AUDITIONS, CLASSES, WRITING AND HIRING OPPORTUNITIES
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Ready to join the party??
Submissions are now open for the 14th Annual Atlanta Fringe Festival, taking place May 27 – June 7, 2026.
Ready to join up for the biggest theatre party in the South? Our festival is unjuried (meaning the selection process is a random lottery – open to literally anyone who applies regardless of experience or *ugh* skill level.) Our fees are low, our artist box office take-home is high, and the vibes are off the hook, with tons of parties and chances to mingle and settle into your new Fringe Fam over two solid weeks of performance.
Ready to rock? Sign up for Eventotron, our submission platform, and search for “Atlanta Fringe Festival” now through January 31, 2026. See you out there!
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
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Season Three submissions run from January 5th to February 15th
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The first 200 applicants will be considered between January 5th and February 15th.
Lavender Fest will not accept applicants after 200 submissions have been sent. We encourage you always to try again next year!
When is the 2026 festival?
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August 5th - 9th at Out Front Theatre Company.
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If you have a question, please email the Festival Director, Ty Autry, at ty@lavender-fest.com
Auditions for the FoCAL Center production of Nunsense will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the FoCAL Center.
Show will run April 23- May 3, 2026 at the FoCAL Center blackbox theatre. This show will rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For a complete rehearsal schedule, click here. Non union, no pay, no fees. This is a community theatre event- all ages 16 and up may audition.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
Callbacks will be Wednesday, February 4 by invitation only.
Nunsense will be performed in the round in the FoCAL Center blackbox theatre and will be directed by Diane Watts and music directed by Barbara Macko.
With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.
Ages 16 and up. Please note that The Drowsy Chaperone has some adult themes, so please familiarize yourself with the show before you audition, if possible.
Auditions:
Virtual Submissions accepted between January 3rd and January 24th, 2026.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Ages 8-18 (Student must not be a high school graduate)
Auditions:
Saturday, January 24, 2026; 9 am -1 pm
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS FOR MEAN GIRLS
Open Call for Singers
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
10am-1pm // 2pm-6pm
Please prepare a short song selection in the style of the show with sheet music in the correct key. Total audition should be no more than 2 minutes long. An accompanist will be provided.
Open Call for Dancers
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Dance Call #1: 10am-11:30am
Dance Call #2: 11:30am-1pm
Please warm up prior to dance call with clothing you feel comfortable to move in and sneakers.
WHEN:
Auditions: (NEW DATES) January 17th, 2026, 3pm - 8pm
Youth Auditions (Ages 9 - 15): (NEW DATES) January 17th, 2026, 11am - 3pm
Callbacks (By Invitation Only): January 18th, 2026,11am - 3pm (Youth) & 6pm to 9pm (Adults)
WHERE:
MTC Rehearsal Studio (the basement of Mystic Owl Tattoo)
646 Roswell Street, NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Southside Theatre Guild
Southside Theatre Guild invites you to audition for our upcoming production. This is a volunteer-based, non-professional, non-union opportunity. All roles are unpaid, as STG is an all-volunteer theatre.
Tuck Everlasting
Adapted by Mark Frattaroli From the novel by Natalie Babbitt
Audition Dates:
Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3
6:30pm sign-in
7:00pm auditions
If you could live forever… would you? In the summer of 1880, 10-year-old Winnie Foster feels trapped by the strict rules of her well-to-do family. Longing for freedom, she runs away and stumbles upon the Tuck family—kind, reclusive people who have discovered a hidden spring that grants eternal life. After swearing to keep their secret, Winnie must make a life-changing choice when a mysterious man in a yellow suit threatens to expose the Tucks and sell the magical water to the highest bidder. As the danger grows, she is forced to ask herself whether immortality is a gift or a burden. A tender and thought-provoking tale, Tuck Everlasting explores the meaning of life, the value of time, and the bittersweet beauty of change.
January 26 & 27, 2026
Atlanta Unifieds is a collaborative networking event for theatre artists and organizations in the Atlanta and southeastern area. It serves as a bridge between actors and designers and multiple performance-based companies, allowing talent to be seen by a wide range of artistic leaders in a single setting.
This event is in partnership with Alliance Theatre and Georgia Theatre Conference.
*All available audition slots have been reserved. We invite you to join our Waitlist and we'll notify you as openings become available.
Marionette Manipulation Workshop
January 21 7:00 PM
Ages 18+
Presented by Tanglewood Marionettes
Kick off the workshop with an inside look at how human-style marionettes are typically strung, led by our expert puppeteers. Participants will work with professional-quality marionettes throughout the session—each left unpainted and uncostumed to highlight the craftsmanship, construction, and jointing techniques behind their design.
Our marionettes are short-strung for easy floor-level operation, giving participants a true hands-on experience as they learn to control finely balanced puppets. You’ll start with simple motions, like turning the puppet’s head or lifting its hand, and gradually build up to more complex actions such as sitting and walking. Along the way, our instructors will guide you in observing real-world movement to enhance your puppetry skills.
The workshop wraps up with playful, interactive role-playing exercises—perfect for putting your new skills into action!
Puppet Camp
Select Weeks June 1-July 31
Ages 5-17
Resgistration Open Now
Put a little whimsy into your summer vacation
Come spend the summer with us and bring your imagination to life!
The Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp values curiosity, creativity, and imagination. We invite your young artist, performer, doodler, singer, engineer, computer designer, and everyone in between to embark on a week (or two!) of creative confidence-building. At Puppet Camp, we will embark on an adventure in a program completely unique to Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts. There will be puppet parties, parades, shows, and showcases.
2026 Puppet Camp Dates
June 1-5: Grades 2-3
June 8-12: Grades 4-5
June 15-18: K-1 & Week 1 of High School Intensive
*Center Closed on Juneteenth
June 22-26: Grades 4-5 & Week 2 of High School Intensive
July 6-10: Middle School Creation Camp
July 13-17: Grades 4-5
July 20-24: Grades 2-3
July 27-31: Middle School Creation Camp& K-1
Find More Information and Registration Links HERE
Education at A.E.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!
Our upcoming classes are the perfect way to learn new skills, immerse yourself in new works, and feed your inner artist. Our award-winning instructors are excited to offer students a space to hone their craft, develop stories, and grow as an artist. Enroll in AE’s upcoming classes today!
Winter Classes Are Now Enrolling
Defrost your student's acting chomps with our 2026 Winter Classes. Enroll today for a semester of fun!
Aurora Theatre Academy
Winter Classes
January 26 - March 19, 2026
Camps and Classes
The Holly Theater offers year-round performance options for youth in the Dahlonega area through our Holly Performance Academy. We have a full range of summer camps for ages 3-18, and offer after-school productions.
For scholarship opportunities or if you are interested in being an intern for this summer camp, please email youth@hollytheater.com
School Break Play Days
Play Days for Grades K-5
Take a break from your school routine and find your spotlight at Alliance Theatre School Break Play Days! Play Days are 1-day programs scheduled during school breaks and are available for students in grades K-5.
Each Play Day has a specific theme taught by an expert in the field.
Play Days are now open for registration.
Midtown at Woodruff Arts Center
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MLK Day // January 19, 2026
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February Break // February 16-20, 2026
Marietta at Marietta Community School
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February Break // February 16-20, 2026
Play in a Day for Grades 6-12
Got a story to tell? Make some theater magic at Play in a Day, a brand new program designed for students in Grades 6-12. Forget your typical school break and join us for an intensive, one-day creative sprint. You'll team up with a teaching artist and a talented ensemble to devise and perform an original play from scratch – all in a single day.
Midtown at Woodruff Arts Center
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Improv Day, Grades 6-8 // February 18, 2026
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Play in a Day, Grades 6-8 // February 19, 2026
Spring Break Camp
The Alliance Theatre will offer a one-week spring break camp April 6-10, 2026 in Midtown at Woodruff Arts Center, in Marietta at Marietta Community School, and in Gwinnett at Gas South Theater. Spring Break camps will go on sale in January 2026.
Questions
Check out the School Break Play Days FAQs.
EDUCATION
Plan Ahead for Spring!
Acting Classes Now On Sale
Give your child the opportunity to shine in 2026! Our Spring Session acting classes for kids and teens are officially open for registration. Whether they're ready to perform in a full one act or just looking to boost their confidence, we have class for your young actor. Spaces fill up fast, so secure their spot today!
Atlanta Dramatists - Events & Submission Opportunities
Hello everyone, Atlanta Dramatists (and our members) have some terrific events lined up in April and beyond. Here are some of our scheduled events:
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Upcoming Events TBA
***For more upcoming events, please view our Google Doc labeled "Upcoming Events"! ***
Submission Opportunities:
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Atlanta Dramatists is accepting Halloween-themed short scripts and excerpts now for our Zoom short reading series on Sunday, December 7 at 7pm EST. In order to ensure a proper casting, we will need your 15-page (or less) samples and cast breakdown by Sunday, November 30. Please note that we are only accepting new scripts from dues-paying members at this time. If you are a dues-paying member and would like to participate, please email the script and cast breakdown to atlantadramatists@gmail.com with the subject "Atlanta Dramatists - Sunday Meeting". We will accept the first 6 plays. Any more than 6 will be moved to the following session.
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Samples must be 15 minutes or less. Can be a stand-alone play or a sample from a larger play.
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Please complete the cast breakdown by clicking this link, downloading this form, updating the info, and then attaching this form to the email.
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We need to send scripts to the actors in advance, so they can review them. Therefore, we will need the scripts to be sent with the cast breakdown.
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The Zoom link is: https://gmc-edu.zoom.us/j/86485893763?pwd=K2JYQ0VseTJuMUIvUDdwRklWQmM1Zz09 // Meeting ID: 864 8589 3763 // Passcode: 123456
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Atlanta Dramatists is partnering with SUGA (Senior University of Greater Atlanta) for another season of Zoom readings. Therefore, we are seeking scripts! These readings typically occur in the mornings, usually on a Tuesday or Thursday from 9:30am-10:30am. The sessions will run from March through May. Details:
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We will be meeting with SUGA once a week for one hour max each week. Therefore, scripts must either be one-acts under one hour OR we could read a full-length play on two separate days, so long as each act of the play is under one hour. Alternately, we could read several short plays in one session, so long as the total run-time is under one hour.
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Students at this university are all senior citizens. They are adults and there are no real content limitations. However, these students tend to appreciate romantic comedies and murder mysteries more than any other style of theatre. Still, if you have something you think they'd enjoy, please feel free to send it.
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This is an entirely volunteer event. Atlanta Dramatists is making no money from this event, and will not be able to pay any money. We are doing this solely for the fun of it, and to give back to this community.
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Playwrights are asked to attend the readings to the best of their ability. It will take place over Zoom, but it will be in the mornings. The readings will be recorded if the playwright cannot attend.
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Please do not submit the same work that we've read before. Most of these students will be returners from the previous two years.
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Please email scripts to atlantadramatists@gmail.com with the subject SUGA.
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The Becoming Arts Collective in Pittsburgh is seeking 10-minute plays for an upcoming festival. When I asked for more details, such as theme or topic, they said they are "especially fans of uplifting endings." If you have something for them, please submit your work to Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre at Barbaraannlefebvre@gmail.com.
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For more info, please visit: The Becoming Arts Collective | Pittsburgh Performing Arts Incubator
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Atlanta Dramatists is accepting full-length plays for our 4th Monday Full-Length Play Reading Series #4MFLPRS. Please note that we are only accepting new scripts from dues-paying members at this time (if you have already submitted a script and received confirmation with a reading date, you will be grandfathered in). If you are a dues-paying member and would like to participate, please email it to atlantadramatists@gmail.com.
Swag Shop:
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Atlanta Dramatists has a new Swag Shop! We're selling t-shirts, mugs, hats, vests, notebooks, and more. All profits go to Atlanta Dramatists to help fund our programming: atlanta-dramatists-swag-shop.getgivee.com/products
eBay sales:
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Atlanta Dramatists is selling items on eBay to raise funds. If you're looking for some great collectibles, and want to help us out as well, please consider buying something from our eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/usr/atlantadramatistsinc.
Donations:
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Atlanta Dramatists has officially been approved for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status! That means we can now apply for grants, and provide tax receipts for donations. If you are looking for an organization to support, please consider Atlanta Dramatists!
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Donations may be made at: Donations – Atlanta Dramatists
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Miscellaneous:
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Atlanta Dramatists is seeking a new Treasurer, as our beloved Treasurer Leonard will be stepping down at the end of this year. If you are interested in being a Treasurer with us, please send a resume and statement of interest to atlantadramatists@gmail.com.
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Atlanta Dramatists is seeking directors and script readers for our upcoming Solidarity Project. This will be a full production of several short plays and we need someone to help read and select scripts, and someone to help direct one or more short plays for the event, which will take place in March and April of 2026. If you are interested, please email us at atlantadramatists@gmail.com with a statement of your interest.
Membership Announcement:
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Atlanta Dramatists are seeking paid members. What does this entail?
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$20 membership fee for the entire year.
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Dues-paying members will receive discounts (and sometimes even free admission) to all of our workshops and readings for the year.
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Only dues-paying members will be eligible to have their scripts read in our First Sundays reading series, our Fourth Monday reading series, and our Fully-Rehearsed Play Reading series. Please note that if you have already submitted a script and have received confirmation with a reading date, then you will be grandfathered in for that reading, but if you wish to submit future scripts (including short excerpts), you will need to become a dues-paying member.
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These fees will allow us to begin paying our actors who participate in these events a small stipend, as well as allow us to file necessary paperwork, hire directors and dramaturgs for fully-rehearsed readings, pay the venues (including Academy Theatre), and meet other necessary financial goals.
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$20 membership fee may be paid through: Donations – Atlanta Dramatists. Just please clarify in the comments that this is for a membership, not a donation.
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Audience members are welcome to attend our cold readings for free on Zoom or live, though a small fee may be requested for attendees of our fully rehearsed readings, workshops, and potential full productions. Dues-paying members will always receive a discount (and possibly even free admission) to any of our events that require an admission fee. The discount amount may vary based on the scope of the event.
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To fill our membership form, please click here: Contact Information - Google Forms
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If you have any questions or concerns about this update, please email us at atlantadramatists@gmail.com.
Thanks! And we look forward to seeing you at some of our scheduled events!
Sincerely,
Daniel Guyton
Founding Member
Atlanta Dramatists
Our mailing address is:
Atlanta Dramatists
599 N. Central Ave.
Hapeville, GA 30354
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Specific Theatre Sites
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ACT1 Theater (Alpharetta)
Act 3 Productions (Sandy Springs)
Alliance Theatre
Actor's Express
Aurora Theatre (Lawrenceville)
CenterStage North (Marietta)
City Springs Theatre Co
Front Porch Players (Clayton County)
Henry Players (McDonough)
Horizon Theatre
Legacy Theatre (Tyrone)
Lionheart Theatre (Norcross)
Live Arts Theatre (Norcross)
Main Street Theatre (Tucker)
Marietta Theatre Co
New Depot Players (Conyers)
New Theatre in the Square (Marietta)
Newnan Theatre Company
OnStage Atlanta (Decatur)
Players Guild @ Sugar Hill
Pumphouse Players (Cartersville)
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
Southside Theatre Guild (Fairburn)
Theatrical Outfit
Woodstock Arts (Woodstock)