Monday, June 29, 2009

Fw: July Musicology News



--- On Fri, 6/26/09, info@musicologynewnan.com <info@musicologynewnan.com> wrote:

From: info@musicologynewnan.com <info@musicologynewnan.com>
Subject: July News
To:
Date: Friday, June 26, 2009, 5:27 PM

 

"July Music News"

 

Join us for the Newnan Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Show! This year the show will feature a performance by the Musicology Bandwith instructors Doug Kees, Torrie Boyd, Lacy Yates, Patrick Thompson, and Bob Boyce. Come out to Drake Stadium at Newnan High School for some great music and then stay to watch the fireworks. The parade will start at 6:00 PM with the music and fireworks immediately following.  If you need more information you can check out Mainstreet Newnan's website www.mainstreetnewnan.com. 

 

 

Musicology will be closed on Saturday, July 4th.  If you would like to make up a lesson from this day, please feel free to give us a call

(770) 252-7900.

 

Summer Camps have been great thus far. There are still more camps scheduled, so check out our website and sign up now!

www.musicologynewnan.com

 

It's hard to believe but school starts back in just over a month. Now is the best time to start planning for your school schedules.

 

 

 


[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Coweta Authors Mae Nunn and John Hickman in Feature Article in Lifestyles Magazine

Coweta Arts Tidbits

 

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

 
June 29, 2009
 
Coweta Authors Mae Nunn and John Hickman Featured in Lifestyles
 
     The July issue of Lifestyles magazine contains a feature article on "southern arc authors" entitled "What's The Story?: Local authors racking up titles".  Two of the eight authors included are from Coweta County:  Mae Nunn and John Hickman.  Both belong to the Coweta Writers Group, more and more of whose members are becoming published book authors.
 
     Hickman's novels, which were written some time ago but which have only been published in the past three years, are all set in a fictionalized Coweta county in days of yore, which Hickman learned about from long time residents.  Nunn has lived in Coweta for a long time now but her heart is still in her native Texas, which accounts for her series of Texas Treasures romance novels, which have been published one per year since 2005.
 
     There is one page devoted to each author in the article. Nunn is found on page 42 and Hickman on page 46.  There are three pages on Fayette county writers:  Ferrol Sams from Fayetteville, and Debbie Giusti and Dianna Love Snell from Peachtree City; one on Carroll County author Sandra Novack, one on Henry County's W. Dale Cramer; and one on Douglas County writer Doug Crandell.. 
 
     As always, the photography and graphics of this magazine are beautiful and the writing is first rate.  Being in Lifestyles is a great honor for Nunn and Hickman and the other area authors.
 
     The magazine is available free of charge at local libraries and other locations. 

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Christian Writers United To Meet On July 7

  Coweta Arts Tidbits

 

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

 
June 29, 2009
 

Christian Writers United To Meet On July 7

 
     The members of Christian Writers United will hold their next meeting on July 7.  Linda Jennings has released the following information:
 

Christian Writers to Meet

 

Christian Writers United (CWU) will have their next meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Coweta Community Church located on the 34 by-pass.  The meeting will run from 7 – 9 p.m.

 

All Christian writers are invited regardless of genre choice.  According to co-founder Swanee Ballman, "We recently had an author attend CWU who has written two Christian westerns.  This is a genre which is not often seen in the Christian community.  Everyone is excited about it."

 

"Additionally," states co-founder Linda Jennings, "our members and attendees don't just write books and scripts, they also write magazine articles.  Several have begun entering writing contests, and they are having a ball doing it."

 

Connie Singleton recently placed second in the Newnan-Coweta Magazine's 2009 writer's competition.  Her article, "Magic" was published on the magazine's website.

 

Edwina Cowgill has made the first cut in the "Winning Writers Tom Howard Short Story Contest." She has also been published in several magazines using different genres.

 

"The main goal of CWU is to encourage those who already write and those who desire to write – to write," states Jennings.   "Considering everybody's hectic daily schedules, writers need continual encouragement to write. We also need help in the areas of publishing and marketing and CWU members can provide assistance in both areas."

 

Presently, CWU members are working on a book of short stories written by CWU members.  It will be published in the late fall.


Saturday, June 27, 2009

Fw: [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Cathy Lee Phillips Wins GA Author of Year Award



--- On Sat, 6/27/09, Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com>
Subject: [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Cathy Lee Phillips Wins GA Author of Year Award
To:
Cc: artscoweta@yahoogroups.com, "CowetaWritersGroup" <cowetawritersgroup@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 10:45 AM

Coweta Arts Tidbits

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W... Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

 

June 27, 2009

 
 

Cathy Lee Phillips Wins "Georgia Author of Year" Award

 

From The National League of American Pen Women

 

     Although Cathy Lee Phillips has moved from Coweta County, she still regards it as home, still maintains her ties here, and is a member of the Coweta Writers Group (CWG).  Her fellow CWG members rejoiced with her when they were informed of her great triumph last month of being named The Georgai Author of The Year by one of our nation's oldest and most prestigious arts organizations, the National League of American Pen Women, which was founded in the late nineteenth century to honor great achievements in the visual and literary arts by American women.  While the organization is to be commended for this, it is not commendable for its poorly maintained website which made it impossible until recently to download the photo of Phillips receiving the Award shown below.  The Presentation was made on May 13, 2009 at the Ansley Golf and Country Club in Atlanta.

 
     Information on Phillips and her writing can be found on her website www.cathyleephillips.com, which shows how busy she is, which is not suprising since she now devotes all her time to writing and writing-related activities.  The novel for which she won the award is titled Honey, There's A Cat In The Freezer, which was published last year.  She is the author of four previous books, and of two which are soon to be published, Heart Wait and I Don't Have Baggage.     
 
 
 
 
The photo below shows Cathy Lee Phillips receiving the award as 2009 Georgia Author of the Year from the National League of American Pen Women, May 13, 2009, at the Ansley Golf and Country Club in Atlanta.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Fw: Press Release Disney's High School Musical 2



--- On Fri, 6/19/09, Legacy Theatre-Dustin <dustin@thelegacytheatre.org> wrote:

From: Legacy Theatre-Dustin <dustin@thelegacytheatre.org>
Subject: Press Release Disney's High School Musical 2
To: dustin@thelegactheatre.org
Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 5:37 PM

Where: The Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone, GA  30290
When: Friday, July 10th- Sunday August 2nd. Performances are Tuesdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm with Matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm, Special Added Matinee Wednesday, July 29th at 3pm
Cost: $25 for Adults, $22 Seniors /Students 13, $15 Children 12 and under
Tickets: 404-895-1473
Website: www.thelegacytheatre.org
email: Dustin@thelegacytheatre.org Questions?

Link to logo...
http://www.thelegacytheatre.org/Images/Press/HSM2_4C_full.jpg

General hi res Logo link for pictures and Legacy logo is...
www.thelegacytheatre.org/Images/Press


For more information please contact me!
Dustin Lewis, Sales and Marketing Director
Phone: 404-895-1473
Fax: 770-774-4222
dustin@thelegacytheatre.org
www.thelegacytheatre.org

The Legacy Theatre
1175 Senoia Road
Suite C
Tyrone, GA  30290





Tuesday, June 23, 2009

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Exhibition of Youth Photographs of Palmetto Set For June 27, 28

 

Coweta Arts Tidbits

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W.. Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

 

June 23, 2009

 
 

Exhibition of Youth Photographs of Palmetto Set For June 27, 28

 
     The latest example of the trend in Coweta toward encouraging artistic excellence in its youth comes from the City of Palmetto.  The keystone of Palmetto's "Our Lives, Our Land, Our Legacy" program is photographs taken by Palmetto youths which will promote a fuller appreciation of the people and places and history of Palmetto.  The program was established by the Palmetto City government and is being run by Palmetto businesswoman Marjorie Dudley Morrow, who owns the Trophy Trends shop.  The poster below contains the information on the exhibition where people are invited to come and see the photographs taken by the Palmetto youths participating in the progam.  The photograph below shows the participating students.   Further information is available at www.youthexplorepalmetto.com or by telephoning Morrow at
 770-463-6336 or by emailing her at .
 
 
 



 

 

 

 

 

 

You are cordially invited to experience our
town through the camera lenses of the
youth of Palmetto, Georgia...
 
"A Youth Photography Exhibition"
 
Dates:
Saturday and Sunday
 June 27 & June 28, 2009
 
Times:
1:00pm - 6:00 pm
 
PALMETTO COMMUNITY CENTER
595 Main Street (US 29 South)
Palmetto, Georgia 30268

Friday, June 19, 2009

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Chinese Youth Orchestra At Arts Centre July 26

Coweta Arts Tidbits

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W.. Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

 

June 19, 2009

Chinese Youth Orchestra at Arts Centre July 26

Students From Hangzhou Zhongee Wenlan High School In Concert

 

     Bette Hickman has announced that the Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Newnan has arranged for students at the Hangzhou Zhongee Wenlan High School to  give an orchestral concert at the Centre for Performing at Visual Arts of Coweta County on July 26 at 3:00 PM.  This performance will be part of their very first American tour.  The theme of the concert is Recalling The Ancient and Looking Forward To The Future.  These Chinese student musicians will be given the opportunity to experience Southern hospitality in the various homes in Newnan which will be housing them while they are in Coweta.

 

     Tickets are $8 for general admission, and $5 for students and senior citizens.  Because this is expected to be a sellout event, it wold be advisable to purchase tickets in advance. They can be obtained at Scott's Book Store in downtown Newnan, at the Thomas Crossroads Branch of the Bank of Coweta, or at Morgan Jewelers in the Ashley Park Mall. 

 

     The Arts Centre is located several miles east of Newnan at 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road.   Information on the Centre is available at 770-254-2787 or by visiting www.thecentreonline.net.  Information on the concert and other activities of the Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Newnan is available at 770-254-2354.    

 

     To view the flyer announcing the concert click on  China Flyer w revision.pdf (312KB).


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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Fw: [artscoweta] [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Buddy Simmons Skypilot and Fugitives Revenge Books Now In Print



--- On Wed, 6/10/09, Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com>
Subject: [artscoweta] [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Buddy Simmons Skypilot and Fugitives Revenge Books Now In Print
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Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 5:15 PM



Coweta Arts Tidbits

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@ yahoo.com

 

June 10, 2009

 
 

Buddy Simmons Skypilot and Fugitive's Revenge Books Now In Print

 

     Several months ago the word went out that Newnan author George "Buddy" Simmons, after a series of wild setbacks, had finally gotten his two Western novels published --  as electronic books (on the http://www.tercoe. com/author- buddy-simmons. html website).

 

    Now Simmons has proudly announced that the two books have been printed.  And he is very pleased with the quality of the books and the speed with which they were produced by the publisher, Jawbone Publishing Company, which is located in Newnan.  Information on these books is available at his brand new website, specially created for them:  http://www.unclebud dysez.com/ Skypilot. html and http://www.unclebud dysez.com/ Revenge.html.. 

 

    Simmons is now in the final stages of completing his third novel, a boy-and-his- dog story entitled Tramp.  This too will be published by Jawbone later this year.

 
    Simmons has had many Western short stories published in the Louis L'Amour Magazine and was intending to have his novels published by that publisher when he discovered to his horror that the company had folded when the Editor died!  Then HE almost died from a series of heart attacks.  Now it appears that the rough ride is over for a while and things are going more smoothly!  In the past Simmons was on the radio as "Uncle Buddy", where he spun many a yarn.  Now there is an opportunity to read some of these yarns in his books.
 
     Simmons is a member of the Coweta Writers Group from whose members he has asked for advice and with whose members he has shared his triumphs.

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    [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Buddy Simmons Skypilot and Fugitives Revenge Books Now In Print

    Coweta Arts Tidbits

    The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

    Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

     

    June 10, 2009

     
     

    Buddy Simmons Skypilot and Fugitive's Revenge Books Now In Print

     

         Several months ago the word went out that Newnan author George "Buddy" Simmons, after a series of wild setbacks, had finally gotten his two Western novels published --  as electronic books (on the http://www.tercoe.com/author-buddy-simmons.html website).

     

        Now Simmons has proudly announced that the two books have been printed.  And he is very pleased with the quality of the books and the speed with which they were produced by the publisher, Jawbone Publishing Company, which is located in Newnan.  Information on these books is available at his brand new website, specially created for them:  http://www.unclebuddysez.com/Skypilot.html and http://www.unclebuddysez.com/Revenge.html.. 

     

        Simmons is now in the final stages of completing his third novel, a boy-and-his-dog story entitled Tramp.  This too will be published by Jawbone later this year.

     
        Simmons has had many Western short stories published in the Louis L'Amour Magazine and was intending to have his novels published by that publisher when he discovered to his horror that the company had folded when the Editor died!  Then HE almost died from a series of heart attacks.  Now it appears that the rough ride is over for a while and things are going more smoothly!  In the past Simmons was on the radio as "Uncle Buddy", where he spun many a yarn.  Now there is an opportunity to read some of these yarns in his books.
     
         Simmons is a member of the Coweta Writers Group from whose members he has asked for advice and with whose members he has shared his triumphs.

    Tuesday, June 09, 2009

    [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Belt Buckle Craftsmanship Taught By Jenni Horne at Dogwood Gallery on June 26

    Coweta Arts Tidbits

    The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

    Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

     

    June 9, 2009

     
     

    Dogwood Gallery Announces "Crafty" Ladies Night for June 26

     

    Newnan Artist Jenni Horne To Teach Belt Buckle Making

     

         Dogwwod Gallery has announced another "Ladies Night", which means an evening spent making an item of craftsmanship under the direction of a local artist.  This Ladies Night will be held on Friday June 26 from 7 PM thru 9 PM.  The Instructor is Newnan artist Jenni Horne, who will be showing the ladies how to make a stylish belt buckle.  The cost is $25 for the buckle and $20 for the belt strip.  Since there will be a limited number of students accepted, reservations must be made by calling 770-774-3524.  

     

         Dogwood Gallery is located at 1175 Senoia Road N in Tyrone.  Information on the Gallery is available by visiting their website at www.dogwoodgallery.net

     

     


     


    Friday, June 05, 2009

    [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Musicology Instructor Diane Durrett Opening For "Little Feat" at Variety Playhouse on Saturday

    Coweta Arts Tidbits

    The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

    Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

     

    June 5, 2009

     

    Musicology Songwriting Instructor Diane Durrett

     

    Is Opening for Little Feat at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta on June 6

     

           Musicology of Newan has announced that their Voice Coach and Songwriting Instructor, the famous Guitarist Diane Durrett, will be opening for the "Southern fried blues band" Little Feat at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta on Saturday June 6 at 8:00 PM.  The Variety Playhouse describes them in this way:  "Little Feat is a wildly eclectic band, bringing together strains of blues, R&B, country and rock & roll. The group is exceptionally gifted technically and their polished professionalism sits well with fans."

        Variety Playhouse is a combination night club and theater.  Admission is $30.  Tickets can be purchased at the door.  Information is available at  http://www.variety-playhouse.com or by calling (404) 524-7354. 

     

     

     

     




      (404) 524-7354  http://www.variety-playhouse.com  $30

     

    $30


    Musicology Announces Saturday In Park Concert

     
     Poster for Musicology's Saturday In The Park Concert on June 13
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    NEWS TIP: Grand Opening of ArtWorks on the Square (Fayetteville)









    --- On Fri, 6/5/09, Kathaleen@Kbartstudio.com <Kathaleen@kbartstudio.com> wrote:

    From: Kathaleen@Kbartstudio.com <Kathaleen@kbartstudio.com>
    Subject: Fw: You are invited to the Grand Opening of ArtWorks on the Square
    To: Undisclosed-Recipient@yahoo.com
    Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 12:20 AM

     
    ----- Original Message ----

     

                       Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration 
                        SATURDAY, JUNE 13th    6:30-9:30 pm
                      107 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214.
                      Located inn Historic Downtown Fayetteville 
                          across from the Courthouse Clock Tower.
     
     
           Contact Phone :  678-545-0275
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Kathaleen Brewer
    Director
    ArtWorks on the Square
     
    Direct # 404-771-8288
    Artworks# 1-678-545-0275
    Kathaleen@KBArtStudio.com
     
    107 Stonewall Ave, Fayetteville, GA 30214
    Kathaleen Brewer
    Director
    ArtWorks on the Square
     
    Direct # 404-771-8288
    ArtWorks# 1-678-545-0275
    Kathaleen@KBArtStudio.com
     
    107 Stonewall Ave, Fayetteville, GA 30214
    Kathaleen Brewer
    Director
    ArtWorks on the Square
     
    Direct # 404-771-8288
    ArtWorks# 1-678-545-0275
    Kathaleen@KBArtStudio.com
     
    107 Stonewall Ave, Fayetteville, GA 30214


    Wednesday, June 03, 2009

    [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Roy Schneider Performing at The Alamo on June 6

    Coweta Arts Tidbits

    The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

    Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

     

    June 3, 2009

     

    Roy Schneider Performing at The Alamo on Saturday, June 6

     

    ·                     Roy Schneider, a great singer singer/musician/songwriter (as well as cartoonist) will be performing at The Alamo on Saturday June 6 at the usual time of 9:30 PM, and, as usual, the show is free.  Lack of space forbids listing even a small fraction of all Schneider's accomplishments, so we will settle here with noting the most recent of these along with noting a compliment from a veteran musician.  Schneider's most recent accomplishment was being named a New Folk Competition Finalist at the 2009 Kerrville Folk Festival.  And from a voice from days of yore, Paul Stookey of the legendary Peter, Paul, and Mary supergroup has remarked with astonishment that Schneider has "played so many instruments so well".  Info on Schneider can be found on his website    www.royschneider.com

     
         The Alamo is easily spotted in downtown Newnan on the Courthouse Square by its Marquee, which is an indication that it once housed a motion picture theatre.  It is one of Newnan's historic buildings.  It is now known for its great pizza and its great Saturday night live entertainment.   The phone no.. is 770-683-2526 and the website is www.thealamonewnan.com 

     

    Tuesday, June 02, 2009

    [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Author/Illustrator Joyce Revoir Issues "Busy Bee" Film

    Coweta Arts Tidbits

    The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

    Composed By: Forrest W.. Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

     

    June 2, 2009

     

    Author/Illustrator Joyce Revoir Issues "Busy Bee" Film

     

         Author/Illustrator  Joyce Revoir of Newnan has been busy recently creating a new children's movie, The Busy Bee and The Silly Sunflowers, which was released today on DVD as the latest production in her Little Garden Stories series of books and films.  Her website www.LittleGardenStories.com describes the story of the film in these words:   When the garden's busiest worker find her flowers are gone, The Busy Bee learns a wonderful lesson on sharing and friendship.   The DVD includes new songs by Christy Jantzen and some "Craft-Time fun".

     

         Revoir was inspired to create the Little Garden Stories from sharing in her children's backyard adventures.  Shortly after moving to Newnan her daughter Gillian saw fireflies for the first time.  It was her delightful reaction to the fireflies that served as the inspiration for the first of the Little Garden Stories. 

     
         Revoir has been highly praised for the creative quality of her stories, and her achievement was publically and nationally recognized when she received the 2007 Telly Award for her story "The Little Firefly".
     
        Below are photos of Revoir, Jantzen, The Telly Award, the cover of the Busy Bee DVD, and a close-up of the Busy Bee alighting on a flower.
     
     
     
     

     

     

     


    Monday, June 01, 2009

    [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Musical Theatre Backgrounds of Coweta Students (Kelsi Adams and Abby Mortenson) in Backyard Kids Theatre's Production of Cinderella

     Coweta Arts Tidbits

    The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

    Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

     

    June 1, 2009

     
    Two Coweta Students in Backyard Kids Theatre Production of Cinderella
     
    Kelsi Adams and Abby Mortensen Experienced in Musical Theatre
     
         By now everyone who is au courant with the Southside performing arts scene knows about the Fayette-based Backyard Kids Theatre, their upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on June 13 & 14 in Fayetteville, and that there will be two Coweta County students involved, Kelsi Adams and Abby Mortenson.  (Anyone who has missed this or wants more details than in the accounts you have read, can consult this website http://backyardkidstheatre.org.)  Both Kelsi and Abby were asked to be involved because of their impressive performing arts backgrounds, which is easily shown by their involvement in two of the most important works of musical theatre which were produced on the Southside last year.
     
         Kelsi Adams played the role of the Southern Belle Temperance Weatherby in The Twilight Theatre's performance of Frank Wildhorn's The Civil War last year at The Wadsworth.  She also was on the cast of the recent performance of Oklahoma at the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County.  The photograph below shows Kelsi, who is the Hair and Make Up Co-ordinator, assisting the lead actress, Paige McCauley, who is playing the role of Cinderella.  At the age of 17, Kelsi is also serving as a role model for the other students, who are younger than she is.  
     
         Abby Mortenson was a member of the VOICES Youth Ensemble which performed in the prestigious Christmas Mist Concert in December last year at The Wadsworth under the leadership of Artistic Director Maria Pia Ugarte, who is one of the leading instructors in vocal arts on the Southside.  Abby Mortenson is one of Ugarte's students at her studio in Fayetteville, which is a great honor, especially for someone as young as Abby, who is only in fifth grade!   The photograph below shows Abby in her role as cloth merchant during the beginning of the show.  Later in the show she plays the role of a palace maiden dancing several numbers in the ball.  She will also be featured in several vocal solos.       
     
             
     
     
     
     
    Kelsi Adams...has grown up being very involved in musical theatre.  Recently, she was seen in Oklahoma at the Coweta Performing Arts Center and in Civil War with Twilight Theatre.  Because of her mulitude of talents, Kelsi was asked to help...with the production of Cinderella.  ...She volunteered to assist as the Hair and Make-up Coordinator.  As such, Kelsi will serve as an adviser for the cast on proper hair and make-up techniques.  Additionally, she will be responsible for ensuring Cinderella and the other cast members stay looking their best for the production.  Here you will see Kelsi assisting lead actress Paige McCauley as Cinderella.  "Kelsi is a great role model for the kids involved in the show, and we are thrilled to have her serve in this advisory and an important support role for Backyard Kids Theatre."  Lisa McCauley, General Manager.
     
     
    Abby Mortensen......  Abby is in the ensemble where she plays two important roles.  She is a cloth merchant villager in the opening numbers.  Then, later in the show, she is a palace maiden at the ball, where she dances in a couple ballroom numbers.  Abby has been a welcome addition to our cast and adds impressive vocal skills. 
     
     
    Thanks, Lisa
     
     
    Abby and Camille are my students.  You saw them all during the December show
     
    Abby and Camille were part of the youth ensemble.  They are both part of my private studio in Fayetteville.