Fine Arts News

A Toby Show
The middle school production of A Toby Show opens this month. This play by Aurand Harris is designed as a tribute to the theatrical productions of Vaudeville. Vaudeville shows were a combination of carnival and theatre. While watching a play, you might also see jugglers, animal acts, dancers, gymnasts, singers, dancers and more. A Toby Show is also a tribute to the stock character of Toby - a well-loved character of the vaudeville stage. A mischievous, clever, and funny character with signature red hair and overalls, Toby was loved by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. He was the early twentieth century equivalent to commedia's Arlecchino. Complete with entre acts, this play is a great tribute to the theatrical stylings of yesteryear.
Show dates are February 11- 13, 2010. All shows are in the Athens Academy Presentation Hall. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Canned food donations will be accepted at the door.

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Andy Kim (11th) and Joy Kim(8th) won positions in the GMEA 2010 All-State Orchestras.
Andy placed in the first violin section of the 11/12 orchestra and his sister Joy is playing in the viola section of the MS orchestra. These students competed against string orchestra students from across the entire state of Georgia. Andy and Joy will travel to Savannah for rehearsals and a concert March 4-6. Congratulations!

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January 5 – February 12
Bertelsmann Gallery
Athens Academy Art Show

January 11 – February 12
Myers Gallery
Art Teachers Invitational - Clarke and Oconee Counties
Reception - Thursday, January 14
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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January 5 – February 12
Bertelsmann Gallery
Athens Academy Art Show

January 11 – February 12
Myers Gallery
Art Teachers Invitational - Clarke and Oconee Counties
Reception - Thursday, January 14
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

February 11, 12 and 13
Middle School Play
A Toby Story
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall

February 22 – March 31
Myers Gallery
Studio Group

February 22 – March 31
Bertelsmann Gallery
Mail Art

March 1
US Orchestra Winter Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall

March 2
MS Orchestra Winter Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall

March 18
Guest Artist Concert Series
Laura Nocchiero, piano
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall

March 25
Band Winter Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall

April 5 - April 21
Bertelsmann Gallery
Eighth Grade Art Show

April 12 – May 21
Myers Gallery
Judy McWillie, installation and photographs

April 17
Festival Day

April 22, 23 and 24
US Spring Play
Les Miserables
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall

April 25 – May 28
Bertelsmann Gallery
Artscape 2010
Annual show of student artwork
April 25
Opening Reception - 1-3 p.m.

April 28
Snapshots10
7:30 p.m.
Presentation Hall

April 29
US Orchestra Senior Recognition Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall

May 12
US Jazz Band Spring Concert
“BBQ Boogie”

May 13
Orchestra Concert
“String Fling”
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall

May 20
Band Spring Concert
7:00 p.m.
Presentation Hall

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The Middle School is holding auditions for the Winter Play! This year we are doing a production of "A Toby Show" by Aurand Harris. The show features a traveling circus group with acts like a magic show, a comedy duo, a dance team and a ventriloquist! During this play, Toby, a circus performer and professional country bumpkin, finds himself getting involved with a family in town, a family we are all very familiar with. Plot twists and turns will keep the audience laughing!

Auditions will be held on December 10 and 11 in the Presentation Hall from 3:30-5:30. Everyone interested in auditioning should try to come both audition days - more opportunities to read from the script! We also need everyone interested in crew to come by the auditions on either day and fill out a crew form.

There will be a meeting for the parents of all cast and crew on Monday, December 14 at 4:30 in the Presentation Hall.

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The first semester Advanced Acting Class is proud to present Snapshots: Classical on Dec. 10 at 7:30 in the Presentation Hall. In this showcase, students will be performing various monologues from the works of William Shakespeare. Performers will be Anne Lanier Gilbert, Chase Brantley, Becca Schell, Sofie Wasserman-Smith, Cate Jackson, Christine Shaw, Mary Katherine Malone, and Billy Pate. Admission is free and open to the public. These students will also be competing in the Georgia Shakespeare Annual High School competition to be held on February 20, 2010.

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The Annual Freshman Film Festival is set for December 9 at 7:30 in the Presentation Hall. The film shorts to be shown are those made by this year's freshman film class. This festival is open to family and friends.

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