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January 2022
In its fourth year, the Bard Bus presents contemporary touring productions of Shakespeare’s plays for audiences in the North Florida/South Georgia region. “The seventy-five refers to the running time of the performance,” remarked Ian Mairs, Managing Director of Apex Theatre Studio. “We do a lot of school shows, and that is an ideal running time for young audiences. We hope families will venture out to take in this show under the winter stars.” The production features Apex students, faculty, and guest artists. New York-based actor, Nick Case, plays the title role. A graduate of Penn State’s prestigious theatre program, he has appeared in regional theaters across the country. “It’s exciting to work with such a committed group of young artists,” commented Case. “They are working diligently to bring the text to life as they discover how timely this play can be.”
An event every day that begins at 7:00 pm, repeating until January 15, 2022
March 2022
Our annual spring one acts festival features five short plays of different styles and periods. Titles this year include Horton Foote’s The Dancers, Neil Simon’s The Sneeze, The Internet is Distract-Oh Look A Kitten by Ian McWethy.
April 2022
The Apex Theatre Studio will present Stephen Sondheim’s beloved Broadway classic Into The Woods on Friday, April 1st and Saturday April 2nd in Johansen Park at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. “We wanted to honor the passing of one of the giants of the American musical theatre by rendering one of his most beloved works,” remarked Ian Mairs, Managing Director of Apex Theatre Studio. “Letting our students explore the complexities of this brilliant lyricist and composer has provided them with a challenging process for the past three months. It is such a rich piece, full of laughter and regret.” The story follows fairy-tale favorites, including a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results. The cast is comprised of students and professional teaching artists from Apex Theatre Studio under the direction of Atlanta-based director Justin Anderson. It features a memorable score which includes Giants In The Sky, I Know Things Now, and Children Will Listen. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs and blankets. There will be food trucks set up both nights.
Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical! The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."
All 37 plays in less than an hour! These madcap thespians weave their ruckus way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in a wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.