REHEARSAL PICS!

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A Special Kind of People

There is nothing quite like the palpable and ever increasing vitality that surrounds a group of people that are passionate about taking a play from page to stage. The company of people involved in this beautiful production of A Song for Coretta are no exception. From the build crew to the costume crew to the actors, this passionate band of artists takes great pride in the work they are doing to bring this affecting tale to the awaiting audience. Last weekend, we had a fantastic couple of days of set building and the subtle, understated set offers the perfect setting for this poignant story, putting the audience in the world of these five women as they stand outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church, in the rain, waiting to honor the late brave champion of civil rights, Coretta Scott King. The actors have now seamlessly immersed themselves into this new world, resulting in even deeper and more powerful moments happening on stage.

I also had the pleasure of working with three actresses who have written, in collaboration with our director, Lisina Stoneburner, an original piece to be performed prior to the beginning of A Song for Coretta. These talented actors have each written ardent monologues about the impassioned views that each of their diverse characters takes on the subject of Coretta Scott King and the Civil rights movement; offering a history with different points of view. This specially composed passion piece, A Special Kind of People, is not to be missed. Come early and let these characters prepare you for an unforgettable night of theatre. We look forward to seeing you all there and sharing the experience with you! We open February 3rd! Reserve your seats NOW!

Theatre Enthusiasts Everywhere! Welcome to The Studio Theatre Blog!

Hello, fellow theatre lovers! I am ecstatic to be writing my first post for The Studio Theatre blog. I'm Melissa, your official blogger, and we here at The Company Acting Studio are beyond excited to be launching our first FULL season in The Studio Theatre.
The theatre is abuzz with energy as we commence with our first show of the season.
Opening on Friday, February 3rd, The Company Acting Studio presents A Song for Coretta written by Atlanta's own Pearle Cleage.
With February being Black History Month, we thought it only fitting to choose a play that related both the struggles and triumphs of the Civil Rights movement. Cleage's A Song for Coretta does this with both zeal and tenderness. The story is told from the diverse viewpoints of five black women as they stand in line waiting to pay their respects to the late Coretta Scott King. Beliefs and attitudes collide as the five women, all different ages and from different walks of life, converse on the impact Coretta Scott King had on the Civil Rights movement and on their lives. Told with simple but poignant imagery and stirring renditions of song that will move you to the core, this affecting and relatable play is not to be missed.

Director, Lisina Stoneburner, has assembled a sensational cast as passionate about this play as their characters are of their convictions. Rehearsals are underway and as Assistant Director of this play I am witness to the beautiful moments and connections being made even in this early stage of the rehearsal process.

Set build is coming up this weekend, as are more rehearsals. I'll keep you guys posted! It's all so exciting! The muses communicating.....the creativity flowing....... Stay tuned!