‘Cheaper by the Dozen” hits the stage in Fairburn

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“Cheaper by the Dozen” was a stage play long before the movie starring Steve Martin hit the big screen, and the delightful story of a large and rather unorthodox family is making another live debut at the Southside Theatre Guild stage in Fairburn.

The play will run Thursday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, March 1. Shows begin at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

Performance Dates are; Feb. 12,13,14,15; Feb. 20, 21, 22; Feb 27, 28; and March 1.

“Cheaper by the Dozen” is a funny and family-friendly show about an attractive high school girl with a large and unique family, and a father who is one of the great pioneers of industrial efficiency.
He decides apply his unorthodox methods to the family and the results are terribly embarrassing, funny and—it must be admitted—extremely effective.

To daughter Anne, however, the chief effect seems to be making the family look ridiculous to everyone at school, especially the boys.

But dad pushes ahead with better organization for his large and delightful family. He puts up a chart for the young people to initial after completing each household task, demonstrates how to take a really efficient bath, and appoints a utilities officer to levy fines on wasters of electricity.

While the situations are often uproarious, there’s a serious reason. Dad has a heart condition which he’s keeping secret. The children don’t understand and Anne, the oldest, rebels. Both dad and Anne are miserable at the lack of understanding between them. Then in a deft and moving scene, Dad becomes aware of how much Anne has grown up.

Reserve tickets by visiting the website stgplays.com or by calling the box office at 770-969-0956.