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It may be cold outside, but this holiday-themed burlesque show will leave you feeling steamy. The Down South Delectables will tease, tantalize, and remind you why it's the most wonderful time of the year. Enjoy a festive dance and cabaret spectacle. This sensational holiday burlesque show is December 3, 2026 at Actor’s Express, and tickets are live NOW! Visit our website or call our box office today to secure your seats to the Down South Delectables’ holiday performance at Actor’s Express!

Join us on October 16 for a very special performance of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME! Stick around after the show to hear from two of our incredible performers, Janice Amaya (Avery) and Deadra Moore(Loretta), plus clinician and founder of ALL Y’ALL Primary Care, Mandy Smith! Grab your tickets today to I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME, running now through October 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

Another week of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME starts tomorrow with an extra special performance! Join us starting at 6pm for early concessions and booths from our all-star community partners! From delectable homemade baked goods to your new resource for identity-affirming primary health care, you're sure to find something that speaks to you. Make sure to stick around to catch the 7:30pm performance of Jayne Deely's heartwarming new comedy: I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME! 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 Graphics by Emma Jean Scott

Meet the writer behind I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME in this exclusive talkback event! Don't miss your chance to witness never-before-heard details, inspirations, and answers to all your burning questions! Join us for our October 11 performance of I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME, and stick around after the show for a talkback with the playwright behind this National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, running now through October 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

Leap into a BRAND NEW course at AE! This one-of-a-kind series teaches you to write, develop, and workshop your own one-person production, culminating in a LIVE performance at Actor's Express. Spots are limited, so don't hesitate to secure your seat to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at AE! Visit our website or call the box office (404-607-7469) to register today! - Graphics 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

Explore a deeper connection with Tarell Alvin McCraney’s breathtaking coming-of-age tale by attending one of our post-show talkbacks! If you are joining us for the SOLD OUT performance on August 22, stick around to hear from Randevyn Piérre, Head of US External Affairs at ViiV Healthcare; Brandon L. Smith, the star of CHOIR BOY; Mashaun D. Simon, local author, theologian, and thought leader; and Tierney C. Riley, M. DIV, the Interim CEO of Toward Pride! Tickets to this heartwrenching production are selling FAST, so don’t wait to secure your seat 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 Photo by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images Graphic by Emma Jean Scott

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

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

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

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

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

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

We're heading into another jam-packed weekend of CHOIR BOY, and audiences are FLOCKING to secure a seat! Our Wednesday night performance has only a handful of tickets left... so we're EXTENDING OUR INDUSTRY OFFER TO THURSDAY! Join us at AE this Wednesday AND Thursday to enjoy PWYC tickets at the door! Don't miss your chance to secure a seat 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 Photo by Casey Gardner Ford for Breathe Images Graphic by Emma Jean Scott

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We're heading into another jam-packed weekend of CHOIR BOY, and audiences are FLOCKING to secure a seat!