The story of

King Arthur is perhaps one of the most beloved tales of all time. "Camelot,"

the popular Lerner and Loewe musical focuses on the romantic triangle

between King Arthur, Guenevere, and Lancelot. Southside Theatre Guild

will present "Camelot" Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from

March 20-April 12.

"Camelot"

is a big production, featuring a cast of 30, a set, designed by Dwain

Eidson, that swivels to transport the cast and audience from Arthur's

castle to the woods of the kingdom, a dedicated crew and an experienced

director, Eileen Baldwin. Baldwin has been involved with dozens of shows

on the southside including STG's "Once Upon a Mattress," and

Fayette Players and Community Theatre's "Barefoot in the Park."

The last show she directed was "Annie" for Fayette Community

Theatre, which was another big show.

Baldwin is

excited about "Camelot" and her cast. "We have phenomenal

leads and a great crew," said Baldwin, who has been most pleased

Houghtaling, seen last summer as Capt. Von Trapp in "The Sound of

Music" will play King Arthur, while Guenevere will be played by Casey

Simons and Lancelot will be played by Strelecki. Rounding out the leads

are Jonny May as Mordred, Ray Greene as Merlin, and Charlie Gillespie

as King Pellimore.

The cast has

shown a tremendous work ethic and flexibility. Several cast members rehearsed

with Baldwin in the early mornings due to scheduling conflicts with work,

while the rest of the cast would meet for rehearsals that night. Due to

a renovation of the lighting system, the cast was not in the theater at

the beginning and met at a local church. Several families are involved

in the show as well, participating either on stage together or as members

of the crew. Even Baldwin's dog, Gambit, will take the stage in the show

as Horrid.

"Camelot"

is famous for the songs "If Ever I Would Leave You," "C'est

Moi," "How to Handle a Woman" and, of course, "Camelot."

The show is family-friendly and features a little bit of stage combat

with some truly amazing swords, including the mighty Excalibur.

Baldwin sees

"Camelot" as a tale of good versus evil, though the battle is

never simple. "The battle between good versus evil is one that must

be fought every day," Baldwin said. "Arthur defended what he

believed in and was caught up in events over which he had no control.

He loved Camelot, Guenevere, Lancelot and all of his people, yet he did

as his laws proscribed, no matter how much it hurt him."

"Camelot"

has enchanted audiences since it's premiere in 1960 and local audiences

are sure to fall in love with this production. The show will be presented

at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through April 12. Tickets are $10 on Thursdays

and $10 for children 12 and under and $12 for adults on Friday and Saturday.

Phone 770-969-0956 or visit www.stgplays.com.

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