Retiring Schools Superintendent To Be Honored With 'Puttin' on the Pritz'

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Retiring Douglas County Schools Superintendent Gordon Pritz will be sent off with a night of live performances in his honor.

At "Puttin' On The Pritz," set for May 18, more than 125 students from all five Douglas County high schools will do theatrical and song and dance numbers in honor of Pritz, a performing arts fan.

Acts will include scenes from "Mary Poppins," "The Fifteen Minute Hamlet," "Hairspray," "Bring It On" and more.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the New Manchester High School Theater, at 4925 Hwy. 92 in Douglasville.

The community is invited to the performances, as well as a post-performance dessert reception. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. All proceeds will benefit the fine arts programs at the five high schools.

Sponsors for the event include Diamond Sponsor GreyStone Power; Platinum Sponsor Assured Heating, Air, Plumbing; Gold Sponsors Parrish Construction, Jimmy and Sheri Bartlett, MembersFirst Credit Union, and RA-LIN; Silver Sponsors ACRA Printing, Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, and Public Education Trust.
Tickets can be purchased online at or at the door on the evening of the event. Sponsorship opportunities start at $50 and include an invitation to a pre-performance reception for sponsors only. The $50 sponsorship tickets may also be purchased online. For other sponsorship opportunities, please contact nell.boggs@douglas.k12.ga.us.

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