Call for performers , volunteers , and sponsors The long-awaited return of The Bard Show , the Atlanta Bar ’ s series of theatrical productions , has finally come – and you can be a part of it ! The Atlanta Bard Show is an original musical comedy stage production with an all-lawyer cast and band , featuring a script and parody songs written by Atlanta attorneys . It is the creation and legacy of Cathy O ’ Neil , artistic visionary , top litigator , and late wife of former Georgia Supreme Court Justice David Nahmias , and she has inspired and touched so many people well beyond her untimely passing in 2017 .
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The Bard Show is Back and Better Than Ever !
Call for performers , volunteers , and sponsors The long-awaited return of The Bard Show , the Atlanta Bar ’ s series of theatrical productions , has finally come – and you can be a part of it ! The Atlanta Bard Show is an original musical comedy stage production with an all-lawyer cast and band , featuring a script and parody songs written by Atlanta attorneys . It is the creation and legacy of Cathy O ’ Neil , artistic visionary , top litigator , and late wife of former Georgia Supreme Court Justice David Nahmias , and she has inspired and touched so many people well beyond her untimely passing in 2017 .
The Atlanta Bard Show is proudly presented by the Atlanta Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Foundation . In the 25 years since its first performance on March 19 , 1999 , there have been a total of twelve original shows created and performed , and one tribute show - dedicated to Cathy O ’ Neil - featured favorite numbers from previous years .
About the Bard Show After a few years ’ hiatus , the “ Bards ” are back and better than ever !
24 MAY / JUNE 2024
This year ’ s production is titled “ A Courthouse Line XIII – Nightmare on 14th St ,” with performances scheduled for Friday , November 8 ( evening ) and Saturday , November 9 ( matinee and evening ), at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center in Decatur . You do not want to miss your colleagues show off their acting chops in this musical comedy stage production ! Even better , if YOU would like to participate in this year ’ s production , the Bard Show is looking for talent and encourages everyone interested .
Audition for the 2024 Bard Show
Auditions are June 19 , 20 , and 24 at OnStage Atlanta at 3041 North Decatur Road . Walk-ins are welcome , but sign-ups for a particular date / time , and more details about auditions , may be found HERE .
For more details in general , visit the Bard Show ’ s website : : www . bardshow . com or follow it on all social media sites .
MAGGIE VATH Georgia State University College of Law mvath @ gsu . edu
DANIELA BRITTON Judicial Law Clerk / Staff Attorney to the Hon . Wayne M . Purdom State Court of DeKalb County dbbritton @ dekalbcountyga , gov