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Watch this year’s Essential Theatre award-winning playwright Susan Swavely’s interview on ATL Live as she shares the sto

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Watch this year’s Essential Theatre award-winning playwright Susan Swavely’s interview on ATL Live as she shares the stoWatch this year’s Essential Theatre award-winning playwright Susan Swavely’s interview on…Aug 5297 likesMeet the cast of Helen of the West by Susan Swavely. Directed by Peter Hardy. 🎭 Winner of the 2026 Essential Theatre PlMeet the cast of Helen of the West by Susan Swavely.Jul 14104 likesA special Essential Theatre moment 🥹✨ Susan Swavely, @susanswavely the newest 2026 winner of the Essential Theatre PlayA special Essential Theatre moment 🥹✨ Susan Swavely…Aug 1890 likesFred Galyean (Matthew Laus) in 'Helen of the West' by Susan Swavely Final Weekend to catch it .. Get your tickets at httFred Galyean (Matthew Laus) in 'Helen of the West' by Susan Swavely Final Weekend to…Aug 2069 likesElaine Wadsworth @wadsworth1453 as (Aphrodite/Choreographer) in 'Helen of the West' by Susan Swavely captured by Brody YElaine Wadsworth @wadsworth1453 as (Aphrodite/Choreographer) in 'Helen of the West' by…Aug 1555 likesWe are on the @7stagesatl marquee! 🎭✨ Get ready for the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival this August, come experienWe are on the @7stagesatl marquee!Jul 2955 likesHELEN OF THE WEST by @susanswavely at this year’s Essential Theatre Play Festival has been selected as Suzi Award RecommHELEN OF THE WEST by @susanswavely at this year’s Essential Theatre Play Festival has…Aug 1251 likesMeet the cast of Helen of the West by Susan Swavely. Directed by Peter Hardy. 🎭 Winner of the 2026 Essential Theatre PlMeet the cast of Helen of the West by Susan Swavely.Jul 1549 likes

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And it’s a wrap! ‘Helen of the West’ by @susanswavely closes the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival 🎭 CongratulationsPlay festival📣 CALL FOR VOLUNTEER SCRIPT READERS! Do you love theatre and want to help shape the future of Georgia playwriting? EssePlaysWe’re excited to see BAT-HAMLET by Jordan Pulliam return to the stage! The latest production opens November 12 at WoodstPlay reading series🏆 💰 🎭 Our Founding Artistic Director, Peter Hardy, presents this year’s Prize to Playwright Susan Swavely @susanswaveScheduleA special Essential Theatre moment 🥹✨ Susan Swavely, @susanswavely the newest 2026 winner of the Essential Theatre PlaySpecial