Academy Theatre
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Founded in 1956, Atlanta’s oldest theatrical organization that has nurtured such talent as the Tony Award-winning Kenny Leon has found a new life and location in Hapeville, where it emphasizes educational programs as well as performances.
Little Shop of Horrors
Friday September 9, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $30-$35,
Come see "Little Shop of Horrors", a delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical about the plant that changed the world! This exciting dark comedy, written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, tells the story of Audrey, a magical plant, and an orphan named Seymour. The production originates w...
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Canyon Ladies
Sunday August 28, 2022 06:30 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $20,
Join us in the beautiful Academy Theatre Sunday the 28th, in Hapeville, GA for a show by Canyon Ladies. This is a performance that is part of the Sunday Variety Series, a series which will showcase music, magic, comedy and spoken word. All shows are family friendly with performances starting at 6:30...
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Chris Moorman & Friends
Sunday August 21, 2022 06:30 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10,
Join us in the beautiful Academy Theatre Sunday the 21st, in Hapeville, GA for a show by Chris Moorman & Friends. This is a performance that is part of the Sunday Variety Series, a series which will showcase music, magic, comedy and spoken word. All shows are family friendly with performances starti...
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Rivercats Dixieland Jazz
Sunday August 14, 2022 06:30 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $15,
Join us in the beautiful Academy Theatre Sunday the 14th, in Hapeville, GA for a show by River Cats Dixieland Jazz Band. This is a performance that is part of the Sunday Variety Series, a series which will showcase music, magic, comedy and spoken word. All shows are family friendly with performances...
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Sunday Variety Series: Balalaika Fantasie
Sunday August 7, 2022 06:30 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $15,
Join us in the beautiful Academy Theatre Sunday the 7th, in Hapeville, GA for a show by Balalaika Fantasie. This is a performance that is part of the Sunday Variety Series, a series which will showcase music, magic, comedy and spoken word. All shows are family friendly with performances starting at ...
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Sunday Variety Series: Chris Moorman & Friends
Sunday July 31, 2022 06:30 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10,
Join us in the beautiful Academy Theatre Sunday the 31st, in Hapeville, GA for a show by Chris Moorman & Friends. This is a performance that is part of the Sunday Variety Series, a series which will showcase music, magic, comedy and spoken word. All shows are family friendly with performances starti...
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Olivia Sloan Ivey
Sunday July 24, 2022 06:30 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $15,
Join us in the beautiful Academy Theatre Sunday the 24th, in Hapeville, GA for a show by Olivia Sloan Ivey. This is a performance that is part of the Sunday Variety Series, a series which will showcase music, magic, comedy, and spoken word. All shows are family-friendly with performances starting at...
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Chris Moorman & Friends
Sunday July 17, 2022 06:30 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10.00,
Join us in the beautiful Academy Theatre Sunday the 17th, in Hapeville, GA for a show by Chris Moorman & Friends. This is a performance that is part of the Sunday Variety Series, a series that showcases music, magic, comedy, and spoken word every Sunday this summer. All shows are family-friendly wit...
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Darwin Conort and Friends
Saturday April 23, 2022 09:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $20,
Darwin Conort and friends play music from the 60s to the 90s for an elegant evening.
The band features Darwin along with The show features Melody, Greg Smith, and Jesse Dickinson! The music starts at 9 PM and will have a special session at Midnight!
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On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson
Friday February 11, 2022 08:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $25-$30,
Categories: Tfeater
Ernest Thompson's classic American drama about Norman Thayer and his attempt to rebuild his relationship with his daughter and keep his dignity with his wife even as his mind is slipping. Directed by Rob Raissle.
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City of Hapeville's Latinx International Film Festival
Saturday October 30, 2021 05:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: Free,
The City of Hapeville presents its second installment of Latinx International Film Festival at the Historic Academy Theater on Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31, 2021. The films were curated by Atlanta-based, Mexican-born and Daytime Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jesús Andrés Lugo Gómez. T...
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Hapeville Black History Month Exhibition and Art Walk
Saturday February 22, 2020 02:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: Free,
Join us for a celebration of the arts and Black History month for Hapeville's first Black Histoy Month Exhibitin and Art Walk! Spread out across Downtwon Hapeville, this immersive experience will include over 70 works from 40 artists, ranging from photography, painting, and audio-visual installation...
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Coda by Sharon Mathis
Friday February 7, 2020 12:00 AM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $30 general admission, $25 for seniors/students/military,
Academy Theatre will be presenting the world premiere of Coda, by renowned local playwright Sharon Mathis, just in time for Valentine's Day!
When Jesse and Julia meet at the retirement home, it's love at first sight. Sadly, their families will do everything to tear them apart. The two lovers fight...
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The Odd Couple
Friday October 11, 2019 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $30.00,
Academy Theatre will be opening their 2019/2020 season with The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, directed by Lynna Schmidt. This will be the first mainstage production in the newly built proscenium-style theatre!
Felix Ungar (Jeff Cooper), a neurotic, neat freak news writer, is thrown out by his wife, and ...
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Battleacts Improv
Saturday November 17, 2018 08:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $12 (adv). $15 at door.,
No description provided
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Amanda Rountree & Friends presents FOUND OBJECTS
Saturday March 10, 2018 08:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10-$15 ,
Amanda Rountree and Friends presents Found Objects, a spontaneous, personal, funny, and unique look at the life of the performers, based on the objects they bring that night. Completely improvised; completely true.
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FOUND OBJECTS
Saturday March 10, 2018 08:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10-$15,
Amanda Rountree and Friends presents Found Objects, a spontaneous, personal, funny, and unique look at the life of the performers, based on the objects they bring that night. Completely improvised; completely true.
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Amanda Rountree & Friends presents FOUND OBJECTS
Friday March 9, 2018 08:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10=$15 ,
Amanda Rountree and Friends presents Found Objects, a spontaneous, personal, funny and unique look at the life of the performers, based on the objects they bring that night. Completely improvised; completely true.
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BattleActs! Improv Comedy Hosted by Laughing Matters
Saturday December 16, 2017 08:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $12-$23,
Battle acts take the stage of Academy Theatre.
Tickets
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Friday July 22, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $20-$25,
Hear this brand new cabaret of actors and singers in roles they'll never get to play on stage. These hopes come to life at the Academy this summer. Don't miss out!
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An Atlanta Christmas
Saturday December 12, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10 ,
Welcome! Welcome to our family Christmas! To every family Christmas that ever was or ever will be. Join us in our 16th consecutive year as we celebrate the sweeter and zanier sides of the season as celebrated in the South. In a season awash with Marley’s Ghost from London and Sugarplum Fairies...
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The punany Poet's The Head Doctor Show
Friday November 27, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $30-$65,
The Punany Poets present The Perfect Date Night! As seen on HBO, BET and Playboy TV, author/activist Jessica Holter stars in this erotic cabaret show for especially for lovers and friends. Replete with sensational story-telling with exotic dance interpretation ripped from the pages of her book Verba...
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BattleActs! The Family Friendly Comedy Competition
Friday September 18, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $15 at the door, $12 online,
You choose what the scenes are about and which performers keep performing! It's fun for everyone at our monthly comedy competition! With Sarah McKee, Andre Castenell, Laura Scott, Sara Bresee, Mort Salvitore, Sarah Zuk, Sara McGlothlin and Zachary Tyler Roe. Be among those who decide! All improv, al...
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The Paris Dancers: Senior Moments!
Saturday April 25, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10 ,
Great Dancers, Great Comedy, Great Fun! A night where if they can just remember the steps, the dancing will be great!
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Collective 51 Springs Forward into Laughter!
Thursday April 2, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10-$15,
The Ladies of Collective 51 bring you great late evening comedy all based on your tasteful suggestions! Our 9 PM start time means you have time for both dinner and traffic!
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Continuance: Stories Not Yet Ended
Saturday March 28, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10-$15,
Continuance: Stories Not Yet Ended an audio drama presentation of selected episodes of our extensive catalog of original serials in a benefit for the American Brain Tumor Association including “Rory Rammer, Space Marshal,†and “The Crimson Hawkâ€.
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Collective 51's Improv Show
Thursday March 5, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10 ,
The show promises a fun-for-all-ages event featuring some of Atlanta’s finest female improvisers. The show will incorporate short-form and long-form comedy based on audience suggestions.
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Tug of War's Super Bowl of Comedy Competitions!
Friday January 30, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10-$15,
The improv troupe at war with itself returns for the Superbowl Special.
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BattleActs! Family Friendly Improv Comedy Competition
Friday December 19, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $12-$15,
Eight improvisers start on stage, take your tasteful suggestions and compete with comedy for your votes. One performer wins to hoist the BattleActs.
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An Atlanta Christmas
Saturday December 13, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10 ,
In a season awash with Marley’s Ghost from London and Sugarplum Fairies from Germany, the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company and the Academy Theatre bring you back home to the Deep South with a series of stories told in audio to inspire the imagination.
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Collective 51's Apron Strings Comedy Show
Thursday December 4, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10-$13,
With the holidays around the corner, the ladies of Collective 51 Improv are cooking up comedy that you'll relish all month.
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Collective 51 Improv Show: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Thursday December 4, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10-$13,
The show promises a fun-for-all-ages event featuring some of Atlanta’s finest female improvisers. The show will incorporate short-form and long-form comedy based on audience suggestions. Collective 51 is an all-female improv group. Why 51? Because women are 51% of the population, and we love stats...
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Sexpelliarmus: A Whimsical Burlesque Wizarding Revue
Friday November 21, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $15-$20,
Two nights of wand-whirling, skirt-twirling, toe-curling entertainment, with dancing and singing and peeling galore. Join a cast from all over the Southeast, from troupes and groups of all shapes and sizes, as they whisk you into the wizarding world.
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Collective 51 Improv Special
Thursday September 4, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10-$13,
The all-female improv troupe take to the stage for its Back to School" special that will include short form and long form skits."
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Girls of Summer: A Collective 51 Show
Thursday July 31, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $13 at the door and $10 if registered online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/342495,
Collective 51 takes the stage at the Academy Theatre for a fun in the sun* show in Hapeville!*show will happen after the sun goes down, but you get what we mean.
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A Rose Between Our Teeth, Act II
Friday July 25, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: Free,
The Academy's Thoroughly Modern Senior Ensemble performs a shortened version of their highly regarded show July 26th!
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The Lost Boys 15th Anniversary Show
Friday July 18, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $15 at the door, $10 online, and VIP tickets $50,
The Renaissance Festival sensation celebrates this landmark occasion with an epic show featuring performers from every era in their storied history! Advance tickets are $10 online here:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/594178
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The World Is My Home: The Paul Robeson Story
Saturday July 5, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $25.00 at the door, but $20.00 if you register at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/296760,
Starring Stogie Kenyatta, this is the number 1 Multi Cultural, Black history Solo show on the American & Caribbean Educational Circuit & the favorite on the topic of Diversity & Social Justice. Paul Robeson said during World War 2 Nations may go to war
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Academy of Comedy Improv! The Love Edition!
Friday February 7, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10 at the door, $6 on line!,
The Academy's improv squad takes your tasteful suggestions in this set of improv comedy! Brian Phillips, Kiera Robbins, Paige Steadman, and Robert Drake create hilarious songs and sketches for you!
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Comedy Improv
Friday January 24, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10 at the door, $6 online,
Acting on demand! Improvisors Brian Philips, Paige Steadman,and Robert Drake take your tasteful suggestions and turn them into funny scenes and songs.This fun-filled evening is appropriate for all ages. Come have a Great Evening of Comedy! Discount tickets: click here for more]
BattleActs!
Friday December 20, 2013 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $12-$15,
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BattleActs!
Friday December 20, 2013 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: $12-$15,
Audience and improvisers create their own show at Academy Theatre's monthly improv competition.
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An Atlanta Christmas
Saturday December 7, 2013 07:00 PM EST
Academy Theatre
Cost: Pay what you can (suggested donation $10),
In a season awash with Marley’s Ghost from London and Sugarplum Fairies from Germany, the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company and the Academy Theatre bring you back home to the Deep South with a series of stories told in audio to inspire the imagination.
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Collective 51 May Madness
Thursday May 30, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: ,
The last day of may is the day for female funny. We mean funny. We'll come to you, our lovely audience for your suggestions and create great sketches that will leave you reveling in the moment. The show features Jacquelyn Wyer, Mauree Culberson,Brandi, Jamie, and of course Red.
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Tiger Peach Improv!
Thursday May 23, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: ,
Tiger Peach Improv is coming back to the Academy Theatre on May 24 to determine the fate of one of their performers!The show will feature Sketch McQuinnor, Jamie Lynn Perniciaro, Jackie Barbor, and Dustin Danger Stevens . This is great grown up improv!This show is for those over 16 and not for the f...
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St Peters
Thursday May 23, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: ,
Tiger Peach Improv is coming back to the Academy Theatre on May 24 to determine the fate of one of their performers!The show will feature Sketch McQuinnor, Jamie Lynn Perniciaro, Jackie Barbor, and Dustin Danger Stevens . This is great grown up improv!This show is for those over 16 and not for the f...
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The 5th Annual SteamFest
Saturday May 4, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $25 ,
Academy Theatre presents the 5th annual Cinco-De-S.T.E.A.M.Fest, a celebration of all things STEAMpunk." This years festival will have a Latin flair and feature new Theatre pieces
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The World is my Home - The Life of Paul Robeson
Saturday April 20, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $25 ,
Stogie Kenyatta stars in this multi cultural, black history solo show on the topic of diversity and social justice.
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The Liar's Child
Monday March 25, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10 ,
Working Title Playwrights presents The Liar's Child by Sharon Mathis as part of their signature series, The Ethel Woolson Lab.
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The Liar's Child by Sharon Mathis (part of the Ethel Woolson Lab)
Monday March 25, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Academy Theatre
Cost: $10 ,
A legacy of violence. Accusations, delusions, and lies. Is killing in the genes? Based on Aeschylus' Oresteia, a son must choose between parents, and do an unspeakable wrong for the right reason. In the nightmare of living with his act, Orestes discovers the truth about his family and a promise of p...
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599 North Central Ave. S.E.
Hapeville, GA 30354
(404) 474-8332
Hapeville, GA 30354
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