Little off topic, but interesting none-the-less - I love the Theater

Daniel,

I happened across your blog while sending out press releases.

I am fairly new to the area and have started a theatre which you may find exciting, if you like entertaining theatre anyway.

We are grateful that Chris Starr has contacted our theatre, and is going to be doing an article for the Banner-Herald, however...

I thought you might like to have some general information about Rose of Athens Theatre, so I've attached a press release and a mission statement.

Enjoyed reading your blog,


Lisa Cesnik
Artistic Director, Rose of Athens Theatre
Shakespeare Aloud! (outreach)
706-315-2115




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2006
ROSE OF ATHENS THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS INAUGURAL PRODUCTION: THE SILLY, IRREVERENT COMEDY, THE BIBLE: THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD (abridged) BY THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY. PERFORMANCES WILL TAKE PLACE AT JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE ROASTING CO. AT 780 EAST BROAD, ACROSS FROM THE NEW TRANSPORTATION CENTER IN DOWNTOWN ATHENS ON DECEMBER 1ST AND 2ND AT 8PM AND DECEMBER 3RD AT 5:30PM, AND DECEMBER 7TH, 8TH, AND 9TH AT 8PM. TO RESERVE TICKETS IN ADVANCE PLEASE CONTACT ROSE OF ATHENS THEATRE AT 706-769-9829, TICKETS RANGE FROM $10-$15.
During The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged), Rose of Athens Theatre’s first production in Athens, Georgia, three brave and foolish actors attempt the implausible job of covering the old testament and new testament in it’s entirety in a two-act play. Sound fast-paced? Sound ridiculous? Well, yes, but it is also supremely entertaining and it might just prove that God has a sense of humor. The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) is a loopy romp from the Pentateuch to Revelations. This production is for mature audiences and is especially fun for those who grew up with these stories, but even if you’ve never read a word of the Bible, the play is ludicrously enjoyable. The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) includes live music and it is great for short attention spans and for those who like to giggle.
The play consists of three actors, Sean Arington, Lisa Cesnik and Lisa Mende. All are seasoned performers and all are local talents. Sean Arington has lived and worked in Athens, Georgia off and on since 1990. One of the stated goals of Rose of Athens Theatre is to “integrate live, current Georgia music and musicians into productions”. Sean’s presence in the cast fulfills this goal. He is a gifted songwriter/solo artist and a consummate collaborator. He is currently in the midst of completing his first solo venture, Pinocchio’s Wish, and was formerly in Athens band, Big Atomic. Sean also recently performed the role of Johnny Ramone in a Ramones cover band on Halloween night at Tasty World.
Lisa Mende is a transplanted Hollywood actor, best known for her work on Seinfeld, although she worked for 20 years on many television shows and films, including Gross Pointe, Sex in the City, Friends and Gremlins II. Lisa is also a professional standup comedienne and has worked with many reputable improv groups.
Lisa Cesnik, artistic director of the newly formed Rose of Athens Theatre and its outreach program, Shakespeare Aloud!, has lived in the Athens area off and on since 1998. A professional theatre artist, Lisa has most recently worked in Columbus, Georgia at the Springer Opera House, Georgia’s Historic State Theatre, where she performs, directs and teaches. She has worked with theatre companies in Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia, including Dad’s Garage Theatre Company in Atlanta. Lisa recently founded Rose of Athens Theatre to “create performances where great stories can be told in exciting, unusual and entertaining ways and where every kind of person feels welcome at the theater.”
Performances for The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged), will take place on Dec 1st and 2nd at 8pm, Dec 3rd at 5:30pm and Dec 7th, 8th and 9th at 8pm. A play with music, it will be performed at Jittery Joe’s Coffee Roasting Co. at 780 East Broad, across from the new transportation center, up the street from Weaver D’s. This comedy is for mature audiences and tickets range from $10-15 per ticket, cash or check only. For ticket reservations call 706-769-9829. For additional information about Rose of Athens Theatre, contact Lisa Cesnik, LisaCesnik@gmail.com or 706-315-2115.

Rose of Athens Theatre

A Diversity of Voices

Artistic Director, Lisa Cesnik

706-315-2115 LisaCesnik@gmail.com

Mission Statement:

Rose of Athens Theatre is a non-profit theatre company, producing vibrant professional works of theatre by cultivating a diversity of voices, through the exploration of various artistic disciplines, ethnicities, gender-studies, and religions in the city of Athens, Georgia and its surrounding communities.

Vision:

Rose of Athens Theatre creates live performances that endeavor to speak to the entire community. We strive to both share our voices and exercise our ability to listen. By telling all of our stories and exploring our voices, Rose of Athens Theatre will strengthen our community of Athens, Georgia and further the communion of all peoples.

Goals:

To create unique and idiosyncratic professional theatre in Athens, Georgia.
To be a cultural and economic anchor for Athens, GA and surrounding communities.
To create outreach programs which support our mission and goals.
To create an academy style program, teaching theatre skills to youth and adults, which focuses on teaching the whole person.
To integrate live, current Georgia music and musicians into productions.
To utilize a lights-on-in-the-audience theatre style.

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