Dear Community,
In response to the recent upheaval in arts funding both locally and nationally, the Artistic Directors of Atlanta’s not-for-profit theatres are gathering together to share a message of support and solidarity with all of the amazing artists that call Atlanta home.
In the next few months we will continue to fight for new resources to fund our work and imagine creative new ways to achieve our missions. But through it all, we are united in our shared love for this art form and our deep admiration for our creative community. Since the beginning of human civilization, theatre and live storytelling have formed a vital part of our culture. Sharing stories helps us make meaning from a chaotic world; to share moments of extraordinary joy; and to connect with one another as a community. Our theaters teach the next generation of artists, inspire hope in audiences of all ages, and enrich the lives of Atlantans. We help foster more inspired and creative neighborhoods, and our work helps bring business to our district and is a vital part of the economy of our city.
We lift up the brilliant work happening on stages all across Atlanta, both under the lights and behind the scenes. We celebrate the amazing staff and Board members who work tirelessly to solve problems, large and small. We cherish every one of our dearest patrons and subscribers who share in the joy of our work and who support us directly. And we especially celebrate all of our tireless advocates, like our brilliant partners at Arts Capital|Atlanta, who are seeking to transform our region's historic under-investment in the arts. (more information on their great work here)
Atlanta is one of the most vibrant and creative cities in this country, and regardless of the challenges the future holds, we honor the beautiful artistic heart of our home, and commit to doing all we can to keep it beating.
We hope to see you there!
SHOWS HAPPENING THIS SPRING/SUMMER IN ATLANTA
7 STAGES
- Youth Creates summer teen training program June 23 – July 27 (Performances July 25 & 26)
- F. Punk Junkies created by Teo Castellanos (September 3-14)
THE ACADEMY THEATRE
- Events all summer!
ACTOR’S EXPRESS
- Doubt (May 22 – June 22)
- A Strange Loop (July 24 – August 31)
ALLIANCE THEATRE
- Millions (May 9 – June 15)
- Milo Imagines the World (June 25 – July 27)
- Rhythm & Thread (June 22 – July 12)
THE ATLANTA OPERA
- Semele (June 7, 10, 13, 15)
- The Atlanta Opera: 96-hour Opera Festival (June 21-22)
ATLANTA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
- Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare (June 5-29)
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare (July 3-27)
- William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged) by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor (July 31 – August 17)
- The Venetians by Matt Barbot (August 21 – September 7)
- Save the Date! The Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents the Muse of Fire Playwriting Festival (August 29-31)
AURORA THEATRE
- Waitress (May 22 – June 15)
- The Wiz (August 14 – September 7)
- Aurora Theatre Summer Camp – SpongeBob Youth Edition starring our Teen Ensemble (Performances June 20 at 5:30pm, June 21 at 2:00pm)
- Aurora Theatre Summer Camp – Madagascar Jr starring our Youth Ensemble (Performances June 20 & 21 at 4:00pm)
- Drag Cabaret: Pride Celebration (June 14)
- Way Down Yonder: Country Music Band & Line Dancing (June 27)
- Sweet Baby James (July 18)
- We Are the Champions: A Celebration of Queen (July 26)
DAD’S GARAGE THEATER
- Murder on Vavianna Island (June 6-28)
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
- Harold and the Purple Crayon (June 24 – August 3)
- The Ninja Puppet Shenaniganza (June 5-15)
- Puppet Camp (Various dates, June and July)
GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare – Directed by Mary Saville, Movement Directed by Caleb Clark (June 13-29)
- Season Reveal Brunch Cabaret (June 14)
HORIZON THEATRE COMPANY
- LAUGHS IN SPANISH by Alexis Scheer directed by Erik Miranda (in English!) (May 22 – June 22)
- New South Young Playwrights Short Play Festival (Saturday, June 7, 2:00pm)
- Camp Stardust with Partner Atlanta Children’s Theatre – musical theatre camps (June and July, 1st-6th grade)
- Adult acting and directing classes with Thomas W. Jones II (June – July)
OUT FRONT THEATRE COMPANY
- Ginger Minj in The Broad’s Way (June 19-29)
- Angeria’s Big Break with Angeria Paris VanMichaels (July 12)
- Roz Hernandez Does Comedy in a Gay Bar?! (August 14)
OUT OF HAND THEATER
- How to Make A Home by Amina S. McIntyre (through June 1)
SYNCHRONICITY THEATRE
- The Dark Lady by Jessica B. Hill (June 13-29)
- Playmaking for Girls summer performance (June 14 at 6:30pm)
THEATRICAL OUTFIT
- Young John Lewis (June 3-29)
TRUE COLORS THEATRE
- Ain’t No Mo’ (July 29 – August 24)
