Audition Notice: Murder on the Nile

New Dawn Theater Company
will be holding
OPEN AUDITIONS
on Mon and Tuesday, Feb 27 & 28, 2012 at 7pm
for it’s DINNER THEATER production of

“MURDER ON THE NILE”
written by Agatha Christie
directed by Sherry Ingbritsen

production dates will be: April 19-22, 26-29 and May 3-6, 2012
roles for 8 males and 5 females
(there are no children in this production)

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, no appointments are necessary.
open to ALL who are interested.
for additional information please see the website at www.newdawntheatercompany.com
or call 678-887-5015
hope to see you there….

Sherry Ingbritsen
President/Artistic Director

NEW DAWN THEATER COMPANY
www.newdawntheatercompany.com

Pride and Prejudice receives nominiation: Arts Ensemble or Collective

For Immediate Release: Monday, January 30, 2012         

CONTACT: 678-474-1701, info@artworksgwinnett.org

               

1st ANNUAL ARTWORKS! GWINNETT AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT JAN. 23, 2012 EVENT

Vision Award Presented to Artist Margaret Parsons Andrews

(DULUTH, GA) — Stellar contributions made in the arts in Gwinnett were recognized at “Fusion: 1st Annual ArtWorks! Gwinnett Awards,” which was held on the night of Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Hudgens Center for the Arts and Gwinnett Center’s Performing Arts Center. This inaugural awards event served as a night of recognition for achievements spanning decades as well as the community impact of individuals and organizations from Dec. 1, 2010 through Dec. 1, 2011. A crowd of approximately 250 arts, community and business leaders and arts enthusiasts gathered for the reception and awards show. Event sponsors were ”Arts Patrons” Georgia Power, Primerica Financial Services, and anonymous ArtWorks! Board Members and “Arts Supporters” were Jackson EMC and Anonymous ArtWorks! Board Members.

The full list of winners and honorees, honorable mentions and nominees follows this release. The evening’s highest honor, the “Vision Award,” was presented to artist and arts activist Margaret Parsons Andrews. Surrounded by her children and grandchildren Andrews received the award during a standing ovation to celebrate her lifelong commitment to the arts and her vision for what is now the Hudgens Center. Judy Waters of the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia and Teresa Osborn of the Hudgens Center presented the “Vision Award” certificate and a leaf pendant as they announced that a tree would be planted this spring in the Hudgens Center sculpture garden in Ms. Andrews’s honor. Ms. Andrews and daughter Kathy Fincher (also an artist) made brief remarks. Lifetime Achievement Award honorees Cynthia Sutt, Ann Parsons Odum and Barbara Howard also spoke. Upon winning the Arts Educator category award Robert Andrews of Gwinnett County Schools was surprised with special presentation of a $2,000 voucher for art supplies donated by DecoArt, Inc. for use in local schools at his discretion. Corporate involvement in the arts was acknowledged with five “Corporate Arts Citizen Awards” that were given to: Karen Fine Saltiel of Primerica Financial Services and the Primerica Foundation (individual category); Theresa Bullock of Metro Waterproofing, Inc. (individual category); Chocolate Perks (small business category); Gwinnett Daily Post (mid-side business category) and Primerica Foundation (big business category). For more information about the awards, please email info@artworksgwinnett.org.

“The inaugural ArtWorks! Gwinnett awards showed the strength and diversity of Gwinnett’s arts community through what was shared on stage by performers, presenters and winners and through the behind-the-scenes work of tireless, passionate volunteers,” said ArtWorks! Gwinnett Executive Director Sally Corbett. “The process of creating this arts celebration had a galvanizing effect for many participants…It is already inspiring future collaborations and a greater awareness of the scope of Gwinnett’s arts assets.”

In addition to the sponsors, a tremendous number of individuals and businesses provided in-kind support and discount services to make the event possible. Highlights of the night were the performers who generously shared their talents in support of this fundraiser and arts celebration. In keeping with the evening’s theme of “Fusion,” a mostly Gwinnett-based roster represented a diverse mix of artistic genres and disciplines. The night kicked off with the Dan Coy Trio featuring jazz guitarist Dan Coy with drummer, composer and recording artist Justin Chesarek and recent Julliard graduate and Andrea Demarcus on upright bass. As the crowd entered the Performing Arts Center the mood was set by the lively “Rhythm of Life” pop and world gathering music performed by Eatonton, GA multi-instrumentalist and DJ Ernest Rogers.  The Malaysian Association of Georgia (MAG) Malaysian dance group led by Jennifer Lee took the stage next to present a traditional court dance. The master of ceremonies was Buford’s own dynamic Vince “The Voice” Bailey of Vince Bailey Productions. Duluth-based Zephyr Instrumental, a new music orchestra led by Kerry Fetter performed their original works “Elements – Air, Water, Fire & Earth” and “Vision” (from Americas Suite). Serving as stage manager was Kelley Cody-Grimm of OTC Comedy Troupe, Duluth. Her husband, poet Max Grimm of Duluth, captivated the crowd as he presented a dramatic reading of his “When Leonardo Sat on the Hill.” A new work by Suwanee Performing Arts choreographers Melissa Dittmar Joy and Sarah Stokes and dancer Christina Leamon that was created just for “Fusion” was performed to the sounds of “Fire” by Zephyr.

The award presenters included ArtWorks! board members and local notables. Herman Pennamon, a musician and Georgia Power representative presented the “Artist” award. Other presenters included Lisa Cremin, Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund; Charlotte Nash, Gwinnett County Chairman; Jim Maran, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; Tina Lilly, Georgia Council for the Arts; Lois Richardson, Georgia Gwinnett College and more.  Winners were presented with certificates and glass art from the Hudgens Center’s shop, Gwinnett glass artist Cord Hicklin or Matt Janke of Janke Gallery.

TVGwinnett recorded the event for a future ArtWorks! Gwinnett television program.  An air date will soon be announced for what promises to be the first in a quarterly series of shows.

In-kind support provided by the following organizations and individuals helped make the event a success: Proof of the Pudding (especially Larry Larsen and Libby MacConaugha); Hudgens Center; Gwinnett Center’s Performing Arts Center; Partnership Gwinnett; Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau; Accent South Media, Inc.; Mighty 8th Media, Inc.; Synergy in Silk Floral Designs (Sharon Norris); Enrichment Photography (Richard Jackson); Art of Living Gallery of FYI Duluth (Stacie Stamper); Marilyn Suriani Photography; Andersen Tate & Carr P.C.; Rocket IT; Mike McClellan of Juss Playin Action Sport; the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia and photographer Jenny Heuer.  

As patrons strolled the Hudgens Center’s galleries for visual delights others enjoyed culinary delights generously provided by restaurant partners, including: Chocolate Perks of Duluth, Ippolito’s of Suwanee, Olde Towne Tavern of Suwanee, Purple Rain of Gwinnett Place in Duluth, Taco Mac of Suwanee, Trattoria 141 of Johns Creek, Park Café of Duluth, Athens Kouzzina of Lawrenceville , Cakes by Shupan of Lawrenceville, Gimme Some Suga Bakery Bar of Suwanee, Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Arts in Tucker  and Mellow Mushroom of Suwanee.

A fine arts-focused raffle featured Gwinnett artists, including the work of jewelry designer Barbara McGuire, mixed media artist Rosa Rosae and painters LaTrecia Raffety, Vickie Johnson and Jason Kopydlowski (Jay Scott Studios). The “Arts and Eats Silent Auction” had fun pairings donated by Northeast Atlanta Ballet, McCray’s Tavern on the Square in Lawrenceville, Marlow’s Tavern in Duluth, Hudgens Center, Steverinos in Duluth, New Dawn Theater in Duluth, Dominick’s in Lawrenceville and the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre.

ArtWorks! Board of Doers and Executive Director organized the event with the Host Committee: Adrienne Saputo, Alison Starnes, Ashleigh James, Barbara Shepard, Bebe Rogers, Eric Rader, Holley Calmes, Jennifer H. Stephens, Jennifer Hendrickson, Jessica Peet, Julia Fenton, Keisha Cameron, Kelley Cody-Grimm, Kerry Fetter, Lisa A. Wright, Marilyn Suriani, Marsha Bomar, Pam Ledbetter, Patty Etherton, Ratna Agharkar, Regina Vella, Stamper Stacie, Toni Shrewsbury, William Smith and all aformentioned performers and restaurant partners. The selection committee, which was comprised of six greater Gwinnett community members representing a wide variety of industries, reviewed more than fifty nominations received through an open, public call for nominations.

NEXT UP – STUDENT AWARDS NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEB. 13, 2012

Following on the heels of a successful awards program for professionals, nominations are being accepted now through 5 p.m. EST on Feb. 13, 2012 for a separate awards program for exceptional student achievement in kindergarten through higher education. For information about the student awards please visit http://artworksgwinnett.org.

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1ST
ANNUAL ARTWORKS! GWINNETT AWARDS

Congratulations to all Nominees, Winners & Honorees!

SECTION 1: COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS

For Time Period of Dec. 1, 2010 – Dec. 1, 2011

Artist (working artist in any discipline)

Winner: Vickie Johnson, visual artist

Honorable mention: Latifah Shakir, visual artist

Other nominees: Ashley Jones, actress; Brandon McCormick, filmmaker; Chuck Mason, actor; John Laszlo, actor; Lee Bivins, visual artist; Mavis Stevens, visual artist; Max K. Grimm, poet; Theresa Kelly, actress; Vernon Smith, visual artist

Arts Educator (K-Higher Ed)

Winner: Robert Andrews, Gwinnett County Schools

Honorable mention: Debi West, North Gwinnett High School

Other nominees: David Cook, Georgia Gwinnett College; Heidi Creed, Glenn C. Jones Middle School; Kay Fairchild, Lakeside High School & Pope High School & Emory University; Marie Thomas, Brookwood High School; Marissa Yurko, W.C. Britt Elementary School

Arts Ensemble or Collective (non-profit arts ensemble or collective)

Winner: The OTC Comedy Troupe

Honorable mention: New Dawn Theater Company

Other nominees: Northeast Atlanta Ballet

Arts Leader (individual in non-profit arts)

Winner: Teresa Osborn, Executive Director, Hudgens Center for the Arts

Honorable mention: Denise Brinson, Economic & Community Development Manager, City of Suwanee, Suwanee Public Art Committee & SculpTour

Other nominees: Ann-Carol Pence, Associate Producer, Aurora Theatre; Anthony Rodriguez, Producing Artistic Director, Aurora Theatre; Jennifer Gordon, Northeast Atlanta Ballet; Mark Knott, Owner, Suwanee Clayworks Studio & Visual Art Instructor, Creative Enterprises; Sherry Ingbritsen, Artistic Director & Board President, New Dawn Theater Company; Vernon Smith, Visual Art Instructor & Ceramics Studio Manager, Hudgens Center for the Arts

Arts Presenter (non-profit organization presenting arts of any discipline)

Winner: Aurora Theatre

Honorable mention: Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

Other nominees: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center; New Dawn Theater Company; Suwanee Performing Arts

Creative Business (commercial, for-profit creative enterprise)

Winner: Accent South Media

Honorable mention: Mighty 8th Media

Other nominees: Biscardi Creative; Luv for Art; Tree Sound Studios; Zephyr Music, Inc.

Arts Partnership (at least one partner must be an artist or non-profit arts organization)

Winner: Barefoot in the Park and Various Artists and Community Partners

Honorable mention: Hudgens Center for the Arts and Gwinnett County Library

Other nominees: City of Duluth and Duluth Fine Arts League; City of Norcross and Norcross Arts Alliance; Georgia Gwinnett College and Aurora Theatre; Suwanee City Council and Suwanee SculpTour

Community Arts Program (open to schools, festivals, libraries, municipalities, neighborhood and arts associations, economic development programs, non-arts non-profits and Community Improvement Districts)

Two-Way Tie – Winners: Gwinnett Public Libraries Arts Programs and Suwanee SculpTour

Honorable mention: North Gwinnett Arts Association

Other nominees: Barefoot in the Park, Duluth Fine Arts League, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, New Dawn Theatre Camp Program, Norcross Arts Alliance

Section 2: Special Honorees

Corporate Arts Citizen of the Year – Individual (Time Period – Dec. 1, 2010 – Dec. 1, 2011)

Two honorees: Karen Fine Saltiel, Executive Vice President, Primerica Financial Services; President, Primerica Foundation; and Board Member, ArtWorks! Gwinnett

Theresa Bullock, Owner and Corporate Officer, Metro Waterproofing, Inc. and Chair, Aurora Theatre Board

Corporate Arts Citizen of the Year- Corporation (Time Period – Dec. 1, 2010 – Dec. 1, 2011)

Three honorees:

Small Business Category – Chocolate Perks

Mid-size Business Category – Gwinnett Daily Post

Big Business Category – Primerica Foundation

Arts Volunteer of the Year (Time Period – Dec. 1, 2010 – Dec. 1, 2011)

Winner: Holley Calmes

Honorable mention: Charlie Riehm

Other nominees: Cynthia Sutt and Stan Hall

Lifetime Achievement Award – three honorees:

Ann Parsons Odum

Barbara Howard

Cynthia Sutt

Vision Award honoree: Margaret Parsons Andrews

Twitter: Week Ending 2010-12-12

  • I think I will audition for Pride and Prejudice tonight at New Dawn. #
  • I could use a new headshot, but I need to pay off some bills first before spending $300 to $500 on the Photographer and prints. #
  • Finished A Christmas Story. Now waiting to go out with a few cast members. #
  • Have not heard back from the auditions on Monday. Sherry said if we did not hear by this coming Monday… But I get anxious having to wait. #
  • I could go for a beer and a crowded dance floor with a DJ blasting out some trance/techno. #
  • Monday should here about Pride and Prejudice auditions. Would love to do Darcy. Everybody who read did “angry” and Darcy is not angry. #
  • Would settle for the Dad though. That is a somewhat humorous role. I think. #
  • Caught part of #tatw350 last night. Excellent. #
  • Both casts (A Christmas Story and A Christmas Carol) are between shows right now at Kudzu. Story is at 7:00 and Carol is at 8:00. #

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Disappointment and a New Role

The rehearsals for The Royal Family are not going as planned. We are falling behind. In a long talk with Pat Hurley last night, we exchanged confidences about what is going on. One thing is that the cast is not “off book” and should be. I admit some areas I am not off book and we rehearsed those areas last night. I really hate to disappoint Pat, especially when I don’t have that many lines compared to the rest of the cast. I have no excuse.

On a brighter note, I have landed a couple of roles. First audition on Monday night was at the Art Institute of Atlanta for student projects. I landed a role as the WIDOWER in a Drug Free America PSA. I did audition for another role for another student and I was awful. Interesting how you can be a very good fit for one role and read well for it and then very bad for another.

The second audition on Monday night and the one I am really excited about, if for the role of JUROR EIGHT in 12 Angry Jurors. Pat tells me it is the lead. Very excited about that. Thrilled even.

12 Angry Jurors runs October 8th – October 25th at the New Dawn Theater Company’s Second Stage in Duluth.

Audition Notice: Twelve Angry Jurors

New Dawn Theater Company
will be holding OPEN AUDITIONS for

TWELVE ANGRY JURORS
adapted by Sherman L. Sergel
directed by Sherry Ingbritsen

The production will be based on the original 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose, and will be set in that timeframe.

Auditions are on Monday / Tuesday, August 3 & 4, 2009. 7pm till we are finished…

The performances will be in October and will run for 3 weeks. Performances will be at our theater in Duluth and will run Thursday to Sunday.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The roles are all adult, (18 and older please), a mixture of male and female are needed, regardless of past experience. (Novice or experienced are all welcomed to audition)

For further information, call Sherry at 678-887-5015 or email at singbritsen@yahoo.com. Check out the website at www.newdawntheatercompany.com