Preview Performance - This passionate and provocative drama spans four centuries as it tells the tales of two remarkable young women: Amanda, struggling for justice and recognition in the offices of modern-day Atlanta, and the amazing true story of Artemesia Gentileschi, a painter in Renaissance Italy who took her rapist to trial. A powerful look at how
Opening Night - This passionate and provocative drama spans four centuries as it tells the tales of two remarkable young women: Amanda, struggling for justice and recognition in the offices of modern-day Atlanta, and the amazing true story of Artemesia Gentileschi, a painter in Renaissance Italy who took her rapist to trial. A powerful look at how
An eight-week introduction to the art and form of playwriting, especially for our essential workers, culminating in a public showcase. Scenes developed during this course will be shared in a public presentation in early December, directed and performed by professional theater artists from around Atlanta. Are you an essential business owner or a member of
For eight weeks this fall, five essential workers from various fields came together to share stories and learn the craft of playwriting. On December 16, you'll have the chance to see what they've created - scenes developed in our Essential Playwriting for Essential Workers class, directed and performed by professional Atlanta theater artists! Like all
A six-week introduction to the art and form of playwriting, following the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Dramatic Arts/Theatre for grades 9-12.
Our popular Introduction to Playwriting class returns to the West End Performing Arts Center for 2021! A six-week introduction to the art and form of playwriting...
A monthly series, each Buffet consists of a curated look at 4 or 5 plays of interest to high school audiences and student performers.
"So often when you're a middle school or high school theater teacher, you're a team of one for your whole school. The Play Buffet is a chance for theater teachers to connect with other teachers doing the same work and facing the same challenges and rewards."
Middle school and high school theater teachers! Our next Play Buffet is February 21. This month's topic: musicals! Join us for a free, fun night of conversation and connection as we take a look at some of our favorite plays for high school audiences/students. A monthly series, each Buffet consists of a curated look at
Prerequisite: Introduction to Playwriting Essential Theatre's 10 Minute Play Bootcamp is an exclusive offering for our Intro to Playwriting alums, intended to take your writing to the next level! In this class, you will hone the skills introduced in the Intro class, creating a 10 minute play over the course of four weeks. The class
