunted attraction Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, as well as Atlanta’s only professional Spanish language theatre, Teatro Aurora. Aurora Theatre is a world-class theatrical facility with two performance venues. Nestled on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville, Aurora has FREE attached covered parking and is surrounded by restaurants and shops. Aurora Theatre has garnered numerous accolades highlighted by recent achievements that include a 2016 Governor’s Award for the Arts & Humanities, winner of five 2019 Suzi Bass Awards, Creative Loafing’s “2010 Best Theatre Company,” Georgia Trend Magazine’s “2011 Best Places to Work in Georgia,” Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “2012 Best Places to Work,” Atlanta Magazine’s “Best of Atlanta 2018” for Best Inclusive Programming, Gwinnett Chamber’s 2018 Inaugural Moxie Award for Outstanding Organization, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 President and CEO Award for Excellence in Arts, and Gwinnett Chamber’s 2015 IMPACT Regional Business Award for Hospitality.


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Now streaming at Georgia Ensemble: ‘Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?’

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If there’s one thing the arts industry is famous for, it’s resilience. Historically, when times have been tough, artists have come together to show the world that there is hope, no matter the circumstances.

As COVID-19 has changed the arts scene dramatically, the Atlanta theatre community has made it possible for us to see our local artists in action anyway. Whether it be reading children’s books, making dance master-class videos, or even recording entire performances, our city’s local thespians are far from taking a covid-cation.

Today’s point of connection with our theatre friends comes from the Georgia Ensemble Theatre, with "Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?"

The one-man show based on the life of William Faulkner has become a Southern storytelling classic. John Maxwell has toured with his very funny and deeply moving production for over twenty years to twelve other countries and most of the United States. It's a powerful evening of theatre and literature, entertainment and enlightenment!

Georgia Ensemble Theatre
Click here to stream the play now!

Georgia Ensemble Theatre requests patrons consider a suggested $5 per person donation to offset the cost of this performance. Contribute to the Roswell company by clicking here.

About "Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?"

The play features recollections of Mr. Faulkner's days in Hollywood writing screenplays for Clark Gable and Howard Harks. The piece includes stories about his family both humorous and touching, an amusing and highly insightful question and answer session with an imaginary English class, and much more. The production ends with an offering of The Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech he delivered at Stockholm.

Written by John Maxwell and Tom Dupree and performed by John Maxwell

Can't get enough streaming performances? Click on the links below to watch more slices of local and Broadway talent!

‘Helvetica’ from Elm Street Arts

Stage Door sings hope from ‘The King and I,’ ‘The Secret Garden,’ and more

Aurora Theatre sings “One Day More” virtually

City Springs sings ‘Spamalot’ and ‘Kinky Boots’

5 great Broadway performances to start your week off right

Now streaming: ‘Helvetica’ from Elm Street Arts

Happy birthday, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim!


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Out Front Theatre Company to stream 'Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays'

Out Front Theatre Company to stream ‘Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’

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In celebration of the 5-year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling, allowing for protected rights of gay marriage, and in serendipitous timing of the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court this week citing that it is illegal to discriminate against someone as part of the LGBTQ community in the workplace, Out Front Theatre Company will host "Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays" as a livestreaming broadcast on Friday, June 26.

This virtual screening of the plays is at no cost via Zoom streaming, allowing guests to view and enjoy in the comfort of their homes.

"Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays" is an evening of nine short theatrical works that highlight the joys and tears of married life and relationships.  With a unifying theme of same-sex marriage, this collection of short plays and monologues is the work of several playwrights, thus giving different perspectives and voices to a universal theme. Each of the performances will be done by various actors and streamed from those actors' homes. 

"These short plays showcase a wondrous jubilee of same sex marriage, and run the gamut from touching and tearful to hilarious and heartwarming. We are thrilled that we can bring this event honoring equality right into peoples' homes, and even though we may not be together physically we know that, as a community, we can still celebrate," said Paul Conroy, founder and artistic director of Out Front Theatre Company.

An A-list lineup of writers offers unique takes on the moments before, during, and after “I do.” Witty, warm, and occasionally wacky, these plays are vows to the blessings of equality, the universal challenges of relationships, and the often hilarious power of love. 

"Five years after The Supreme Court made their historic ruling making marriage equal across the country, there are still many steps to take before everyone in our country is treated fairly and equally. It's important to remember and celebrate milestones like this one, even though there is much progress still to be made," said Conroy. "Today's Supreme Court ruling is another step in the right direction to provide safety and welcoming to the LGBTQ community, and the timing to share these plays after the ruling and during Pride Month in addition to the anniversary date of Obergefell v. Hodges is a fantastic way to celebrate."

For more information about "Standing on Ceremony" and the event, click here.

Media praise for "Standing on Ceremony"

“CEREMONY puts a human face on a hot-button issue and delivers laughter and tears rather than propaganda."

Backstage

“All you have to do is listen, shed an occasional tear and laugh a lot. There is something for everybody...STANDING ON CEREMONY holds a magnifying glass to the highs and lows, joys and fears, courage and silliness, of people bucking trends and making history. It’s a fine evening, heartily recommended.”

NY Observer

“A feel-good show celebrating gay marriage. The unifying theme of same-sex marriage gives this collection its strong identity. The individual plays don’t share the same perspective or speak in the same voice. Which keeps things interesting.”

Variety

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AMTF postpones fifth annual festival, new date TBA

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The Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival has announced the postponement of its fifth annual festival. A new date has not yet been released.

Having just announced the musical selections in May, the event was originally scheduled for August 3-11 at Theatrical Outfit.

From the AMTF Facebook page

"Due to the guidance and direction of health experts and government officials, and for the safety and health of our guests, staff, and cast members, the Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival is postponing our annual festival that was scheduled for August 2020. We appreciate your patience as we work on rescheduling."

"In a world of uncertainty, the one thing we know for sure, is that we are committed to bringing this year's four selected pieces to Atlanta audiences as soon as it is safe for us all to gather, witness, and celebrate musical theatre together."

As we eagerly await the unveiling of these pieces, check out the full musical descriptions below!

Melina: A Steampunk Musical Tragedy

Book, Music, Lyrics by Gretchen Suarez-Pena

In the steampunk town of New Comen, Jacob is the esteemed heir who is in love with a lower-class girl named Mara- an aspiring vocalist. Their love is one of fairy tales until Melina enters the scene. The love triangle ends in heartbreak, tossing the town into political turmoil and the fabric of time hangs in the balance of a mysterious detector. Many years pass and life takes unexpected twists, as the fate of Jacob's daughter and Mara's son become intertwined.  

SATB The Musical

Book, Music, Lyrics by Dana Lamb-Schoubroeck

Who decides if you’re worthy of love? SATB The Musical tells the story of members of a church choir that discover that the collective sum of their humanity is worth more than their personal imperfections and challenges. The foundational principles of Christian love and acceptance go head to head with racism, political ideology, affairs, orientation, mental health, and tradition in this most unusual love story. 

Angels of The Southern Accent

Book, Music, Lyrics by Rus McCoy

The story of Margaret Mitchell, the iconic writer of “Gone With The Wind.” A rebel, a feminist and a secret that was held over three decades after her death. The only thing more dramatic than her novel was her actual life. 

A Song For Adaeze

Conceived by Chiwuzo Ife Okwumabua; Book by Sunni Williams; Music, Lyrics by Chiwuzo Ife Okwumabua

A chance encounter with a mysterious and alluring individual from another dimension, challenges a young woman from a royal legacy to defy the status quo resulting in a chain of events that that can destroy or revitalize the world she has come to love and cherish as her own. 

Visit www.TheAMTF.com/ for more information.


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Synchronicity Theatre to livestream Women in the Arts & Business luncheon

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Photo credit: Synchronicity Theatre

The creative minds at Synchronicity Theatre have cooked up a plan to continue one of their most prominent traditions – COVID or no COVID.

Just the Facts

The "smart, gutsy, bold" company will host their 17th Women in the Arts and Business Luncheon at noon on Thursday, June 25.

Themed "Dynamic Journeys: Paving the Way," the event will honor Sonya Halpern (Principal, WIAT Consulting) and Ariel Fristoe (Artistic Director of Out of Hand Theater) and will be moderated by Synchronicity's Producing Artistic Director Rachel May.

According to the Synchronicity team

"Because of shelter-in-place restrictions, and out of concern for the health and safety of participants, this year’s event will be a virtual panel discussion live-streamed from the Synchronicity Annex. The online audience will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage live via the registration link."

"The networking component, one of the key opportunities the event has come to be known for, will be in the form of breakout sessions, and will be an interactive element offered during the event." 

Panelists

  • Terry Burrell (Broadway and Atlanta actress and writer)
  • Susana Maria Chavez(Executive Vice President, Parking Company of America, Inc.)
  • Ofelia de la Valette (Owner, Dance 101)
  • Christina Smith (Principal Flute, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra).

Cost

Free (registration required) with an optional $35 lunch from MetroFresh and an individual-sized bottle of Prosecco from Ansley Wine Merchants.

Registration and more information is available at synchrotheatre.com


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High Museum of Art announces reopening

High Museum of Art announces reopening

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The High Museum of Art announced its reopening dates earlier this week, setting Saturday, July 18 as the first official day the museum will reopen to the general public.

Museum members and frontline workers with valid ID will be given first access to the galleries from Tuesday, July 7 to Friday, July 17.

Only summer campers will have access to the museum in the month of June. Further details on sessions in June and July, registration details, and more information can be found here.

The Museum will release further details on safety measures and social distancing later in June.

High Museum of Art @ Home

While the Museum may not reopen for another month, it has plenty of virtual programs you can enjoy from the comfort of your home!

  • Live Lab Atlanta: A Conversation
    • Join the Museum for a Zoom panel conversation with Magnum Live Lab photographers Carolyn Drake, Mikhael Subotzky, and Lindokuhle Sobekwa as they share their experiences making pictures during the current pandemic. Gregory Harris, the High’s Associate Curator of Photography, will lead the discussion.  
    • Thursday, June 18 | 12 noon–12:30 p.m.
    • Learn more here.
  • Live Lab Artist: Carolyn Drake
    • California-based Carolyn Drake is known for pursuing long-term photo-based projects that focus on places and how individuals live and interact within inherent physical or societal boundaries. Recently, she is exploring Atlanta through the lens of James Baldwin’s writing on the Atlanta child murders. Researching, photographing, finding archival materials, and stitching the pieces together—see what’s happening in Carolyn’s studio.
    • Learn more here.
  • Artist Feature Video: Mattie Lou O'Kelley
    • Mattie Lou O’Kelley used bright, vivid colors to create landscape paintings of her early life in rural Georgia. In the work Yard Sale, she includes a wealth of detail to depict memories of a local yard sale.
    • Watch the video here.

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Kelli O'Hara, Tony Shalhoub lead new Alliance series

Kelli O’Hara, Tony Shalhoub lead new Alliance series

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The Alliance Theatre has long been known for bringing Broadway stars to Atlanta, typically in the form of a new musical like Tuck Everlasting or The Prom. The team is back at it again, but this time in a totally new way.

Every week, the Tony Award-winning theatre will publish a free video Q&A with a new theatre professional sharing about their experiences in the industry. Entitled, "The Artist's Approach," there are currently seven episodes available, with more episodes promised every Tuesday.

The lineup of stars includes a variety of people from actors to writers, including familiar Broadway and Atlanta names like Sierra Boggess, Michael Arden, Casey Nicholaw, and Kenny Leon.

Here's a sneak peek!

Available episodes:

Upcoming guests:

  • Daniel Sullivan (June 2)
  • Jason Robert Brown (June 9)
  • John Clarence Stewart (June 16)
  • Rick Cleveland (June 23)
  • Kenny Leon (June 30)
  • Rachel Hoffman (July 7)
  • Bethany Anne Lind (July 14)
  • Tom Kitt (July 21)

About "The Artist's Approach"

This free weekly series features prerecorded conversations with some of today’s most exciting actors, directors, and writers for stage and screen discussing their approach to their craft and tips of the trade. Each episode includes a conversation between that week’s guest and a small participatory audience made up of Atlanta-based professional artists, moderated by Alliance Artistic Director Susan V. Booth, Associate Producer Amanda Watkins, and BOLD Artistic Director Fellow Tinashe Kajese-Bolden.

Visit  www.alliancetheatre.org/artistsapproach for more information.


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Center for Puppetry Arts names new executive director

Center for Puppetry Arts names new executive director

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The Board of Directors of the Center for Puppetry Arts has named Beth Schiavo its executive director, effective July 1.

Schiavo has been serving as interim managing director since January, following the retirement of the Center's founder, Vincent Anthony.

Schiavo brings a wealth of experience to the Center of Puppetry Arts. Her past positions include being the former managing director and CFO of Atlanta-based North Highland Consulting, former audit partner with EY, community volunteer and board member of some of Atlanta's leading non-profit organizations, including the Woodruff Arts Center and Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.

“The Center is a true gem in our city, a magical place that invites over 148,000 visitors a year through its doors," Schiavo said in a release. "Working with an inspiring group of leaders, I have been humbled by the innovative people of the Center – their resilience and their passion to continue engaging with patrons during this challenging time. I am excited to continue this journey to see what the future holds and to be a part of the Center’s expanding reach to new audiences, particularly families desiring a safe and joyful place to visit with their children, both virtually and when we reopen our doors.”

Under Schiavo's leadership, the Center quickly shifted its overall strategy in mid-March, when the Center was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center pivoted swiftly launched the @ Home program, expanding the Center's digital learning platform, which traditionally focused on school groups, to offer content directly to audience in their homes.

Since the expansion, the Center's reach has expanded from seven to 85 countries worldwide, engaging over 200,000 people across the globe in just two months.

“Beth has shown excellent leadership, especially through the COVID-19 crisis, and we believe she will continue to do so," said Chairman of the Board of Directors Allen Yee. "We are fortunate to have someone of her caliber to guide us through these challenging times and into the brighter days ahead."

After a successful few months of reaching its audience digitally, the Center is in the final stages of preparations for reopening.

The facility is equipped to meet the highest standards for public safety, as outlined by the CDC and the Georgia Department of Public Health. The Center will also offer timed ticketing to ensure low density and safe social distancing for all who visit. In addition, new content will continue to be offered through the digital @ Home platform, so. that everyone can enjoy and experience the magic of the Center, whether live or remote.

Stay tuned to the Center for Puppetry Arts website and social media to be the first to know of the official reopening date, as well as a slate of new digital programs for summer.


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‘GPB Encore’ featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Encore Atlanta and Georgia Public Broadcasting's partnership announcement was just featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution!

The article, titled "Georgia Public Broadcasting launches new monthly magazine," details Encore's new partnership with GPB: GPB Encore.

"The new publication will be distributed via mail to GPB donors in partnership with Encore Atlanta, a magazine that focuses on the arts in the southeast’s largest city," the AJC piece says. "It connects millions of Georgians every day through television, radio, digital initiatives, and innovative educational programming."

Read the full piece here.


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Atlanta theatre summer camp roundup: Alliance, GA Ensemble, and more announce virtual theatre fun

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Pictured above: Atlanta Shakespeare Company students. Photo courtesy of Atlanta Shakespeare Company.

The old adage, "The show must go on!" has proven true of Atlanta's resilient theatre companies in this challenging COVID-19 season.

From streaming masterclasses, performances, talk-backs, and storytimes, our theatre community has refused to let a little shutdown shut them down. And such is true for their theatre camps.

Encore previously reported that the Alliance Theatre had moved its summer camps to 100% virtual, and now we have similar announcements from more theatres.

Every theatre camp culminates in some form of end-of-session performance, but each theatre company has something different to offer to a variety of ages.

Keep checking back as we share updates on the state of performing arts in this weird time!

Atlanta Lyric Theatre

Acting/Singing/Dancing - Middle to high school - Three-week session

"You Can't Keep us Down" - June 29-July 17

Quick facts: This musical theatre virtual camp will focus on stories that uplift. Led by Jessica De Maria and Ethan Ray Parker, students will study musical theatre through the lens of characters that overcame obstacles and came out on top! 

Click here for more information and to enroll.

Atlanta Shakespeare Company

Acting/Stage combat/Renaissance culture - Elementary to high school - One-week/four-week sessions

Shakespeare Superheroes - June 1-July 24

Quick facts: Utilizing Zoom, Flip Grid, YouTube and Google Drive, a camp day will be a mixture of pre-recorded video content, one-on-one instruction, collaborative online experiences and self-guided activities.

  • The camps will provide structure for a 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. day of enrichment and will still culminate in a final performance online.
  • Materials: Camp families will be mailed a package of activities, Shakespeare swag and necessary craft supplies

Shakespeare Intensive for Teens (SIT) - June 28-July 27

Quick facts: An audition-based, professional-style training program in performance and Shakespeare for rising ninth grade students to rising college freshmen.

  • Students are instructed by professional actors and Teaching Artists specifically trained in the performance and instruction of Shakespeare in classes, including Shakespeare text work, voice and movement techniques, stage combat, madrigal, and Renaissance dance. 
  • Informed by what they learn in classes, students rehearse and perform a full-length play from the Shakespeare canon.
  • The fast rehearsal process, similar to that employed by ASC’s professional actors, gives students the skills to make quick, bold acting choices and stretch their creative wings.

Click here for more information and to enroll.

Aurora Theatre

Acting/Singing/Dancing/Designing - Elementary to high school - One-week sessions - Bilingual option available

Summer Camp @ Home - June 22-July 17

Quick facts: These themed camp experiences allow campers of all ages to both perform and design their own showcases. The full list of themes is as follows:

  • Heroes and Villains
  • Disneymania
  • The Cinderella Bootcamp
  • Mejores Amigos Bilingual Camp
  • Magic and Mischief

Materials: Every digital camper will receive an Aurora Theatre Academy Summer Camp Goodies Box including all necessary class materials (scripts, musical scores, and/or supplies for crafts and class projects) and a special surprise to enjoy.

Click here for more information and to enroll.

City Springs Theatre Company

Acting/Singing/Dancing - Elementary to High School - One week/four-week sessions

Virtually Broadway - June 8-July 1

Quick facts: Step into the virtual spotlight and showcase your talent! CST Conservatory is excited to announce Virtually Broadway, a three-week virtual musical theatre intensive featuring 1:1 training, culminating in a professionally produced showcase broadcasting live in July.

  • Taught by Broadway professionals and Atlanta’s premier theatre artists and educators, Virtually Broadway puts each student on screen and in the spotlight showcased for family, friends, casting directors, top musical theatre colleges, and talent agents.
  • Auditions are required.

Click here for more information and to register.

Dad's Garage

Improv - Elementary to high school - One-week sessions

Teen and Kids Summer Camp - June 8-July 17

Quick facts: Each summer camp will be a week-long camp experience where campers and teachers "meet" for a few hours each day.

  • The week will end with campers performing games for each other that they have worked on during the camp week. Parents will be emailed an edited together version of it to view with friends and family.
  • Materials: Campers receive a camp takeaway package with a Dad's Garage class photo, sticker, and t-shirt

Click here for more information and to register.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre & Conservatory

Acting/Singing/Dancing/Tech/Improv - Elementary to high school - One-week/two-week sessions

"A Universe of Possibility"

Quick facts: The summer camps known for their high energy and high care for campers as people are just as meaningful in an online format. GET promises a fresh, unique experience for returning and new campers, offering a chance to learn and hone every possible theatre skill. The camps include:

  • The Ultimate Acting Bootcamp
  • Theatre Arts Explosion- SEUSS!!!
  • Musical Theatre Triple Threat--MOVIE MUSICALS!

As of right now, all of GET's July camps are still scheduled to be held in-person. Click here for more information and to enroll.


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