Alliance Theatre — Attraction in Atlanta

Great local theatre company! I have seen about 4 plays this year. As a member of the high museum, they always send out discount promo codes for 20% off. After I used the first one last year to see the Christmas Carol I was hooked. I will be seeing it again this year in about one week, and I cannot wait. I also made it out to the Misummer Night’s Eve performance that was at the botanical gardens. It was such a neat idea, and such a great rendition of the play.

Other performances I caught were Ride the Cyclone, the Wizard of Oz, and Small Mouth Sounds.

Ride the Cyclone was probably one of the best plays I have ever seen. The synopsis is that a group of high schoolers in a chorus class are at a fair and plummet to their deaths on the cyclone. Then a fortune telling machine that is about to die will save one of the students. Everyone gets to tell their story, and they must vote unanimously on who will survive.

The Wizard of Oz was a children’s production, but I took a friend who is a die hard fan of the story. Even as adults we had a great time. They were very creative with the method of creating all of the characters with such a small cast. Of course the townspeople double as the characters in Oz, as they do in the theatrical version. However, in order to portray versions of the munchkins, they actually used little characters made out of tin cans. I thought it was amazingly creative, and fun.

Small Mouth Sounds was an interesting concept. Typically in theatre there is a bit of overacting involved to get across the emotion. This was a completely silent production where a group of strangers on a silent retreat were forced to communicate and somehow express all of those emotions without using words. Therefore, there was a lot of over acting. By far one of the most unique plays I have seen.

Just saw Maybe Happy Ending debut in Atlanta at the Alliance Theatre. This might be one of the best musicals I have ever seen. The concept seems so simple, but touches you emotionally on such a deeper level than expected. The set design and incorporation of Jazz and technology into the performance were also just amazing. It's a must see for all...

I saw BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK. It made me cringe. And it made me laugh. It’s a glimpse into a moment in history - American history. But, I don’t think this play could be more contemporary. Of course, racism still does and will always exist in some form somewhere. But, Lynn Nottage delivers that ugly truth with a sense of humor and poetry that seems fresh, like we’ve come out on the other side. I remember watching Arthur Treacher embrace and comfort a tearful Eartha Kit. I was too young to understand, but still I could feel this raw emotion clashing with the bright circus colors of The Mike Douglas Show. Vera Stark is about the different roles she played in life and on the stage. And maybe that we all do that. I loved the play. But man, I loved the production from the very first moment. Especially the...

Alison a GREAT teacher. She gives constructive criticism, in my opinion which is good. As soon as you come in you are given an introduction from the teacher. You don't sit in a chair just to hear them talk, your are actually performing. The staff is very professional and helpful, everyone greets you with a smile. All questions that you have are answered on the spot in details. The prices are VERY affordable.

Marta is a excellent choice for commuting to Alliance Theatre. Once you get off the train you walk to the escalator or stairs, go to connecting breezeway and get on the elevator, and across from there is the entrance to the building. No need to go towards the street. I didn't know that going, but leaving I when this way. Safe way if you're taking...