Isn't it great we now have TWO venues to see plays and theatre? This makes me very happy...
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The Pulitzer Prize winner turned Broadway classic, Driving
Miss Daisy, settles in for a stay as part of the innovative and
inspiring Harvel Lab Series at Aurora Theatre through October 19, 2014.
The beloved story paints a realistic, yet uplifting picture of
the enduring friendship between Miss Daisy Werthan, a Jewish widow, and her
African-American chauffer, Hoke, set in 1948 Atlanta. The two unlikely friends
navigate the perilous path of bigotry to establish a friendship that withstands
the test of time and societal changes. Audiences are invited to embark on an
unforgettable journey and ride along as Miss Daisy and Hoke steer round the
troublesome post-depression era through the Civil Rights Movement.
“Our goal with the Aurora Theatre production of Driving
Miss Daisy is to incorporate both the innovative and
inspirational aspects of the Harvel Lab Series,” said Anthony Rodriguez, Aurora
Theatre Producing Artistic Director. “An inspirational story that depicts two
characters rising above their time in history, Driving Miss Daisy,
along with October’s Clybourne Park, gives context to the
conversation of our ever-changing community.”
Driving Miss Daisy features veteran actors
Jill Jane Clements (Miss Daisy) and Rob Cleveland (Hoke), both of whom starred
in the Suzi Recommended production of Driving Miss Daisy at
Theatrical Outfit in 2009. Rounding out the cast is Jared Simon as Boolie
Werthan, Miss Daisy’s attentive son, and Geoffrey Williams, who takes over the role
of Hoke following the September 28 show.
The hard work and guidance of Director and Associate
Artistic Director Justin Anderson sets Driving Miss Daisy apart
from other productions. Linda Patterson (costumes) and Montgomery Schuth (wigs)
transform the cast into characters of a different era and with Britt Ramroop
(set) setting the stage and composer Rob Brooksher’s original score creating
the mood, audiences will soar into the past. In addition, the opening weekend
at Aurora Theatre will transport audience members back in time by
featuring a display of classic automobiles on Saturday, September 13 including
the 1940 model Ford used in the film and Aurora’s promotional images.
Recommended for teens and adults, Driving Miss Daisy is
presented through October 19, 2014. Tickets can be purchased
online for $20 per person at auroratheatre.com or by calling the Ticket Sales
Office at 678-226-6222.
Regular show times are as follows:
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Thursday – Saturday: 8 p.m.
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Saturday and Sunday: 2:30 p.m.
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Now in its 19th Season, Aurora
Theatre produces professional live entertainment to suit everyone’s taste.
Aurora Theatre is home to over 600 events each year. Two series of theatrical
productions, the Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series and the GGC
Harvel Lab Series, are comprised of the biggest Broadway plays and musicals
alongside exciting contemporary theatre. Additionally, Aurora produces
concerts, stand up comedy, children’s programs, metro Atlanta’s top haunted
attraction Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, as well as Atlanta’s only professional
Spanish language theatre, Teatro Del Sol. Aurora Theatre is a world class
theatrical facility with two performance venues. Nestled on the square in
historic downtown Lawrenceville, Aurora has FREE attached covered parking and
is surrounded by restaurants and shops. Aurora Theatre has garnered numerous
accolades highlighted by recent achievements that include winner of Seven 2013
Suzi Bass Awards, Creative Loafing’s “2010 Best Theatre Company,” Georgia Trend
Magazine’s “2011 Best Places to Work in Georgia,” Atlanta Business Chronicle’s
“2012 Best Places to Work”, Atlanta Magazine’s “Best of Atlanta 2013” and the
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 President and CEO Award for
Excellence in Arts.
The
Harvel Lab Series is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Lonnie Harvel,
Vice President of Information Technology at Georgia Gwinnett College. An
artistic visionary, Dr. Harvel helped establish a cultural partnership between
Georgia Gwinnett College and Aurora Theatre. Through the generous support of
this sponsor, the Harvel Lab Series features contemporary works fueled by
innovation, creativity, and inspiration.
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