Plaza Arts Center

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Summer camp fun for young artists at The Plaza

Families looking for enriching summer activities for children and teens will find a wide range of creative opportunities this summer at The Plaza Arts Center in downtown Eatonton.First up is Camp Broadway, held June 1-5 in partnership with The Arts Barn.
The Kinchafoonee Cowboys will bring a unique mix of country classics, Southern rock, and personal compositions to Eatonton May 2, when they take to The Plaza’s outdoor stage. CONTRIBUTED

The Kinchafoonee Cowboys will bring a unique mix of country classics, Southern rock, and personal compositions to Eatonton May 2, when they take to The Plaza’s outdoor stage. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza presents Kinchafoonee Cowboys

Lake Country is gearing up for a night of high-energy country music as the Kinchafoonee Cowboys will perform outdoors at The Plaza Arts Center on May 2 in Eatonton.
“Hairspray, The Musical” is much more than just an entertaining song-and-dance show (though it does qualify there, too); it also provides strong social commentary on 1960s American history, culture, and race relations. IAN TOCHER/Staff

“Hairspray, The Musical” is much more than just an entertaining song-and-dance show (though it does qualify there, too); it also provides strong social commentary on 1960s American history, culture, and race relations. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Powerful message from ‘Hairspray’ at The Plaza

Bright colors, infectious rhythms, and joyful choreography filled The Plaza Arts Center last weekend as “Hairspray, The Musical” entertained and enthralled near-sold-out crowds. The production, led by fledgling director Michael A.
Travis LeDoyt, performing as Elvis Presley, worked the audience all night at The Plaza Arts Center, including a visit to the balcony where he serenaded several grateful Elvis fans. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Travis LeDoyt, performing as Elvis Presley, worked the audience all night at The Plaza Arts Center, including a visit to the balcony where he serenaded several grateful Elvis fans. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Elvis lives on in hearts and minds at The Plaza

Elvis Presley may have left us decades ago, but last Thursday night his spirit very much lived on — and occasionally wandered the aisles of The Plaza Arts Center.
Sarah Daly Weir and Bill Dudley, as Ethel and Norman Thayer, ably anchored the entire “On Golden Pond” cast Friday night at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. GORDON COLUMBINE/Staff

Sarah Daly Weir and Bill Dudley, as Ethel and Norman Thayer, ably anchored the entire “On Golden Pond” cast Friday night at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. GORDON COLUMBINE/Staff

Columbine: PAPA’s ‘On Golden Pond’ delivers a rewarding experience

I’ll admit up front, I’ve never seen the movie “On Golden Pond,” made famous by the pairing of legitimate Hollywood legends Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda in his final role before dying only eight months after the film’s December 1981 release – perhaps prophetic given his OGP character’s...
This production brings the joy and rich traditions of Ireland to life through a spectacular evening of music, dance, and holiday cheer. CONTRIBUTED

This production brings the joy and rich traditions of Ireland to life through a spectacular evening of music, dance, and holiday cheer. CONTRIBUTED

Experience magic at The Plaza with Celtic Angels Christmas

The Plaza Arts Center invites the public to celebrate the spirit of the holidays with the internationally acclaimed Celtic Angels Christmas, coming to The Plaza stage on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.
The cast of On Golden Pond at The Plaza includes (standing l-r): Lou Benjamin, Dennis McClain, Robin Cassidy, and Pete Stephan, with (sitting l-r): Andrew Tam, Sarah Daily-Weir, Bill Dudley, Jackie Hill, Brent Mero, and Luis Quinones. CONTRIBUTED

The cast of On Golden Pond at The Plaza includes (standing l-r): Lou Benjamin, Dennis McClain, Robin Cassidy, and Pete Stephan, with (sitting l-r): Andrew Tam, Sarah Daily-Weir, Bill Dudley, Jackie Hill, Brent Mero, and Luis Quinones. CONTRIBUTED

Experience ‘On Golden Pond’ at The Plaza

“Want to see my teeth?”That’s Norman Thayer’s introduction to his daughter’s boyfriend. And that snappy opener sets the “biting” tone for the rest of this performance.
L-R: Shakespearean actors Art Shutt, Parke Kallenberg, Gretter Naranjo, Lily Roberts, Anenaca Simpson, Jackie Hill, Kim Fleming, Nicholas Fazio, and Brent Mero take a bow beside the fountain at The Plaza last Saturday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Shakespearean actors Art Shutt, Parke Kallenberg, Gretter Naranjo, Lily Roberts, Anenaca Simpson, Jackie Hill, Kim Fleming, Nicholas Fazio, and Brent Mero take a bow beside the fountain at The Plaza last Saturday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Shakespeare in the Park a hit in Eatonton

Surrounding the fountain outside The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, audiences were treated to a live-action sampling of Shakespeare this past weekend, thanks to the vision and passion of local artist Gretter Naranjo.