Horizon Theatre
By Christopher Durang
In this hilarious comedy, Vanya and his adopted sister, Sonia, live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up, while their sister Masha travels the world as a movie star. Just as their cleaning woman issues a warning about terrible events in their future, Masha returns for an unannounced visit with her 20-something boy toy Spike in tow. And so begins this unforgettable family reunion filled with rivalry, regret, and racket.
Actor's Express
By Samuel D. Hunter
At six hundred pounds, Charlie has hidden himself away in his small apartment. Isolated and hungering for redemption, he desperately tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter before it’s too late. As he eats his way into oblivion, his life intersects with a lonely nurse and a mysterious young Mormon missionary, all of whom seek grace and human connection – and discover that beauty and kindness come in unexpected forms. Marking Artistic Director Freddie Ashley’s return to the stage after a four-year absence, Actor’s Express will close the season with what is certain to be the most talked-about theatrical event of the spring.
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
By William Shakespeare
Forced into the Senate by his overbearing mother, the Achilles-like Coriolanus does nothing to hide his disdain for democracy, which works against him as Rome’s leader. His citizens are hungry; his Senate peers are disloyal. Eventually banished by his own people, this God of War does the only thing he knows to do: lead his own enemy’s army to kill the very people he serves. Shakespeare’s tale of extreme betrayal is also one of his bloodiest and most political tragedies.
Piedmont Park
Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Smart, hilarious, risqué and full of heart, Avenue Q is Broadway’s smash-hit Tony award winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book and a worldwide sensation. Horizon Theatre is back for an encore ofAvenue Q, winner of 2011 Suzi Bass Awards for Outstanding Production of a Musical and 6 other Suzis Awards. The neighbors are nice on Avenue Q, the only address you can afford when you’re fresh out of college, out of a job, or just trying to find your way in life. Princeton, Gary Coleman (yes, that one!), Christmas Eve and their newfound friends (played by talented actors and puppets) valiantly seek jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Sesame Street meets The Simpsons in this upbeat musical for grown-ups – and special performances of a new PG-13 Edition.
Actor's Express
The OneMinute Play Festival (#1MPF) America’s largest and longest running short form theatre company in the country, founded by Producing Artistic Director, Dominic D’Andrea. #1MPF is barometer project, which investigates the zeitgeist of different communities through dialogue and consensus building sessions and a performance of many moments. #1MPF works in partnership with theatres sharing playwright or community-specific missions across the country. #1MPF creates locally sourced playwright-focused community events, with the goal of promoting the spirit of radical inclusion by representing local cultures of playwrights of different age, gender, race, cultures, and points of career. The work attempts to reflect the theatrical landscape of local artistic communities by creating a dialogue between the collective conscious and the individual voice.
Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University
Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Smart, hilarious, risqué and full of heart, Avenue Q is Broadway’s smash-hit Tony award winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book and a worldwide sensation. Horizon Theatre is back for an encore ofAvenue Q, winner of 2011 Suzi Bass Awards for Outstanding Production of a Musical and 6 other Suzis Awards. The neighbors are nice on Avenue Q, the only address you can afford when you’re fresh out of college, out of a job, or just trying to find your way in life. Princeton, Gary Coleman (yes, that one!), Christmas Eve and their newfound friends (played by talented actors and puppets) valiantly seek jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Sesame Street meets The Simpsons in this upbeat musical for grown-ups – and special performances of a new PG-13 Edition.
Actor's Express
Libby Whittemore is back with Part 2 of her salute to one of the most musically varied decades in recent history, the 1970s.
From folk to rock to disco, the cabaret event will feature Karen Carpenter, Elton John, The BeeGees, Linda Ronstadt, Roberta Flack, Chicago, Three Dog Night, Cher, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Jim Croce, The Spinners, The Beatles and more!
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
By William Shakespeare
“All the world’s a stage . . .” We invite you to join us on another trip into Shakespeare's enchanted woods. . . where Rosalind disguises herself as a man as Orlando litters the woods with love notes praising her beauty and virtue. Will the two lovers be united? Will Orlando survive the wrestling match? Will you have a great time? Here's a hint: this summer, there's no better place to be than in Shakespeare's woods at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.
Actor's Express
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Rent is the groundbreaking musical that makes us all want to live "La Vie Boheme." Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Actor's Express presents Jonathan Larson's explosive adaptation of Puccini's La Boheme in a pulsing, reimagined new production like nothing you’ve seen before. From "One Song Glory" to the iconic "Seasons of Love," the music of Rent will transport you back to the East Village, where life is full of possibilities for those who are young, idealistic and unafraid.
Horizon Theatre
By Gabrielle Fulton
When Sal discovers a hypnotic revolutionary hiding in the field, she and her free black community will never be the same. The passions of this man-on-the-run from John Brown’s Raid thrust Sal into a stormy romance and a desperate journey to save a boy and her own spirit. A sweeping story laced with bluesy tunes, danger and sweet touches of magical realism about finding freedom on your own terms.
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
By William Shakespeare
Audiences just can’t get enough of this fairy-filled romp through the woods! With the comedic stylings of some of ASC’s best clowning actors, this production is sure to please children of all ages
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
An irreverent, hilarious, high-speed romp through all 37 of the Bard's plays (and 154 sonnets) in two hours! Othello goes Hip-Hop, Titus Andronicus a cooking show, and all the Histories are performed as a football game. All of this performed by THREE ACTORS. It took ASC, with hundreds of actors, 26 years to complete Shakespeare's works. These three guys will do 'em all in an evening. Show offs.
Horizon Theatre
By Sean Lewis
Based on Interviews with Atlanta Teachers, Administrators, Parents, and Kids, this new play by award-winning writer, Sean Lewis, depicts the changing face of Atlanta education.
A freak snowstorm turns a recently-merged Atlanta elementary school into an impromptu sleepover for parents, teachers and kids. When a bullied child goes missing, an unexpected powder keg of tensions erupts between teachers and parents. Over one chilly night, secrets are uncovered, and everyone must decide how important this school and their community is to them.
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
By William Shakespeare
A dark and troubling riddle starts the heroic adventure of one man’s lifetime, a story of love gained, lost and gained again. Shakespeare woos us with his most epic theatrical journey. Join us as we follow the noble Pericles over continents and decades, goddesses and pirates, jousts and tempests.
7 Stages
Directed by Dijana Milosevic
Text by Ruth Margraff
A world premiere led by 7 Stages’ founders Del Hamilton and Faye Allen in collaboration with Chicago’s Café Antarsia and longtime Serbian collaborators DAH Teatar exploring humanity’s astounding resilience and beauty in the wake of environmental tragedy.
Theatrical Outfit - Rialto Center for the Arts
Written by Joe DiPietro with Music and Lyrics by David Bryan
A Co-production with Aurora Theatre Company
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and inspired by the underground clubs of the 1950s, Memphis follows the forbidden love of a white DJ who falls for everything he shouldn’t: R&B music and a magnetic black singer chasing stardom. Our lovers embark with courage on a dangerous affair but are challenged by family, personal ambition and a non-accepting world. This roof-raising musical, about a revolution that erupts when a vision meets a voice, features a mix of electrifying music, high-octane dancing and soulful, soaring emotion.
7 Stages
A Co-Presentation of Théâtre du Rêve and 7 Stages
Théâtre du Rêve together with artists from Brussels, Montreal, Atlanta and Chicago, asks who are we when removed from the context of our lives? This new play commission celebrates women of all ages and the dynamics of their relationships with a wicked sense of humor.
Actor's Express
By Aaron Posner, sort of adapted from The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
Love! Art! Revolution! A passionate young director fights for the future of his art while competing with a famous novelist for the affections of a beautiful young actress. His mother, an aging Hollywood star, struggles with fading youth and her lover’s wandering eye. And through it all, everyone discovers the disappointments and joys of life and love. In its Atlanta premiere, this award-winning play by Aaron Posner (My Name is Asher Lev) hilariously smashes the absolute fuck out of Anton Chekhov’s classic The Seagull.
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
Directed by Jeff Watkins
A chaste princess betrayed and lost, an evil step mother, two brothers unaware of their princely status….sound pretty heavy for a romance? Shakespeare has a way of making it all work out in the end. Full of plot devices reminiscent ofOthello, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It and The Winter's Tale, Cymbeline illustrates Shakespeare's power over audiences. Experience the magic!
Theatrical Outfit - The Balzer Theater at Herren's
By D.W. Jacobs
from the Life, Work and Writings of R. Buckminster Fuller
Hop onboard a captivating quest chronicling the Leonardo da Vinci of the twentieth century in this unconventional one-man show blending multimedia, poetry and humanist humor. Can humankind sustain itself on Earth, and if so, how? Do we have the courage to reinvent ourselves? So ponders R. Buckminster Fuller – engineer, environmentalist, futurist, poet, philosopher and inventor of the geodesic dome. A visionary who foretold many of today’s challenges, Bucky teaches us to save the planet by doing more with less. Meet the mesmerizing man behind the world-saving mission.
7 Stages
Curated by Michael Haverty, with Imperial OPA Circus, Found Stages, The Artizen Company, Erik Thurmond/Johnny Drago, and more.
Seven of ATL’s best artists/ensembles create original, interactive work based on famed works of literature The Great Gatsby, Joy Luck Club, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, and more. Search for unexpected performances in the hidden nooks and corners of our building in this annual festival. Come Curious.
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
Directed by Brent Griffin
Cruelly oppressed by her nefarious brothers, the widowed Duchess of Malfi seeks love in a world dripping with bloodlust and illicit desire. Dismembered bodies, werewolves, and a toxic Bible—experience them all through the soaring poetry and searing passions of Webster’s tragedy of horrors. Dr. Brent Griffin directs this macabre masterpiece employing his own cutting- edge editorial techniques for the first time in a full-length “original practices” production.
Horizon Theatre
Based on a true story, this fast-paced, heartfelt tale by the author ofHorizon’s popular End Days is a current NY Times Critics Pick.
Jillian, an ambitious geneticist, is racing against her own genetic clock to solve scientific mysteries that will save both a Native American tribe and her own 4-year-old daughter. She jumps at the chance to do ground-breaking research to find out why an ancient tribe in the Grand Canyon is being devastated by diabetes. But as Jillian uncovers the truth about the tribe’s origin, her research threatens to destroy their most sacred traditions. At the same time, she and her husband face off with a monster lurking in Jillian’s own DNA – and possibly her daughter’s. With today’s science moving at breakneck speed, how much knowledge is too much?
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
By Arthur Miller
Directed by Jeff Watkins
The Crucible is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
The time: 1692. The place: Salem, Massachusetts. The problem: Witches. What happened to the women of Salem? Or maybe the real question is, what happened to the people of Salem? What events could possibly lead an entire town to turn on their own? In its most ambitious production of the year, ASC is proud to bring Arthur Miller’s powerful tale of the Salem witch trials to The Tavern stage. The Crucible is one production not to be missed or forgotten.
7 Stages
Johnny Drago (Blood for Blood)
Home Brew is 7 Stages’ developmental reading and presentation series for local artists. Artists spend a week residency developing their works for a one night presentation.
Actor's Express
By Steve Yockey
Brenda Hendricks tries to repair a fractured relationship with her son Noah, who has hastily returned home from college following an act of vandalism. When a mysterious visitor arrives at their remote Northern California home bearing dangerous secrets from Brenda’s past, the three find themselves on a collision course with betrayal and revenge. This white-knuckled thriller promises plot twists, gasps and the gripping theatricality you’ve come to expect from Steve Yockey.
Actor's Express
By Steve Yockey
A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere and Co-production with Out of Hand Theater
Vivienne struggles with caring for her mother, an Alzheimer’s patient whose condition is showing signs of deterioration. In some of Yockey’s most poignant writing to date, she confesses and confronts the myriad challenges of caring for someone who is vanishing slowly before her very eyes.
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
Directed by J. Tony Brown
Shipwrecked after a violent storm, little do the survivors know that they have landed on an enchanted isle controlled by Prospero, the magician and full of sprites and other extraordinary creatures. Prospero’s magic can do many things, but will it mend a family feud and set Ariel and Caliban free? Come and see what fantastical events will be.
Horizon Theatre
By David Sedaris
Adapted by Joe Mantello
The outrageous holiday comedy, written by NPR comic genius David Sedaris, stars Crumpet, a rebel without a Clause who recounts the true-life tale of an out-of-work writer’s stint as a Macy’s Department Store elf.
Theatrical Outfit - The Balzer Theater at Herren's
Book and Lyrics by Brian Crawley
Music by Andrew Lippa
Based on the Novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Privileged Sara Crewe, daughter of an adventurer in Africa, finds herself shipped away to drab Victorian-era London. Though she wows new school chums with tales of magic and mystery, she also draws the wrath of the Headmistress, Miss Minchin. When grim news arrives from afar, Sara’s charmed life crumbles, and she’s forced to become a servant. Relying on imagination, courage and inner-royalty, Sara faces adversity with the dignity of a true princess. Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel, this spunky family musical, full of African music, dance and exotic locales, is a treat for all!
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
Directed by J. Tony Brown
A Holiday Tradition at The Shakespeare Tavern, ASC is proud of this very special adaptation of a timeless classic. A handful of actors bring the wondrous art of storytelling to life, transporting you to Scrooge’s London counting house that fateful Christmas when Scrooge meets three Ghosts and a certain little boy named Tiny Tim. This enchanting holiday experience will bring the magic of the season to Scrooge, to The Tavern, and to you. Join us for some Dickens, a bit of song, and a lot of holiday cheer.
Book & Lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby
Music by Shirley Mier
Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans
In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines,” begins the story of Madeline. This holiday season will be unlike any other for Madeline and her friends. While on their morning walk with Miss Clavel, the girls come down with the flu, and as they take to their bed, many wonder if they will be able to go home for Christmas. With the arrival of a mysterious stranger, Madeline and the other girls get a holiday adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
A musical play adapted from Ludwig Bemelmans’ delightful book. A holiday treat for the whole family!
7 Stages
Richard Garner and Lee Nowell (The Commission)
Home Brew is 7 Stages’ developmental reading and presentation series for local artists. Artists spend a week residency developing their works for a one night presentation.
7 Stages
Our holiday rock show has become a beloved 7 Stages tradition. The Little Five Points Rockstar Orchestra anchors a company of burlesque dancers, stiltwalkers, aerialists and performers in this hard rocking, sexy comedy madness.
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