Afterwords: COVENANT
Hertz Stage 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, United StatesJoin us for a post-show discussion with the cast of Covenant. Afterwords discussions are free for ticket holders. No RSVP required.
Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission
Described as “a striking Southern Gothic work” (The New York Times), Covenant is a haunting new play that pushes the boundaries between myth and reality. Avery is desperate for a way out of her small Georgia town. When her childhood friend Johnny returns after making a name for himself as a blues star, Avery may have found her chance. But Johnny’s sudden fame leads to gossip that he made a deal with the devil to attain his newfound musical genius, and before long it becomes clear that he’s not the only one in town with a secret. A suspense-filled thriller that delivers one devilish twist after another, Covenant explores the gripping power of belief and the thin veil between rumor and truth.
Best enjoyed by audiences 16 and up. Depicts drinking and acts of violence, including gun violence & domestic violence; addresses mature content including sex & sexuality.
Covenant is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. concordtheatricals.com
Hertz Stage
A suspense-filled thriller that delivers one devilish twist after another, COVENANT explores the gripping power of belief and the thin veil between rumor and truth.
OCT 8 – NOV 9, 2025
Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission
Described as “a striking Southern Gothic work” (The New York Times), Covenant is a haunting new play that pushes the boundaries between myth and reality. Avery is desperate for a way out of her small Georgia town. When her childhood friend Johnny returns after making a name for himself as a blues star, Avery may have found her chance. But Johnny’s sudden fame leads to gossip that he made a deal with the devil to attain his newfound musical genius, and before long it becomes clear that he’s not the only one in town with a secret. A suspense-filled thriller that delivers one devilish twist after another, Covenant explores the gripping power of belief and the thin veil between rumor and truth.
Best enjoyed by audiences 16 and up. Depicts drinking and acts of violence, including gun violence & domestic violence; addresses mature content including sex & sexuality.
Covenant is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. concordtheatricals.com

“…a production that grips you from start to finish. By the time the story reaches its abrupt, breathtaking close, the entire audience is left in awe.”
“…a well-acted, technically impressive production that gives audiences a rare kind of theatrical thrill — the spooky, goosebump-inducing kind.”
Join us for a post-show discussion with the cast of Covenant. Afterwords discussions are free for ticket holders. No RSVP required.
College students are invited to our annual College Night Event before a performance of Covenant!
Join us for a post-show discussion with the cast of Covenant. Afterwords discussions are free for ticket holders. No RSVP required.
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The Hertz Stage is a modern, 200-seat black box theater, located beneath the Memorial Arts Building. This versatile facility accommodates a number of distinct stage layouts and is home to the Alliance’s Hertz Stage Series.
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