A one of a kind summer soirée you won’t want to miss!

On July 24, Join the artists and board of the Essential Theatre for a very special summer soirée bursting with theatrical flavor and Southern sass to champion the bold voices of Georgia playwrights.

Join us on July 24 and enjoy:

⭐️ Sips & snacks
⭐️ Pop-up performances
⭐️ A silent auction
⭐️ Fun and games!

All in support of Essential Theatre and new work from the Georgia voices you’ll be bragging about in ten years.

Come ready to raise a glass, cheer on the arts, and kick back under the stars. Meet Georgia Playwright Matthew Hoffman, Essential Theatre’s Artistic Director Peter Hardy, and the cast and creative team behind the World Premiere production of A Very Special Hospital, the 2025 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award Winner and headliner of this year’s Essential Play Festival.

Tickets are just $25, or $40 for two, and all funds go to support Essential Theatre and the 2025 Essential Theatre Play Festival. 

Whether you bring a group or just bring yourself, it will be a night to remember.  

Thanks in advance for supporting our mission. Your support is essential!

Essential Theatre in the press:

“Founding Artistic Director Peter Hardy’s goal to support Georgia playwrights from conception to full production has resulted in some of the best works of the last quarter century.” – Luke Evans, ArtsATL

“Essential Theatre has launched the careers of some of the nation’s most important contemporary writers.” – Atlanta Magazine

“Essential in more ways than one” – Creative Loafing