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from Elegant Island Living July 2019

by Elegant Island Living Media Group

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A SORDID SUMMER

Brunswick Actors’ Theatre presents Sordid Lives by Del Shores in August. This black comedy about white trash penned by the author of Daddy’s Dyin’ (Who’s Got the Will?) was nominated for over thirty awards during its long run in Los Angeles. When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas. Jackie Gordon guest directs. Performances Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees August 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, & 25. Tickets available at soglogallery.com.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S SUMMER WORKSHOP PRESENTS MULAN JR.

Since 1975, the Island Players’ Young People’s Summer Workshop (YPSW) has drawn anywhere from 60 to 80 children, ages 8 and up, per year to perform a summer show. The YPSW introduces our local children to a wonderful community theater experience, teaching them

EVEN BIGGER PHOTO SHOW

This year, there are three opportunities to see the works of local photographers. The artistry of the Coastal Photographers’ Guild will be presented at “The Big Photo Show” at Glynn Visual Arts Center, 106 Island Drive, on St. Simons Island from June 25 - August 2. An opening reception with refreshments will take place June 27th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. where guests will vote for “Peoples’ Choice,” and awards will be presented at 6:15 p.m. “The Big Photo Show Too!” will be on display at the Butch Paxton Gallery at Creative Frameworks, 1302 Gloucester St. Brunswick, July 5 - August 3. Opening reception on First Friday, July 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m. The “Best of the Best” exhibit presenting many of the winning photographs from past Big Photo Shows will be on display at the Golden Isles Welcome Center, 529 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, June 25-August 3. coastalphotographersguild.com.

various aspects of the theater, and culminates in a fabulous musical show for families to enjoy. This year’s production is Disney’s Mulan, Jr. The kids have been working hard under the direction of Jeff Dempsey, with the assistance of producer Tammy Kavanaugh, so come see them in action. Two casts alternate shows at the St. Simons Casino Theatre on the performance dates of July 17-21, 24-28. For more information and tickets, visit theislandplayers.com.

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