Alliance Feature Archives — Page 2 of 11

ATTENTION MUST BE PAID

Jan. 2, 2018Feb. 5, 2018 - by Therra Gwyn Jaramillo

Alliance Theatre remount of “Native Guard” takes its place alongside Atlanta History Center’s Civil War memories, a reminder that attention must be paid.

ALL DECKED OUT

Nov. 29, 2017Dec. 15, 2017 - by Julie Bookman

The Alliance’s lavish telling of “A Christmas Carol” turns 28 this season, but for director Rosemary Newcott, it’s a new show every year.

GROWING PAINS

Nov. 10, 2017 - by Julie Bookman

With a significant nod to Lewis Carroll, the Alliance Theatre flays open the struggles of middle school’s angsty days and nights.

AN ALLIANCE OF GOOD AND EVIL

Oct. 9, 2017 - by Julie Bookman

The time is now for the indelicate “Hand to God,” which fits nicely with Dad’s Garage’s vibe — and don’t say you haven’t been warned.

MAKE HER A MATCH?

Oct. 2, 2017 - by Julie Bookman

With “Crossing Delancey,” the Alliance Theatre speaks to the heart of metro Atlanta’s Jewish community.

THIS PLAY'S THEIR THING

Aug. 27, 2017 - by Julie Bookman

Director Richard Garner reunites with former Georgia Shakes cohorts for “Shakespeare in Love,” a high comedy about a blocked bard.

COME DANCE WITH GRANNY

May. 30, 2017 - by Julie Bookman

Alliance’s world premiere pops artist Ashley Bryan’s characters from page to stage in script by award-winning playwright Jiréh Breon Holder.

Playwright Holder, 'Too Heavy' win $50,000 prize, off-Broadway staging

Apr. 18, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

Jiréh Breon Holder’s Kendeda-winning civil-rights-era drama “Too Heavy for Your Pocket” will be staged next season at the Roundabout Theatre Company.

WHAT'S SO FUNNY?

Apr. 2, 2017 - by Julie Bookman

Improv artist/actor Mark Kendall shines a light on the ‘Magic Negro’ stereotype. He’s going for laughs, of course, and something more.

THE ALLIANCE 2017/18 SEASON

Mar. 8, 2017Feb. 9, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

Renovation necessitates ‘audacious experiment’ — 12 shows at 13 venues over 17 months. Whee!