Aurora Theatre Rings In Holiday Season With November Programs

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and theatergoers are invited to get festive this November with fun, fall events at Aurora Theatre! Guests are welcome to find their inner rhythm during a night filled with music and dancing at Teatro Aurora’s Club Babalú: Duòs and donate to the less fortunate during The Festival of Trees throughout the holiday season! Aspiring young actors itching for the limelight will enjoy the variety of holiday classes at Aurora Theatre Academy and all guests can celebrate on the mainstage with the 23rd smash year of Christmas Canteen 2018 and Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on the studio stage. New this year, audiences can get in the feel-good spirit with Aurora Theatre’s own rendition of This Wonderful Life! With an excellent variety of entertaining events at Aurora Theatre this month, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Teatro AuroraCLUB BABALÚ: Duòs
Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 38 p.m.
Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at the door

Enjoy stunning sounds from some of the most popular Latin artists including Pimpinela, Marc Anthony and La India as Club Babalú presents an evening of Latin Duets! Powerhouse Lilliangina Quiñones and Aurora’s own Juan Carlos Unzueta, one of Atlanta’s favorite tenors, will also be making special performances. After a quick snack, stick around for salsa dancing led by Frankie Quiñones and the ATL Salsa All-Stars, a collection of some of the best Latin musicians in the metro Atlanta area.

Aurora Theatre Academy Holiday Shows
As Gwinnett County’s only professional theater, Aurora provides an excellent opportunity for young actors to study the performing arts in a professional setting with top instructors who boast years of theatrical experience. In addition to perfecting their technical skills, students will also build self-confidence, communication and life skills. Classes are reasonably priced at $250 for a four-week session. For more information and registration, visit bit.ly/AuroraTheatreAcademyHolidayShows.

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Classes for Elementary School Students Grades 1-5
Oh, How Sad When an Elf Goes Bad
November 5 – December 3
Mondays and Wednesdays
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
$250
Beginning and experienced actors alike will put their performance skills to use during this silly story of a clumsy elf, a retired reindeer and mishaps at the North Pole!

Classes for Middle and High School Students Grades 6-12
‘Twas the Opening Night Before Christmas
November 6 – December 4
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:15 – 7:45 p.m.
$250
Young thespians will enjoy the chance to create a character, build real performance skills and work as a team in this tale of a Christmas gone wrong! Participants should plan for a thrilling and educational experience, sure to build both technique and holiday cheer.

The Festival of Trees
November 15 – December 23
During regular box office hours and performances
FREE!
Aurora will once again spread the goodwill of the season by hosting The Festival of Trees in support of both the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive and local food banks. From delicate to dramatic, the Festival of Trees will deck the halls of Aurora Theatre with nearly 30 trees decorated by local businesses. To vote on the “best dressed” tree, visitors can place a new unwrapped toy and/or a non-perishable food item underneath to help guarantee that everyone has a wonderful holiday season: the tree with the most donations will be declared the Best of the Fest!

Christmas Canteen 2018
November 15 – December 23
Tuesday – Saturday at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets $30
As Gwinnett’s longest-running theatrical holiday tradition, Christmas Canteen 2018 returns for a 23rd smash year! This musical is brimming with songs, comic sketches, trips down memory lane and a tiny touch of Christmas magic: a little something to get everyone in the festive spirit! To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/ChristmasCanteen2018

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
November 23 – December 22
2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.;
select dates in repertory with This Wonderful Life
Tickets $20

This one-man rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol truly captures the spirit of Christmas, with the addition of a few incredible theatrical effects.

For show times and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/AuroraAChristmasCarol

This Wonderful Life
November 24 – December 23
2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.;
select dates in repertory with A Christmas Carol
Tickets $20
This heartwarming and hilariously touching stage adaptation of one of the most popular films ever made will bring joy to the entire family. The show stars Jeremy Aggers, who will play the roles of all the well-loved characters, including Clarence, Mr. Potter, Uncle Billy, Mary, Mr. Gower, yes even Zuzu – as well as the iconic George Bailey. Audiences will follow along with the characters and their stories, learning that true richness comes from the heart! For show times and tickets, please visit bit.ly/TicketsThisWonderfulLife.

For more information or to purchase tickets for events, call the Box Office at 678.226.6222 or visit www.auroratheatre.com.