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Criticism

Our critics weigh in on the latest shows and trends in the field

Synchronicity’s The Hero’s Wife tackles PTSD, love and loyalty on the home front

Susan AngelineApril 18, 2019
Center for Puppetry Arts stages innovative take on Harold and the Purple Crayon

Susan AngelineApril 10, 2019

Pipeline at Horizon Theatre goes deep into the jungle that is public school

Susan AngelineApril 5, 2019
Topher Payne updates his play Angry Fags for the Trump era

Kathy JanichApril 3, 2019
Pearl Cleage’s latest play at the Alliance Theatre examines aging in art

Kelundra SmithApril 1, 2019
Actor’s Express produces a Falsettos that still resonates

Jim FarmerMarch 27, 2019

20 By 2020

We're having conversations with 20 of the brightest stars lighting up Atlanta stages

Donya Washington produces her childhood dreams

Jim FarmerMarch 26, 2019

Donya K. Washington was “that kid” -- the kind who staged productions in her living room, invited her neighbors, picked costumes for the cas...

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Q&A: Behind the Lens with photographer Chris Bartelski

Kelundra SmithMarch 20, 2019

As a part of our 20 x 2020 series (in which we're interviewing 20 local theater artists before 2020), we're going behind the lens with Atlan...

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Michelle Pokopac carves a space for herself and other Asian actors

Kathy JanichMarch 18, 2019

Michelle Pokopac has visited 18th-century England, Planet Soccer Girl and the Himalayas -- without ever leaving an Atlanta stage. The act...

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Jamil Jude illuminates a new era for Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre

Jim FarmerFebruary 6, 2019

When Jamil Jude met Broadway director Kenny Leon a decade ago, he didn't know that one day he would take over the Atlanta-based company Leon...

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Photo of the Week

Our favorite onstage moments this week

Bullets Over Broadway at Georgia Ensemble Theatre

Kelundra SmithApril 12, 2019

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Best Bets

Theater Best Bets, April 18–21

Jim FarmerApril 18, 2019

Every week, our editors and guest writers give you their top six picks for the weekend’s best shows. This week, Out On Film producer and ART...

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Theater Best Bets, April 11–14

Kelundra SmithApril 11, 2019

Every week, our editors and guest writers give you their top six picks for the weekend’s best shows. Be sure to check out our metro Atlanta ...

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Theater Best Bets, April 4–7

Kelundra SmithApril 4, 2019

Every week, our editors and guest writers give you their top six picks for the weekend’s best shows. Be sure to check out our metro Atlanta ...

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(Almost) Everywhere to see comedy in Atlanta during the week

Liz DooleyMarch 29, 2019

“If you want to do improv, there’s no excuse not to do it in Atlanta,” says Anthony Goolsby, an actor, improviser and stand-up comedian here...

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Synchronicity’s The Hero’s Wife tackles PTSD, love and loyalty on the home front

Theatrical Outfit’s 2019–20 season marks Tom Key’s final year as artistic director

Amena Brown reflects on Atlanta’s spoken word scene and making stages everywhere

Criticism

Synchronicity’s The Hero’s Wife tackles PTSD, love and loyalty on the home front

Center for Puppetry Arts stages innovative take on Harold and the Purple Crayon

Pipeline at Horizon Theatre goes deep into the jungle that is public school

Topher Payne updates his play Angry Fags for the Trump era

Pearl Cleage’s latest play at the Alliance Theatre examines aging in art

Actor’s Express produces a Falsettos that still resonates