Thursday, December 13, 2012
This week's Business Spotlight focuses on an upscale thrift store that offers "something for everyone that anyone can afford."
Mark Galloway-Stillions, owner of Margins Charity Thrift and Variety Mall, is a retired interior designer who worked for years at Haverty Furniture. Of all things, a garage sale inspired him to start the store. Because of his fantastic taste and eye for design, people were drawn to his garage sales again and again. So, he decided to rent a small space in Lawrenceville, followed by one in Decatur. But Mark has more than just a passion for design – his goal in life and business is to make the world a better place, right here in Snellville. Last year, Mark and his partner sponsored 17 homeless families during the Christmas holidays. They invited them into their home on Christmas Eve and day, and made sure the children had presents, food and a…
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Now's your chance to join New London Theatre on stage.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Have you done the Time Warp lately? Do it again at New London Theatre's presentation of this cult classic.
Under the direction of Scott Rousseau, this edgy interpretation of the cult classic was a huge hit with Friday night's audience. The cast performed outrageous renditions of "Damn it, Janet," "Touch-A Touch-A Touch Me," and, of course, "The Time Warp." For those of you who are unfamiliar with the musical, it spoofs mid-century B-movies with an ensemble of transgender aliens paired with a tightly wound, freshly engaged couple. It's basically a silly, raunchy comedy that pushes humor to the edge, and the cast more than pulls it off. The star of the show was Mark Galloway-Stillions, the owner of Margins Retail, as Dr. Frank N. Furter. His powerful delivery, humor and physical presence brings a surprising depth to the performance. Riff Raff, …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The 2012-2013 line-up looks stellar!
With the sell out performances of the Hairspray, final show of the 2011-2012 season, New London Theatre announces the next season's line-up. Through their newsletter, they solicited votes from patrons on which shows to put on the stage next year. In a press release on July 23, organizers said, "We believe this to be the best season in NLT history as well as the best set in the area." Hairspray will run through August 5. You can buy tickets for the last few performances and you can also get season tickets through the website. The 2012-2013 schedule: The New London Theatre is at 2338 Henry Clower Boulevard in Snellville.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
New London Theatre is presenting "The Miracle Worker" in its new facility, beginning this weekend.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Snellville-based nonprofit New London Theatre will present "The Miracle Worker" from June 8 to June 24 in its new location. The new location is at Margins Charity Thrift and Variety Mall on Henry Clower Boulevard. (See pictures of the new spot here.) Production Synopsis: In Tuscumbia, Ala., an illness renders infant Helen Keller blind, deaf, and consequently mute (deaf-mute). Pitied and badly spoiled by her parents, she learns no discipline and grows into a wild, raging creature by the age of six. Desperate, the Kellers hire Anne Sullivan to serve as a governess and teacher for their young daughter. After several fierce battles with Helen, Anne convinces her parents she needs two weeks alone with her if she is to achieve any progress in …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
New London Theatre will present "Almost, Maine" beginning this weekend in its new facility.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Snellville-based nonprofit New London Theatre will present "Almost, Maine" from May 11 to May 27 in its new location. The new location is at Margins Charity Thrift and Variety Mall on Henry Clower Boulevard. (See pictures of the new spot here.) In addition to being in a new facility, New London Theatre will also be utilitzing its new directors program during the "Almost, Maine" performance. The theater will provide education and guidance to three up-and-coming arts leaders, who will work with a selection of scenes from the production. Production Synopsis: "On a cold, clear moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky…
Thursday, April 26, 2012
New London Theatre is busily renovating and preparing for productions in its new home. In this week's Viewfinder, John Berlo, director of marketing, takes Patch on a tour of the huge, new space.
"It was fate," said, marketing director John Berlo, of the new space the theatre occupies. New London Theatre is settling comfortably into its space inside Margins Charity Thrift and Variety Mall in Snellville. Having been previously located in a small, nondescript space with no air conditioning, New London Theatre was getting ready to close its doors when, according to Berlo, fate stepped in. Fate was assisted by Mark Galloway-Stillions, who performed in New London Theatre's production of "Driving Miss Daisy." He purchased the old furniture store and turned it into what is now Margins Charity Thrift and Variety Mall. Like the theater, the thrift mall is a 501(c)3 and is committed to giving back to the community. When Galloway-Stillions …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The presentation of Nunsense 2 begins March 30 in the theater's new location.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
(Editor's Note: The following article is from a press release from New London Theatre.) New London Theatre will present Nunsense 2: The Second Coming opening March 30th and continuing through April 15th in our new location! Six weeks after the sisters have staged their first benefit, the sisters are back presenting a "thank-you" show for all the people who supported them in the past. But now, they're a bit slicker, having been "bitten by the theater bug." Things get to off to a rousing start as the sisters sing “Nunsense, the Magic Word”, but before long, chaos erupts. Two Franciscans come to claim Sister Mary Amnesia (who has won the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes) as one of their own. At the same time the nuns hear that a talent …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Snellville's nonprofit community theater must close its Main Street doors in March.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
(Editor's Note: Below is a message to patron from New London Theatre, Snellville's own nonprofit community theater.) Dearest Patrons, You know the saying, "When one door closes, another one swings open"? I've always felt that was true, but no more than now. I was drafting up the final letter to you, our Patrons, letting you know that the board of New London Theatre decided the only course of action due to financial hardship was to close the doors after our current show Cheaper by the Dozen. Through the support of our patrons and benefactors, we have done our best to continue bringing you quality shows even through these unfortunate hard economic times. We just could not handle the high overhead of our lease and bills. The Board spoke …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
New London Theatre will premiere "Cheaper by the Dozen" on Friday night. Our Patch photographer visited a dress rehearsal this week to catch the actors and crew busily preparing for the big opening night.
Director Starshine Stanfield, cast and crew are busy rehearsing for New London Theatre's opening night performance of "Cheaper by the Dozen," a multi-age production that will open February 17th and continue through March 4th. The theatre provided this synopsis of the show: "Suppose you're an attractive high school girl and you're not only a member of a large and unique family but your father is, in fact, one of the great pioneers of industrial efficiency. Then suppose he decides, for no apparent reason, to apply his unorthodox methods to you and to the rest of your big family. The results are terribly embarrassing, funny and—it must be admitted—extremely effective! "To Anne, however, the chief effect seems to be that of making them seem …
Jeremiah Chandler
3:01 pm on Friday, December 14, 2012
Looking forward to visiting the store and seeing a play at the theatre in there. Wonderful to see Mark and his partner doing so much for Snellville and the community. Thanks for posting the article! more ›