Georgia Ensemble Theatre Sets 2015-16 Season: CALENDAR GIRLS, ROMEO AND JULIET & More

Georgia Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Robert J. Farley has proudly announced a thrilling lineup for the North Fulton professional theatre's 23rd season, filled with comedy, Shakespeare, music and adventure. The theme for the season is "See What's Possible," as the Theatre continues to grow and expand its artistic programming. 2015-2016 will be a landmark year for the Company, having been selected to produce two very popular titles fresh from New York and London, as well as launching into the Theatre's first Shakespeare production. A beloved comic farce is also in the mix, along with an interactive Beatles experience. Music will also be added into GET's successful Theatre for Young Audience programming, which will also feature a commissioned world premiere production from an award-winning Atlanta playwright.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre is North Fulton's only professional theatre company and is the artistic home to more than 2500 subscribers, as well as dedicated individual ticket buyers who frequent the Roswell-based company throughout the year with its extensive mainstage, theatre for young audiences, education, and outreach programming. Farley says about this season announcement, "We invite everyone to join us during GET's 2015-2016 season to experience what's possible in a theatre as we embark on a series of shows that appeals to the widest scope of generations we have ever attracted. Not only that, but with three of our five shows, you can only see them here first at Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Nowhere else in Georgia. Now, that's exciting!"

Georgia Ensemble Theatre is based out of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center in historic Roswell, located at 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075.

The 2015-2016 Mainstage Season - SEE WHAT'S POSSIBLE!

CALENDAR GIRLS - Comedy
by Tim Firth
September 10 - October 4, 2015

Grab your best friend and experience what's sure to be the talk of the theatre season. The fastest selling play in British history now comes to Atlanta via the GET stage!

This heartfelt comedy revolves around nine women in a local women's club who pose nude for an "alternative" calendar to raise funds for a local hospital. The venture is a huge success, but the women's friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame. Perfect for the Steel Magnolias fan who feels that "laughter through tears is my favorite emotion!"

GET was the first American company to be granted the rights to this exciting production. The title will only be available to the regional U.S. for two years. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity!

ROMEO AND JULIET - Drama
by William Shakespeare
November 5- 22, 2015

The greatest love story ever told, filled with moonlight, swordplay, jealousy, poison, intrigue, and romance.

Innocence meets eternal love and leads to tragic consequences in this big, bold, and surprising production of Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed lovers and their dangerously feuding families.

CHARLEY'S AUNT - Comedy
by Brandon Thomas
January 7 -24, 2016
Hilarious comic farce and ... CROSS-DRESSING!

The perfect cure for the post-holiday doldrums. Jack loves Kitty, and Charley loves Amy. But things are about to get complicated, and it requires a young fellow donning bloomers and a corset. You'll laugh yourself silly at this outrageous romp filled with comic confusion and mistaken identities.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - Adventure
by Rick Elice, based on the New York Times best-selling novel "Peter and the Starcatchers" by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
February 25 - March 13, 2016

A grownup's prequel to Peter Pan. You will be HOOKED from the moment you let your imagination take FLIGHT.

Close your eyes and imagine a magical evening of madcap fun! You will marvel at the limitless possibilities of make-believe as a dozen brilliant actors play more than 100 unforgettable characters in this swashbuckling adventure. Fun for the whole family. Exclusive Georgia Premiere of this 5-Time Tony Award-Winning Musical Play.

Artistic Director Robert Farley adds: "This high adventure Tony award winner is showmanship and storytelling at its most magical. It truly represents the reason any of us ever stepped into a theatre for the very first time."

YESTERDAY AND TODAY, THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE - Music
conceived and performed by Billy McGuigan and his brothers
April 7-24, 2016

What's your favorite Beatles song? Rock to the music of The Beatles as YOU create the playlist for the night... EVERY NIGHT!

First love, a first kiss, or a touching story about a parent or the loss of a loved one. Simply put, The Beatles' music is the soundtrack to our lives. This show takes their incredible music and personalizes it with the stories and perspectives of audience members. It's a nostalgic musical celebration with laughter and tears and personal stories that connect the audience and the band in a way that no other show can. This production is sponsored by The Mimms Company.

The Theatre for Young Audiences Season

Junie B. Jones, The Musical
book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler, music by Zina Goldrich, based on the book series by Barbara Park
Public Performance on Saturday, November 14, 2015

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
based upon the story by C.S. Lewis, dramatized by Le Clanché Du Rand
Public Performance on Saturday, January 23, 2016

Project STEAM! (working title at presstime) - A World Premiere!
by Topher Payne
Public Performance on Saturday, April 23, 2016

And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank - 19th annual school tour!
by James Still
No public performance of this production has been scheduled at presstime.

The Joe Gransden Big Band Series

Joe and his band are back for another series of jazz concerts at Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Dates for this enormously popular series are:

November 9, 2015
December 14, 2015
February 29, 2016
April 11, 2016

Tickets: Early Bird Mainstage Subscription Packages are available now through May 31st and range from $103-$143. Senior and Student discount subscriptions are available for select performance series for $88-$103. Flex Passes are also available for $125 (with limited subscriber privileges). Prices will increase on June 1st. To subscribe, call the GET Box Office at 770-641-1260.

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