[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Coweta Actors Invited to Auditions At West GA Children's Theatre

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   July 31, 2009   Coweta Actors Invited To Audition At West GA Children's Theatre        Earlier this year a new performing arts organization called The West Georgia Children's Theatre was established.  They are based, along with other arts organizations, in the Royal Arts Center on Main Street in Hogansville.  The West Georgia Children's Theatre Artistic Director Erica Nashan has recentlly announced that actors from Coweta County ( and other nearby counties) are invited to audition for the plays the Theatre will be performing.  This announcement and the announcement of the auditions for their first play are provided below.     WEST  GEORGIA  CHILDRENS  THEATRE   ACTORS FROM AROUND THE REGION INVITED TO AUDITION!   AUDITION NOTICE – FOXFIRE   DIRECTED BY, D. ANTHONY PENDER   PLACE: THE ROYAL ARTS CENTER 402 E. MAIN ST. HOGANSVILLE 706-884-8361   SATURDAY, AUGUST 8    ]    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 9        ]      2:00 – 4:00 PM   FOXFIRE LIST OF CHARACTERS:   ANNIE NATIONS, 60+   HECTOR NATIONS, 60+   DILLARD NATIONS, 20+   PRINCE CARPENTER, 30+   HOLLY, 20+   YOUNG ANNIE, 30+   YOUNG HECTOR, 30+   YOUNG DILLARD, 12+   YOUNG HOLLY, 12+   OPEN AUDITIONS: WILL READ FROM SCRIPT AND HAVE 1 COUNTRY SONG PREPARED WITH GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Southern Country Gospel Music at Grantville's Freight Depot on August 22

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   July 31, 2009   Southern Country Gospel Music at Grantville Depot on August 22   Second Coming, New Horizons, and The Parrish Family In Concert        By now the word has gotten out that one of the best places around here to listen to Southern Country Gospel music is the renovated Railroad Freight Depot on Main Street in the rural town of Grantville, Georgia.  And it is only by attending one of these monthly concerts that one can really appreciate the appropriateness of the ambience.        Roy Smith, the organizer of these concerts, has announced the details of the next one, which will be held on Saturday August 22 beginning at 7:00 PM.  The three groups performing are the Second Coming from Griffin, GA; New Horizons from Thomaston.. GA; and The Parrish Family from Barnesville, GA. As usual, there will be opportunities to meet the performers.        And, as usual, there will be refreshments for sale, the atmosphere will be casual, and, if one prefers, he can listen from the outside of the Depot or from the adjacent Colley Park.  There is no exact ending time, but the concerts usually last about three hours.       For information, one can contact Roy Smith at 770-583-3977 or by email at depotsinging@yahoo.com.    Grantville is located at Exit 35 on Interstate 85, approximately an hour south of Atlanta.        The photos below are of the Depot and of one of the groups performing -- The Second Coming.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] MS Writer Katie L. Daniels Moves To Grantville

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   July 28, 2009   MS Writer Katie L. Daniels Moves To Grantville        Katie L. Daniels has been a prolific writer throughout her long life.  At the turn of the century she began writing novels:  five have been published and two will be published next year.  She recently moved from Mississippi (where she has lived for many years) to Grantville, which is located in Coweta County, whose authors are currently having books published at the rate of one per month.       Daniel's first two novels -- The Starkville Brand (2001) and Perfect Town (2002) -- are general fiction works.  In 2003 she published Below, the first volume of a fantasy trilogy.  The second volume, Quigley's Prophecy, was published in 2007, and the third, Young Sharks, will probably be published next year or perhaps very late this year.  Daniel's has also written two romance novels:  The Farmer and The Businesswoman, published in 2007, and William's Promise, which is still in manuscript.        Daniels was actively involved in the local writers group in Port Gibson, MS, and is planning on doing the same in the Coweta Writers Group, which she joined a few days ago.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] STAR & Encore Programs Announce Perfomances at Arts Centre

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258     July 20, 2009   At Arts Centre:   STAR Program "One Sensation" On July 23 - 25   Encore Program "The Wedding Singer"  August 6 - 8        The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County will be the venue for two very special musicals presented by students and graudates from the Coweta County Public Schools during July and August under the auspices of the STAR Program and the Encore Program.        The STAR (Superintendent's Theatre Arts Resources) Program will be presenting "One Sensation", which is a medley of songs from various Broadway plays, including South Pacific, Hairspray, Oklahoma!, the King and I, Wicked, and Legally Blonde.  This is designed as a show for the whole family.  Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and Senior Citizens.  There will be three performances:  on July 23, 24, and 25 at 7 PM each evening.        The Encore Program will also consist of three performances:  August 6, 7 & 8 also at 7 PM each evening.  The program will feature a performance of The Wedding Singer -- The Musical.  General admission is $8.        The Arts Centre is located several miles west of Newnan on Lower Fayetteville Road.  They can be contacted by phone at 770-254-2787 or by email at artscentre@cowetaschools.org.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre To Perform "A Midsummers Night's Dream"

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   July 13, 2009   Newnan Theatre To Perform A Midsummer Night's Dream        Newnan Theatre Publicity Director Dianne Olsen has issued the following press release written by and photo taken by Tony Peregoy    FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE, 7/13/09 Newnan Community Theatre Company Contact:  Dianne Olsen, 770-683-6282 info@newnantheatre.org Photo Credit:  Tony Peregoy NCTC Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream By Tony Peregoy Its comic collision of lovers – both mortals and fairies – and its blend of rhymed poetry, prose and music, have kept "A Midsummer Night's Dream" high on the list of Shakespeare's best loved comedies. Newnan Community Theatre Company (NCTC) proudly presents William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" the next two weekends – July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26.  Show times are 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 on Sunday. Probably composed in 1595 or 1596, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is one of Shakespeare's early comedies but can be distinguished from his other works in this group by describing it specifically as the Bard's original wedding play. Most scholars believe that Shakespeare wrote "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as a light entertainment to accompany a marriage celebration; and while the identity of the historical couple for whom it was meant has never been conclusively established, there is good textual and background evidence available to support this claim. At the same time, unlike the vast majority of his works (including all of his comedies), in concocting this story Shakespeare did not rely directly upon existing plays, narrative poetry, historical chronicles or any other primary source materials, making it a truly original piece. Most critics agree that if a youthful Shakespeare was not at his best in this play, he certainly enjoyed himself in writing it. The main plot involves two sets of couples – Hermia and Lysander (Taylor Schaepe and Lenton Lees) and Helena and Demetrius (Samantha Johnson and Andre Bluehs).  Their romantic cross-purposes are complicated further by their entrance into the play's fairyland woods.  Here, the the King and Queen of the Fairies (Dave Dorrell and Lisa Boyd) preside and the impish folk character of Puck (Jessica Hill) plies his trade.  Bottom (Chaz Ferguson) and his friends stumble upon the King and Queen, as they have entered the woods to rehearse a play. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" contains some wonderfully lyrical expressions of lighter Shakespearean themes, most notably those of love, dreams, and the stuff of both, the creative imagination itself.   The play features three interlocking plots connected by a wedding celebration, and set simultaneously in the woodland and in the realm of Fairyland, under the light of the moon. Directed by Jennifer Dorrell, the cast includes Sydney Adams, Brian Anderson, Rachel Barrett, Andre Bluehs, Lisa Boyd, Annabelle Carter, Brianna Crouch, Dave Dorrell, Chaz Ferguson, Sam Fitzgerald, Hannah Godwin, Jessica Hill, Crystal Johnson, Samantha Johnson, Kyle Lashley, Lenton Lees, Morgan Miller, Becky Moody, Elizabeth Murphy, Ivanna Osma, Mike Patterson, Abigail Robillard, Taylor Schaepe, Annabelle Shiver, Elisabeth Smith, Mikayla Terrell, and Tyler Winn. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors (55+), and $10 for children (12 and under). Tickets for the show may be purchased via the theatre's website, newnantheatre.org, or at the door.  Reservations are recommended.  To make a reservation, call the theatre at (770) 683-6282 or email info@newnantheatre.org.   NCTC is located at 24 1st Avenue in downtown Newnan.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Coweta Actors Invited to Audition for Twilight Theatre's "Anne Get Your Gun"

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   July 10, 2009   Coweta Actors Invited to Audition for Twilight Theatre's Anne Get Your Gun        Jeanne Chambers, the mother of Fayette-based Twilight Theatre Director Alison Chambers, has announced that actors from Coweta County (and other Southside counties) are invited to audition for roles in the theatre's upcoming performance of Annie, Get Your Gun.        This is the press release announcing these audtions from Beth Nicholson:                                                      Annie, Get Your Gun   Beth Nicholson, Director 135 Anchor Court Fayetteville, GA 30215 770.719.4334 678.576.0449 bethnicholson@earthlink.net              For immediate Release         July 9  ,2009 Contact:  Beth Nicholson                 770-719-4334    Annie Get Your Gun Auditions Announced   Fayetteville, GA, July 1, 2009 – The Twilight Theatre announced auditions for the musical play Annie Get Your Gun July 13 and 14 at 6 pm at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, 175 Stonewall Avenue in Fayetteville.  Performers ages 7-99 are invited to audition.  Annie Get Your Gun will be performed September 18, 19, 25 and 26 at the Fredrick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City.   "Annie Get Your Gun is an audience favorite with music, dancing and sharpshooting, all tied around the late nineteenth century, true-life story of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler," said Beth Nicholson, director of Annie Get Your Gun.  "We are looking for a diverse cast with a myriad of skills like juggling, unicycling and tumbling in addition to good singers and dancers."   Those auditioning should prepare 16 bars of a broadway-style song using karaoke music.  Or those only interested in being cast in the ensemble should arrive at auditions promptly at 6 pm for a group song.  There will also be cold readings from the script. The audition registration form, roles to be filled and a rehearsal schedule may be found at the theater web site, www.thetwilighttheatre.com.  Callbacks will be Thursday, July 16 at 6 pm at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. For specific information not addressed on web site, email AGYGDirector@TheTwilightTheatre.com.   Annie Get Your Gun is under the direction of Beth Nicholson, music direction of Barbara Zellner and choreography by Kathy Senger of Peachtree City School of Dance with orchestration provided by the Peachtree Wind Ensemble and guest musicians.   ###

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] One Accord, Morris Family, and Homeward Bound at July Gospel Sing at Grantville Depot

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   July 6, 2009   One Accord, Morris Family, Homeward Bound at July Grantville Depot Sing         On Saturday July 25 at 7 PM at the renovated Railroad Freight Depot in Grantville there will be a concert by three Southern Country Gospel Music groups:  One Accord, The Morris Family, and Homeward Bound.  As always,  admission is free, the atmosphere is casual, and there will be opportunity to meet the performers, and there will be refreshments for sale.  The concerts typically last about three hours.         Grantville is a small town located in southern Coweta County at Exit 35 on Interstate 85.  Information on this and the other monthly concerts at the Depot is available from Roy Smith at depotsinging@yahoo.com.

CANCELLED DUE TO SWINE FLU [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Chinese Youth Orchestra At Arts Centre July 26

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News Tip Regarding Fayette Photographer Donna Rosser

Now through the end of July Donna Rosser, The Barefoot Photographer, is exhibiting "A Few of My Favorite Things" at A Novel Experience in Zebulon.  This exhibit of twenty-two photos includes some from Donna's personal collection.  For directions and hours visit www.anovelexperience.net July 25 from 10am to 4pm Donna Rosser, The Barefoot Photographer, will present a Macro Photography Master Class at Dogwood Gallery and Framer in Tyrone.  The cost of the class is $85.  Space is limited.  Bring your camera, fresh batteries, and camera manual.   This class will teach you how to take amazing macro shots using a variety of techniques and accessories including the Lensbaby selective focus lens.  Donna will instruct you, you will take photos on site, and the photos will be reviewed during the class.  If you are interested and/or have questions, please email Donna  (donna@thebarefootphotographer.com).  Reserve your spot today!Donna Rosser Director, Nature Undisturbed Photography Exhibit www.thebarefootphotographer.com

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions For Tom Sawyer Play

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   July 1, 2009   Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions For Tom Sawywer Play        Newnan Theatre's Publicity Director Dianne Olsen has released the following announcement:   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newnan Community Theatre Company Contact:  Dianne Olsen, 770-683-6282 NCTC Announces Auditions for "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Mark Twain's beloved 1876 novel, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," is about a young boy growing up in the antebellum south on the Mississippi river.  The play version will be on the main stage this September at the Newnan Community Theatre Company. Auditions for the show are July 6 and 7 at the theatre.  There are roles for all ages.  Auditions will begin at 7 pm and actors may attend either evening to try out for a role. "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is being directed by Lamar Payne and is part of the theatre's 2009 season.   The show dates are September 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27.  NCTC is located at 24 1st Avenue in downtown Newnan.  For more information about the theatre, visit their website at www.newnantheatre.org.