Southern Fried Bake-Off
On January 5-6, 2024, Essential Theatre launched a new 24 Hour Play Festival at Core Dance in downtown Decatur (here’s the press release). A variation on past Atlanta 24 hour play festival formats,
Introduction to Playwriting
Essential’s flagship community playwriting course!
Participants learn about the elements of playwriting by studying examples, hearing from professional playwrights from within their own community, and sharing writing exercises of their own.
Play Buffets
Middle school and high school theater teachers! Join Essential Theatre 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.
Introduction to Playwriting: Classroom Edition
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.
Groups and Field Trips
Bring a group to the Festival and have your own customized Essential experience!
Discounts are automatically applied through Tix.com to all reservations for parties of 10 or more, but we also offer special rates and customization opportunities for whole- or half-house reservations.
