Donate to Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta

Theatrical Outfit’s (TO’s) “Made in Atlanta” new work program invests in the creation of new plays, supports local playwrights, and shares the vibrant creativity of our community through readings, workshops, and commissions. It was born out of a desire to engage deeply with a sense of place in our work. We have been asking ourselves: What does it mean to be an Atlanta theatre? Who are our community and audience, and how can we tailor our mission of “starting the conversations that matter” to serve them more directly? So much programming in the American theatre is based around revivals of hit shows from other markets, but how can we interrupt this model, both in terms of the stories that we tell, and in the aesthetic approach to our work? Developing new work has a vital role to play in this conversation, and by celebrating the unique artistic voice of our city, exploring untold narratives, and uplifting local artists, we can bring our community into the heart of our work.

Theatrical Outfit (TO) is the second-oldest non-profit professional theater in Atlanta. Our mission is to “produce world class theatre that starts the conversations that matter” and we are guided by a deep love for our city and a commitment to the amazing artists that call Atlanta home. We are located at the center of downtown in a historic building, The Balzer Theater at Herren’s, which the AJC called “the city’s best small performance space.” Over the course of its illustrious history TO has evolved into a theater of exceptional storytelling, with a unique voice that promotes discussion, reflection, and public discourse. As well as producing a five-show season of exceptional productions on our Mainstage, we run a robust community engagement program that includes forums for dialogue around the content of the plays, and service and education programs that deepen the impact of our work in Atlanta. We also run the “Made in Atlanta” new work program dedicated to developing new plays and exploring the untold stories of our city and the region.