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“ENCHANTED APRIL” written by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim directed by Sherry Ingbritsen
Performance Dates: February 21-24, 28, March 1-3, 7-10, 2013 New Dawn Theater Company…3087 Main St, Duluth GA. 30096 www.newdawntheatercompany.com 678-887-5015
"Enchanted April" Cast of Characters
A special thanks goes out to: Webmaster: Paul Ingbritsen Set Build: Paul Ingbritsen Stage Crew: Paul and Sherry Ingbritsen, Chuck Mason and Debbie Bush Photographer: Beth Luman Videographer: Beth Luman Programs: Beth Peters
Name: Character:
Sherry Ingbritsen Director / Sound Light Tech
Chuck Mason Asst. Director
Debbie Bush Stage Manager
Paul Ingbritsen Set Builder
Ashley Jones Lotty Wilton
Steven Miller Mellersh Wilton
Sharon Cagle Rose Arnott
Doug Isbecque Frederick Arnott
Marla Krohn Mrs. Graves
Katie Tucker Lady Caroline Bramble
Theresa Kelly Costanza
Jay Croft Antony Wilding
"Enchanted April"
Written by Matthew Barber
From the novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim
Directed by: Sherry Ingbritsen
Setting: 1922 London and Italy
Act 1, Scene 1: Ladies Club in London Act 1, Scene 2: Wilton Home Act 1, Scene 3: Arnott Home Act 1, Scene 4: Church Act 1, Scene 5: Lady Caroline Bramble Home Act 1, Scene 6: Mrs Graves Home Act 1, Scene 7: Antony Wildings Home Act 1, Scene 8: Wilton Home and Arnott Home Act 1, Scene 9: Train Car in Italy 15 minute intermission
Act 2, Scene 1: An Italian Villa (morning) Act 2, Scene 2: Villa (midday) Act 2, Scene 3: Villa (9 days later midday) Act 2, Scene 4: Villa (that same evening)
New Dawn Theater Company The New Dawn Theater Company welcomes actors and actresses of all ages, novice or
seasoned, to participate in open auditions for upcoming theater productions. Open auditions
consist of an introduction to the current production and cold readings. Please bring a current
photo and resume to the audition.
Watch our website for the following shows and auditions that will be featured in our
upcoming productions, “Barabbas”, April/May 2013, “Night At The Wax Museum”, June
2013, “M.A.S.H”, August 2013, “Under Milkwood”, October 2013, “A Victorian
Christmas”, December 2013 and “Plaza Suite”, February/March 2014
You may purchase season tickets at anytime.
5 shows for: adults $70.00
5 shows for children/seniors $55.00
Plus 1 special event ticket
Call Sherry at 678-887-5015 for additional information
or visit the web site at:
www.newdawntheatercompany.com
"Enchanted April": What happens when you take two unhappy housewives, add a "lady of the evening" and a
pompous older woman and send them on a journey together? It all begins with Lotty and Rose finding each
other in a lonely, unhappy place in their marriage..they need to get away...but how, and how will they tell their
very hovering husbands they need to get away...and to Italy of all places...They don't!! But the villa is far too
expensive for the two of them, so enter Lady Caroline and Mrs. Graves. These four ladies couldn't be more
different, yet so very similar. Mr. Antony Wilding, and his trusted and vivacious house keeper, Costanza has
just the place for them: his getaway home in Italy. There they find peace among the wisteria and sunshine.
Although not at first, as they get to know one another's habits and lifestyles..one can only imagine...but then,
thoughts of their husbands come and soon after, Mellersh Wilton and Frederick Arnott arrive to see just what
their wives have been up to. Can the Arnotts and the Wiltons find love once again among the beautiful Italian
seaside, with its gardens of wisteria, syringa and jessimine? Is Lady Caroline to spend the rest of her young
life in an empty shell, never knowing what could have been? And Mrs. Graves, will she soften around the
warmth of the sunshine or forever anguish with only the stories of long past poets? Only the terraces of
beautiful Italy holds the truth. Two ladies seeking……. Sherry Ingbritsen, President/Artistic Director
Enjoy the show!
Sherry.
Special Thanks: To the
AJC, Megan Kotowski of
Gwinnett Daily Post, &
Faye Edmundson of
Duluth Patch
Sherry Ingbritsen: Director, Sound and Light Tech Sherry is so thrilled to be working with these extremely talented ladies and gentlemen. From the very start, despite a few early bumps with casting, they were professional, energetic and ready for this challenge. They have made my job as a director so easy, and the best part was listening to them "work on" their Italian accents. Sherry has been an active director for new dawn for years now and enjoys this aspect of theater. She has directed such shows as "Pride And Prejudice", "Murder On The Nile", "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" and many others. She most recently had the honor of seeing her own script being produced at Christmas time by New Dawn: "A Not So Silent Night". She is already working on a comedy for down the road. Sherry also loves being on stage, and has been seen in such roles as Blanche in "A Streetcar Named Desire", Veta in "Harvey", Marie Lloyd in "Box, Cox and Props" and Donna Kucia in "Charley's Aunt". Sherry is very passionate about theater and especially about her family here at New Dawn. She wishes to thank her husband Paul for all he endures for her theater dream and all he does for new dawn. She also sends her love to her kids Ronnie (living in Alabama), Jacob (preparing for his 3rd deployment overseas) and daughter Amanda, as well as, her 4 grandchildren; Colton, Leann, Emily and Aaliyah. She wants everyone to continue to support the arts and New Dawn and hopes you enjoy our production.
Sherry Ingbritsen
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Thank you to all who made 2012 a great
10th anniversary for
New Dawn Theater!!!
2013 is going to be a WONDERFUL year..a time for
growth, celebration and fun!!
New Dawn is looking to add a few extra's for your enjoyment...if you would like to help us in
that endeavor by making a monetary donation, please see a board member or call
678-887-5105. You can also go directly to our website at: www.newdawntheatercompany.com
and make a donation there. Some of the improvements we are looking to make to your theater
are:
* A Lettered Sign Board on the exterior wall to let you know what is
coming next
* Purchase of certain set pieces to be used on stage in productions
* Additional lighting strips for backstage
* Additional can lights
* Some small interior upgrades
* And more...
Thank you to our supporters and their
thoughtful donations:
John and Sandy Laszlo Lucille Walker Mike Stevens Chuck Mason
Marla Krohn Jill Angove Kirk Buis
Greg Simons Margaret Masak
Lee Tisdale Judith Miller Bettye Prescott
Shirley Downs Terry and Loretta Pashby
Allan and Judith Bart Pauline Moore
Thank You Lucille Walker for your never
ending support for New Dawn
Theater!
To each of you that
walks through our
doors, Thank you.
You are the Reason
we do what we do.
Chuck Mason
“Performing Arts Theater at its Best!”
Serving Greater Atlanta
and Gwinnett County The Lights are now on, the stage is set, the actors are warming
up in the wings. Our time has come...time to soar, time to shine, time to bring new life and a New Dawn to the theater.
New Dawn Theater Company will be holding open auditions for “Barabbas”, directed by
Sherry Ingbritsen—February 24 & 26, 2013- beginning at 7pm, no appointment
necessary...at our theater on 3087 Main St. Duluth, 30096. Check out our website for
additional information or call 678-887-5015—www.newdawntheatercompany.com
New Dawn Theater Company Season Line up: “Barabbas”: April / May 2013
“Night At The Wax Museum”: June 2013
“M.A.S.H.”: August 2013
"Under Milkwood": Oct 2013
"A Victorian Christmas": December 2013
"Plaza Suite": Feb / March 2014
Special Events:
*2/21– 3/9 Rising Stars Production:
Little Bo Peep
*3/17 Main St Symphony 4pm
*3/23 "Just the Two of Us..a concert from Sinatra to today"
*4/6: Steve McKee, Darrell and Dawn Ritchie in concert
If you have any questions, are
interested in auditions for
upcoming productions, or would
like to place an ad in future
programs, please contact :
Sherry Ingbritsen
The New Dawn Theater Company
3087 Main Street
Duluth GA 30096
Phone: 678-887-5015 www.newdawntheatercompany.com
Thank You Mike Stevens for
continuing to support
New Dawn Theater and it’s
community!
“Enchanted April” Cast of Characters
Ashley Jones, Lotty Wilton: Ashley is excited to return to the New Dawn
stage and take on the "particular challenge" that is the character of Lotty
Wilton! Ashley has previously been seen at New Dawn as Violet Sheridan
(Sherlock Holmes' daughter) in "Sherlock's Veiled Secret", Ann Deever in
"All My Sons", and playing her dream role of Elizabeth Bennet in "Pride &
Prejudice". Ashley would like to thank director Sherry Ingbritsen, as well as
the cast and crew, for making this show such a wonderful experience. She
would also like to thank her family and friends for their unconditional love
and support!
Steven Miller, Mellersh Wilton: Steven has appeared in this venue in the
last one and half years in Live Arts Theatre’s “Don’t Drink the Water” (using
a New Yawk/New Joisey accent) and New Dawn Theater’s “Run for Your
Wife” (with a lower-class London accent). Since then, he has used a variety
of accents in Live Arts Theatre’s musical revue “Secrets Every Smart
Traveler Should Know” (including French, British, and Southern); no accent
at all in Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s “The Man Who Came to Dinner” (since
no lines!); and a Russian accent in Lionheart Theatre’s “Fiddler On The
Roof”. It’s fun being back as a tony British lawyer this time around!
Sharon Cagle, Rose Arnott: Sharon last appeared on our stage as
Clemmie in “Seeing Stars in Dixie” for which she received a Broadway
World Atlanta nomination as Best Actress. She is excited to once again take
the stage in “Enchanted April”, having played the role of Costanza in a past
performance. Favorite roles include Rose Benjamin in “God’s Favorite”,
Maggie in “The Women” and Lillian Gilbraith in “Cheaper by the Dozen”.
Sharon resides in Lawrenceville with her cocker spaniels, Buster and
Cooper. Phil 4:13 “Al Italia!”
Doug Isbecque, Frederick Arnott: This is Doug’s 3rd show at New Dawn.
After a 25 year hiatus, he returned to acting last year, portraying Steward in
“Murder On the Nile” and Mr. KIRBY in “You Can’t Take It With You”. In his
younger days he pursued an acting career in NYC with numerous film and TV
credits, including Another World, Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Mike
Hammer, the Equalizer, Cadillac Man, the Pickup Artist, and the cult classic ,
The Toxic Avenger as well as numerous TV Commercials. Since then he got
married and raised 2 wonderful boys and became successful in software sales.
Thanks again to New Dawn for the opportunity to work with such a talented
cast. Nothing compares to performing in front of a live audience.
Steven Miller
Ashley Jones
Sharon Cagle
Doug Isbecque
Marla Krohn, Mrs. Graves: Marla has been performing in theater
for over 25 years. This is Marla's 8th production with New Dawn. Her
favorite parts are..Miss Ffolliott Ffoulkes, Frytania and Det. Troughton.
Marla would like to thank Sherry for her guidance and direction; she is
such a Blessing. In her free time Marla is a speech and drama teacher as
well as a sales rep in her family's business. All this keeps her busy while
her son is away at college at NYU. Enjoy the "Enchantment and have a
nut or two".
Katie Tucker, Lady Caroline Bramble: Katie grew up in Northwest
Indiana, and relocated to Georgia in the summer of 2010. She currently
resides in Duluth. She graduated in 2009 from Purdue University with a
Bachelor of Liberal Studies. This is her debut with New Dawn Theater
Company. She is very thankful to Sherry for the opportunity, and to have
met and worked with such amazing people! Past roles have included:
Wicked Witch in “The Wizard of Oz”, Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors”,
Anne in “The Diary of Anne Frank”, and roles in “Footloose”, “The Sound
of Music”, “As You Like It”, and “South Pacific”. In her free time, she
enjoys reading, playing the piano, learning to play the violin, and spending
time with her boyfriend and “daughter”, Chloe (her dog). She thanks all her
friends and family for their support!
Theresa Kelly, Costanza: This is my 5th show with New Dawn Theater.
Past shows that I have performed in are "Miracle on 34th Street",
"Sherlock's Veiled Secret", "Cheaper by The Dozen" ,and “Seeing Stars in
Dixie". I have worked the New Dawn Drama Camp for children for the
past 3 summers. The artistic director Sherry, has given me the opportunity
to stage manage a couple of shows the latest one being "A Not So Silent
Night". It has given me a whole new appreciation for theater and what all
goes into a performance behind the scenes. I would like to dedicate my
role as Costanza to my family from Reggio del Calabria ,for they have had
such an impact in my life.
Jay Croft, Antony Wilding: Jay is excited to be on New Dawn's stage
once again. Last year he received Best Actor nominations by the
Broadway World Atlanta Awards for his roles as Barney Greenwald in
"The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" and as Mr. De Pinna in "You Can't
Take It With You", both New Dawn productions. Jay would like to thank
Sherry for casting him in this delightful play and for the opportunity to
speak with an Italian accent. He would also like to thank his wife Tammy
for letting him onto the stage.
Marla Krohn
Katie Tucker
Theresa Kelly
Jay Croft
Chuck Mason, Assistant Director: Well this time I really opened
my mouth when I should have been listening I guess. I told Sherry
when she had the cast all made up if she needed some help in any way
to let me know. Well a week or so later she said, “You remember what
you said?”, well here I am being her AD. This time I am not on stage
and I love what I am doing. What a great cast she has put together,
and I am sure you are going to enjoy this play. Everyone is doing such
a great job and the play is great. Thanks to Sherry for asking me to
help, but with a group like this, it is one of the easiest tasks that I have
ever done. If this is your first time, welcome to our theater, and we
hope you will make yourself at home and enjoy. If you have been here
before, thank you for coming back and supporting New Dawn
Theater....without you we would be nothing....thank you.
Debbie Bush, Stage Manager: A native of Virginia, I began on stage
as a four year old dancer. Dancing continued to be my stage presence
throughout high school. When I went to college, I performed with the
Highty-Tighties Regimental Band of Virginia Tech. The highlight being
the performance at the halftime of the Redskins-Cowboys game. I
started a Drama/Puppetry Club at Chattahoochee Elementary School in
1999. Some of our performances were "The Wonderful Wizard of
Oz" and "Pinocchio." Personally, I have performed in several plays at
the New Dawn Theater, including "It's a Wonderful Life", "A Candle in
the Window" and "Miracle on 34th Street." This will be my first time as
stage manager and I thank Sherry for the opportunity of learning more
aspects of the theater. Enjoy the show!
Paul Ingbritsen, Set Builder, Lights/Sound Tech, & Stage
Assistant: Paul is happy working on yet another set for new dawn.
Since starting his efforts with them, he has lost track of how many he has
actually built and designed. Paul is an award winning set designer and is
completely self taught. He says its in the genes since he and his dad used
to spend a lot of time in the garage on woodworking projects, and his
mother is a wonderful artist. Paul says the best part of building a set is
seeing the cast roaming around on a finished set and see the "mood"
come to life. When not working on builds, Paul serves on the board as
their treasurer and is the facility manager for the theater, keeping things
working and moving smoothly. Paul has been happily married to Sherry
for almost 29 years, has raised 3 beautiful children and now has 4
wonderful grandkids. He, like the rest of New Dawn, thank you for your
patronage and support of our theater and welcome any ideas to make
"your" theater home even better.
Paul Ingbritsen
Chuck Mason
Debbie Bush
New Dawn Theater
Company
Mission Statement
The mission of The New Dawn Theater Company is to bring quality theater to Gwinnett County. Our
goal is to strive to build a community relationship within the county and surrounding areas that will
allow people from all walks of life to discover their inner child and outward adult.
Our mission is to put Fine Arts back in the lives of people of all ages, to let them flourish and realize an
untapped / unknown potential. To allow creative thinking, positive mental attitudes and dramatic
performance skills to come to light.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional, we welcome you. We believe a community that
allows itself to fulfill a dream or a destiny, is a community that can reach beyond the stars.
Sherry Ingbritsen Chuck Mason Paul Ingbritsen Karyn West John Laszlo
President Vice President Treasurer Recorder Public Relations Liaison
Press Corp: Cathy Seith, Choreographer: Theresa Kelly, Costume Mistress: Lisa Cox,
Programs: Beth Peters, Hospitality Manager: Sandy Laszlo and Associate Board Member: Tim Link
The lights are now on, the stage is set, the actors are warming up in the wings. Our time has come...time
to soar, time to shine, time to bring new life and a New Dawn to the theater!
New Dawn Theater Company proudly supports our
men and women in the military, past,
present and future...We honor you and are
grateful for your service…
Thank You!!
Eric Arvidson
General Manager
2131 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Duluth GA 30096
Phone- 678-475-1147
Fax- 678-475-1924
Thank you to our supporters:
Debbie Bush, Roland & Dixie Huthmaker
John & Sandy Laszlo, Shelley Cossette, Charles Booth,
Mike Stevens, Emory & Jacqueline Fears, Jim & Terri Adkins
New Dawn Theater Company Board Members Sherry J. Ingbritsen, President / Artistic Director: Sherry’s love for theater began at a very early age when she was able to
participate in church Christmas Pageants and school plays. She was hooked when she was given the role of Cassandra in a HS
production of “Trojan Women”. After a long break of career and raising her family, she became involved with theater again.
For the last 15 years, Sherry has been consistently involved in the theater. From working with another group, and then to
forming New Dawn. She has been seen in roles such as Ouiser in “Steel Magnolias”, Chick in “Crimes of the Heart”, Veta
Simmons in “Harvey”, Martha Brewster in “Arsenic and Old Lace”, and Blanche in “Streetcar Named Desire”. (Yes a definite
pattern of psycho roles). Sherry has also enjoyed directing several shows, such as “Seven Year Itch”, “A Few Good Men, “A
Little Princess”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and The Three Musketeers”. She has also
directed the last several Christmas productions (“Yes, Virginia”, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Story” and “Miracle
on 34th Street”). Sherry also added playwright to her resume, “A Not So Silent Night”, which New Dawn produced this past
Christmas. She is a founding member of the New Dawn Theater Company and currently serves as its President / Artistic
Director. When Sherry is not doing theater she enjoys spending time with her loving husband Paul of 28 years, and 3 beautiful
children: Ronnie, age 33, Jacob age 27, and Amanda, age 26, along with her grandchildren: new granddaughter Aaliyah 5
months, Colton age 8, Leann age 5, and Emily age 4. She wishes to thank them all for all the years of love and support during
show times, and everyday life. She hopes you will continue to support the theater and will come and enjoy our many planned
future productions. Chuck Mason, Vice President: Chuck got into acting strictly by accident two Christmases ago, when Sherry needed someone
to play Father Michael in “Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus”. Chuck has also portrayed Capt. Issac Whitaker in “A Few
Good Men”, wheelchair bound Tom Carrisford in “A Little Princess”, shared the roll of Sir Francis in “Charley’s Aunt”, Henry
Potter in “It's A Wonderful Life”, one of his favorites, Teddy Brewster in “Arsenic and Old Lace”. This past Summer he
played the Sherriff in “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” at the Aurora at the Festival with County Seat Players, and the King of
Hearts in “Alice in Wonderland”, and appeared in “The Dining Room” with County Seat Players. Chuck has also done a
video for Georgia Gwinnett College and two radio Bible shows for children. Chuck also serves on the Mayor of Duluth's Big
Mac Advisory Council. Paul Ingbritsen, Treasurer: Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Physical Education and a minor in Kinesiology,
Biology and Anatomy from St. Olaf College, MN. A transplant from Philadelphia in 1993, Paul has come to enjoy life here in
Georgia. He has worked in the construction technology and information industry for 18 years and is currently available for
employment and is open to any challenges. He enjoys working with his hands on the set builds and is adept at working with
power tools and designing intricate sets that move with the scenes and are beautiful to look at. Paul also is responsible for
building New Dawn’s website, having spent many hours processing information to make the site user friendly. He was also a
major player in the rebuild / refurbish of our theater, spending many weeks working on building walls, lights, painting and
remodeling. (A Jack of All Trades). When not in his studio at the theater building sets, Paul loves to golf and be outdoors,
having taken up camping once again after many years. He is a father to three beautiful children (Ronnie 34, Jake 27, Amanda
26) and Pop-pop to three grandchildren (Aaliyah 5 months, Colton 8, Leann 5, Emily 4). Paul has been married to his wife
Sherry for an amazing 28 years. Paul, through urging of his wife, has enjoyed becoming involved with the theater, not only as
its builder, but as a board member and lover of theater. (even having ventured once onto the stage). He hopes you will all
support New Dawn and their efforts to bring drama and life in Gwinnett. John Laszlo, Public Relations Liaison: John is retired from the public sector after providing 30 years of generally civil
service. He grew up in Pennsylvania and grew older in Georgia. He began acting four years ago with the Roswell Rambler's
More or Less Players, a group honored by the Georgia Recreation and Park Association for innovative programs for seniors.
After teaching and encouragement from Leslie Kelley of Rising Stars Productions, he auditioned for 'Our Town' at Lionheart
Theatre. Though Professor Willard is not typically acted as a comical character, Director Joanie McElroy took a chance and
provided support throughout the play. She later cast him as Ben in Arthur Miller's 'Death of A Salesman.' Jenny Scher of Rising
Stars Productions directed him in playing six characters in 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' at Kudzu Playhouse. John
learned the deeper meaning of the phrase 'anything can happen' as he picked young children from the audience to be dwarfs in
the play. A highlight of each performance was negotiation with the young volunteers to give back their dwarf hats. A
willingness to play barnyard animals led to parts in 'Little Bo Peep,' and the 'Velveteen Rabbit' at the Red Clay Theater. At
New Dawn Theater he has continued to appear in Rising Stars Productions such as 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Night Before
Christmas' and 'Trapunzeled.' He co-authored the Rising Stars Production 'Snow White's Birthday Surprises' with his wife
Sandy and they appeared in the play as the Evil Queen and the Magic Mirror. At New Dawn he has appeared in 'Miracle on
34th Street,' 'Cheaper by the Dozen,' 'The Canterville Ghost,' 'Pride and Prejudice,' Dad's Christmas Miracle,'and Murder on the
Nile' all ably directed by Sherry. The friendly, supportive, yet challenging atmosphere of New Dawn Theater contributes to the
genuine enjoyment of being part of activities here. John hopes to contribute to the Board in a way that expand the impact of the
theater on the life of the community.
Karyn West, Recorder: Karyn, born and raised here in Atlanta, became involved with New Dawn when her daughter was
cast in Alice In Wonderland. She became part of that backstage crew and never left. She has been in many productions,
but two favorites are “The Three Musketeers” and “Sleeping Beauty”, which she received a nomination for best actress award
in Broadway World Atlanta. Karyn's first experience with acting began during her high school years, with her church's drama
group. During the day Karyn loves being a preschool teacher and her hobbies include photography and making memory
books. New Dawn is a second family and would like to encourage you to join us. We are always looking for new talent and
help with the productions. Enjoy the show! Cathy Seith, Press Corp: Cathy has been a photojournalist for over 20 years, most recently full time for the Atlanta Journal
& Constitution. She started her photography career in Denver, Co. working for UPI, shooting pro-sports and news. She did
internships with The Rocky Mountain News, The Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, The Grand Rapids Press and
Muskegon Chronicle in Michigan, before working full time for The Center Daily Times in State College, PA, then the Herald
Sun in Durham, N.C. Now she is a stay at home mom, but she does do some freelance photography.
Sherry J. Ingbritsen
Karyn West
Chuck Mason
Cathy Seith
Paul Ingbritsen
John Laszlo
Beth Peters, Programs: Beth is a busy mother of five children, Katie (22) and her son in-law Mark LoCasto, Kari (20), Kali
(18), Abby (13), George (11), and she became the proud grandmother of Joe LoCasto 1 year ago. She says “There is nothing
better than being a Grandmommy!” Beth works as the Administrative Assistant by day and in her spare time, she is a Certified
Psychic, Medium, Empath and Intuitive Coach. She graduated from Sandy Anastasi Psychic Development Studies giving her
a the ability to do readings for the public. Also she’s an artist selling her painted originals to the community
www.kiwiarts.etsy.com, and a proud member of Ghosts of Georgia Paranormal Investigators Team
www.ghostsofgeorgia.com. Beth continues to work in community theater, commercials and film as an actor and make-up
artist. She loves the chance to act with her son George Peters whenever she can. Beth’s passion lives within the arts!
Theresa Kelly, Choreographer: Theresa Kelly is a retired musical theater choreographer and international ballroom dance
instructor. Theresa started her dance and theater career in the 1960s, where she trained in classical ballet, tap and jazz with The
Huntsville Ballet Company in Huntsville, Alabama, her hometown. As a child, she was a regular on a syndicated children’s’
program, “Romper Room”, and appeared as a guest star on “Captain Kangaroo”. From this came her interest in live theater and
she joined a local theater company (Community Chorus). Theresa trained with the Martha Graham Dance Studio (NYC) and
The Fred Astaire Dance Studio (NYC). She also trained in voice and studied music. She has been in numerous musicals such
as, “Guys and Dolls”, “The Music Man”, “A Chorus Line”, “Anything Goes, Celebration”, “Crazy for You” and “Plaza Suite”.
Theresa made an appearance on the “Merv Griffin Show” and landed a small role in the television series “Dallas”. She also
appeared in a medical documentary for the Vanderbilt University Medical School (Nashville, TN). She left New York and
moved to Dallas, Texas where she helped open a new Fred Astaire Dance Studio. While living in Dallas, Theresa attended
Texas Medical College. She became employed with a local hospital working as a surgical scrub nurse. It was there where she
met her husband who was completing his surgical rotation during his residency. Moving to Atlanta to practice medicine, she
got back into theater as a dance choreographer and began working with local heater groups and local high schools. She has
choreographed musicals such as “Music Man”, “Hello Dolly”, “Oklahoma”, “Sweet Charity”, and “Bye Bye Birdie”. At the
New Dawn Theater Company, she has appeared in “Miracle on 34th Street” and “Sherlock’s Veiled Secrets”. She is delighted to
be a part of the New Dawn Family and hopes that people will continue to support live theater. Theresa resides in Duluth, GA
with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Lisa Cox, Costume Mistress: Lisa is a busy mom of three children. Cameron 17, Jordan 14 and Hope 12 years old. She is a
stay at home mom and a seamstress. She spends her time volunteering for her church and making costumes for the theater. She
got started in the theater when her son Cameron performed in “The Three Musketeers". She and her three children performed in
"Miracle on 34th Street" and from that she took a huge interest in the designing of costuming. She recently designed Sir Simons
Costumes in "The Canterville Ghost" and the river and stone scene in "Arabian Nights". I hope you enjoy our theater and will
come and join us again.
Sandy Laszlo, Hospitality Manager: Sandy is a retired attorney who saw many “theatrical” performances in her former job as
a legislative counsel to members of the Georgia General Assembly. She is originally from Pennsylvania, but moved to Georgia
over 40 years ago when her husband, John, was invited by the U.S. Army to spend some time at Fort Benning. Since retiring
Sandy has been active in theatrical productions with the Roswell Rambler’s More Or Less Players. In 2012, she and John
wrote a children’s play, “Snow White’s Birthday Surprises,” which was produced and directed by Jenny Scher and Leslie
Kelley of Rising Stars Productions and performed at New Dawn Theater. She has also written and performed in a number of
comedy routines. Sandy is looking forward to working with the other members of the New Dawn Board and spreading the
word about this terrific theater company.
Tim Link, Associate Board Member: Tim came to Atlanta in 1978 from Santa
Barbara, CA and never looked back. Tim has three daughters: Carrie Underwood
lives in Chicago with her husband Ben; Kelsey teaches middle school for Fulton
County, and Jamie is a student at UGA. In 2005 Jamie, Tim's youngest daughter,
told him at dinner, "Dad, we open Footloose in two weeks, and we need a coach".
The director checked Tim's pulse and said, "Stand over there." That was the start of
it. Since then, Tim has been in a dozen plays, designed and built sets, and has even
tried a little directing. Tim has found some very special friendships in the theater
community, and is fond of telling his old friends that Acting is the new Tennis.
Beth Peters
Tim Link
Theresa Kelly
Lisa Cox
Sandy Laszlo
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Lionheart Theatre Company presents
Second Samuel by Pamela Parker
March 8,9,10,15,16,17,22,23,24th
Directed by Amy Szymanski
It was a simpler time in the late 1940s, especially in South
Georgia and specifically in a sleepy little town called
Second Samuel. This is the summer Miss Gertrude passed
away, and deep dark secrets are about to be revealed.
Nobody could have imagined how the death of one sweet
little old lady would turn the entire town upside down,
leaving everybody in Second Samuel wondering if anything
would ever be normal again!
Lionheart Theatre is located at:
10 College St. in Downtown Historic Norcross
For information and tickets please see our website:
http://www.lionhearttheatre.org/ or call 678-938-8518
We Hope you enjoyed the show!
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2013 Fundraising Campaign New Dawn Theater Company is a 501c3 non profit Community Theater Company located in the Downtown Historic area of Duluth, GA. We have been at this location for 5 strong years and our following throughout these years has grown to great heights. Our mission is to bring Quality Theater to the Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Our goal is to build a community relationship within the county and surrounding areas that will allow people from all walks of life to discover their inner child and outward adult. Our main goal is to put Fine Arts back in the lives of people of all ages, to let them flourish and realize an untapped / unknown potential. To allow their creative thinking, positive mental attitudes and dramatic performance skills to come to light. We believe a community that allows it self to fulfill a dream or a destiny, is a community that can reach beyond the stars. In the last 10 years we have dedicated long hours, sweat equity and personal sacrifice to provide quality family entertainment. As many of you know community theaters strive to be as independent as possible, mainly relying on ticket sales, gracious donations in order to put on fantastic productions and keep the doors open. For example below is our 2013 performance schedule
** "Enchanted April" - February/March 2013** ** "Barabbas" - April/May 2013** ** "Night at the Wax Museum" - June 2013** ** “M*A*S*H” - August-September 2013** ** “Under Milkwood” - October 2013** ** Christmas show to be announced soon- Dec 2013
Along with our this Season Line up of quality stage productions we also provide a Summer Camp Drama Series for children ages 6 to 16, and feature Children Plays, Concerts, Magical Acts along with the city’s own Symphony Performances. We pride ourselves on providing quality entertainment for the whole family. Here is what we are looking forward to the up and coming year and want YOU to be a part of it through your kind donations. In order to fulfill our dreams and vision we would like to raise $5,000 in the next 60 days. Your donation will be used to.
1. Off set the production costs of our 2013 season lineup. 2. Off set the start up costs for our newly created Acting Class sessions throughout 2013. 3. Provide Tuition to 5 deserving children to attend our Summer Drama Camp in July 2013. 4. Provide us the ability to take smaller Senior productions on the road to perform
them at Senior Assisted Living Centers throughout the Metro Atlanta area. 5. Purchase an exterior marquee to let passers by know what is coming up on our
stage and invite them to enter. Help us to keep the Arts Alive in Downtown Duluth. To Donate go on to the below links and Pledge:
http://gogetfunding.com/project/new-dawn-theater-2013-fundraiser www.newdawntheatercompany.com
“Hugs For Soldiers” and New Dawn Theater Company would like to show our sincere Thanks, Gratitude and Support to
the Men and Women of the
1-214 Battalion Field Artillery Unit
Under Strong Leadership, and a code of Honor, Ethics, Bravery and Loyalty, they prepare to Deploy to AFGHANISTAN!!
With them, go our thoughts and prayers for a successful tour,
and a safe return home to their families… Be Brave!!! Be Strong!!!
“We Hear and Strike”!