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.

“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.”

-Elisabeth Cooper, Play Buffet coordinator and Essential Theatre Education Associate

Join Essential Theatre’s Education Associates for a curated look at 4 or 5 plays of interest to high school audiences and student performers,

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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.

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.

Bring a school group: class, club or home school group.  

Bring a community group: seniors, church groups, meetup groups

Host a special event for your employees or volunteers as a thank-you

Buy out the house and resell tickets as a fundraiser for your club, cause or team

Lots of customizations are available!

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