About Alliance Theatre

The mission of the Alliance Theatre:

As the premier theatre of the Southeast, the Alliance Theatre sets the highest artistic standards, creating the powerful experience of shared theatre for diverse people.

Who We Are . . .

Going into its 40th season, Atlanta’s nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre is the leading professional resident theatre of the Southeast, creating the powerful experience of shared theatre for diverse people on two stages for youth and adult audiences. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Managing Director Thomas Pechar, the Alliance Theatre, known for its national role in creating significant theatrical works, launched two Tony Award-winning hits to Broadway: Alice Walker’s The Color Purple and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. It has premiered many other works and has originated the national tour of a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.

But a great theatre is more than a place to view plays. It also serves the community as an entry into the world of art for children and adults. Here are a few examples of Alliance Theatre programs designed to develop an appreciation and love for great works:

• In 2005, the Alliance furthered its commitment to new work with the launch of the Kendeda Graduate Playwriting Competition, a national program introducing student playwrights to professional networks while producing the world premiere of the winning student’s work.

• The Alliance Children’s Theatre is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected programs targeting young people. Each year, more than 60,000 students and families experience fully staged productions by professional actors, directors and designers.

• For 26 years, the Alliance has offered continuing education in stage, film and television acting through The Acting Program.

The Alliance Theatre continuously strives to bring Atlanta the finest talent and the finest art—proving once again that the Alliance is where great theatre lives.

Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre.