Palefsky Collision Project

Overview

For three weeks each summer, the Alliance Theatre assembles a diverse group of teenagers to "collide" with a source text under the guidance of a professional creative team.  

For the first two weeks of this dynamic project, ensemble members unpack the source text, engage in an intensive series of theater workshops with guest artists, converse with subject matter experts, and express their unique reflections upon these experiences through daily creative writing exercises.  These reflections are then woven together to create a new piece of theater inspired by the source text, but perceived through the ensemble's utterly unique and contemporary prism.  The third and final week of the program includes a rigorous rehearsal process that culminates with final performances at the Alliance Theatre.

For over 20 years, the Palefsky Collision Project has empowered teens to create theater, for and about themselves, as collaborative, creative, and confident young artists.

For more information, call 404.733.4700 or email collision.project@alliancetheatre.org.

Palefsky Collision Project Summer 2025

The 24th annual Palefsky Collision Project (Summer 2025) will take place at the Alliance Theatre on the following dates: 

Week 1: Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11 (10 AM - 6 PM, daily) 
Week 2: Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17 (10 AM - 6 PM, daily) 
Week 3: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25 (10 AM - 6 PM, daily) 
Performances: Friday, July 25 at 7 PM & Saturday, July 26 at 2:30 PM 

Rising 11th grade (Class of 2027), 12th grade (Class of 2026), and post-secondary (Class of 2025) students are encouraged to apply by following these steps: 

1. Sign Up for a Virtual Interview (February - April 2025) 
2. Complete the Online Application (at least 24 hours prior to the selected Virtual Interview) 

About the Virtual Interviews 

Virtual Interviews will take place via Zoom on the following dates: 

• Thursday, Feb. 27 (4 - 6 PM) 
• Saturday, March 1 (3 - 5 PM) 
• Wednesday, March 12 (4 - 6 PM) 
• Saturday, March 15 (10 AM - 1 PM) 
• Tuesday, April 8 (4 - 6 PM) 
• Saturday, April 12 (12 PM - 3 PM) 
• Final Interviews: Wednesday, April 30 (4:30 - 6 PM)

Each interview is approximately 15 minutes in length. During this time, applicants will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Palefsky Collision Project Creative Team, including the Director and Playwright. Applicants will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and answer a few interview questions. Additionally, the team will invite each applicant to share a talent (this can be anything: a monologue, song, dance, slam poetry, spoken word, design, visual art, photography -- truly, anything!) Applicants are encouraged to plan their talent share in advance (but please don't stress this part, as the team is in full support of each applicant's unique artistry, perspective, and voice).

Full Performances

In Partnership With

This experience is free to all participants through generous support from Howard and Victoria Palefsky.