ABTF Encore!
Coming to Macon, GA on June 9th!
Join us on June 9th at the historical Douglass Theater in Macon, GA for an encore performance of Eclipsed written by Danai Gurira (Black Panther and Walking Dead)
FALL Festival programs
Live Theatre Performances
The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival is the largest festival in the nation solely devoted to presenting all genres of Afro-centric theatre under one roof!
Recently named among the "Best Fall Festival" by MyAJC.com and "Can't Miss Fall Festival" by the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival, popularly known as "40 plays in 4 days", is sure to become one of your favorite things to do in Atlanta!
Whether you're a fan of Tyler Perry, August Wilson or just a lover of an exceptional arts festival, the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival is an amazing way to experience some of the nation's best plays in Atlanta.
Individual tickets go live on June 15th, but multi-access passes are available now!
Readers Theatre Series
Our popular Readers' Theatre series features original works from the minds of some of the most prolific wordsmiths of our time! Writers have a rare opportunity to test or share original content for live theatre and digital platforms. Each reading is followed by a "talk back" when you get to participate in the play development process!
Readers' Theatre Series: October 3-6, 2018
Individual tickets go on sale on June 15th, but multi-access passes are available now!
Creative Connections for Artists
Get off that hamster wheel and get the inside track on how to make your mark in the entertainment industry.
Creative Connections for Artists is a unique platform that intimately connects aspiring artists with influential entertainment industry experts, professors, and award-winning artists! Get mentored and coached by those who have paved the way as they pass on the best practices for navigating your creative career.
Creative Connections: October 3-5, 2018
Speaker schedule available June 15th!
Int'l Vendor & Art Market
Economic viability is a crucial pillar to building community. Our International Vendor and Art Market connects you with proprietors that offer a unique selection of fine and wearable art. Begin your holiday shopping early while keeping community based businesses in the "Black"!
Market Dates/Hours: October 3-6, 2018
10am - 9pm
Celebrity Gala & Awards Ceremony
Spend one or all four power packed days immersed in an incredible black theatre and artistic experience including live performances, staged readings, panels, fine art, shopping and more! Cited among the most popular Atlanta festivals, this star studded event closes with a Gala that includes a critically acclaimed performance and tribute to a celebrity legendary artist who's paved the way for the next generation. This red carpet event is immediately followed by the reveal of the Festival Favorite Award winners and a VIP After Glow!
This year's theme: "Black is Beautiful" is perfect for natives and tourists looking for extraordinary and new things to do in Atlanta!
Closing Event: October 6, 2018
Individual tickets go on sale on June 15th, but multi-access passes are available now!
Youth Engagement
We're reaching our youth...
Partnerships with universities like South Carolina State and Georgia State, provide rarely offered hands on experiences to the next generation of African-American students seeking opportunities in creative careers.
Additonally, art organizations and corporate collaborations with Landmindz, Inc. and PNC Bank allow us to present thought provoking dramatic inspiration to students in public schools.
Fall Fesitival Programs (cont.)
Author's Cafe
This year, the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival is expanding the platform to provide opporutunities for self-published authors! We've partnered with Divine Garden Press, LLC a black owned publishing firm to expand and enterain your literary palette by connecting you with community griots. The Author's Cafe will give you an opportunity engage with phenomenal authors who dare to share their stories. The book signings are free and open to the public with registration (due to limited seating). Passholders do NOT need to register for this event. Come and join the fun as these seasoned and aspiring authors introduce their new works.
Main Events: October 3-6, 2018
Registration opens Aug. 15th!
Emerging Artist Gallery
Getting our best work to the community is what we do best. Come see the latest curated exhibition of artists we believe deserve a "chance" to share their own stories with visual arts.
Gallery talks are at designated times. This event is free and open to the public with registration (due to limited space). Passholders do NOT need to register for this event.
Main Events: October 3-6, 2018
Registration opens June 15th!
ABTF Children's Black History Playfest
PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT!
The nation's only Afro-centric play festival promoting positive images through the arts for youth age 5-12! Ideal for youth groups or family fun, the Atlanta Black Theatre Fesival Children's PlayFest kicks off with an exciting workshop entitled "Speak Up, Your Voice Matters" promoting speaking and acting skills with theatre games. Each child has a chance to win amazing prizes and gifts. This memorable day is filled with high energy and excitement. It ends with a "fun-tastic" family production!
Children's PlayFest: Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018
Futlon County West End Performing Arts Center
945 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30310
Tickets go on sale June 15th!
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