Bailey, a veteran

of the stage, makes his LOT debut as Pseudolus, a role he performed previously

for the Newnan Theatre Company. He has performed leading roles in numerous

productions at Morris Brown College, the Fayette Community Theatre and

the Newnan Theatre Company, including Pirates of Penzance (Major General

Stanley), Porgy and Bess (Sportin' Life), Wizard of Oz (Oz).

In addition

to his day job with the Georgia Press Association, he is Minister of Music

at the Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, serves as house manager for the Newnan

Community Theater Co. and performs Political Satire for the Governor and

500 of his Friends.

Bert Lyons

of Shapsburg will perform the role of Lycus. He made his debut with LOT

in last year's production of Pirates of Penzance. Lyons has performed

a variety of roles with numerous theater companies, ranging from a police

officer to criminal, loving father to the mythical Sandman, Shakespearean

sidekick to Miller's adulterous pilgrim.

"Forum"

marks the season finale for LOT which successfully produced "The

Pirates of Penzance" and "Amahl and the Night Visitors"

last year, and this will be LOT's first production of a full scale Broadway

musical theater production.

Others in the

cast include: Pier Mallory, Brittany Baird, Rachel Hoogacker, Stephani

Foster, Shannon Salter, Nakema Glanton, Brandon Johnson, Jim Short, Jeff

Brumbeloe, Nick Levan and Braden Norton.

"Forum",

opened on Broadway in 1962 to rave reviews. The music and lyrics were

written by Stephen Sondheim. Zero Mostel played the role of Pseudolus

in both the original Broadway show and in the 1966 movie version. Since

then there have been two Broadway revivals of the play headlined by Phil

Silvers in 1974 and Nathan Lane in 1996. All three performers won Tony

Awards for their performances.

LaGrange Opera

Theatre has performed for thousands of Troup County school children over

the past 4 years through their "Opera in the Schools" productions

of "The Magic Flute" and "Sweet Betsy From Pike."

In addition

they have entertained the residents of LaGrange and West Central Georgia

through their productions of "Amahl and the Night Visitors,"

"Pirates of Penzance," "La Bella Voce: An Elegant Evening

of Opera", "Fascinatin' Rhythm, A Centenary Celebration of the

Music of George Gershwin"; "A Grand Night For Singing",

the works of Rodgers and Hammerstein"; and "Sentimental Journey:

A 1940's Radio Show".

Tickets are

$15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, ages 65 and over and

are on sale now from any cast member or the LSPA office. Additional information

is available by calling the LSPA Center office at 706-882-9909.

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