2020-2021 HIGHLIGHTS

From May 11th through May 13th, enjoy a selection of our 2020-2021 offerings on-demand!

The Mountaintop by Katori Hall
Starring MFA Candidate Daja M. Rice and MFA Alumnus Marlon Andrew Burnley. April 3, 1968: After delivering his iconic “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King settles in for the evening at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. When a mysterious maid arrives at his door with surprising news, King is compelled to face his legacy in unexpected ways.

Girlhood of Shakespeare’s Heroines by Don Nigro
A metaphysical and metatheatrical romp of rebellion and reimagined classics. Girlhood of Shakespeare's Heroines explores the lived experiences of two of Shakespeare's famous female characters and two actresses who have embodied them onstage. This humorous and intimate testimony reveals what Shakespeare left out of his immortal text and why women are haunted by these roles today.

Together/Separate by T. Lynn Mikeska
Written by and starring T. Lynn Mikeska. A retelling of an ancient myth. A writing workshop that implodes. UGA Theatre Presents: Together/Separate, two plays about Epic Solitude.

Spaceship Sean by Sean Birkett
Spaceship Sean is a one man autobiographical show written and performed by MFA Acting Candidate Sean Birkett exploring his journey as an actor with autism. Using personal stories, songs, monologues, and fantasy sequences , Sean takes us inside his head to help us better understand the challenges as well as the superpowers of being autistic.

American Fiesta by Steven Tomlinson
On the heels of an election unlike any other and during a time where we are more divided than ever before American Fiesta asks us the question: What do we share and how can we get along even if we don't agree? Told through the eyes of an obsessive dish collector, American Fiesta tells the story of a same-sex couple unable to get married in the place they call home. Politics tears apart nation and family but perhaps collecting dishes is the best way to mend old wounds.

Circumference of a Squirrel by John Walch (Available only on Broadway-on-Demand)
Welcome to the outlandishly funny tale of Chester, a self-described "rodentophobe" who grew up with a father who developed a rabid hatred for squirrels that infected every aspect of his life. Pursued by memories of his father's intolerant legacy, Chester is pulled into the black hole at the center of his own life, unsure of how he will break free from the darkness that surrounds him. Starring MFA Actor John Galas.