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The cast of “Big Fish” rehearses for Arts!Oglethorpe’s second production since 2020. The organization also performed “Bright Star” last summer. (Photo/Jack Casey)

The cast of “Big Fish” rehearses for Arts!Oglethorpe’s second production since 2020. The organization also performed “Bright Star” last summer. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Arts!Oglethorpe hits stage with ‘Big Fish’

When planning to direct Arts!Oglethorpe’s production of “Big Fish,” Brian Jones thought that the musical’s fantastical exploration of a father-son relationship would resonate with audiences.
Owner Jason Booth works on a guitar for a customer. Booth says it takes around 30 hours to build a guitar from start to finish. (Photo/Colt Yeargin)

Owner Jason Booth works on a guitar for a customer. Booth says it takes around 30 hours to build a guitar from start to finish. (Photo/Colt Yeargin)

From dead wood to Deadwood

Jason Booth didn't see why he couldn’t step foot into the world of guitar making.    He had a background in interior trim work, so in 2004, Booth decided to build his first guitar.    The rest is history.    “It was something I was interested in, and then it became a passion.