Dance your way over to the Averitt Center in Downtown Statesboro and grab a seat for its play, “Club Swing.”

It all started about eight years ago with a performance titled “Radio Days.”

“2004 brought a show called ‘Radio Days’ which was a big hit,” Tim Chapman, executive director of the Averitt Center, said.

Produced by a company called Five by Design, the “Radio Days” is a story that takes a step back in time to a period where Hollywood was everyone’s dream and every big band had a hit. This comedic musical production, which was initially performed to honor radio’s golden age, captivated audiences here and everywhere.

Following in the footsteps of the big hit, “Club Swing” is produced by the same company with the same theme and period setting. This is the story of a time when the hottest spots for entertainment were The Stork Club, The Copa Cabana and Coconut Grove. Club Swing was in the top ranking and known as one of the most popular clubs at one point in time. Later on down the road, the other spots come to a close and Club Swing was the only one left that was still standing with threats of being torn down. The only one who can stop this catastrophe from happening is Joe Sullivan, the club’s former bartender.

“They’re trying to save Club Swing, a historical theatre, from being destroyed as the theme of the show,” Chapman said.

In addition to the main character’s determination to save the beloved Club Swing, there is music to move to that was the essence of American pop culture in the time of the Swing era. Five by Design know exactly how to entice an audience with their intermingling of music and stage plays.

Five by Design is a group that has stood the test of time for over 15 years with stage plays, musicals and multiple other performances. The ensemble consists of Lorie Carpenter-Niska, Kurt Niska, Michael Swedberg and Terrence Niska. In addition to producing “Club Swing” and “Radio Days,” Five by Design has also produced other big hits such as “Stay Tuned,” “The Ultra Lounge Show” and “Cool and Swingin’ with Richie Cole.” All of their productions tell a story as well as entertain the crowds.

Five by Design has performed at the Averitt Center in the past, but with their distinguished talents and signature vintage style, the company is back once again.

“We wanted to bring the company back because it was a hit,” Chapman said.

The show is open to everyone, including Statesboro residents as well as GSU staff and students. GSU students showed a sparked interest upon hearing about the play and its theme.

“I think I’ll go see it,” Nina Laing, junior multimedia communications major, said.

“Club Swing” will premiere Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Averitt Center for the Arts.