BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alliance Theatre - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.alliancetheatre.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alliance Theatre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T190000 DTSTAMP:20260828T202845Z CREATED:20260818T202507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T202845Z UID:10001637-1788287400-1788289200@www.alliancetheatre.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Exploring the Black Experience Through the Art of Theater DESCRIPTION:6:30 PM // Pre-Show Discussion in the Carr Room\n7:30 PM // Performance of Purpose on The Coca-Cola Stage \nAugust Wilson’s Fences\, Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s Choir Boy\, James Ijames’ Tank Stranger\, and Branden Jacob-Jenkins’ Purpose are all in conversation across Atlanta stages\, creating a powerful moment for audiences and artists alike. \nJoin us before the performance of Purpose for a community conversation with directors Addae Moon\, Keith Arthur Bolden\, Jamil Jude\, and Amanda Washington as they discuss the artistry\, impact\, and relevance of these works in Atlanta today. \nJoin us at the Alliance Theatre to hear this insightful conversation from the following artists: \n\nKeith Arthur Bolden\, Director of Purpose (Alliance Theatre)\nJamil Jude\, Director of Tank Stranger (True Colors Theatre)\nAddae Moon\, Director of Fences (Theatrical Outfit)\nAmanda Washington\, Director of Choir Boy (Actor’s Express)\n\nAttendees are encouraged to join us for the performance of Purpose on The Coca-Cola Stage immediately following the conversation – get show tickets. \nRSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Keith Arthur Bolden \n\n \n \n \n Jamil Jude \n\n \n \n \n Addae Moon \n\n \n \n \n Amanda Washington URL:https://www.alliancetheatre.org/event/community-conversation-exploring-the-black-experience-through-the-art-of-theater/ LOCATION:Alliance Theatre\, 1280 Peachtree St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.alliancetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PURPOSE-comm-convo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance Theatre":MAILTO:allianceinfo@alliancetheatre.org GEO:33.78953;-84.3863 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1280 Peachtree St NE:geo:-84.3863,33.78953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T165319Z CREATED:20260828T203132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T165319Z UID:10001638-1788613200-1788615000@www.alliancetheatre.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Spotlighting Latino Stories – Art\, Identity\, and Community DESCRIPTION:1:00 PM // Pre-Show Discussion in the Event Room – Second Floor2:00 PM // Performance of Carmela Full of Wishes on the Goizueta Stage for Youth and Families \nThe Alliance Theatre welcomes audiences to a very special Community Conversation taking place before the Opening performance of Carmela Full of Wishes. \nJoin us for an inspiring conversation that looks at the beauty and importance of this play and why it is so relevant today. You will also hear from two local Latino organizations to learn how they are supporting the community and uplifting Latino stories and artistic expression. \nThis conversation will be led by the following community leaders: \n\nAlvaro Saar Rios\, playwright & script adapter of Carmela Full of Wishes\nBelisa Urbina\, Chief Executive Officer of Ser Familia\nSantiago Marquez\, Chief Executive Officer of The Latin American Association\n\nAttendees are encouraged to join us for the performance of Carmela Full of Wishes on the Goizueta Stage immediately following the conversation – get show tickets. \nRSVP \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alvaro Saar Rios \n\n \n \n \n Belisa Urbina \n\n \n \n \n Santiago Marquez URL:https://www.alliancetheatre.org/event/community-conversation-spotlighting-latino-stories/ LOCATION:Alliance Theatre\, 1280 Peachtree St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.alliancetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CARMELA-comm-convo-720x480-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance Theatre":MAILTO:allianceinfo@alliancetheatre.org GEO:33.78953;-84.3863 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1280 Peachtree St NE:geo:-84.3863,33.78953 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR