A few years ago on the way to Florida, I stopped at a Waffle House and ordered a waffle — specifying that I wanted it very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, extra light. The waitress gets a plate, scoops some batter on it, and sets it in front of me asking, “Is this light enough?”
- Clyde B.
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My wife and I were traveling south on I-75 in Florida somewhere near Live Oak and decided it was time for a waffle. We stopped in, got the usual friendly service, and were soon happily eating away.
This Waffle House sat next to a motel. In the midst of our meal two beefy guys came sprinting from the motel – one chasing the other. Was it a friendly race to the Waffle House? Continue reading
January 2, 2013 at 10 AM
Fulton County Government Assembly Hall
141 Pryor Street, 30303
Please email Patron Relations Manager Manda Wilhite, mwilhite@horizontheatre.com if you plan to attend
John Eaves, District 1, Chair
john.eaves@fultoncountyga.gov
Robb Pitts, District 2
robb.pitts@fultoncountyga.gov
Liz Hausmann, District 3
liz.hausmann@fultoncountyga.gov
Tom Lowe, District 4
tom.lowe@fultoncountyga.gov
Emma Darnell, District 5, Vice Chair
emma.darnell@fultoncountyga.gov
Joan Garner, District 6
joan.garner@fultoncountyga.gov
William Edwards, District 7
william.edwards@fultoncountyga.gov
Dear Commissioner _______,
Thank you for continuing to invest in Fulton County’s growing creative industry! The bottom line is that the arts create jobs and produce tax revenue. Currently, Fulton County is home to over 4,000 arts related businesses which is the fourth largest number per capita in the United States.* While cutting arts funding won’t eliminate the Fulton County budget gap, it will damage previously funded arts organizations’ ability to provide jobs and goods and services to the community.
The arts are important to me personally and to Fulton County. (It would help enhance the plea by inserting your own personal statement here).
The arts have a huge economic impact on our county, generating over $365 million in revenues in Fulton County last year alone* and over $17 million in local government revenue**. Fulton County’s investment in the arts is an effective means of stimulating business activity, attracting tourism, providing cultural education to our children, stabilizing property values, attracting and retaining young, career-driven, artistic and creative residents and businesses and positively impacting the quality of life for all. I urge you to support the continued funding of the Contracts for Arts Services program which promotes and allows access to the arts to a wide range of citizens while also giving Fulton County a sustainable arts community. It’s not smart to cut the arts!
Sincerely,
YOUR NAME (and address if you live in Fulton County)
*Fulton County Arts & Culture – Economic Impact, Atlanta Regional Commission, 2012
**American for the Arts, Arts & Economic Prosperity Calculator
Please copy Patron Relations Manager Manda Wilhite, mwilhite@horizontheatre.com on your emails to the commissioners.
Chris Kayser returns to Horizon Theatre as Richard in Time Stands Still after his exciting performance in last season’s Superior Donuts.
Horizon patrons might remember you from?
Quills, The Lonesome West, Skylight, The Drawer Boy, and Superior Donuts.
What has been your favorite role at Horizon?
Arthur in Superior Donuts.
Who are you playing in Time Stands Still?
Richard Ehrlich, the photo editor the magazine Jamie and Sarah often work for. But he has also had a long and personal relationship with both of them. Continue reading
Carolyn Cook returns to Horizon Theatre in Time Stands Still running through October 14th. In this play she takes on the challenging role of photojournalist Sarah.
Horizon patrons might remember you from?
The 13th of Paris, The Clean House, 9 Parts of Desire, The Syringa Tree, Homebody/Kabul, Madame Melville, and Skylight.
What has been your favorite role at Horizon?
The 20 characters I played in The Syringa Tree. It was a fantastic script and wonderful production experience. We created a really moving relationship between the actor and audience, and that is something I really treasure. Continue reading
Robin Bloodworth appears in his eighth production at Horizon Theatre. In this quick interview, he gives us some insight into his career and character in Time Stands Still.
Horizon patrons might remember you from?
The world premieres of This Passion Thing and The Algae Eaters, True Love Lies, Legacy of Light, The 13th of Paris, End Days, and Voir Dire.
What has been your favorite role at Horizon?
It’s a tie between Chris in This Passion Thing and Arthur in End Days.
Who are you playing in Time Stands Still?
I am playing James Dodd (Jamie), a reporter who has done a lot of stories in war-torn and Middle Eastern countries. He’s thinking about making a change. Continue reading
Ann Marie Gideon makes her Horizon Theatre debut in Time Stands Still. Though new to Horizon, Ann Marie should be a familiar face for many Atlanta theatre-goers.
Who are you playing in Time Stands Still?
I play Mandy Bloom, a young energetic 25 year old event planner. She is open, excited about life, and eager to make friends and to please. She is smart and kind with no ill intentions.
What drew you to this role?
I thought it was a fabulous play to begin with. I loved Mandy’s innocence and thought, “I’m nothing like her.” But as I’ve grown into the role, I’ve found I’m more like her, and I want to be like her. Continue reading
