Essential Theatre contest names 2 winners
Georgia playwrights Karen Wurl and Derek Dixon are co-winners of the 2016 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. They’ll receive full productions this summer and a $600 cash prize.
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Conyers playwright is 2015 Essential winner
Playwright Joshua Mikel’s “Lillian Likes It” is a funny, theatrical look at Internet dating that goes deeper and in unexpected directions.
Read MoreAlliance's 'Harmony,' 'Choir Boy' top 2014 Suzis
The Alliance Theatre, one of the largest companies in the Southeast, won 11 Suzi Bass awards on Monday night, as local theater professionals convened to honor their own.
Read More11 vie for playwriting honor
When Atlanta’s professional theater artists honor their own at Monday night’s Suzi Bass awards, 11 playwrights will be recognized for new work, with one earning the coveted Gene-Gabriel Moore Playwriting Award. Many of the nominees have had work produced around the country.
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Actor's Express, Alliance lead 2014 Suzi nominations
A total of 17 metro companies are nominated for at least one of Atlanta theater’s top awards. Winners will be announced Nov. 3 at a ceremony/party. Congratulations to all the nominees!
Read MoreThis weekend's best bets: Aug. 7
If you have time for just one theater outing this weekend, we recommend any and all of the showcases that are part of the Alliance Theatre’s inaugural Atlanta Artists Lab — “The Projects Project,” “Moxie” and “Uprising.” New, exciting work and all are free.
Read MoreThis week's best bets: July 31
Whether you desire a London fog, a trip to the Oklahoma Indian Territory or an Oz-ian escape, Atlanta theaters have your ticket. Dramatically recommended: “Ravens & Seagulls” and “Right On.” And be prepared to hear a lot about the Atlanta Artists Lab.
Read MoreAtlanta playwright's loss led to world premiere 'Ravens & Seagulls'
Ravens & Seagulls, a world premiere, is the co-winner of the 2014 Essential Theatre Play Festival. The script, by Atlanta playwright Karla Jennings, is based on events in her life. It …
Read MoreAtlanta playwright's loss led to world premiere 'Ravens & Seagulls'
Ravens & Seagulls, a world premiere, is the co-winner of the 2014 Essential Theatre Play Festival. The script, by Atlanta playwright Karla Jennings, is based on events in her life. It …
Read MoreEssential fest moves to West End Performing Arts Center
This summer’s Essential Theatre Play Festival will fully stage two world premieres instead of three, increase its play readings from three to six, and move to the West End Performing Arts Center.
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