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In The Spotlight: Georgia Earlier last week, I went to a sneak preview of Georgia, starring Ryan Burghley and Denise Wilson, a couple who manages to transcend their cute couple mannerisms on stage, while showing us a whole new side to them, as an alcoholic, substance abusive couple who have nothing to live for but each other. The original play, written by another of our students, Evanyah Martinez, is playing all week in the Blackbox Theatre, following the hurts and grievances faced by Liam, and his sweetheart, Georgia. The captivating performance, and emotional scenes make this play a must-see, sure to bring tears to even the most macho of men, and stain the cheeks of mascara wearing women everywhere. Set in Manhattan, the play starts by revealing that Georgia (Denise Wilson) had spent her life growing up in foster care and abusive households, until her sixteenth birthday, when she runs away to live with her rebellious boyfriend Liam (Ryan Burghley). After several arguments between the two, and Georgia’s discovery that Liam was stashing illegal drugs, Georgia falls to her demons and starts drinking, herself. After several failed job interviews, and no way of getting any income, the two of them are evicted and forced to live in Liam’s car, only to find that with neither of them willing to kick their habits, they won’t even be able to afford that, and the only thing keeping them together is their love for each other. The emotional scenes that follow are one that is sure to send goose-bumps and make the audience tremble for the shocking ending. What will happen to Georgia? Will she ever face up to her demons? You can only find out by watching.