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GA HR1190

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/19/2020

Primary Sponsor

Pedro Marin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Marietta's New Theater in the Square (MNTITS), founded in 2015 by Raul Thomas, who acquired the historic Theater in the Square building in Cobb County after the original nonprofit arts organization closed due to a funding crisis in the early 2000s
  • MNTITS operates as a family enterprise with Raul Thomas's son, N. Emil Thomas, serving as artistic director, producing shows such as In the Heights, Moonlight and Magnolias, and Nambi Kelley's adaptation of Native Son since 2016
  • In 2019, MNTITS received the Broadway World regional award for Theater of the Year, and N. Emil Thomas won Best Director for In the Heights, which also won Best Musical
  • Raul Thomas has conducted charity drives and collections for Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria and the 2020 earthquake
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide copies of the resolution to Marietta's New Theater in the Square

Legislative Description

Marietta's New Theater in the Square; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/19/2020

Full Bill Text

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