Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton’s only professional theatre company, hosted an evening of dinner and dancing at its annual gala event “One Enchanted Evening” on Saturday, October 24th at the Atlanta Country Club in East Cobb. The Event featured the presentation of two Georgia Ensemble Theatre Legacy Awards honoring dedicated GET supporter and community advocate Robert Hagan and long-time corporate partner Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

The evening’s festivities began at 6:30 p.m. with a silent auction that included an array of items, jewelry and artwork from local arts shops and boutiques, as well as trips (including a one week stay in Tuscany), restaurant gift certificates (including Atlanta’s renowned Woodfire Grill), theatre tickets to productions throughout metro Atlanta, and a “Wall of Wine.” The black-tie optional affair also included a wonderful dinner catered by the Atlanta Country Club, and dancing to the sounds of the Atlanta band BackTraX. Entertainment was provided by performers from GET’s production of Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story with a special appearance by morning radio personality Cadillac Jack. “One Enchanted Evening” grossed a record $42,000 in proceeds for Georgia Ensemble Theatre & Conservatory.

About the Legacy Award and This Year’s Honorees:

The Georgia Ensemble Theatre Legacy Award is presented each year to one individual and one organization that have faithfully contributed to the growth of GET and are benevolent patrons of the arts in North Fulton County. This year’s Legacy Awards were designed exclusively for Georgia Ensemble Theatre by glass sculptor Thom Lillie of Lillie Glassblowers.

Robert W. “Bob” Hagan is a long-time resident of Roswell. His dedication to Georgia Ensemble Theatre includes eight years on the Board of Trustees, President of the Board for three years, and membership in the Theatre’s esteemed “Tenure Club” (dedicated subscribers to GET for ten or more years). Bob is President of Sterling Healthcare, Inc. which manages the 15 nursing homes that Bob owns in the Southeast, and employs nearly 2000 people. He is a graduate of Valdosta State University. In addition to service on numerous community boards, he received a Proclamation from Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and a certificate from the State of Georgia naming July 2, 2009 Bob Hagan Day for his outstanding commitment to the Roswell community. Bob is father of two grown children, Chad and Brooke Hagan. He enjoys giving his time, talents and financial commitments to support Roswell.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation and its well known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world’s population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No.1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries. Kimberly-Clark Corporation has been a strong and loyal supporter of Georgia Ensemble Theatre for many years, having sponsored productions of Dearly Departed, Will Rogers U.S.A., Searching for Eden, Our Town, Beyond the Rainbow, Great Expectations, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, and this season’s production of Grease. Kimberly-Clark Executives Joanne Bauer and Beverly Yearack were in attendance at the Gala to receive the Company’s Award.

Past GET Legacy Award honorees include: GET supporters and arts advocates Peter Abreu, Congressman Tom and Dr. Elizabeth Clark Price, dedicated GET supporter and Curator of Fulton County’s Teaching Museum North Jacque Coxe; community volunteer and Georgia Ensemble Theatre Trustee Helen Owens; long-time corporate partners Bank of North Georgia, Northside Hospital, and Macy’s; and GET President Emeritus and Trustee Coe Hamling was named the inaugural recipient of the Theatre’s Legacy Award.

Community Volunteers Carla Crowell and Suzanne Feeney served as Co-Chairs of the 2009 “One Enchanted Evening.” Sponsors for the Event included: Federal Medical Supply, Inc., Evergreen Rehabilitation, LLC, HealthCare Service Group, Inc., Juravel & Co., Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A., and PharMerica.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre is the Official Resident Professional Theatre Company of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Georgia Ensemble Theatre was named by Atlanta Magazine as Readers’ Choice for Best Theatre Company of 2008. The Theatre also received five Suzi Bass Award Nominations for its production of Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s 17th season continues with: the delightfully wicked comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, November 5-22; a warming comedy about lasting friendship, The Men of Mah Jongg, January 7-24; What I Did Last Summer, a coming-of-age story about an American family in 1945, February 25-March 14; and finally, continuing Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s popular tradition of outstanding rock ‘n roll musicals, the all American music and dance sensation, Grease, April 8-25. Season and single tickets are on sale now.

For information, call 770-641-1260, or visit us online at www.get.org