Speakeysie News Desk – FebruRY 1, 2022

GAINESVILLE, GA — Due to swiftly changing school district protocols and the Brenau University decision to  move to digital learning for the first few weeks, Gainesville Theatre Alliance has postponed the WonderQuest  production of The Pirate Queen, set to perform in Brenau’s Pearce Auditorium. In its place, GTA will produce the  American classic Our Town by Thorton Wilder, February 11-19 in UNG-Gainesville’s Ed Cabell Theatre.  

Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and  Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, this beloved meta-play depicts the  simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and pass on–ultimately reminding  us of the importance of living our lives with intent and purpose. 

Gainesville Theatre Alliance continues to monitor, as we are able, the Covid-19 status of our casts and crew.  Vaccinations, masks, and frequent testing are strongly encouraged, but not required on the UNG campus as per  University System of Georgia standards. Although we are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of all involved,  audience members choosing to enjoy our productions do so at their own risk. 

Tickets for Our Town go on sale Tuesday, January 18 and will be available at GainesvilleTheatreAlliance.org or by calling  the GTA box office at 678-717-3624. 

ABOUT GAINESVILLE THEATRE ALLIANCE: 

Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a one-of-a-kind, nationally-recognized collaboration between the University of North  Georgia and Brenau University. Utilizing hands-on, individualized training while emphasizing ensemble and collaboration  between programs, GTA boasts a production program rivaling the largest theatre schools in the country. For more