Mission:
Rose of Athens Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) theatre, 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 that support our mission and goals.
To create an academy style program, teaching theatre skills to youth and adults, that focuses on teaching the whole person.
To integrate live, current Georgia music and musicians into productions.
The Rose of Athens Theatre Presents…
A Summer of Love and Mischief …Shakespeare Style.
June 19, 2008 - July 21, 2008
Unrequited love, forbidden love, mistaken identity, death threats, magical fairies, love of donkeys, all part of a regular day in the world of Shakespeare. Join Rose of Athens Theatre this summer for their productions of some of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies: A Midsummer Nights Dream and The Taming of the Shrew.
Rose of Athens Theatre is remounting their production of A Midsummer Nights Dream from June 19th –June 29th at the Georgia Center and July 18th – 20th at Ashford Manor (Summer Shakespeare on the Lawn). With Lisa Cesnik directing and most of the original cast returning from last year’s successful production, about which Athens Banner-Herald writer Chris J. Starrs wrote “Shakespeare’s play a ‘dream’ to watch” there are a few new additions to the cast: Kathleen Hogan, Dusty Drake and Adam Archer. Rose of Athens Theatre’s production includes star crossed lovers, hilarity, music and also dance, choreographed by Heather Hogan and Jennifer Adams.
Where:Ashford Manor in Watkinsville – Midsummer & Summer Shakespeare on the Lawn
When: July 18, 19, and 20
Cost: $12 Adults, $5 12/under, FREE 6/under
Contact: 706-340-9181 (box office)
This weekend is the LAST chance to see Midsummer. Below are directions and the address in case you know a better route or what to mapquest it. Whoohooo!
Ashford Manor
5 Harden Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Travel Time: About 15 min...if you obey the law and do the speed limit...
1. Head east on US-78-BR toward N Jackson St 1.3 mi
2. Slight right onto the US-129 S/GA-10-BL N/US-78 W/US-441 S/GA-15 S ramp 0.3 mi
3. Merge onto Athens Perimeter Hwy/GA-10-BL W/GA-15 S/US-129 S/US-441 S/US-78 W 3.6 mi
4. Take exit 4A to merge onto GA-15 S/Timothy Rd/US-129 S/US-441 S toward Madison/Watkinsville . Continue to follow US-129 S/US-441 S 4.0 mi
5. Take the GA-53 exit toward Winder/Watkinsville 0.2 mi
6. Turn right at Experiment Station Rd/GA-53 0.8 mi
7. Slight right at GA-24-BR/N Main St/US-441-BR 0.2 mi
8. Turn right at Harden Hill Rd 95
Professional Theater, Community Spirit
P.O. Box 626, Athens, GA 30603
Contact: box office 706-340-9181
E-mail: lisacesnik@roseofathens.org
Website: http://www.roseofathens.org
