We were honored to have the Marietta Daily Journal write a story about us.
This was published a week before the show. I would link it if I could. Thank you Sally Litchfield.
STAGING HOPE
Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square brings inspirational tale ‘Super Loser’
Producer, writer and director Winston A. Wilson, center, with the cast of “Super Loser,” a story of inspiration and hope set in Atlanta’s largest comic book convention. The show hits the stage at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square on Oct. 12 and 13.
On Oct. 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square presents “Super Loser,” a story of inspiration and hope set in Atlanta’s largest comic book convention.
“The show is about an artist who is helping another young person find their voice,” said producer, writer and director Winston A. Wilson, who has lived in Cobb County for 25 years.
The title, "Super Loser," is a play on words. “A lot of people are familiar with super-something, like Superman or Supergirl or something like that. The word ‘loser’ resonates because the main character in the show, when you’re introduced to him, everyone will say he’s a loser, at least at the beginning. They will be conflicted whether they like him or not,” Wilson said.
The family-friendly show is relatable. “All of us have a moment when we may feel like we are a loser, but we’re not. ('Super Loser') is positive,” said Wilson, who wrote the play when he was going through a personal change.
“I was always a writer and I’ve always been writing. I went through a transition about five years ago. All of the plays I had written to that point were dramatic or dower. I wanted to write something that I feel. Something about creativity,” Wilson said.
“Instead of feeling down about my transition, I wrote something that was super exciting, energizing, that brings people together,” Wilson said.
Wilson chose the setting because people from different backgrounds all attend. “They have this commonality, this tribalism about that (comic book) world. I said, ‘Let’s write a story about that. That should be fun. That should something that people would want to go see, even if they don’t know that world, because people like to be inspired at some level,'” Wilson said.
The show is interactive. “There are moments in the story when audience members will be asked to participate in the show. We’re calling it ‘The Super Loser Experience,’” Wilson said.
The show is also produced by Rising Tide, an organization created by Wilson to promote creativity in times of crisis. “I started seeing all these people who have an inner creativity but they’re not using it. They feel like they have to do something else. I think we all know someone like that. The goal of the charity is help people find their creative voice. Something that breaks my heart is someone who is creative and they don’t do it,” Wilson said.
“The show has some great up and coming actors. The Marietta Theatre in the Square is such a wonderful place. The show is fun. I love the opportunity to do it,” Wilson said.
Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square is at 11 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta 30064. Call 770-426-4800 for more information or purchase tickets by visiting theatreinthesquare.net/shows/superloser/#tickets.
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Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square brings inspirational tale ‘Super Loser’
Producer, writer and director Winston A. Wilson, center, with the cast of “Super Loser,” a story of inspiration and hope set in Atlanta’s largest comic book convention. The show hits the stage at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square on Oct. 12 and 13.
On Oct. 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square presents “Super Loser,” a story of inspiration and hope set in Atlanta’s largest comic book convention.
“The show is about an artist who is helping another young person find their voice,” said producer, writer and director Winston A. Wilson, who has lived in Cobb County for 25 years.
The title, "Super Loser," is a play on words. “A lot of people are familiar with super-something, like Superman or Supergirl or something like that. The word ‘loser’ resonates because the main character in the show, when you’re introduced to him, everyone will say he’s a loser, at least at the beginning. They will be conflicted whether they like him or not,” Wilson said.
The family-friendly show is relatable. “All of us have a moment when we may feel like we are a loser, but we’re not. ('Super Loser') is positive,” said Wilson, who wrote the play when he was going through a personal change.
“I was always a writer and I’ve always been writing. I went through a transition about five years ago. All of the plays I had written to that point were dramatic or dower. I wanted to write something that I feel. Something about creativity,” Wilson said.
“Instead of feeling down about my transition, I wrote something that was super exciting, energizing, that brings people together,” Wilson said.
Wilson chose the setting because people from different backgrounds all attend. “They have this commonality, this tribalism about that (comic book) world. I said, ‘Let’s write a story about that. That should be fun. That should something that people would want to go see, even if they don’t know that world, because people like to be inspired at some level,'” Wilson said.
The show is interactive. “There are moments in the story when audience members will be asked to participate in the show. We’re calling it ‘The Super Loser Experience,’” Wilson said.
The show is also produced by Rising Tide, an organization created by Wilson to promote creativity in times of crisis. “I started seeing all these people who have an inner creativity but they’re not using it. They feel like they have to do something else. I think we all know someone like that. The goal of the charity is help people find their creative voice. Something that breaks my heart is someone who is creative and they don’t do it,” Wilson said.
“The show has some great up and coming actors. The Marietta Theatre in the Square is such a wonderful place. The show is fun. I love the opportunity to do it,” Wilson said.
Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square is at 11 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta 30064. Call 770-426-4800 for more information or purchase tickets by visiting theatreinthesquare.net/shows/superloser/#tickets.
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