2008/09 - marcus jewish community center of atlanta · 2008/09 mjcca featuring center theatre’s...

2008/09

mjcca

FeaturingCenter Theatre’s Inaugural Season

Plus

Box Office 678.812.4002 CenterTheatreAtlanta.org

Book Festival Of The MJCCA

Modern Dance Festival

Jerry’s Habima Theatre

Keyboard Conversations With Jeffrey Siegel

STARRINGJUDY GOLD

N E I L S I M O N ’ S

2 MJCCA Arts & Culture 2008-09

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WelCoMe to Center theAtre At the MJCCA!

You talked – we listened. Center theatre is Atlanta’s newest theatercompany housed in the beautiful Morris & rae Frank theatre, located at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s Zaban Park branch. our goal is to offer quality programming that entertains, educates and transmits Jewish values.

So, let us entertain you. this first season has something for everyone, from a classic Broadway musical to the poignant comedy of a Jewish mother. You’ll find everything you need to get your tickets in this brochure. or, you can explore our website at CentertheatreAtlanta.org.

Wonderful things await you in 2008-2009. Whether you’re a theater patron, a teen actor, or the world’s leading Sound of Music trivia expert, we have something for everyone at Center theatre. there’s a seat here for YoU at Center theatre. enjoy the show!

Sincerely,

howard hyman, Chairman

MJCCA Arts & Culture Committee

Committee members

Morris Benveniste l ellen Chalef l Sheryl Cohn l Josh CovinArtie Gumer l Stacy hyken l Susanne Katz l Fran landau

Paul Mande l Bruce Morris l Jaclynn Morris l Mark PermanSusan Plasker l Barbara Schneider l Gayle Siegel l Dede thompson

Blake hall, Producing Artistic Director

Kim Goodfriend, Arts & Culture Director

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emmy Award-winning actress and comedienne Judy Gold brings her long-running off-Broadway show to Atlanta! 6’3”, conservative, kosher, gay and mother of two boys…not your typical Jewish comedienne, eh? Judy Gold’s neurosis

about becoming her mother spurred a quest to find out what makes a Jewish mother different from all other mothers. Gold and playwright Kate Moira ryan interviewed over 50 Jewish women and came up with an astonishing album of memorable

characters. the result, as described by time out, new York, is “a hilarious and often poignant look at the mother-daughter bond, Jewish culture and what makes a Jewish mother, well, a Jewish mother.”

“Fiercely FUNNY, honest and moving” - The New York Times

Starring Judy Gold

september 10 – 21, 2008

sHoW DAtes & times:Wednesday, september 10 & 17 @ 8:00 pm

thursday, september 11 & 18 @ 8:00 pm

Friday, september 19 @ 11:00 am

saturday, september 13 & 20 @ 8:30 pm

sunday, september 14 & 21 @ 2:00 pm

sunday, september 14 & 21 @ 6:00 pm

tiCkets: $24 - $30Discounts for Members, Groups, Students and Seniors

Immediately following each

show, Judy Gold will be

signing her book,

“25 Questions for a

Jewish Mother.”

Her book can be purchased

at the Center Theatre

Box Office.

Written by kate moira with Judy GoldDirected by karen kohlhaas

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November 28 – December 28, 2008

CENTER THEATRE’S HOLIDAY SPECTACUL AR

this wonderful musical by rodgers and hammerstein has delighted audiences of all ages from Broadway to theaters around the country for years. the governess for a widowed naval captain’s seven children gains rapport with the children and captures their father’s heart. the Sound of Music brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage, including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music.

JoiN us For tHe siNG-A-loNG perFormANCes listed below! this is karaoke on a grand scale, not least because fans of the Sound of Music take things very seriously. If you go along to this evening you can expect people in costume and plenty of chances to sing along to the songs in this classic musical. Don’t worry if you’re not sure of all the words to Edelweiss - they’ll appear on the screen to make sure you don’t fall behind.

sHoW DAtes & times:Friday, November 28 @ 2:00 pmsaturday, November 29 @ 8:00 pmsunday, November 30 @ 2:00 pmWednesday, December 3, 10 & 17 @ 8:00 pmthursday, December 4, 11, & 18 @ 8:00 pmtuesday, December 23 @ 8:00 pmFriday, December 26 @ 2:00 pmsaturday, December 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 8:00 pm

siNG-A-loNG perFormANCes:sunday, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 7:00 pmWednesday, December 24 @ 2:00 pmFriday, December 26 @ 2:00 pm


Directed by bo Cecilmusical Direction by Annie Cook . Choreography by robert egizio

DoN’t miss tHe siNG-A-loNG perFormANCes...it’s kArAoke oN A GrAND sCAle!

the stage production based on the Disney Channel original Movie hIGh SChool MUSICAl is brought to life at the MJCCA! Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates – troy and Gabriella – as they surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and canteen cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show, and a place in each others hearts.

February 11 - 22, 2009

mJCCA’s teeN tHeAtre preseNts

Get reADy For “tHe stArt oF sometHiNG NeW!”

siNG-A-loNG perFormANCes:sunday, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 7:00 pmWednesday, December 24 @ 2:00 pmFriday, December 26 @ 2:00 pm

sHoW DAtes & times:Wednesday, February 11 & 18 @ 7:00 pm

thursday, February 12 & 19 @ 7:00 pm

saturday, February 14 & 21 @ 7:00 pm

sunday, February 15 & 22 @ 1:00 pm

sunday, February 15 & 22 @ 5:00 pm

tiCkets: $12 - $25

Discounts for Members, Groups, Students and Seniors

Directed by barbara Cole-uterhardtmusical Direction by linda uzelac . Choreography by ricardo Aponte



neil Simon’s autobiographical hit comedy is set in pre-World War II Brooklyn, where eugene Jerome, an ambitious, somewhat starry-eyed teenager who wants to be a writer, lives with his extended Jewish family in a lower-middle-class home that is filled with tension, love and plenty of laughs.

April 30 - may 24, 2009

sHoW DAtes & times:thursday, April 30 @ 8:00pm

thursday, may 7, 14 & 21 @ 8:00 pm

Friday, may 1 @ 11:00 am

saturday, may 2, 9, 16 & 23 @ 8:00 pm

sunday, may 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 2:00 pm

sunday, may 3, 10 & 17 @ 6:00 pm


The New York Daily News calls BrIGhton BeACh “Simon’s funniest, richest, and consequently the most affecting of his plays.”

Directed by robert egizio

Featuring benjamin Appley-epstein as eugene


Center theatre is excited to pay tribute to the numerous contributions of Jews to the American musical theater! the revue reads like a Who’s Who of the best of American musical theater - leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim and John Kander and Fred ebb are just some of the composers covered in the show. Starring some of the best musical theater talents in Atlanta with music direction by Kim Goodfriend & linda Uzelac.

Come hear the music of these wonderful traditional instruments from eastern europe. Forty musicians strong, the Atlanta Balalaika orchestra delights audiences of all ages with this program of folk, classical and traditional tunes from old russia, the scattered gypsy nations and other eastern european countries.

the MJCCA’s Arts & Culture Department, inpartnership with Full radius Dance, presents the 15th annual Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival. this exciting festival offers a wonderful opportunity to view work by some of the Metro area’s finest dance artists and companies.

sunday, January 4, 2009

4:00 pm

saturday, February 28, 2009 . 8:30 pmand sunday, march 1, 2009 . 7:00 pm

saturday, october 18, 20088:30 pm

The Atlanta BalalaikaOrchestra In Concert

sunday, may 31, 2009 . 3:00 pm

BAlAlAikAs DomrAs BAyAns

CHECK US OUT…For more detailed author information or to buy tickets, visit atlantajcc.org or call 678.812.4002.

November 8 — 22,2008

presented by

OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE:David L. Halpern, CFM, CSNA

Vice President, Senior Financial AdvisorMerrill Lynch Global Wealth Management

BernsteinGlobal WealthManagement


Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, this rollicking spin on the classic fairy tale “the Princess & the Pea” promises to amuse and delight audiences of all ages.

Jerry’s habima theatre, a program of the MJCCA Blonder Family Department for Developmental Disabilities, is dedicated to challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities.

march 25 & 26, 7:30 pmmarch 28, 8:30 pm

march 29, 1:30 & 5:30 pm

Don’t Miss this Unique Theatre Experience!

Tickets go on sale January, 2008.

Book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, Dean Fuller

Lyrics by

Marshall BarerMusic by

Mary Rodgers

T H E B l o n D E r F A m i l y D E P A r T m E n T F o r D E V E l o P m E n T A l D i s A B i l i T i E s

Directed by Dina Shadwell

CHECK US OUT…For more detailed author information or to buy tickets, visit atlantajcc.org or call 678.812.4002.

November 8 — 22,2008

presented by

OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE:David L. Halpern, CFM, CSNA

Vice President, Senior Financial AdvisorMerrill Lynch Global Wealth Management

BernsteinGlobal WealthManagement

SUPP

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beCome A CorporAte spoNsor

As a corporate sponsor of Center theatre, your company will have the unique opportunity to reach multiple demographics while enabling the MJCCA to offer professional theater with broad appeal. Center theatre strives to deliver valuable corporate partnerships that meet your organization’s specific marketing goals and philanthropic values. We pride ourselves on customizing sponsorships that meet your budget as well as your corporate giving needs.

For more information regarding sponsorship and playbill ads, contact Shari Bayer, Corporate Development Specialist, 678.812.4143.

buy A seAt

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a seat in the Morris & rae Frank theatre for only $250. Dedicate a seat, honor someone special, or leave your own corporate signature on one of our 253 theater seats.

For more information, please contact the Box office at 678.812.4002.

Center theatre relies on the support and generosity of an exceptional group of donors, foundations and corporate sponsors to produce quality theatre with broad appeal to our community. ticket sales cover about 50% of Center theatre’s costs. there are many ways you can support Center theatre today!

pAtroN oF tHe Arts $1000 Ticket Package

two tickets to the five productions in the • 2008-09 Center theatre season

two entries into the exclusive • Patron reception

two reserved seating tickets to the • Alan Alda event

two reserved seating tickets to the • Annie leibovitz event

two series tickets to all november Book • Festival events (reserved seating for Keynotes)

Preferred parking for Alan Alda and • Annie leibovitz events (first come, first served)

Private meet and greet with author to be • determined (based on availability)

recognition in Book Festival program•recognition in Center theatre playbills •two autographed books •express Author Signing line •Waived ticket handling fees •

proDuCer $550 Ticket Package

two tickets to the five productions in the • 2008-09 Center theatre season

two entries into the exclusive Patron reception •recognition in Center theatre playbills•Waived ticket handling fees •

DireCtor $250 Ticket Package

two tickets to two productions in the • 2008-09 Center theatre season

two entries into the exclusive Patron reception •recognition in Center theatre playbills•Waived ticket handling fees •

stAr $150 Ticket Package

one ticket to two productions in the • 2008-09 Center theatre season

one entry to the exclusive Patron reception•recognition in Center theatre playbills•Waived ticket handling fees •

pAtroN opportuNities


Audiences loved Center theatre’s inaugural summer production of Jewtopia

at the 14th Street Playhouse.

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plus...Subscribers may purchase additional single tickets for any Center theatre or Arts & Culture event throughout the season.

priority seAtiNGonly subscribers receive priority seating, guaranteeing them the best seats in the house.

GuArANteeD seAtsno standing in line at the Box office the evening of a show.Subscriber tickets (ordered at least 10 days before the event) are conveniently mailed in advance.

No-HAssle tiCket exCHANGetake the worry out of the unexpected changes in yourschedule. Subscribers enjoy an easy, flexible exchange policy.

subsCribers: piCk 3 or more sHoWsA Great Way to save!

Save 15% off the price of the total ticket orderfor 3 or more shows!

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Audiences loved Center theatre’s inaugural summer production of Jewtopia

at the 14th Street Playhouse.

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25 QUeStIonS For A JeWISh Mother

Wed., Sept. 10 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19

thurs., Sept. 11 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19

Sat., Sept. 13 8:30 pm @ $30 @ $27 @ $25

Sun., Sept. 14 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21

Sun., Sept. 14 6:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19

Wed., Sept. 17 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19

thurs., Sept. 18 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19

Friday, Sept. 19 11:00 am @ $24 @ $21 @ $19

Sat., Sept. 20 8:30 pm @ $30 @ $27 @ $25

Sun., Sept. 21 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21

Sun., Sept. 21 6:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19

the SoUnD oF MUSIC ***Sing-A-long Performance

Friday, nov. 28 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21 @ $15

Sat., nov. 29 8:00 pm @ $35 @ $32 @ $30 @ $15

Sun., nov. 30 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21 @ $15

Wed., Dec. 3 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

thurs., Dec. 4 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

Sat., Dec. 6 8:00 pm @ $35 @ $32 @ $30 @ $15

Sun., Dec. 7 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21 @ $15

***Sun., Dec. 7 7:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

Wed., Dec. 10 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

thurs., Dec. 11 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

Sat., Dec. 13 8:00 pm @ $35 @ $32 @ $30 @ $15

Sun., Dec. 14 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21 @ $15

***Sun., Dec. 14 7:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

Wed., Dec. 17 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

thurs., Dec. 18 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

Sat., Dec. 20 8:00 pm @ $35 @ $32 @ $30 @ $15

Sun., Dec. 21 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21 @ $15

***Sun., Dec. 21 7:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

tues., Dec. 23 8:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

***Wed., Dec. 24 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21 @ $15

***Friday, Dec. 26 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21 @ $15

Sat., Dec. 27 8:00 pm @ $35 @ $32 @ $30 @ $15

Sun., Dec. 28 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21 @ $15

***Sun., Dec. 28 7:00 pm @ $24 @ $21 @ $19 @ $12

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DISneY’S hIGh SChool MUSICAl

Wed., Feb. 11 7:00 pm @ $20 @ $12/$17 @ $15 @ $12

thurs., Feb. 12 7:00 pm @ $20 @ $12/$17 @ $15 @ $12

Sat., Feb. 14 7:00 pm @ $25 @ $15/$22 @ $20 @ $15

Sun., Feb., 15 1:00 pm @ $25 @ $15/$22 @ $20 @ $15

Sun., Feb., 15 5:00 pm @ $20 @ $12/$17 @ $15 @ $12

thurs., Feb. 19 7:00 pm @ $20 @ $12/$17 @ $15 @ $12

Sat., Feb. 21 7:00 pm @ $25 @ $15/$22 @ $20 @ $15

Sun., Feb. 22 1:00 pm @ $25 @ $15/$22 @ $20 @ $15

Sun., Feb. 22 5:00 pm @ $20 @ $12/$17 @ $15 @ $12

BrIGhton BeACh MeMoIrS

thurs., April 30 8:00 pm @ $22 @ $19 @ $17

Friday, May 1 11:00 am @ $22 @ $19 @ $17

Sat., May 2 8:00 pm @ $30 @ $27 @ $25

Sun., May 3 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21

Sun., May 3 6:00 pm @ $22 @ $19 @ $17

thurs. May 7 8:00 pm @ $22 @ $19 @ $17

Sat., May 9 8:00 pm @ $30 @ $27 @ $25

Sun., May 10 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21

Sun., May 10 6:00 pm @ $22 @ $19 @ $17

thurs., May 14 8:00 pm @ $22 @ $19 @ $17

Sat., May 16 8:00 pm @ $30 @ $27 @ $25

Sun., May 17 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21

Sun., May 17 6:00 pm @ $22 @ $19 @ $17

thurs., May 21 8:00 pm @ $22 @ $19 @ $17

Sat., May 23 8:00 pm @ $30 @ $27 @ $25

Sun., May 24 2:00 pm @ $26 @ $23 @ $21

BroADWAY CABAret

Sat., oct. 18 8:30 pm @ $20 @ $17 @ $15 @ $12

15th AnnUAl MoDern AtlAntA DAnCe FeStIVAl

Sat., Feb. 28 8:30 pm @ $20 @ $15 @ $12

Sun., March 1 7:00 pm @ $20 @ $15 @ $12

KeYBoArD ConVerSAtIonS® WIth JeFFreY SIeGel

Sun., Jan. 4 4;00 pm @ $20 @ $18 @ $15

AtlAntA BAlAlAIKA orCheStrA

Sun., May 31 3:00 pm @ $20 @ $18 @ $15 @ $12

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Select your shows by date & time on the inside of this form.•Write in the # of tickets needed for each price category.•Add total cost of tickets at the end of each line.•Complete the information below, including payment.•

QuestioNs? Call the box office at 678.812.4002.

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