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NO DAY BUT TODAY! Actor's Express is proud to announce its special sixth show to round out Season 39: RENT, produced in partnership with Oglethorpe University running from September 23- October 10, 2027. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical that brought us exhilarating rock hits like “Take Me or Leave Me” and “La Vie Bohème,” RENT has captivated audiences for decades. As a group of young artists fight for their survival and dignity during the height of the AIDS crisis in New York, they find a bond in one another that carries them through the hardest seasons of life, and opens them up to the brightest seasons of love. SINGLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! From now until November 27, single tickets for orchestra seats are only $40 with the code EARLYBIRD. This is the lowest price that tickets for AE’s production of RENT will ever be, so don’t wait! Visit our website or call our box office to purchase your tickets today! Graphics by Emma Jean Scott Photos by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images

SEASON 39 IS HERE! From world premieres to American classics, our latest season of FEARLESS theatre is sure to have a show that speaks to you, so don't hesitate to secure your seat to EVERY SHOW in Season 39 by subscribing via the link in bio! Plus, check back soon for the reveal of a special SIXTH show... —————————————— TECTONIC THEATRE PROJECT HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Conceived by Moisés Kaufman Written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich Directed by Amber McGinnis March 11- April 11, 2027 —————————————— MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth Based on the Original Play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Directed by Freddie Ashley May 13 - June 20, 2027 —————————————— MALCOLM X AND REDD FOXX WASHING DISHES AT JIMMY’S CHICKEN SHACK IN HARLEM By Jonathan Norton Directed by Amanda Washington July 22 - August 15, 2027 —————————————— GAME NIGHT By Suehyla El-Attar Young November 4-21, 2027 WORLD PREMIERE! —————————————— A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE By Tennessee Williams Directed by Freddie Ashley January 27 - February 27, 2028 --- Season 39 Posters by Emma Jean Scott Photos by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images

The National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME hits the AE stage October 1! Hear from the creative team bringing this hilarious, warm-hearted play to life why you should come see I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME at Actor's Express! I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME By Jayne Deely Directed by Lydia Fort A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Video by Saturnblu Productions Season poster by Michelle Stover

Audiences are loving CHOIR BOY!! Tarell Alvin McCraney's tender coming-of-age tale has officially taken the AE stage with a POWERHOUSE cast, and it's already stunning critics and audiences alike! Tickets are selling FAST, so don’t hesitate to secure your seat to Choir Boy, running August 6-30 at Actor’s Express! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to get your tickets today! . By Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed by Amanda Washington Production Sponsored by ViiV Healthcare Video by Brody Young

Happy opening to the incredible cast and creative team of CHOIR BOY! This poetic coming-of-age tale featuring a powerhouse Atlanta cast runs now through August 30 at Actor's Express! #AEChoirBoy CHOIR BOY By Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed by Amanda Washington Music directed by Javar Parker Choreographed by Aliciona Strothers Scenic design by Alexander Whittenberg and Gavin Mosier Lighting design by Rachael Blackwell Sound design by Mikaela Frasier Costume design by Jarrod Barnes Set decoration and props design by Nick Battaglia Fight and intimacy choreographed by Kristin Storla

Check out this EXCLUSIVE LOOK at CHOIR BOY live on the AE stage! Tarell Alvin McCraney’s breathtaking coming-of-age tale is stunning critics and audiences alike, combining tenderly observed writing with music that sticks with you long after you leave the theatre. Tickets are selling FAST to this landmark production, don’t wait to get your tickets to CHOIR BOY, running now through August 30 at Actor’s Express! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to get your tickets today! . By Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed by Amanda Washington Production Sponsored by ViiV Healthcare Video by SaturnBlu Productions

CHOIR BOY has officially taken the AE stage with our first SOLD OUT preview performance! Tarell Alvin McCraney's tenderly observed writing is brought to life by a POWERHOUSE cast, bringing you a coming-of-age tale unlike anything you've witnessed before. The rest of opening weekend is fully booked, but there are plenty of chances to catch CHOIR BOY, running August 6-30 at Actor's Express! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to get your tickets today! . By Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed by Amanda Washington Production Sponsored by ViiV Healthcare Photo by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images

Just a few days until I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME hits the AE stage! This razor-sharp, heartbreakingly funny new play teaches us the power of loving those with whom we believe we have nothing in common. Don't miss your chance to catch this National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere running October 1-25 at Actor's Express! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to get your tickets today! . By Jayne Deely Directed by Lydia Fort National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Photos by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images Graphics by Emma Jean Scott

Check out this exclusive SNEAK PEEK into the rehearsals of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME at Actor's Express! This warmhearted new comedy follows Millie and her partner Avery as they return to Millie's hometown of Mobile, Alabama, while Avery recovers from gender-affirming top surgery. Things spiral out of control when a nosy, evangelical family friend mistakes Avery’s top surgery for a battle with breast cancer and makes a GoFundMe for the couple (all in the name of the good Lord, of course). As they wrestle with whether to accept the money, they must decide whether being unapologetically themselves comes with a price tag. Don't miss this National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere running October 1-25 at Actor's Express! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to get your tickets today! . By Jayne Deely Directed by Lydia Fort National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Photos by Brody Young for Breathe Images

The National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME opens in just THREE WEEKS! When Millie and her partner Avery land back in Millie's hometown of Mobile, Alabama, a nosy, evangelical family friend mistakes Avery's recent gender-affirming top surgery for a battle with breast cancer and makes a GoFundMe for the couple (all in the name of the good Lord, of course). Suddenly, Avery and Millie find themselves at the center of small-town gossip, flooded with donations they never asked for. As they wrestle with whether to accept the money, they must decide whether being unapologetically themselves comes with a price tag. Don't miss this heartwarming new comedy running October 1-25 at Actor's Express! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to get your tickets today! . By Jayne Deely Directed by Lydia Fort National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Photo by Casey Gardner Ford Graphic by Michelle Stover

Where you can you find Walter Mercado and Dolly Parton in one place? At the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME by Jayne Deely that opens THIS WEEK! Don't miss your chance to be among the first to witness this hilarious and heart-warming new play. I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME runs at AE from October 1-25. Visit our website or call our box office today to get your tickets for I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME at Actor's Express! I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME By Jayne Deely Directed by Lydia Fort A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Photos by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images Graphics by Emma Jean Scott

Happy closing to the incredible cast and creative team of CHOIR BOY at Actor’s Express! Thank you to everyone who came out to support this powerful, poetic coming-of-age tale! #AEChoirBoy CHOIR BOY By Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed by Amanda Washington Music directed by Javar La’Trail Parker Choreographed by Aliciona Strothers Scenic design by Alexander Whittenberg and Gavin Mosier Costume design by Jarrod Barnes Sound design by Mikaela Fraser Props design and set decoration by Nick Battaglia Intimacy and fight choreography by Kristen Storla Production sponsored by ViiV Healthcare Photos by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images

Congratulations to our SUZI BASS AWARD NOMINATED artists!! Producing fearless theatre would not be possible without the dedication of every cast and crew member who joins us here at the Express. Head down to the comments to congratulate our nominees and celebrate the excellence of Atlanta theatre! . Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to subscribe to another season of fearless theatre! Photos by @breathe__images

Millie and her partner Avery have landed back in Millie’s hometown of Mobile, Alabama, while Avery recovers from gender-affirming top surgery. Things spiral out of control when a nosy, evangelical family friend mistakes Avery’s top surgery to be a battle with breast cancer and makes a GoFundMe for the couple (all in the name of the good Lord, of course). Suddenly, Avery and Millie find themselves at the center of small-town gossip, flooded with donations they never asked for. As they wrestle with the decision to accept this money, they must decide if being unapologetically themselves comes with a price tag. I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME runs at Actor's Express from October 1-25! Visit our website or call our box office to secure your seats today! #AEgofundme I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME By Jayne Deely Directed by Lydia Fort A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Photo by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images Graphics by Emma Jean Scott

Happy closing to the incredible cast and creative team of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME at Actor’s Express! Thank you to everyone who came out to support this incredible National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere! I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME By Jayne Deely Directed by Lydia Fort Scenic Design by Jess Ford Costume Design by Nicole Clockel Lighting Design by David Reingold Sound Design by Kate Hoang Props Design and Set Decoration by Nick Battaglia Photos by Casey Gardner Ford

The powerhouse cast of CHOIR BOY has officially taken the AE stage! From Academy Award-winning writer Tarell Alvin McCraney comes a tribute to self-discovery unlike anything you've seen before. As Pharus (Brandon L. Smith) struggles to find his place at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, his talent earns him the honor of leading the school's renowned choir - an opportunity that calls upon him to be a leader to his peers and earn the respect he so craves. As a gift to our industry friends, we are offering pay-what-you-can tickets to every Wednesday night performance of CHOIR BOY; use code INDUSTRY for $15 tickets or PWYC at the door! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to get your tickets today! . By Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed by Amanda Washington Production Sponsored by ViiV Healthcare Photo by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images Graphic by Emma Jean Scott

Take your talent to the next level with this BRAND NEW course at Actor's Express! Spots are LIMITED for this four-month intensive, where students will grow their concepts from inception to a LIVE PERFORMANCE on the AE stage! Don't miss your chance to dive into all-new classes unlike any you've seen before, all from the comfort of Atlanta's home for fearless theatre! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to secure your seat today! . Graphics by Emma Jean Scott

WHEN THE LORD GIVETH, A GOFUNDME MULTIPLIETH. Don't miss your chance to witness a BRAND NEW PLAY on the AE stage! Jayne Deely's warmhearted comedy explores Southern queerness, the power of loving those we believe we have nothing in common with, and whether being unapologetically ourselves comes with a price tag. Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME coming to Actor's Express October 1-25! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to get your tickets today! . By Jayne Deely Directed by Lydia Fort National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Photo by Casey Gardner Ford Graphic by Emma Jean Scott

Our time with Tarell Alvin McCraney's masterful coming-of-age story is almost to a close, and our entire final weekend of CHOIR BOY is SOLD OUT! We are deeply grateful to the Atlanta theatre community for filling our seats night after night to witness this "moving and emotionally rich" production. But the journey doesn't stop here; continue supporting Actor's Express by subscribing to another season of FEARLESS theatre; our exclusive early-bird discounts expire the moment our 39th season is announced! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to subscribe today! . By Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed by Amanda Washington Production Sponsored by ViiV Healthcare Photo by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images Graphic by Emma Jean Scott

Please welcome the incredible cast of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere by Jayne Deely! After Millie and her partner Avery land back in Millie’s hometown of Mobile, Alabama, while Avery recovers from a gender-affirming top surgery, a nosy, evangelical family friend mistakes Avery’s top surgery for a battle with breast cancer and makes a GoFundMe for the couple (all in the name of the good Lord, of course). Don’t hesitate to secure your seat to this “razor-sharp and deeply human” new play, running October 1-25 at Actor’s Express! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to get your tickets today! . By Jayne Deely Directed by Lydia Fort National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Graphic by Emma Jean Scott Season Poster by Michelle Stover

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Please welcome the incredible cast of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere by Jayne Deely!