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Georgia State Musical Theatre

'Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival'

(Peach State Summer Theatre)

Adopted in 1993;2006

Valdosta State College and the Jekyll Island Authority have cooperated in creating the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival, a professional repertory musical theatre company. The Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival has presented musical theatre in the Jekyll Island Amphitheatre, beginning in the summer of 1989, to increasing numbers of residents and tourists. The continuation of the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival is representative of the outstanding level of artistic activity which exists in Georgia.

From 1990 to 2004, VSU produced the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival. During that time, thousands of people from across the country enjoyed the best of musical theatre entertainment.

A company of some 60 actor-singer, dancers, technicians, managers, and creators will reside in Valdosta for a nine-week season. During that time, they will rehearse, build and present three musicals in rotating repertory. In 2005, the summer theatre was relocated to the campus of Valdosta State University.

Georgia Code, Title 50, Chapter 3
50-3-69.
(a) The 'Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival' is designated as the official musical theatre of the State of Georgia.
(b) The Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism and other public agencies and leaders in the tourism industry are encouraged to work together to maximize advertising programs which permit citizens of other states and nations to learn of the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival and to visit the State of Georgia for tourism purposes.

06 LC 21 8106/AP

House Bill 343 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Borders of the 175th, Black of the 174th, Shaw of the 176th, and Houston of the 170th

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate the Valdosta State Universitys Peach State Summer Theatre as Georgias Official Musical Theatre; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. WHEREAS, the partnership between Valdosta State University and the Jekyll Island Authority to produce the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre has been dissolved and Valdosta State University has moved its summer theatre program to the Valdosta State University campus as the Peach State Summer Theatre; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has recognized the importance of tourism to the economic and cultural well-being of its people through the establishment of the Department of Economic Development; and

WHEREAS, the enhancement of tourist attractions in Georgia, which would encourage tourists to extend their stay in Georgia, benefits the state; and
WHEREAS, many groups in the state are working to improve the quality of artistic and recreational experiences for Georgia residents and for out-of-state tourists as well; and

WHEREAS, the existence of musical theatre is a vital component of the artistic and cultural life of Georgia; and Georgia is committed to encourage and support artists activities of the highest quality for the enjoyment and enrichment of the citizens; and

WHEREAS, Valdosta State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, has received a Regents Award for Excellence in the Theatre and has a 15 year history of producing the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival, a professional repertory musical theatre company; and

WHEREAS, Valdosta State University is moving its summer theatre to Valdosta, Georgia, and will continue to present musical theatre of outstanding artistry to residents and tourists; and

WHEREAS, that summer theatre is named the Peach State Summer Theatre in celebration of the State of Georgia.

SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 50-3-69, relating to the official musical theatre, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "50-3-69. (a) The 'Jekyll Island Musical Peach State Summer Theatre Festival' is designated as the official musical theatre of the State of Georgia. (b) The Department of Economic Development and other public agencies and leaders in the tourism industry are encouraged to work together to maximize advertising programs which permit citizens of other states and nations to learn of the Jekyll Island Musical Peach State Summer Theatre Festival and to visit the State of Georgia for tourism purposes."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

State Symbols

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symbol \ˈsim-bəl\
noun

Etymology:
in sense 1, from Late Latin symbolum, from Late Greek symbolon, from Greek, token, sign; in other senses from Latin symbolum token, sign, symbol, from Greek symbolon, literally, token of identity verified by comparing its other half, from symballein to throw together, compare, from syn- + ballein to throw — more at devil
Date: 15th century

1: Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible.

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Georgia State Musical Theatre

'Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival'

(Peach State Summer Theatre)

Adopted in 1993;2006