Essential Theatre is back! Join us on August 28 for the return of our Celebration of Georgia Playwrights!

Meet the newest additions to the Essential Theatre legacy, Erin Considine and Anthony Lamarr White, and celebrate Essential’s – and Georgia’s – rich theatre tradition and the community in which our playwrights grow and thrive.

At our Celebration of Georgia Playwrights Event, you’ll get to:

Hang out. With people. In person – still feels so good, right? And not just any people – people who, like you, are proud of the literary and dramatic heritage of Georgia, the place we call home. 

Meet the 2021 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award winners, Erin Considine and Anthony Lamarr White, and hear about their shows, which we’ll be premiering at the 2021 Essential Theatre Play Festival in November.

Be first in line to get tickets to the 2021 Essential Theatre Play Festival!

Celebrating 23 years of the Essential Theatre Festival, during which we’ve produced 37 new works by 32 different Georgia playwrights, with readings of over 40 more.

*Please note: this event is free to attend. Food and beverage orders are the responsibility of the party placing the order. As always, remember to tip your hard-working servers generously and well!

COVID INFO – We encourage everyone to follow CDC recommendations, including getting your vaccine if you haven’t already! The City of Atlanta, where Manuel’s Tavern is located, does currently have a mask mandate in effect, so wear your masks when you arrive and anytime you’re not actively eating or drinking! Thanks in advance for doing your part to keep all of us healthy and safe.