FRI. 10.29.21 EVENTS @ the hilton atlanta | 9A-mIDNIGHT
Staged Reading Marathon & Talkbacks
- The Chairman by Nykieria Chaney
- Introducing Nathaniel Young by Erick Brooks
- Peeing in a Soda Bottle by E. Claudette Freeman
- The Stiletto Monologues by Alethea McCollin
- Ninety-Four by Troy Crossfield and Sheronna Osbourne
- Single, Looking for Love by Shenochia Jordan
- The Storyteller by Gloria Terry
- Grown Folks Business by Joyce Smith
- The Lion and The Porcupine by Susan Liverpool
- Theatre Meets the Church by Nanette Marie
Included with your All Day Access Pass! Schedules are subject to change.
Included with your All Day Access Pass!
Schedules are subject to change.
Panels , Workshops, and Dr. Doris Derby Collegiate Monologue Competition
Creative Conference
Learn and network with most progressive thingker in Black theatre. Career advice, coping strategies or just vibing, the CreativeCon is the safest place for Black artists.
Dr. Doris Derby Collegiate Monologue CompetitionHelp us cultivate and encourage the next generation of African-American artists. Join us for our third annual collegiate monologue competition named in honor of the legendary photographer/artist/activist, Dr. Doris Derby. Included with your All Day Access Pass!
"Black to the Future" Evening Soiree
FRI. 10/29/21 @ 8PM
Black to the Future Soiree featuring:
a complimentary seafood bar,
cocktails and
music (we have moved this event inside)
at the fabulous Hilton Atlanta Hotel.
Attire: Afro-futurism Colors: Black, Gold and Silver
Included with your All Day Access Pass!
SAT. 10.30.21 | four showS @ mable house amphitheatrE | 3P
FESTIVAL PRE-SHOW LIVE MUSIC
LIVE MUSIC
Atlanta's Underground sound has produced many of the best artists in the world. We are cultivating a homegrown flavor that will kick-off the evening quite nicely. Join us for a tribute to classics brought by Atlanta's own phenomenal band, Red Sugar Blues!
THE FANNIE LOU HAMER STORY
THE FANNIE LOU HAMER STORY
Written and Performed by Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye
Three-time ABTF Festival Favorite Award Winner &
AUDELCO VIV Award Winner!
"When Ms. Mzuri sings God smiles and angels
flap their wings!"
This one-woman show transcends storytelling. An emotionally stirring performance of songs from the Civil Rights Era.
Producer: Healing Through Sound Music, Inc.
(Cincinnati, OH)
Suitability: General Audiences (under 5 yrs NOT permitted)
SAUL'S JUKE JOINT
CELEBRATING MOTOWN STARRING CHESTER GREGORY
CELEBRATING MOTOWN STARRING CHESTER GREGORY
SAUL'S JUKE JOINT
Written and Directed by Tony Stinyard
The high-energy, award-winning show set in the 1930s is back! This stellar performance will have you laughing out loud, snapping your fingers to original tracks by Emmy Award-winner Desmond Boone Sr, and mesmerized by routines presented by dance choreographer Arleene Bowles.
Producer: AMS Productions (Tampa, FL)
Suitability: General Audiences (under 5 yrs NOT permitted)
CELEBRATING MOTOWN STARRING CHESTER GREGORY
CELEBRATING MOTOWN STARRING CHESTER GREGORY
CELEBRATING MOTOWN STARRING CHESTER GREGORY
CELEBRATING MOTOWN
Starring Chester Gregory
NBTF Theatre Legend Award-winner!
AUDELCO VIV Award Winner!
The award-winning Broadway actor, Chester Gregory will premiere his new sensation at the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival. A foot-tapping, hand-clapping celebration of the classics from the 60's and Motown's golden era featuring songs from Otis Redding, Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye.
Fans lined up for blocks for his DC performance. If you've never seen Chester Gregory perform, you've missed one of the best entertainers of this decade!
Producer: Chess Entertainment (Los Angeles, CA)
Suitability: General Audiences (under 5 yrs NOT permitted)
PASSES AND TICKETS
Hilton Atlanta Hotel
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2021 | 9AM - MIDNIGHT
Join us for our popular staged readings, panels, workshops, and Black to the Future Rooftop Soiree.
255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Downtown Atlanta
Don't miss out! Only 200 passes will be available due to social distancing policies.
Each day is sold separately.
Mable house Barnes Ampitheatre
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021 | 3PM - 10PM
A foot-stomping, hand-clapping celebration of music and theatre under the stars.
FOUR SHOWS!
Picnic Baskets, Coolers, Beer and Wine Permitted!
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126
Seating will be limited due to social distancing policies. There's a two ticket minimum for VIP tables and Terrace seating. Lawn seats can be purchases singularly. Rain or Shine. Each day is sold separately.