It is the

largest community Christmas musical in the Southern

Crescent and has been attended by over 35,000 people.

"In

the Fullness of Time" tells the old story of

Christmas with a new perspective.

Melly

Meadows, a native of Clayton County, is the show's

playwright, director and choreographer. The touring

musical has made a name for itself around the country and

is an annual tradition in the South. Meadows also is

internationally known for her work as an international

spokesperson for Georgia in the role of Scarlett O'Hara.

The musical

is based out of Morrow, and is presented free of charge

to the community.

"I

wanted to produce a musical that would bring all people

together," Meadows said. She has certainly met that

goal. The cast and crew range in age from 6 to 80 and has

included seven area pastors, eight ministers of music, a

leader from a Jewish Synagogue, an ordained Catholic

deacon, the special events music coordinator for the

Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change,

and at least one nearly newborn baby who is the star of

Bethlehem.

The musical

celebrates the spirit of the holiday with exciting music

and dance, as well as moving and flying angels. The

angels are on stands, creating a type of living Christmas

tree that excites and enchants its audience. "The

show is complete with all the gifts," said drama

coach Ginny Leader. "It has drama, dance and

worship. It is truly a gift to the community."

The show

will make a goodwill offering to Bridgover, a nonprofit

organization designed to help those in need. The show is

presented for free at the Clayton County Performing Arts

Center.

For ticket

information, phone 770-603-1099, or 1-800-662-STAY for

group rates. The show will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday

and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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