Georgia Ensemble Theatre Presents INHERIT THE WIND, Closes 3/13

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, presents the fourth production of its 18th "X-traordinary" Season Inherit the Wind, by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, and directed by GET's Artistic Director, Robert J. Farley. The show will close March 13, at the Theatre's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA, 30075. 
 
A sweeping piece of Americana, Inherit the Wind has stood the test of time and remains relevant today. At its core, it examines Americans in conflict over our right to think for ourselves and exchange ideas.
 
"It has been one of my biggest dreams for Georgia Ensemble Theatre to bring Inherit the Wind to our patrons, practically since we began the theatre almost two decades ago!" says Farley. "This epic event is more timely than ever as we experience our ideological struggle as Americans to be heard. And, at the same time, it's a celebration of the independence and self-reliance of a spirited country."
 
The cast includes powerhouses John Ammerman, Artistic Director of Theater Emory, and Eddie Levi Lee, celebrating his return to Atlanta from his recent post as Artistic Director of The Empty Space Theatre in Seattle. These men lead an incredible ensemble cast of 23 actors, another thrill for Farley: "Inherit the Wind is inhabited by two of the most dynamic characters ever written for the stage. I am thrilled beyond measure that we have two equally great actors to lead the way. John Ammerman and Eddie Lee will match wits in the greatest courtroom collision of all time, as irresistible force meets immovable object."

MEDIA INVITATION:
The media are invited to attend Opening Night of Inherit the Wind on Thursday, February 24, 2011, 8pm curtain, reception following.  Each member of the media is welcomed to bring a guest; please confirm your reservation of one or two tickets in your RSVP email to sslusser@get.org by Monday, February 21, 2011.

ABOUT THE ENSEMBLE:
The cast of Inherit the Wind, twenty-three actors strong, features some of Atlanta's finest talent: John Ammerman, Justin Anderson, Abby Avery, James Baskin, Jane Bass, Jeffrey Bigger, Lee Buechele, Kara Cantrell, Kevin Dougherty, Charles Hannum, Luis Hernandez, Barry Hopkins, Steve Hudson, Eddie Levi Lee, Eliana Marianes, Chad Martin, Diana Morgan, Alexandros Salazar, John Schmedes, Stephanie Slusser, Bob Smith, John Stephens and Thomas Strickland.
 
INTERVIEWS:
Interviews with the director, cast and company may be arranged through Jenny Costantino, 404-664-6607, jenny@kickstrategy.com. Imagery and production photography will be made available the week of opening, upon request.

 TICKETS FOR INHERIT THE WIND:
Inherit the Wind runs February 24 - March 13, 2011, with performances on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm.  There will be two Saturday 4pm matinees: March 5 and 12. Tickets range in price from $23-$33, with student, senior and group discounts available.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.get.org or by calling GET at 770-641-1260. All performances will be at the Theatre's home at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA  30075.
 
ABOUT GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE:
The Georgia Ensemble Theatre and Conservatory provides quality theatre productions and arts education to the north metro Atlanta area. The company annually produces five mainstage productions, attended by more than 20,000 patrons, as well as two Theatre for Youth productions and year-round classes for all ages. In 2008, Georgia Ensemble Theatre was named Readers' Choice for Best Theatre Company in Atlanta by "Atlanta Magazine."Georgia Ensemble is grateful for its season sponsors: Fulton County Arts Council, Georgia Council for the Arts, the City of Roswell and Interdev, LLC.