JIM WAY'S FINEST WORKS
Through his principal employer Christopher Manos, Way became a director of stars. Yet Way's two most acclaimed works were "starless," "One Flew over The Cuckoo's Nest" in 1974 for Manos, and "Twelfth Night," in 1977 at the Harlequin Dinner Theatre, now demolished.
Sally Way's tribute (1982)
New York Times tribute to Sally Way, December 5, 1982
Marvelous tribute to Sally Way from Scott Cain in the Journal, July 16, 1982.
"Den mother to the Atlanta theatre community."
Marvelous tribute to Sally Way from Scott Cain in the Journal, July 16, 1982.
"Den mother to the Atlanta theatre community."
TWO FINE TRIBUTES TO STAGE DIRECTOR JIM WAY
Jim Way made the leap (albeit with a broken back) from stage manager to director. Here is the the first profile piece of Jim Way, Atlanta stage director, written by Don Smith, Atlanta Magazine, March, 1974.
Another fine tribute to Jim Way.
FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE HOUSE OF MIRTH
The Way residence at 412 8th St., Atlanta, formerly known as the House of Mirth.
JIM WAY DIRECTS "THE KNACK" AT THE STUDIO
Atlanta Journal, March 27, 1969
Jim Way in a photograph dated April, 1969.
JIM WAY DIRECTS "SHOWBOAT," THEATRE OF THE STARS
Atlanta Journal, August 13, 1969
Jim Way's first musical for Chris Manos.
Jim Way's first musical for Chris Manos.
JIM WAY DIRECTS "FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM" AT TALLY-HO
June 6, 1970, Constitution
Very good reviews were given.
Very good reviews were given.
JIM WAY DIRECTS VINCENT PRICE IN "OLIVER!"
This marked Jim's second musical for Chris' Theatre of the Stars, at the Civic Center. Atlanta Journal, July 29, 1970
THE SAGA OF JIM WAY'S ATLANTA ACTORS' COMPANY
November 16, 1970
November 18, 1970
December 4, 1970
January 7, 1971
January 12, 1971
January 16, 1971
JIM WAY DIRECTS "LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS"
This play starred Jerry Stiller, Jane Curtin, and Anne Haney. Atlanta Journal, February 2, 1973
GREAT SPECKLED BIRD REVIEWS
December 7, 1970 Great Speckled Bird
Review of Jim Way's Dracula
January 18, 1971 Great Speckled Bird
Review of Jim Way's The Knack and demise of Actors Company
November 8, 1971 Great Speckled Bird
Review of Jim Way's production of Catonsville Nine
"best seats cost a whopping $3.90!"
March 18, 1974 Great Speckled Bird
Review of Jim Way's production of Cuckoo's Nest written by Grace MacEachron, later Grace Zabriskie, successful picture and TV actress.
"Jim Way is a prodigiously talented man."
JIM WAY DIRECTS "LOOT" AT THE STUDIO
Jim Way directs LOOT for Theatre Atlanta off-Peactree at the Studio Theatre
June 10, 1973 AJC, Barbara Thomas teaser
June 16, 1973 Creative Loafing, Steve Warren teaser
"Way, a favorite of Atlanta audiences, is well-known for making plays 'work.'"
June 25, 1973 Journal, Barbara Thomas review
June 30, 1973 Creative Loafing Steve Warren review
June 10, 1973 AJC, Barbara Thomas teaser
"Way, a favorite of Atlanta audiences, is well-known for making plays 'work.'"
June 30, 1973 Creative Loafing Steve Warren review
And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little (1973)
Jim Way directed AND MISS REARDON DRINKS A LITTLE for Theatre Atlanta Off-Peachtree at the Studio Theatre, December, 1973.
December 15, 1973 Creative Loafing review by Steve Warren
December 15, 1973 Creative Loafing review by Steve Warren
"ARTHUR," IN ATLANTA AND NYC, DIRECTED BY JIM WAY
Jim Way directs ARTHUR for Theatre Atlanta off-Peachtree at the Studio Theatre
June 6, 1974 Great Speckled Bird
June 1, 1974 Creative Loafing review by Steve Warren
"Jim Way, Atlanta's best director, lays strength to that claim."
November 21, 1974
November 26, 1974
June 6, 1974 Great Speckled Bird
June 1, 1974 Creative Loafing review by Steve Warren
"Jim Way, Atlanta's best director, lays strength to that claim."
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