Theater
Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s got the Will? At Onstage Atlanta
Things are hot and spicy in the Turnover Family ranch house in the summer of 1986. Mama Wheelis (Betty Mitchell) is holding her own as the last standing matriarch of the family.
However, Buford “Daddy” (Barry N. West) is not well. He has had a series of mini-stroke and he is on the way out.
In a good ole’ Southern style the “family” comes together to say their good-bye and help make Daddy’s last few days special. What ends up happening is that it opens up new wounds, creates new ones and reminds everyone of the frailty of life.
The kids range from the Holy Roller sister Lurleen (Barbara Cole Uterhardt) to the caregiver Sara Lee (Amy Morrow) and the sex kitten Evalita (Colleen Gaenssley) with the sanitation clueless engineer Orville (Jeffrey Brown) watching it all from the sidelines.
Being raised a southerner; I appreciated all the idiosyncrasies of the Southern way. From the big hair, to the big everything, this touching tale will have you laughing, crying, and leaving you wanting to say, “bless their little heart”, they do mean to do the right thing. But it is amazing how a little inheritance can shift family loyalties.
With no stereotype left behind, you will enjoy peeking into the adventure in the Turnover family where green is stronger pull than blood-red where bands do make you dance.
A sure hit, Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s got the Will? directed by DeWayne Morgan and by Del Shores at Onstage Atlanta runs through October 20, 2012 and marks the start of this theatre’s forty first season.
To find tickets and keep up to date on their soon to be announced new location, visit: www.OnstageAtlanta.tix.com or call (404)897-1802.
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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 itâs 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. Â
  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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