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1 COLONNADE NEWSLETTER September C A T O O S A C I R C L E R I N G G O L D, G A Colonnade Newsletter Back Alley Productions is proud to bring Arthur Miller's classic drama All My Sons to The Colonnade stage. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11, 12, 18 and 19. There will also be a 1:00 p.m. matinee on Sept. 19. The show is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. The production, which secured Miller as a preeminent Broadway playwright and earned him his first Tony Award, is inspired by actual historical events during World War II. All My Sons is set in a small corner of the Midwest just after the brutality and horror of WWII. The play follows the Keller family parents Joe and Kate and their son Chris who are coping with or denying the loss of another son, Larry, who went missing during the war and is presumed dead. Joe Keller, the father of the family, is equally haunted by his troubled business, which produced airplane parts for the war effort. When some defective products were shipped out ultimately causing the accidental deaths of several pilots Steve Deever, Joe's business partner, was found guilty at trial and went to prison. Joe went free, but many people still suspected his part in the negligence. The troubled past remains dormant for many years, but when Chris invites Ann - Steve Deever's daughter and Larry Keller's former sweetheart - to town with the intent of proposing marriage the family is forced to confront the past. The past comes to a head when George, Ann's brother, arrives with a story blaming Joe for shipping out the defective parts. With a fragile engagement in the balance and the family s history exposed bare, Chris is forced to truly examine the question of his father's guilt for the first time. The Keller family may never be the same. At its heart, All My Sons examines the nature of guilt, and asks the audience to explore to what extent ends justify means. Due to some mild language and dark subject matter, the performance may not be suitable for all ages. Tickets for these performances are for reserved seats and may be purchased online at colonnadecenter.org, by phone at , or in person at The Colonnade Box Office. Ticket prices range from $8 to $12. Storyteller Productions to hold Auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has been called "An American Classic" by McCall's magazine and "One of the best Christmas stories ever - certainly one of the funniest" by The Seattle Times. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States! Storyteller Productions is please to return The Best Christmas Pageant Ever to the Colonnade by special arrangement with Samuel French. Shows will be December 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 7:30 PM and December 12 at 1:00 PM. There will be school matinees on December 4 at 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and Noon. AUDITIONS will be held on October 5 & 6 at 6:30 PM at the Colonnade Theater. It features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs! Those auditioning for main roles should prepare a 30 second to one minute monologue. Younger children can also memorize a short story or poem. All non-adults should also be prepared to sing the Christmas Carol of their choosing. For more information on specific roles available please visit the website at Inside this issue: All My Sons 1 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 1 Calendar of Events 2 A Christmas Carol 3 Senior Expo 4 Gospel Concert 4 James Rogers 4 Experience International Theatre Season 6

2 September 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NW Georgia Senior Expo 9am-2pm The Experience; Principles of 30 Disney Service 8am or 1pm October 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Page 2

3 Back Alley Productions to hold Auditions for A Christmas Carol Back Alley Productions invites you to audition for a timeless retelling of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. The beloved holiday classic details the personal redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cruel and wealthy miser who, with the guidance of three Christmas ghosts, relearns his humanity. On a broad level, A Christmas Carol taps into the giving nature of the holiday season by examining the assumptions of privilege, the dangers of ignoring poverty and the individual s responsibility to the humblest members of every community. Auditions are Sept. 7 and 8 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. A monologue will be provided to you when you arrive. You will be given time to become comfortable with the monologue. Then you will be called into the audition room for the audition. You may be asked to stay and read with other actors afterwards. Feel free to backalleyperformances@gmail.com with any questions or call Several roles are available for this family-friendly show, including: The Narrator A persona of Christmastime who guides us through the story. Ebenezer Scrooge - An uncaring miser and focus of the story. Young Ebenezer An optimistic but practical businessman. Younger Ebenezer A child who feels abandoned by the world. Bob Cratchit - Scrooge's clerk. A kind, mild, and very poor man with a large family. Tiny Tim - Bob Cratchit's young son, crippled from birth. Jacob Marley - Ebenezer Scrooge's greedy partner; a ghost condemned to wander. The Ghost of Christmas Past - The first spirit to visit Scrooge, a curious childlike apparition. The Ghost of Christmas Present - The second spirit to visit Scrooge, a majestic giant. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come - The third spirit to visit Scrooge, a silent phantom. Fred - Scrooge's nephew, a genial man who loves Christmas. Fred s Wife A warm and strong woman; skeptical of Scrooge s change. Fezziwig - The jovial merchant with whom the young Scrooge apprenticed. Belle - A beautiful woman who Scrooge loved deeply when he was a young man. Belle s Husband The man who replaced Scrooge. Peter Cratchit - Bob's oldest son, who inherits his father's stiff-collared shirt for Christmas. Martha Cratchit - Bob's oldest daughter, who works in a milliner's shop. Fran - Scrooge's sister; Fred's mother. She passed away when Scrooge was young. The Portly Gentlemen - Two gentlemen who visit Scrooge at the beginning of the tale. Mrs. Cratchit - Bob's wife, a kind and loving woman. Clergyman A holy man who advises Scrooge to rethink his life. Gamblers Uncaring and greedy men who split up Scrooge s belongings after his death. Christmas Boy A young boy nearing adulthood who is asked to fetch a turkey. Several partygoers, bankers, children and townspeople. We are excited to bring this holiday treasure to life at the Colonnade Stage. We hope to see you there! Page 3

4 James Rogers - Home for Christmas! Reserve Your Seats Today! Tickets are now on sale for the James Rogers Home for Christmas Concert on December 17, at 7:00PM. Seating is reserved, so be sure to get your tickets in advance. Ticket prices are Adults $20.50 Seniors and students $ Children 12 and under and groups of 15 or more will be $ Many of you know James Rogers and watched him grow up right here in this area. He is an entertainer, singer, and songwriter. James has been performing and writing music since Many of you have seen him perform in Pigeon Forge and now have the opportunity to see him right here in Ringgold. You won t want to miss this special night of entertainment. Tickets for this performance may b e p u r chas ed o n line at colonnadecenter.org, by phone at , or in person at The Colonnade Box Office. Page 4

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6 2015 Colonnade Theater Season All My Sons Fiddler on the Roof A Christmas Carol Back Alley Productions Storyteller Productions Back Alley Productions Directed by : Directed by : Directed by : 264 C AT O O SA C I R C L E R I N G G O L D, G A For event rentals, please Contact Amy Jackson at , ext 102 For theater info, please Contact Lora Ogden at , ext 103 Zack Jordan Shows: September 11,12, 18 & 7:30pm Matinee: September Approx. Run Time: 1.5 hours Non-Musical Roy Denton Shows: October 23, 24,30 & 7:30pm Matinees: October 1:00pm Approx. Run Time: 2 hours Musical Kaylee Smith Auditions: September 7 & 8 6:30pm-8:30pm Shows: November 13, 14, 20 & 7:30pm Matinee: November Approx. Run Time: 1.5 hours Non-Musical To purchase tickets, please Call ex 100 Best Christmas Pageant Ever Storyteller Productions Visit our website: Directed by: Carrie Jernigan Auditions: October 5 & 6 6:30pm-9:00pm Non-Musical Ticket Prices: $ Blue Section $ Yellow Sections $8.00- Green Sections Shows: December 4, 5, 11 & 7:30pm Matinee: December Approx Run Time: 2 Hours Musical $7.00- Groups of 15 or more Musical Ticket Prices: $ Blue Section $ Yellow Sections $ Green Section $ Groups of 15 or more Don t forget to consider The Colonnade when making your holiday plans. Book an event or party. Space is filling quickly so please contact us today. The Colonnade Performing Arts Theater Page 6