Laughing Matters Presents Battle Acts This Weekend (May 15, 2010)

Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 PM at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates.

Laughing Matters is the longest running improv comedy troupe in Atlanta! Bring the whole family for a night of great entertainment and fun! Eight improvisers begin, but only one will remain to claim the title of Champion of Battle Acts, and you the audience get to decide!

For more information, visit the Academy Theatre.

Oleanna At The Academy Theatre This Weekend (April 16-18)

The Academy Theatre presents the play Oleanna by David Mamet directed by Maggie McEnerny. Questions of power, knowledge and who has the right to define them are laid bare between a female student and her Professor in this explosive play! Winslow Thomas and Joanna Burgess return to the Academy Theatre to star in this compelling drama.

Show times are:

Friday, April 16th at 8:00 PM

Saturday, April 17th at 2:30 PM

Sunday, April 18th at 2:30 PM

For ticket information, visit the Academy Theatre.

Mister Greggy's Saturday Funhouse Show At The Academy Theatre

Internationally known children's entertainer Mister Greggy will be presenting his Saturday Funhouse Show March 27 and April 3 at 11:00am -12:30pm at the Academy Theatre.

Filled with magic, clowning, puppetry and some "serious fun", the audience is invited to stick around afterwards and learn how to make balloon animals, perform a magic trick, or even how to juggle. The event will be held at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates (119 Center St., Avondale Estates, GA 30002 (404) 474-8332).

Pathways At The Academy Theatre On Feb. 20 and 27

Pathways - Starring Brenda Porter

Saturday, February 20th & 27th at 11:00 AM

At the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates

"Pathways" take audiences on a journey through the lives of some of the most engaging, dynamic and successful African American women in our history. In this one-woman show, Actress Brenda Porter becomes a series of feisty women who have left their marks on history. They include Stagecoach Mary, Ida B. Wells, Harriet Tubman, Bessie Coleman, Edmonia Lewis, Wilma Rudolph and Barbara Jordan. They are sometimes funny, always daring and they offer inspiration to young women and men of today.

"Pathways is a wonderful theatrical experience for children and adults alike. It is enlightening and empowering as well. Old as well as young learn of the adversities all these women faced in their lives and that you can be anything you want to be! Brenda Porter is a superb actress who brings tremendous vitality and variety to each of the characters she portrays. Each character is brought to life with sincerity and humor from a script beautifully etched by Dr. Shirlene Holmes." - Jessica West, Artistic Associate, Theatre in the Square Academy woman.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Show starts at 11AM each Saturday. For reservations call 404-474-8332. For more info, visit Academy Theatre.
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Mick Stone's Magic Comedy Show This Weekend

Mick Stone's Magic Comedy Show
At the Academy Theatre
Friday, January 8th at 8:00 PM
Saturday, January 9th at 8:00 PM
Saturday, January 9th at 1:00 PM - Magic Workshop


For a Night of Magic & Comedy the Academy Theatre presents Mick Stone's Magic Comedy Show with Thimblerig's Russian Circus Act as the opener. Mick Stone has performed his unique brand of cutting edge sleight-of-hand magic and mind reading at Harrah's Casino, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and at the Superbowl. Show starts at 8pm.

For more info, visit the Academy Theatre.

The Academy Theatre Presents Felice Ramadan: A Holiday Vaudeville

Felice Ramadan: A Holiday Vaudeville is a show that gently skewers holiday traditions from America and around the world. Geoffrey Brown directs acts of magic, comedy, radio theater, mime, & thimblerig which all serve to point up some of our foibles and celebrate what we all like about our holidays!

Entertaining for both adults and younger folks, the show will feature works from the Academy, Dancing Monkey Cabaret, Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, Thimblerig Circus, Gateway Performance Group, and will feature work from Gwen Hughes, Magician Mick Stone, John Stephens and Topher Payne!

Felice Ramadan: A Holiday Vaudeville runs from December 11th through December 20th. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM at the Academy Theatre.

For more info, visit The Academy Theatre.

Legends Of The Fall Showcase

Premier Actors Network Presents Legends of the Fall Showcase at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates on November 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.


At the Legends of the Fall Showcase you will witness some of the most talented actors in the city perform scene work and improvisations. Come and see the future stars of Film and Television.


For more info, visit Academy Theatre.

The Academy Theatre Presents Sevananda: A Community of Conscience

The Academy Theatre presents Sevananda: A Community of Conscience an original play directed by Mary Saville.

Hear tales from Sevananda Natural Food Market as it celebrates it's 35 Anniversary. Actors - Barbara Washington & William Webber will portray over 20 characters as they talk about the impact of Sevananda on Little Five Points and the community. Funny and provocative, you'll think differently about food, about Atlanta, and maybe about yourself!

Performance Schedule:

Friday, November 6 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 8 at 2:30 PM
Friday, November 13 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 15 at 2:30 PM
Friday, November 20 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 21 at 2:30 PM
Sunday, November 22 at 2:30 PM

For more information, visit Academy Theatre.