Energy of the Stage
If we could see any one thing this weekend, it’d be “Harabel” at Theatrical Outfit or “Hamlet” at Georgia Shakespeare. Runners-up: “Vera Stark” and “Warrior Class” at the Alliance. Then we’d lick our chops in anticipation of Steve Yockey’s “Pluto,” beginning previews Oct. 30 at Actor’s Express.
Read MoreNo openings, but lots of see-them-while-you-can opportunities: “Milvotchkee, Visconsin” at Synchronicity, “Sleepy Hollow Experience” at Serenbe and Horizon’s “Third Country” among them.
Read MoreThe bard’s greatest murder mystery unfolds on the Georgia Shakespeare stage when a young man realizes that something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Hamlet’s father is dead. …
Read MoreThe riches are many. See one, two or three. “Choir Boy.” “Milvotchkee, Visconsin.” ASO world premiere. “Tosca.” “Urinetown: The Musical.” “The Guys.” “Venus in Fur.” “Spunk.” And much, much more.
Read MoreEverybody into the pool!! Georgia Shakespeare’s “Metamorphoses” is our personal don’t-miss event this weekend. What’s yours?
Read MoreKids rule, with “The Velveteen Rabbit” at Serenbe Playhouse, “The Cat in the Hat” at the Center for Puppetry Arts and Synchronicity Theatre’s annual Playmaking for Girls. Grownups would be wise to check out the almost indescribable “Curious Encounters” hosted by 7 Stages.
Read MoreMake your weekend last with three don’t-miss offerings: Serenbe Playhouse’s “Velveteen Rabbit,” opening Friday; the second annual Atlanta Fringe Festival, making edgy art through Sunday; and “The One-Minute Play Festival,” hosted by Actor’s Express on Monday and Tuesday.
Read MoreIf we could see anything this weekend (and we will) it’d be “Seminar” at Actor’s Express and the Collective Project opening of “The Great McAnigan. Just ahead: the Atlanta Fringe Festival, the One-Minute Play Festival and the opening of Serenbe Playhouse’s summer season. Get. Tickets. Now.
Read MoreIf you’re staying inside this weekend, check out “Seminar” at Actor’s Express. If you’re headed outside, perhaps to the Atlanta Jazz Festival or Decatur Arts Festival, check out the latter’s Saturday’s theater events. Here’s the best of what’s coming, going or staying for a bit.
Read MoreIf we could see one thing this weekend — well, we couldn’t. But our top two are “Lady Lay,” a fiercely inventive comic drama with Dylan tunes at 7 Stages and the annual XPT, puppetry for grown-ups, at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Artistic nirvana awaits. Get your tickets now …
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