Athens Theatre Reopens for Performances

Reclaiming their theater -- that is what the" Town and Gown Players" say they are doing. Friday night is the Athens theater group's first performance since three of their members were gunned down in front of the playhouse, two and a half months ago.

It is a memorable night for the "Town and Gown Players" -- a night to remember colleagues and friends who were gunned down in front of the Athens Community Theater in on April 25.

Police said University of Georgia professor George Zinkhan argued with his wife Marie Bruce and then opened fire, shooting and killing her.

Bruce was the theater group president.

Police said Zinkhan also killed Tom Tanner, a featured performer, and Ben Teague, the head set designer.

After a two week search, Zinkhan's body was eventually found in weste Clarke County.

Officials believe he dug his own grave before taking his life.

The tragedy rocked the small theater group but they vowed to get back on stage and Friday night, they did just that.

UGA was shutdown for a few hours immediately following the shootings.

Since the tragedy, a hot line for victims of domestic violence was established at the school.

Authorities said it has allowed more and more women to reach out for help.