Production of Sally and Tom: The American Way

Over the last several years, Atlanta has seen the growth of the Atlanta Independent Theatre (AIT), through its cutting edge, socially engaged theater. The theatre has produced plays and musical play-readings, showcasing the work of playwright Fred Newman with productions Sally and Tom: The American Way, Sessions With Jesus, Outing Wittgenstein. AIT has also produced the works of other cutting edge playwrights such as Heiner Müller.

All Stars Volunteers prepare for the January 24th show

AIT also produces an ongoing play-reading workshop-performance series entitled, What's the Point? What’s Political About Political Theater? In this three evening workshop, new and experienced performers explore political and socially engaged theater in the context of a postmodern, developmental theater approach that builds community. These performers have explored the works of Tony Kushner, Melody Cooper, Fred Newman, Naomi Wallace, Heiner Müller and plan to explore many others. This series is a great way for people who are interested in learning about AIT’s performance method to help create theater.

Browneyes and Murray Dabby

On January 24th, the Atlanta All Stars Talent Show Network held a one-day All Stars Talent Show cultural event for 125 people: eighteen performers, eleven acts, rappers, dancers, singers and a clarinet player!

May 8th will be our one-day fundraising event. We are currently in the process of planning our Art Auction and upcoming benefit concert in the East Atlanta Community. Volunteers participate in a wide range of areas: organizing All Stars welcoming orientations, working the streets, communities and housing projects to recruit young people, meeting donors and supporters, and making regular calls to young people, volunteers and supporters.

Young Performers prepare for a show.

After several years of producing events in West End, Grant Park, College Park, Stone Mountain and Gwinnett County, Atlanta All Stars has been joined by new Atlanta resident, Nichelle “BrownEyes” Brown-Joseph, a talented rapper, and award winning community builder of the All Stars Talent Show Network in New York. BrownEyes has worked with performance pioneer Murray Dabby, a longtime Atlanta social therapist, and many other committed Atlanta activists to create a growing community of people who are making a developmental difference for hundreds of young people, adults and families.

Our exciting Rappin’ Reality workshop is an opportunity for young people and adults, many who are new volunteers, to get a snap shot experience of the All Stars by a premier builder and All Stars performer. As a talented rap artist and poet, BrownEyes leads diverse participants in developing creative group performances as rappers. We offer this workshop every month, and are bringing it to different organizations and community groups, from shelters to youth programs. We welcome your invitation to bring this exciting work to your agency or group.

To get involved in any of our efforts make our cultural programs more available to the Atlanta metropolitan area, call (770) 242-2118 or email us at AllStarsTheater@aol.com. Speak to Murray Dabby who can help you learn about how to participate!