Brenda Porter News

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, continues its 24th season and its theme of the strength of women with Having Our Say, The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann. This inspirational story runs February 16th through March 5th, 2017 at the theatre's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Andrea Frye, acclaimed director and actor, will direct the production that is also part of the 2017 Roswell Roots Festival. Having Our Say is graciously sponsored by The Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, continues its 24thseason and its theme of the strength of women with Having Our Say, The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann. This inspirational story runs February 16th through March 5th, 2017 at the theatre's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Andrea Frye, acclaimed director and actor, will direct the production that is also part of the 2017 Roswell Roots Festival. Having Our Say is graciously sponsored by The Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, continues its string of successful comedies from Atlanta playwright Topher Payne with the premiere of Greetings Friend Your Kind Assistance Is Required. The production runs January 5th through 22nd, 2017 at the theatre's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Veteran Atlanta director and actor Shannon Eubanks will be reunited with playwright Payne to once again direct his latest comedy. Sponsorship for this production is graciously provided by the Robert W. Hagan Family Foundation.

Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Atlanta playwright Topher Payne about his new show, Greetings Friend Your Kind Assistance is Required, premiering at Georgia Ensemble Theater on January 5 and running through the 22nd. A fun and quirky guy, Topher was a delight to talk to, and I'm looking forward to seeing what kinds of conversations Greetings Friend Your Kind Assistance is Required will spark. Without further ado, Topher Payne!

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, continues its string of successful comedies from Atlanta playwright Topher Payne with the premiere of Greetings Friend Your Kind Assistance Is Required. The production runs January 5th through 22nd, 2017 at the theatre's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. announced winners for the 2015-2016 Atlanta professional theatrical season last night, November 7, 2016, at the 12th annual awards ceremony held at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center.

Neil Simon's irresistible romantic comedy comes to The Academy Theatre just in time for Valentine's Day!

Neil Simon's irresistible romantic comedy comes to The Academy Theatre just in time for Valentine's Day!

Combining community outreach and creativity, Academy Theatre does it again with its world premiere of The Sunrise of AIDS. This production has been created by a professional ensemble of actors, playwrights, and educators under the leadership of Robert Drake, the Artistic Director of The Academy Theatre.

Grace and Glorie by Tom Ziegler opens Oct. 2, 2015, kicking off the new season for both Academy Theatre and Impact Theatre Atlanta.

Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble, a choral performing group, is celebrating more than 30 years of musical excellence and is looking to add additional singers. CCE is looking for people who enjoy learning music from a vast repertoire of genres and styles; classical, sacred, spirituals, broadway, jazz, contemporary, including music by African-American composers and arrangers. Interested parties should be able to learn music and attend weekly rehearsals every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble, a choral performing group, is celebrating more than 30 years of musical excellence and is looking to add additional singers. CCE is looking for people who enjoy learning music from a vast repertoire of genres and styles; classical, sacred, spirituals, broadway, jazz, contemporary, including music by African-American composers and arrangers. Interested parties should be able to learn music and attend weekly rehearsals every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble, a choral performing group, is celebrating more than 30 years of musical excellence and is looking to add additional singers. CCE is looking for people who enjoy learning music from a vast repertoire of genres and styles; classical, sacred, spirituals, broadway, jazz, contemporary, including music by African-American composers and arrangers. Interested parties should be able to learn music and attend weekly rehearsals every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.