Theater
Essential Theatre presents Evelyn in Purgatory at Actor’s Express
Reminiscent of George Orwell’s 1984 where the almighty “system” was supreme and no one messed with the “man”, in Evelyn in Purgatory you are taken into a time warp you might say.
There is the place where these inner city teachers that have been accused of some wrong doing sit while they wait for their day before a panel. Part of the arduous due process built into the “system” to remove any unfair biases and “fair” hearing.
This is where you meet Evelyn (Amanda Cucher) who has been removed from her teaching post and brought in to wait. She is ready for a few hours for her turn to come up, but it then transitions into weeks and months. It is here where she crosses paths with a cast of characters.
In this nondescript location the indifferent proctor Candace (Megan Hayes) keeps order in a room full of misfits. Well, not really misfits but those that violated some school board policy. Hayes stands out as an emotionless fembot, she only “follows the rules”.
Within these walls you find a coach, an art teacher, a science teacher in the mix as they wait, wait, wait…
In the course of this tale, you will discover that each is not so different, they began on a quest to teach the future and ended up side stepping the mines.
Noted as a “breakfast club” for teachers in the show’s description, these unlikely reengage group bond on a quest to stand up for what is right and reinforce that teaching is a noble calling.
Written by award winning playwright Topher Payne, Evelyn in Purgatory runs at Actor’s Express theatre.
This is only one of the plays running in Atlanta’s premier Essential Theatre Play Festival from July 6-August 5. The two other plays are The Local & Bat-Hamlet
Check out www.EssentialTheatre.com for more detail or call the box office at 886-811-4111. Essential Theatre Play Festival is held at Actor’s Express at King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Dr. Wilson Trivino is a speaker and writer for ABC Vision, he may be reached at T4Vista@gmail.com
Nothing makes me feel more like Christmas is just around the corner than seeing a live performance of “A Christmas Carol.” We have been fortunate to see it performed all over the country with highlights in Boston at the North Shore Music Theatre and now a wonderful performance at the resurrected Theatre in the Square!
The intimate theater is the perfect setting for a story this classic. Even if you are sitting in the back, you will still get a great view and feel the story just fine.
From the opening of the story, through the highly appreciated musical numbers, and a wonderful full cast finale, this adaptation is simply delightful.
The cast, comprised of some amazing local talent, is as good as they get! Some of the best and stand out performances go to Bruce Speer as Scrooge, Cindy Copeland as Christmas Past, Vance West as Bob Cratchit and how could we leave out Davie DeWitt as Tiny Tim!
After the show we talked to the owner of the Theatre, Raul Thomas and he told us this. ” This adaptation by Director Tony Smithey he has been producing in a variety of forms for 18 years. Originally written to tour in schools the running time was about 55 min. With the addition of music and dancing it now runs about an hour and a half with the intermission.
In the production Tony has done a little fleshing out to Scrooge’s relationships with his Mother, his only friend Jacob Marley and his one and only true love Belle. ”
This is a must on our Holiday Fun list so get your tickets now HERE as it opens tonight!
Three years ago one of my favorite local theaters took their final bow and closed up shop. Ever since I can I remember, I loved going to see performances at the Theatre on the Square in the beautiful Marietta Square. I can remember going to see some great Christmas shows with my parents and one of my favorites, the “1940’s Radio Hour”. Ahhh, the memories. But, it was all over in 2012.
Three years have come and gone and I spent two of those years in Boston and one in Florida, so imagine my delight to come back to Atlanta to find that the Theatre on the Square was revamped and ready to amaze again with great local talent.
We took a few minutes to get to know the lovely Roxanne Johnson of the Theatre and ask her a few questions.
Raul Thomas – Owner of Theatre on the Square
TBB: We are so excited that the beloved Theatre in the Square in Marietta is making it’s glorious comeback. Tell me about this revival, who is involved and what we can expect?
Roxanne: It was more than heart breaking to the community as a whole to see Theatre in the Square close up shop in 2012. Immediately seeing huge potential Raul Thomas; Executive Chef, Film Maker and avid supporter of all the arts, took over the theatre in September of this year. From the community he hand picked a team of top notch creative and business professionals. We all quickly went to bring this sacred space back to it’s former glory.
Wanting to court previous supporters of the theatre we offer through our resident company standards and favorites of the community. There will also be more contemporary entertainment offered as well as concerts and comedy and other events. The former green room has now been transformed into a small film and photography studio.
The studio is available to the community. As well as classes for children and adults. We are already working closely with Marietta Middle School and Kennesaw State University. The ultimate goal is creating a multi-cultural center bringing entertainment and education to the area through art and theatre.
Information regarding what is currently running and what is coming up for us, as well as purchasing tickets can be found on our website HERE.
After the 1st of the year we will be offering season tickets, flex tickets and reserved seating.
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