November 19 through December 21, 2003.
ART STATION THEATRE PRESENTS

UH-OH, Here Comes Christmas!

adapted by Ernest Zulia and David Caldwell.

Find the true spirit of the holidays in this wonderful musical with stories by Robert Fulghum, the international best-selling author of ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN.

This show is a funny and heartwarming expression of the meaning of Christmas and the chaos that accompanies the season.UH-OH … helps us to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, the stress and chaos that crashes down on us every December.

Find the true spirit of the holidays in this wonderful musical with stories by the international best-selling author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Robert Fulghum. This show is a funny and heartwarming expression of the meaning of Christmas and the chaos that accompanies the season. “Uh-Oh…” helps us to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, the stress and chaos that crashes down on us every December.

“Uh-Oh…” features Daniel Burnley, Bill Chameides, Judy Leavell, Widdi Turner, & Geoff Uterhardt.

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January 7 - 14, 2004, with additional performances Jan. 17 & 18.
 

The Return of Lewis Grizzard

by and featuring Bill Oberst, Jr., with All New Material

Bill Oberst, Jr. is  back  with a new set of stories and jokes from the writings and muses of one of the South’s most favorite sons, Lewis Grizzard.  Still revered ten years after his passing, Lewis’ words continue to strike that humorous chord within all true Southerners.  Bought to life by an amazing performance by Bill Oberst, Jr. this tour-de-force is a must see for all the loyal fans and new converts to the Lewis Grizzard fold. 

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Previews March 3 & 4, Runs March 5 - 28, 2004

The Guys

by Anne Nelson, based on a true story

“We have no idea what wonders lie hidden in the people around us.” 

Just after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Joan, an editor, receives a phone call on behalf of Nick, a grieving fire captain who  has lost most of his men at the World Trade Center.  He’s looking for a writer to help him with the eulogies he must present at their memorial services.  She accepts and the journey begins. 

“A straight-from-the-gut beautifully written play”- CurtainUp.com. 

“A small jewel of a play.”  - Chicago Tribune.

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April 22 - April 25, 2004

TAPESTRY

by and featuring B.J. Abraham and Audrey Galex

Tapestry is two women storytellers who use their respective faiths and cultural heritages to foster cross-cultural understanding.  B.J. Abraham grew up as a Lebanese Christian in the Mississippi Delta and brings into her stories many of the accents and characters with which she grew up.  Audrey Galex grew up along the Mississippi River in Illinois and was immersed in stories of her Jewish heritage.  B.J. and Audrey have come together to create a tandem story that provides a model for listening, peaceful coexistence and hope. Tapestry performances have been described as “humorous, moving and empowering.”

 

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May 13 - May 16, 2004

An Evening with Beatrice Lillie

by and featuring Layne Littlepage

The woman Noel Coard called “the funniest woman in the world” is brought to life in a hilarious and delightfully fast-paced musical.  Beatrice Lillie’s remarkable career spanned Broadway and London musicals stages from 1917 to 1964, won her a Tony award and also included co-starring in the film “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”  In a showcase performance hailed as an inspired evening to savor, Layne Littlepage reincarnates the first lady of comedy. 

“Ms. Littlepage couldn’t personify and embody Ms. Lillie any more perfectly.” -Theater Reviews Limited, New York.

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Previews July 14 & 15 -  Runs July 16 - Aug. 15, 2004

ROUTE 66 - A Musical Journey along the Mother Road

by Roger Bean

On The Road Again...what a ride! Route 66 begins in Chicago and travels along the famed "Main Street of America" to the coast of California. The show features an energetic guy-group who takes us on a musical journey featuring a variety of musical styles from the Beach Boys to country. They sing, they dance, and they "act up" in this fast-paced, high-octane show for the entire family.

 

The ART Station Theater is part of the ART Station Contemporary Arts Center, which is housed in a regenerated Old Trolley Station in the heart of historic Stone Mountain Village outside Atlanta, Georgia.

The Center is a multidisciplinary organization which the Georgia Council for the Arts has consistently ranked among the top in the state. Its stages and galleries host the work of some of the most well known authors and artists in the area such as Ferrol Sams, Clyde Egerton, Samuel Mockbee, and Carol Connely.

ART Station has participated at the Cultural Olympiads of both the Lillihammer and Atlanta Olympic Games. They have performed regularly in the prestigious Piccolo Spoleto Festival which is held each year in Charleston, South Carolina, and the center's annual storytelling festival, A Tour of Southern Ghosts, is one of the most popular events of the fall season and attracts fun-loving kids of all ages. ART Station offers a menu of choices for patrons and artists alike, including classrooms and studios which provide a dynamic environment that nurtures talent and ignites creativity as well as first-class pioneering theater.