Feature: TO THE NINES at Sylvia Beard Theater

Justin Sterner is an 18-year-old redefining the Atlanta theatre scene. Last year, Sterner produced and directed a new work called "Characters in the Coffee House" written by Sterner and Jessie Layne Legg. He cast millennials from all over the Southeast to give his network the chance to create and be a part of something much less competitive within the Atlanta market. His new company, Rising Action Studios, jumps into the new year with a cabaret of sorts featuring industry professionals and rising stars. Get out your heels and cuff links, because it's time to get dressed TO THE NINES.

The show, given the tagline "A Night of Broadway in Buford," will feature rising stars from around the Atlanta area with several headliners taking the stage. Emerson Steele from the Broadway production of "Violet" will be performing, just before her 54 Below concert appearance in "Former Broadway Kids All Grown Up" on January 17. Anthony Galde from Broadway's "Wicked" and Debra Stipe, Atlanta theatre and TV actress, are also set to make appearances.

Hosting the event will be Samuel Thomas and Joseph Torress. The cast will also be comprised of Travis James, Jack Sterner, Margaret Holtkamp, Ben Toler, Sam Perry, Annabelle Lee, Mackenzie Messick, Jonah Messick, Indigo Crandell, Sarah Stipe, Abbie Montes, Claudio Pestana, Grace Jones, Alyssa Yard, Declan Wagar, Aline O'Neill, Maggie O'Neill, Amber Sweet, Jessica Ronco and James Sterner. Director Justin Sterner will also be in the mix as well. The band will consist of Henry Tegethoff, Daniel Haupert and Shane Simmons.

The one night only performance will be held at the Sylvia Beard Theater at 2200 Buford Highway, Buford, GA, 30518. The show will start promptly at 7:30 pm on January 11, 2017, with the doors opening half an hour prior. Tickets can be purchased here for the event. As the title implies, dress your best to the show, as no outfit will be too extravagant or lux!

Rising Action Studios is coming to life through the vision of Justin Sterner and millennial performers, directors, technicians and innovators from all over the Southeast. The definition of "rising action" is the moment before the climax, similar to how a lot of the talent Sterner has opted with is in a similar situation with their careers. He believes that for all of the collaborators, this is the final timeline before they come into their own spotlight. The mission statement of Rising Action Studios is "to give young performers the power of a platform." See TO THE NINES to witness just that.