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A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. The small cast and unit set make this a perfect option for high schools or community theatres. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.
(PG-13 Language, Coming of Age situations, adult humor)
List of Events
Live Artist Demonstration
In January - Lisa Fraker with Gouache, Anthony Abreu with Oil Painting and Julie Brown with Clay (Julie will be here Saturday only)
Live Music – Acoustic Blends
These are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage, play along in the front row, or for those who just want to come for a good time….  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!! Note in 2019 the following dates are off schedule Oct 25, 2019 Dec 27, 2019
Auditions – Southern Fried Funeral
Director: Toni Creed Audition Style: Open, cold read from script Script sample can be found here https://www.playscripts.com/sample/2823 Characters: 6 female, 5 male Dorothy Frye, 50-60s, Dewey Frye's widow and the matriarch of the family Sammy Jo Frye-Lefette, 30s, the middle child and future president of the Junior League Harlene Frye, 30s/40s, the oldest child and prodigal daughter Ozella Meeks, 60s/70s, chairwoman of the Son Shine committee at the church, a position she does not take lightly Martha Ann Fox, 50s/60s, Dorothy’s…
Corky and Creative with Jan Dappen
Register for this Class Now! Instructor: Jan Dappen Location: Gilmer Arts Date & Time: Jan 23, 5 pm Pricing: $30 (Members get a 10% discount) How to make sure your membership benefits are applied Corky and Creative with Jan Dappen - Enjoy an adult beverage while painting and celebrating the middle of the week. Jan Dappen will provide step by step instruction on how to paint your masterpiece no experience needed.Come out and enjoy a fun night of art. Bring your…
Live Musical Theater – 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Jan 25 – Feb 3
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County…
Stained Glass – Open Studio
Come work on your Stained Glass project with coaching from Warren Acree. 2 hr sessions for $30 (members receive a 10% discount)
Stained Glass with Warren – Beginner 2
Register for this Class Instructor: Warren Acree 2 days a week for 2 weeks. In this course, a beginner student will construct 1 design. Through this project, the student will gain additional experience in art of stained glass plus an understanding of the following: • Pattern making through enlargement of templates • Incorporation of glass nuggets and wire overlays into the design. • Utilization of zinc came for borders • Installation of brass hangers This class is a good place…
Stained Glass with Warren – Intermediate
Register for this Class! Instructor: Warren Acree Pricing: $80* + $20 supply fee In this course, the student will construct 2 designs. Through these projects, the student will learn to use Morton Glass Work's Portable Glass Shop toolset. Student projects will be chosen from several designs. Students are to take their personal projects and items home after each class session. The material fee covers supplies provided: workboard, art glass, plus the use of instructor tools and expendable supplies. Class Time: …
Clay – Plate Your Choice with Julie Brown
Register for this Class! Instructor: Julie Brown Time: 10 am - 12:00 pm Pricing: $40 Class Plus $24 Supply fee (Members get a 10% discount) No previous clay experience required. We will work with slabs of clay to form your plates - either round, square or triangle. Making 2 that nest. Learn how to cut and shape your plate. Add your design. Completed pieces will be ready for you to pick up after drying completely, being fired once and glazed.…
New Plate Shapes in Clay
Register for this Class! Pre-requisite for this class is Clay Plate…Your Choice If you completed the initial class with Julie this is for you! We will explore going outside the lines and have fun. Come make rectangular, tray type shapes. Let your creative spirit flow & also learn more texture techniques to include in your designs. Feel free to bring items to use for impressing texture in your pieces. fabrics, embossed paper, texture trinket patterns, plants. $40 + 24 supply…