COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
OCT-NOV 2021
WELCOME BACK! BILL BURR OCT 14
MASTERCHEF LIVE OCT 19
DAVE KOZ CHRISTMAS NOV 26
Premier Exhibition Series Sponsor
Premier Exhibition Series Supporters Sarah and Jim Kennedy Louise Sams and Jerome Grilhot Dr. Joan H. Weens Estate
Benefactor Exhibition Series Supporters Anne Cox Chambers Foundation Robin and Hilton Howell
Ambassador Exhibition Series Supporters The Antinori Foundation Corporate Environments Elizabeth and Chris Willett
Contributing Exhibition Series Supporters: Farideh and Al Azadi, Sandra and Dan Baldwin, Lucinda W. Bunnen, Marcia and John Donnell, Helen C. Griffith, Mrs. Fay S. Howell/The Howell Fund, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Jones, The Arthur R. and Ruth D. Lautz Charitable Foundation, Joel Knox and Joan Marmo, Dr. Joe B. Massey, Margot and Danny McCaul, The Ron and Lisa Brill Family Charitable Trust, Wade Rakes and Nicholas Miller, The Fred and Rita Richman Fund, In Memory of Elizabeth B. Stephens, USI Insurance Services, and Mrs. Harriet H. Warren
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L E T T E R F R O M T H E M A N AG I N G D I R E C TO R Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F E AT U R E “PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT AT ATLANTA’S PREMIER VENUES”..
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Just a few blocks away, the Cobb Galleria Centre boasts a variety of event spaces to accommodate occasions of every size.
S H OW I N F O R M AT I O N Bert Kreischer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Burr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MasterChef Live. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Moore & Tracy Lawrence . . . Rickey Smiley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilberto Santa Rosa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Atlanta Opera - Julius Caesar. Scribble Showdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . An Evening of Love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Lopez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Franco Escamilla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rubén Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Koz Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will Downing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 | welcome Welcome Back! We have missed you here at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre! The past 18 months have certainly been quite the ride and we are thrilled to have you back in our house. Bert Kreischer is our first public reopening event in the building and our fantastic line-up continues from there; upcoming events this year include: Bill Burr, MasterChef Live, Justin Moore & Tracy Lawrence, Rickey Smiley, Gilberto Santa Rosa, The Atlanta Opera’s Julius Caesar, Scribble Showdown, An Evening of Love starring Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson & Tony Terry, George Lopez, Franco Escamilla, Rubén Blades, Dave Koz & Friends Christmas 2021, Will Downing and Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker. ArtsBridge Foundation will soon welcome Georgia’s K-12 students back to experience in-person arts education programs here at the Cobb Energy Centre. Following health and safety standards, their 2021-2022 program season will include Field Trips, Master Classes, the four-time Southeast Emmy® Award-winning Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards® and many more programs. Visit their website, www.ArtsBridgeGA.org, to learn more about all of the exciting opportunities! I cannot thank you enough for your continued patronage and let’s all bring back the energy to the Cobb Energy Centre! Thank you and please…enjoy the show! Vickie Hubbard Managing Director
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PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT AT ATLANTA’S PREMIER VENUES Just a few blocks away, the Cobb Galleria Centre boasts a variety of event spaces to accommodate occasions of every size.
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hile Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is known for hosting some of Atlanta’s most prestigious concerts, comedy shows, ballet, opera and more, the Centre’s dazzling ballroom is unsurpassed as a classic backdrop for special occasions. Just a few blocks away, the Cobb Galleria Centre boasts a variety of event spaces to accommodate occasions of every size. For black-tie balls, galas, corporate meetings, conventions, trade shows, expos, banquets, bar and bat mitzvahs, wedding receptions, parties and more, welcome to Atlanta’s premier events destination.
Cobb Energy Centre Ballroom From its elegant décor and the promise of impeccable service, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre’s Kessel D. Stelling Ballroom is one of metropolitan Atlanta’s most prestigious venues. The 10,000-square-foot ballroom, divisible into three sections, can host up to 630 people for a seated meal, 800 in a theater setting and up to 650 for a reception. Exclusive catering is provided by the outstanding culinary team at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Nine shimmering, custom chandeliers with adjustable LED lighting are programmable to emit any color imaginable. Amenities include floorlength linens and fine china, assistance with upgrading décor or themed events, and gracious and attentive service. Other functional conveniences include a ground level loading dock with large freight access doors, 21-foot ceiling height, fiber optic infrastructure, an in-house audiovisual team, high-speed Internet access and networking, and wi-fi.
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Cobb Galleria Centre Cobb Galleria Centre is one of Atlanta’s premier conference facilities, conveniently located at the intersection of I-285 and I-75. Whether your plans envision a large-scale convention, conference, or special event, or an intimate celebration with a VIPs-only guest list, Cobb Galleria Centre is the venue of choice. The Centre features: • Dramatic two-story rotunda entrance • Exhibition, ballroom and meeting space located on a single level • 320,000 gross square feet of overall space • 144,000 gross square feet of total exhibition space • 25,000-square-foot ballroom • 20,000 square feet of meeting space, featuring 20 meeting rooms and 4 executive boardrooms • 24,000 square feet of registration/pre-function space • 5,500-square foot-special event space, adjacent to Cobb Galleria Centre
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Food & Beverage Excellent food and attentive, personal service create a memorable event. The Centres’ custom catering services are based on a seasonally-changing menu, with many dishes sourced from local farms and small businesses. Nicholas Walker has been the Culinary Director/Executive Chef at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and Cobb Galleria Centre since August 2016. Chef Walker brings a fresh, innovative approach to corporate and social events at the Centre. His cuisine is inspired by his Georgia roots, with many of his dishes sourced from local and regional farms and small businesses. Safety First Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Centre have welcomed back clients and guests with safety as its No. 1 priority. The management team has regularly consulted with governmental agencies, medical experts and industry colleagues to prioritize the health and safety of attendees, exhibitors, business partners, and staff. The Galleria Safety First Guidelines are updated regularly. “We are committed to upholding the highest standards of cleanliness throughout our facility by updating or enhancing our cleaning and safety protocols to help ensure the safety and well-being of everyone who walks through our doors,” said Michele Swann, General Manager and CEO. Central to this commitment is a staff
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member who is certified in infection mitigation to oversee the program and ensure adherence to these protocols. Services and Technology Including top-notch technology experts, public safety professionals and engineers, staff is personally dedicated to delivering support services that translate into gratifying, flawlessly executed events. The Centres have the latest technology infrastructure and the technical expertise and have hosted high tech conferences and conventions for the most high-profile software firms, user groups, Fortune 500 companies, and gaming events – livestreamed to millions around the world. The Centres’ bandwidth and access points can support thousands of users at once.
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ONsite is the recommended in-house audiovisual company. A full-service audiovisual rental and staging company, ONsite since 1985 has supported meeting and event planners, associations, conventions and tradeshows, production companies, the hospitality market and the corporate community in Atlanta and across the country. Area Amenities Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Centre are convenient to more than 30 hotels. Cobb Galleria Centre is directly connected to 522-room, fourstar, four-diamond Renaissance Waverly Hotel. Cobb Energy Centre is located directly across the street from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Galleria. Cobb Galleria Centre is directly connected via pedestrian bridge to Truist Park and The Battery
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Atlanta. Shopping variety is as convenient as the Cobb Galleria Centre’s on-site specialty mall and Cumberland Mall, directly across the street and accessible by a pedestrian bridge. To plan your next occasion, contact the Event Planning Department at 770-955-8000 or email events@cobbgalleria.com.
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BERT KREISCHER October 10 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
Bert Kreischer is known for his unique brand of comedy, which interweaves party-boy antics with humorous anecdotes about family and fatherhood. Currently, Kreischer is filming Legendary Entertainment’s movie, The Machine, alongside Star Wars actor, Mark Hamill - an adaptation of the viral story Bert told onstage about getting involved with the Russian mob while studying abroad in college, which has been viewed more than 85 million times online. He also released his second Netflix Original stand-up comedy special Bert Kreischer: Hey Big Boy in March 2020. The special earned rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
Tickets start at $35.75 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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BILL BURR October 14 7 p.m., 10 p.m.
A Grammy-nominated comedian, Bill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation, achieving success in TV and film as well as on stage. Bill sells out theaters internationally and his Monday Morning Podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts. In September 2019, he released his sixth hourlong comedy special, Bill Burr: Paper Tiger, which was nominated for a Grammy Award. The special was recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall and is streaming on Netflix.
Tickets start at $49.50 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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MASTERCHEF LIVE October 19 7 p.m.
MasterChef Live! is coming to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 19, 2021. This high-energy, interactive stage production brings the culinary hit TV shows MasterChef & MasterChef Junior directly to fans and foodies alike…LIVE on stage! Meet the MasterChef Live! North American Tour cast that is hitting the road this fall including MasterChef season 10 fan-favorite Noah, MasterChef Junior season 7 runner-up Malia, and MasterChef Junior season 7 winner Che.
Tickets start at $25.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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JUSTIN MOORE & TRACY LAWRENCE October 21 7 p.m.
Outback Presents will kick-off multiplatinum-selling country artists Justin Moore and Tracy Lawrence Late Nights And Longnecks Tour sponsored by ROXOR. Justin Moore recently earned his eighth No. 1 with “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” the lead single off Moore’s fifth studio album, Late Nights And Longnecks. One of country music’s truest traditionalists, Tracy Lawrence has sold more than 13 million albums and recently released his brand-new album, Made In America. He has garnered numerous CMA and ACM awards and nominations, as well as a Grammy Award nomination.
Tickets start at $40.50 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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RICKEY SMILEY’S COMEDY EXPLOSION October 23 8 p.m.
Comedian. TV host. Actor. Syndicated radio personality. Father of six. Rickey Smiley is known for delivering clean laughs to millions on nearly 60 radio stations. The drive-time “Rickey Smiley Morning Show” features news, information, interviews, the latest in hip-hop, and the host’s patented prank phone calls. Smiley is known for his down-home Southern humor, using insight instead of vulgarity to get laughs onstage, onscreen and on-the-air. Smiley has appeared in films, published books, recorded bestselling comedy albums, and shared advice about balancing career, personal life, and parenthood on a nationally syndicated TV show.
Tickets start at $44.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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GILBERTO SANTA ROSA October 24 7:00 p.m.
Luego de hacer historia al convertirse en el primer artista en presentarse de manera presencial ante su público en el 2021, con tres ‘sold outs’ consecutivos en Florida, Gilberto Santa Rosa anuncia su Tour Camínalo que lo llevará a visitar más de 13 ciudades en Estados Unidos. “Estoy bien contento y emocionado de regresar a los escenarios, pero en especial de reencontrarme con el público y recibir esa energía tan especial que me dan en cada concierto. Confío en que Camínalo Tour será una gran fiesta, llena de música y buenas vibras, así que los espero para que vivamos juntos esta mezcla de emociones.”
Tickets start at $49.00 and are available from Ticketmaster.com or the Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre; now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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THE ATLANTA OPERA JULIUS CAESAR November 6-14
The love affair between Julius Caesar and Cleopatra is given a Baroque flourish in Handel’s masterful work. Loosely based on events during the Roman Civil War around 48 B.C., Caesar arrives in Egypt in pursuit of his enemy, only to fall in love with the beguiling queen–what plays out is an episode of Game of Thrones, in which blood, lust, and the pursuit of power both torment and unite. The Atlanta Opera will also require that all audience members show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arriving at Cobb Energy Centre. Proof of vaccine applies to all audience members who are eligible for vaccinations at the time of the performance. This information will be checked before individuals can enter the venue.
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SCRIBBLE SHOWDOWN November 18 8 p.m.
Everyone’s favorite improvisational animation game show is back and it’s bigger and better than ever! Scribble Showdown is returning with its original cast of YouTube’s biggest animators Odd1sOut, JaidenAnimations, Domics, RubberNinja and host Egoraptor a.k.a Arin Hanson of Game Grumps! Fans will watch as the animators battle it out using their talent, wit, and most importantly the audience to win it all! Come see who will be crowned the next Scribble Showdown champion!
Tickets start at $40.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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AN EVENING OF LOVE November 19 8 p.m.
American Entertainment Group invites you to a special night of good times and memorable music with Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson and Tony Terry. It’s An Evening of Love featuring Classic R&B and Soul on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Cobb Energy Centre. You will certainly want to grab your LOVE ONEs and join us for this great show.
Tickets start at $55.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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GEORGE LOPEZ November 20 8 p.m.
George Lopez’s multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, and stand-up comedy. Lopez cocreated, wrote, produced, and starred in Warner Bros. Television’s groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC. In 2006, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, Time named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America. Lopez is currently on the road, bringing his stand-up comedy tour to arenas across the country.
Tickets start at $45.50 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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FRANCO ESCAMILLA November 21 7 p.m.
This performance will be entirely in Spanish. Franco Escamilla, mejor conocido como El Diablo o “El Amo del Sarcasmo” es un músico, comediante y locutor. Es principalmente conocido por sus shows de comedia y cuenta con tres especiales dentro de la plataforma de streaming Netflix: Por la anécdota, Comediantes del mundo y el más reciente Bienvenido al mundo. Y tuvo su propio programa de televisión en el canal Estrella TV llamado El Show de Franco Escamilla y también ha participado en episodios de Comedy Central.
Tickets start at $39.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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RUBÉN BLADES November 24 8 p.m.
Se requiere usar cubrebocas en el lugar, excepto cuando beben y / o comen. Ticket holders will be required to wear a mask in the venue except when drinking and/or eating.
Tickets start at $55.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2021 November 26 8 p.m.
Chart-topping, GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz returns to the road this holiday season with the 24th annual Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2021 with South African guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler, trumpeter Rick Braun, saxophonist Richard Elliot and introducing vocalist Rebecca Jade. The festivities will be extra-special this year. Koz and Friends are elated to be back at many of their favorite venues, performing live for audiences on the 2021 tour. After the challenges of 2020, there’s never been a time when “we need a little Christmas” more than this year.
Tickets start at $41.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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WILL DOWNING
Featuring Maysa, hosted by MC Lightfoot November 27 8 p.m.
Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time. Known as The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, he has a repertoire that consists of signature interpretations of R&B classics like “I Go Crazy”, “Wishing On A Star” and “I Try”, with original hits “A Million Ways”, “Sorry I” and the show-stopping duet with Rachelle Ferrell, “Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This”. With fresh melodies and lush arrangements that satisfy all musical palates, Downing continues to serve his fan base through his own Sophisticated Soul record label and sold-out tour dates across the country.
Tickets start at $45.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.
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THEATRE INFORMATION Concessions: Concession stands are located in the center of the lobbies. All sales are cashless – credit or debit card only. Emergency information: In the event of an emergency, please locate the nearest usher who will direct you to the appropriate exit. Elevators: Elevators are located on each side of the lobbies on all levels. Lost and found: Items are turned into the Synovus Box Office on the day of a performance. To inquire about a lost item, please call Public Safety at 770.916.2911. Parking: PREPAID PARKING AVAILABLE. Cobb Energy Centre offers prepaid parking for performances. On each performance page on the Cobb Energy Centre website there is now a button to purchase parking in advance for $17. Day of parking is still available for $15 (credit or debit card only). There are 1,000 on-site parking spaces; 700 in a four-level deck and 300 more in a surface lot.
Restrooms: Located on house right and house left of all three lobbies. Family restrooms are located on house right of all three lobbies. Mobility-impaired patrons may use any of our restrooms. Smoking: Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are prohibited inside the building. Special assistance: Persons requiring access assistance are asked to contact the Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 for advance arrangements. Audio clarification devices are available to our hearingimpaired guests at no charge. This is on a first-come, first-served basis. These are available at the Synovus Box Office. Wheelchairs are available upon request. All items require a form of identification to be held until the item is returned.
$15 day of park fee; $17 prepay option. COBB ENERGY CENTRE REQUESTS: •A ll patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to be admitted to the performance. Please be aware that not all events are suitable for children. Infants will not be admitted to adult programs. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance. • Please turn off all cellphones before each performance. Please limit conversation during the performance. • Audio & video recording devices are permitted or restricted at the discretion of the artist(s). • Please unwrap all candies and cough drops before the performance.
•T his policy applies to The Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet only: We know that patrons make every effort to be on time for events out of respect for the performers and other theatregoers. However, there are times when traffic or weather problems cause late arrivals. Latecomers may watch the beginning of a show on flat-screen TVs in our lobby until the theatre has reopened to allow guests into the auditorium. In addition, touring companies set the policy for allowing those who arrive past curtain time into the theatre. We ask late patrons to wait until the approved time and we reopen the theatre doors. Please plan ahead to arrive early and relax before the performance begins.
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Shen Yun January 11-15, 2022
Atlanta OperaPirates of Penzance January 22, 25, 28 & 30, 2022
Atlanta Ballet Snow White February 4-6, 2022
Atlanta Ballet Firebird February 11-13, 2022
The Temptations and The Four Tops February 17, 2022
Black Violin February 18, 2022
IMOMSOHARD February 19, 2022
7 Bridges - The Ultimate Eagles Experience February 20, 2022
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons February 24, 2022
The Atlanta Opera Barber of Seville March 5, 8, 11 & 13, 2022
Atlanta Ballet - Giselle March 18-20, 2022
Buddy Guy March 25, 2022
Kathleen Madigan March 26, 2022
Trixie & Katya Live April 8, 2022
ATL Blues Festival April 16, 2022
Jay Leno April 23, 2022
The Atlanta Opera The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs April 30, May 3, 6 & 8, 2022
Atlanta Ballet Strike Your Fancy May 13-15, 2022
Brit Floyd June 4, 2022
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band June 21 & 22, 2022
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VENUE STAFF MANAGING DIRECTOR Vickie Hubbard
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & SECURITY Larry Green
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, SPONSORSHIPS, & PROGRAMMING Tom Rowland
HEAD AUDIO ENGINEER David Young DIRECTOR OF FACILITY SERVICES Arthur McDowell
PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER Jamie Wheeler
BOX OFFICE MANAGER Richard Scholla
CULINARY DIRECTOR/ EXECUTIVE CHEF Nicholas Walker
ASSISTANT BOX OFFICE MANAGER Russel Kennedy
DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE Susan Burchell
CONTRACT MANAGER Dianna Cassin-Khoury
BANQUET MANAGER Abol Ghoreishi
PATRON SERVICES SUPERVISORS Cheryl Lambert Amanda Williams
HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER Jeri Wallis
CHIEF ENGINEER Marty Taylor ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR Joseph DeSoto DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Brian Duncan
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST Lorena Dominguez
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION Brian Fiegelman
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Carly Kay DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Rob Turner
COBB-MARIETTA COLISEUM & EXHIBIT HALL AUTHORITY CHAIRMAN Jerry Nix | Post 6
SECRETARY Connie Engel | Post 7
VICE CHAIRMAN Robert P. Voyles | Post 3
Steve “Thunder” Tumlin | Post 1
GENERAL MANAGER & CEO Michele L. Swann
Joseph B. Atkins | Post 4 Derek Norton | Post 2 Lisa Cupid | Post 5 ARTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT Clare Richardson
DIRECTOR W. Imara Canady
DIRECTOR Barbarella Diaz
DIRECTOR Sam Olens
VICE PRESIDENT Joanne Truffelman
DIRECTOR Helen S. Carlos
DIRECTOR Fran Friedrich
DIRECTOR Samit Roy
SECRETARY/ TREASURER Larry M. Dingle
Director Charles A. Chesnutt
DIRECTOR Jerry Nix
DIRECTOR Matt Westmoreland
DIRECTORS EMERITI Kessel D. Stelling Percy Vaughn Jack Ward Barbara E. Williams
ARTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jennifer D. Dobbs
DIRECTOR OF ARTS EDUCATION Angela Farr Schiller
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Elliott Folds
DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING COORDINATOR Lillie Chupp
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS! Producer $25000+ Georgia Lottery Robert Lee Arko* Estate Walton Communities Zeist Foundation Director $10000 - 24999 Archer Western Contractors Bobbie Bailey Foundation Jimmy & Helen S. Carlos Delta Community Credit Union Emerson Climate Technologies The Imlay Foundation The Martha and Wilton Looney Foundation Microsoft Jerry & Cheryl Nix SelectCobb Designer $5000 - 9999 Helen A. Carlos Genuine Parts Company Georgia Council for the Arts Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Goldstein John & Mary Franklin Foundation KIA Motors America, Inc. Radow Family Foundation Synovus Foundation Tyler Perry Studios Jack & Jean Ward Wells Fargo & Company Playwright $2500 - 4999 Benson Family Foundation Fund René & Barbarella Diaz Lockstep Technology Group Publix Super Markets Charities Renasant Bank Ken & Bernette Sherman Tull Charitable Foundation The Vinings Rotary Charity Fund Presenter $1000 – 2499 Ronnie & Toni Andrews Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Larry M. Dingle Doug & Lynn Flanders Tarun & Ranjana Goel Allen Gula Gene & Patricia T. Henssler Rajan Hooda Jubilee Cultural Alliance Job Kakkasseril Mrs. Peter G. Kessenich, Sr. Scicom Infrastructure Services, Inc. Deborah Lee Wachsman Trust
Lead Actor $500 - 999 Anand Julka Craig McMahon James L. Rhoden, Jr. Clare Richardson Bennie Shaw Luci Sunshine Ensemble $250 - 499 Gary & Susan Berntson Jennifer D. Dobbs Stacy J. Dobbs Joanne Truffelman Audience $1 - 249 Anonymous (298) Judith M. Alembik Jo Ann P. Ard Julie Arnold Maria Bowes Cobb EMC Community Foundation Cobb Energy Centre Ushers Rosemarie Crosse Sondra Dillon Dawn Eskridge Georgianna Ferrero Fran Friedrich Narasimha Guduru Elaine Hendrix Hannah Hunt Delores Kennedy Susan Levy Deborah Lundquist Kelli McDonald Barbara McLain Mightycause Charitable Foundation Virginia Miller Mark Mitchell Barbara Munger Thomas & Janice Nowakowski Sam & Lisa Olens Alyce Paul Gabi Rican Tama Tanowitz Nicholas Wolaver
In-Kind Alliance Theatre Aurora Theatre Bennett Thrasher Foundation Broadway Dreams Foundation Chick-Fil-A Clear Channel Outdoor Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cobb Galleria Centre Diaz Foods Encore Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta Fine Line Productions Fox Theatre Atlanta Georgia Public Broadcasting Georgia State University Gibbs Creative Manning Entertainment Music Theatre International Nicholas Wolaver/NEW’s Public Relations Orbit Arts Academy Pamela Pimpleton Subway * Deceased
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