staged readings – Encore Atlanta

New this week: “The Mountaintop” (Aurora Theatre with Neal A. Ghant and Cynthia D. Barker) & the world premiere musical “Troubadour” (Alliance).

Our top picks: A Topher Payne world premiere at Georgia Ensemble, a trumpeting ASO and a two-actor “Doctor Faustus” at the Shakespeare Tavern.

Arís! Theatre, Atlanta’s 3-year-old stage for Celtic culture, plans a mix of mainstage works, staged readings and special events for its 2016 season.