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Director's Blog
06/15/2009 - Posted by Freddie Ashley
It has been a wild, wonderful year at Actor's Express. We've been blessed with the support of an amazing audience here at the Express. In just two years' time, our subscriptions have grown by over 60%! Single tickets have also seen double digit percentage increases over the last couple of years.
Artistically, we have produced consistently excellent work all year long. I am proud to be the theatre that took a chance on a challenging play like Finn in the Underworld and am equally proud to have produced such an uproarious and warm comedy as The New Century. Mauritius was also a real high point for us, as was our scorching production of Suddenly Last Summer. And every time I see Zanna Don't, I am bowled over by its sheer joy and fun. Love it, love it, love it.
A season full of Libby, too - what's not to love about that!! It has been SUCH a thrill to have Libby Whittemore performing here all season. Can't wait to see what she does next year.
It's also worth reflecting on the amazing staff here at the Express. Scott Clodfelter (Managing Director) has overhauled all of our business and administrative operations and we are running more smoothly than ever thanks to his calm, detailed guidance. Development Director Erin Singer has forged our fundraising efforts in the most inhospitable economic climate in years - I don't know what we'd do without her. Production Manager Jon Nooner has delivered impeccable production values (on a tiny budget, might I add) and streamlined and organized many of our systems. Box Office Manager Amy Ferguson is our most senior staff member and is someone our patrons have come to rely on and love. Many of you by now have met Dameka Waller, our Box Office Assistant. She is also really amazing.
Our professional intern company is full of some of the most wonderful and gifted people I've the pleasure of knowing. They have really raised the bar for future classes of interns.
And last but not least, we have an amazing Board of Directors that is energized and engaged in ways that are so special. It's not every Artistic Director that truly considers Board members his friends, but I am blessed to do so. What a stalwart group of true believers. Really, couldn't do it without them.
Things are going to be even bigger and better next season. AE continues to grow and reconnect with the community. The work is amazing. The people are amazing. We are in a truly special time for the Express and I'm THRILLED to be a part of it.
Upward and onward to the 09-10 season!
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Actor's Express
Theatre Company
887 W. Marietta St. Suite J-107, Atlanta, GA 30318
Box Office: 404.607.SHOW(7469)
Phone: 404.875.1606
Fax: 404.875.2791
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