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Jasmine Guy, celebrated American star of television, film and Broadway, will join the cast of Pearl Cleage's The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One-Hundred Years. This world premiere co-production will be directed by the Alliance's own Susan V. Booth at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival Sept. 24 - Oct. 3 and then at the Alliance Theatre Oct. 20 - Nov. 14.

Georgia Shakespeare announces the World Premiere of The Odyssey: the Journey Home, based on the work of Homer, adapted by Richard Garner and the Associate Artists of Georgia Shakespeare, and directed by Richard Garner. The show runs October 7-31 and there are several special events planned during the run to honor and raise awareness for veterans.

Artistic Director Freddie Ashley announced the Actor's Express 2010-11 season today - a production lineup that includes two world premiere plays, two Atlanta premieres, a sweeping historical drama about Oscar Wilde and the addition of a holiday show - a first for the 23-year-old company.

Due to overwhelming demand to see 'the Atlanta theater community's summer crowd-pleaser' (AJC), Georgia Shakespeare adds a performance of Shrew: the Musical to close the summer festival, Sunday, August 8, 7pm curtain.

Join Georgia Shakespeare as they continue their 25th Anniversary Celebration with KING LEAR. KING LEAR is written by William Shakespeare and directed by Sabin Epstein. The production opens Friday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. and runs until August 7 at the Conant Performing Arts Center.

Due to overwhelming demand to see 'the Atlanta theater community's summer crowd-pleaser' (AJC), Georgia Shakespeare adds a performance of Shrew: the Musical to close the summer festival, Sunday, August 8, 7pm curtain.

Join Georgia Shakespeare as they continue their 25th Anniversary Celebration with KING LEAR. KING LEAR is written by William Shakespeare and directed by Sabin Epstein. The production opens Friday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. and runs until August 7 at the Conant Performing Arts Center.

Join Georgia Shakespeare as they continue their 25th Anniversary Celebration with KING LEAR. KING LEAR is written by William Shakespeare and directed by Sabin Epstein. The production opens Friday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. and runs until August 7 at the Conant Performing Arts Center.

A Georgia Shakespeare favorite returns to kick off our 25th Anniversary Summer Festival. Let Georgia Shakespeare put a spring in your step and a song in your heart with... Shrew: the Musical. The show is conceived & adapted by John R. Briggs, music & lyrics by John R. Briggs and Dennis West with original arrangements by Dennis West

A Georgia Shakespeare favorite returns to kick off our 25th Anniversary Summer Festival. Let Georgia Shakespeare put a spring in your step and a song in your heart with... Shrew: the Musical. The show is conceived & adapted by John R. Briggs, music & lyrics by John R. Briggs and Dennis West with original arrangements by Dennis West

Shake at the Lake 2010 will feature a week-long run of last summer's hit A Midsummer Night's Dream in the heart of Piedmont Park May 5 - 9.

Shake at the Lake 2010 will feature a week-long run of last summer's hit A Midsummer Night's Dream in the heart of Piedmont Park May 5 - 9.

Artistic Director Freddie Ashley announced the Actor's Express 2010-11 season today - a production lineup that includes two world premiere plays, two Atlanta premieres, a sweeping historical drama about Oscar Wilde and the addition of a holiday show - a first for the 23-year-old company.

Jasmine Guy, celebrated American star of television, film and Broadway, will join the cast of Pearl Cleage's The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One-Hundred Years. This world premiere co-production will be directed by the Alliance's own Susan V. Booth at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival Sept. 24 - Oct. 3 and then at the Alliance Theatre Oct. 20 - Nov. 14.

Georgia Shakespeare is pleased to announce its 25th Anniversary Season has been extended to include the return of Shake at the Lake and the holiday show, A Christmas Story.

Shake at the Lake 2010 will feature a week-long run of last summer's hit A Midsummer Night's Dream in the heart of Piedmont Park May 5 - 9.

Georgia Shakespeare will present two productions throughout October, as well as two special events. The theatre will feature performances of JULIUS CAESAR and A BACCHUS AFFAIR, as well as A Roman Holiday Wine Dinner and a Fall Festival on October 31st. In addition, fall classes for students age 10-18 will begin October 17th.

On Monday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Georgia Shakespeare will celebrate its upcoming 25th Anniversary Season with a festive Roman Holiday Wine Dinner hosted by Terra Terroir in Brookhaven.

The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. announced nominations for the 2008-2009 Atlanta professional theatrical season this week to an enthusiastic crowd of patrons, Suzi Judges and theatre industry artists. The Suzi Nomination Party, which rotates venues, was hosted this year by Actor's Express in their performance space at King Plow Arts Center. Suzi Awards Executive Director Deadra Moore read the list of Nominees while guests enjoyed drinks, hors d'ouevres and the chance to congratulate and mingle with their colleagues in the industry.

Georgia Shakespeare's 2009 Summer Festival continues with Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, starring local award-winning actors Daniel Thomas May as Brick and Courtney Patterson as Maggie (pictured).