Haven't experienced a barely-rehearsed, beer-sodden, bawdy performance by Shakespeare on Draught…read moreyet? You are sorely missing out. Over a year ago, a friend invited me (last minute) to see SOD's performance of Richard III, and I straight up cancelled my other plans to attend, because you know...free theatre and good beer. We got there late. It was freezing. It was crowded. I had to sit on the ground the whole show. And yet... it was life changing. Never before had I seen theatre like this! It was raw and participatory, and the actors captivated a loud, drunk audience with everything they had. Paul McClain as Richard III dominated that stage (or lack there of) like the world was his, and the supporting cast was just as mesmerizing. Since then, I've made it a point to attend every show they've put on and plan on continuing to do so as a devoted "groundling." Quick notes/tips for new attendees: 1. Arrive early- seating is limited and first come, first serve. 2. Dress for the weather- the shows are outdoors. 3. Participate!! Shakespeare on Draught wants and encourages the audience to cheer, boo, sing, or drink along with them- it's part of the experience! 4. Parking is usually not a problem but it's best to Uber/Lyft because you know... beer. Give this band of thespians a chance and I assure you, you'll not regret it!

For years, we've wanted to see The Sleepy Hollow Experience at Serenbe Playhouse, but haven't been…read moreable to make it out for one reason or another. One reason is because this show has been sold out for six seasons straight. You have to plan ahead. After finally attending The Sleepy Hollow Experience this past weekend, I can see why it consistently sells out. It's good! We bought our tickets a little over two months in advance. My friend purchased the tickets for us and got us a great deal that worked out to $31 per person after any taxes and fees. Tickets are regularly $50 per adult, $45 per student/senior, and $60 per VIP (not sure what that includes). In 2019, The Sleepy Hollow Experience is playing September 27th through November 3rd. Shows occur Wednesday through Sunday nights. There's a family-friendly daytime version that takes place at 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The show is rated "PG" and includes "light sexual innuendo and a handful of scares." The scares are jump scares. Serenbe Playhouse is an outdoor, immersive theater. You walk around a big set, in nature, with the actors and even have opportunities to interact with them. The concept is neat and a lot of fun. It's different and can be a lot more interesting than your typical theater experience where you just sit and watch a performance play out on stage. At The Sleepy Hollow Experience, we watched most of the acts while standing. One act did have chairs and benches for sitting. Shows go on in the rain, so come prepared. Pay attention to the weather forecast and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring layers if needed. You'll be outside the entire time, standing on dirt, clay, grass, gravel, dead leaves, branches, etc. If conditions are wet, it can get muddy. For night shows, consider bringing a flashlight or using the light on your phone to help you get around. Restrooms consist of a row of porta-potties. Parking (free) changes for each production so be sure to follow the instructions on Serenbe Playhouse's website, specific to the show you're attending. http://www.serenbeplayhouse.com/plan-your-visit/directions-and-parking At The Sleepy Hollow Experience, there were two bars located on-site: (1) a smaller bar near the parking lot and porta-potties and (2) a larger bar near the production with lawn games like corn hole and ring toss. Like the rest of Serenbe Playhouse's structures, the bars have a natural, rustic look to them (sort of one with nature) and are nicely-decorated with string lighting. The larger bar has limited seating (e.g. picnic table). We purchased glasses of hot apple cider in Serenbe Playhouse clear souvenir tumblers ($10 each). We went to the Friday night late show at 10:30pm. It ended promptly, close to midnight, and included an intermission. During intermission, we could take pictures with the cast and even play corn hole with one of them. That was cool. In light traffic, it takes about 35-40 minutes to get to Serenbe Playhouse from Atlanta. I would allow 45 minutes to an hour if you are coming from the north side of Atlanta and even more if you're coming from the northern suburbs. You will have to drive onto bare, bumpy ground to park, so keep that in mind. Also, you will be out in a remote location so cell service may be spotty (in our experience, AT&T had better signal here than T-Mobile). As for the actual Sleepy Hollow Experience production itself, it was terrific. We all really enjoyed it. It was a high-quality production and by that I'm referring to the acting, costumes, music, sound, and lighting. These are true professionals and they know what they're doing. The actors not only acted well, but they played musical instruments (e.g. accordion, guitar, violin) and sang well too. This was a truly talented and entertaining group of individuals. The Sleepy Hollow Experience was expectedly eerie, but it had plenty of moments of levity and humor too. It was a lot of fun. We moved from place to place on the set with Serenbe Playhouse staff/volunteers to help guide, and sometimes scare, us. The ratio of actors to audience was 5 to about 90. The Headless Horseman exists and we saw him, multiple times, from far away and up close. It was awesome. Yes, they use a real horse and real fire. As this is an outdoor night show during the Halloween season, the entire setting is literally very dark. Only the stages and set pieces are professionally lit. The pathways and rest of the outdoor space are lit with torches and ambient/natural light. Through this production, my eyes have been opened to the greatness of Serenbe Playhouse. I wouldn't mind returning to see a different show in the future. TL;DR - Go see The Sleepy Hollow Experience at Serenbe Playhouse. It's an excellent production and a very fun experience. There's a reason why it's on American Theatre Magazine's list of "Top Five Halloween Plays in the Country" and is regularly sold out, year after year. No question, it's worth the drive from Atlanta.

We came for the Sleepy Hollow Experience with some friends and also (on a separate occasion in the…read moresame season) brought our toddler to see the Jungle Book. Both productions were phenomenal. The afternoon weekend performance of the Jungle Book we caught with the toddler was on an unfortunately hot day. The playhouse is outdoors, with outdoor, non-covered (read no shade) seating. We ended up sitting on a jacket we found in the back of the car on the floor in the sort of shade of a tree to get out of the sun. Even with the heat, the performance was great! The actors didn't let the heat bother them, and were at 100%. Our kiddo LOVED it and spent the rest of the day singing the songs. Be aware, you are pretty much parking on a dirt road next to some trees and there is some walking (non-paved trails) to get to the 'playhouse' itself. There is a small kiosk selling snacks, beer, and drinks. The evening performance of the Sleepy Hollow Experience was awesome. There is quite a bit of walking and the entire performance is outdoors, so dress appropriately. We were VERY lucky the evening of our performance was a perfect crisp bright fall night, with absolutely no rain. If there is rain before your show, the roads and floor would likely be pretty muddy. I was very very impressed with the acting and the LIVE horse (so well behaved!!). Again keep in mind you will be driving and walking on dirt/non-paved roads so prepare accordingly. Serenbe is a bit of a drive from Atlanta, but totally worth the experience. Also consider spending the weekend at the farmhouse, or getting an AirBnB etc in the area. The farm itself is adorable with LOTS to do.

This is such a lovely Community Theater. Don't let the word…read moreCommunity throw you off.... There's a great deal of talent in the surrounding area in part because of our movies and TV business in Georgia... So you can get some really great performances. Seats are comfortable. Not a bad seat in the house. Bathrooms are adorable!. They sell beer and wine and lights snacks. Never seen a bad show. Now they have a VIP level for membership that Grant you some posh private area to have a before or during intermission refreshment.

Love the atmosphere so fun and cozy. We saw frozen today(we see most of the shows) and this was…read moreprobably my favorite one yet. The acting was incredible and the effects were wonderful. Definitely recommend.

I saw their first show 'Reasons to be Pretty' on the Hertz Stage and loved the new, young quality…read moreof theater they are bringing to Atlanta. Can't wait to see their upcoming season.

Meisner FFA Class has taught me so much about acting and living truthfully in scenes. Grant Mcgowen…read moreis a great leader and his aproach to Meisner will challenge you while making you feel at home in his theatre, that produces amazing plays and independent film productions simultaneously.

Ballethnic Dance Company is a local performing arts group. Ballethnic is all about promoting…read moreculturally diverse and classically trained dancers. This predominately African American company performs ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, point, modern and other dance techniques. Based out of East Point, the dance studio offers classes to children, teens and adults. Summer dance camp is also available. Throughout the year the company performs at theaters around Atlanta. I actually attended one of their shows at Georgia Tech and it was well put together. Just recently they presented the Urban Nutcracker. For events and information about upcoming shows go to www.ballethnic.org.

Updated on 12/26/18: New person in charge of communications…read morehas made a world of difference! Also a mom started a Groupme which has kept us all informed. I really think someone with a business/marketing mindset could get this studio to where it needs to be. The quality of teaching is second to none. A few teachers do need to remember that some of the dancers are truly kids doing their best but overall it is a solid place for a dance skills foundation. Original Post on 2/22/16: The concept is wonderful however the communication is horrible. As a new family to the company (my previous company Lee Harper closed), I never truly know what is going on. They should really invest in a newsletter so that people will know. I did not know at all that they had a Nutcracker production and actually went to another company's production of it. They never send notices of upcoming productions home. Randomly and inconsistently we receive half thought out emails. With the amount that the company cost, one would think that simply sending communication home would not be a problem. Also parents are not guaranteed a ticket at the performance. Their production of the Harlem Renaissance was sold out and several parents were closed out of the performance. Why not simply send one ticket home for each child? Additional ones can always be purchased. They only have class on Saturday mornings for elementary aged kids. This doesn't work for everyone. Also, parking is nonexistent . There is a lot for about 4 cars! Three stars because the potential is there for a strong business. They have the talent just not the business expertise to keep clients.

We visited from out of town and had a really great time! There were a couple of "insider" Atlanta…read morejokes but most of the evening was accessible to anyone/everyone. Fun to just grab a drink at the little bar and enjoy. We caught the last night of "Bedside Manor" and laughed so hard at some of the jokes and bits. Iron Taint forever!

We (group of 4) decided to indulge our craving for improv. I hadn't been in far too long…read more This time they were putting on a play. A quasi-musical. The service was good and funny. Our tickets included a different drink for each act. Four in all. They were served by members of the cast in full costume. The play was an evening showing early in the run. Still working out kinks. Who knew? Good improv hides most "gaffes" but no one cared about the foibles. We had so much fun. We laughed and laughed with the rest of the crowd. Great atmosphere that night. I recommend any type of show there. They have classes too. We're mulling them over. I need courage.

I love everything about this place and it's contents...I even started tap classes because it was a…read moresecret adult bucket list item. It's centrally located and it has brought very important things and people to my life outside of learning to dance. Flamenco is deep beyond choreography...it's not clichè when you mention passion when describing it. It's posture alone will embolden you!! It's about feeling and attitude almost more than technique. Check it out!!! Is all I can say and see for yourself!! I almost forgot to mention their monthly shows!! A great night to share a unique experience of high caliber dancers and singers, guitarist..general artistry available right here, plus wine. Great date night too!

I started taking flamenco lessons here with Malita, in 2014. Insanely good teacher who's goal it is…read moreto make you the best flamenca/o there is inside of you, whilst having tons of fun. I've made so many friends through the "flamenco family" that Malita has built up here at Calo Gitano. She's also set up trips to Spain for her students to take flamenco lessons there for a couple of weeks from local teachers who she respects. I was fortunate to join the Call Gitano gang on of these trips where we spent a week in Cadiz and another week in Sevilla flamenco'ing every day! Malita and the Calo Gitano brand she and her equally great flamenca sister, Cara, has built up is the ONLY place in Atlanta you should be at for anything flamenco related, be it lessons or one of their amazing shows! Olé!

Left without words. Speechless before splendor. The East Point Villagers have the correct…read morereaction: repeated genuflection. Honestly, the five stars are for more than the Possums' performance. Given the annual fundraiser's execution, their organizational skills are unmatched. Their inspirational skills netted a substantial sum for two worthy causes. Their staging skills provided action and respite in good measure. And they're damned good performers. Some of their songs had already been used this night (and many others at clubs), but their enthusiasm and choreography had the audience on their feet in dance. Tonight's event, the annual East Point Possums show, drew a wonderfully wide and diverse audience. It's difficult to explain how happy that made us. There were little kids. There were things many would declare "unfit" for little kids. No one was declaring anything unfit. Wonderful. There were different races, creeds, ages, religious backgrounds... If you can draw that many different groups to one event and leave them all thrilled, you deserve far more than just a good review on a web site. And tonight the Possums provided far more to other groups. "Largest drag show in the Southeast" is measured by heart beyond size.

This was my first year going and it was FANTASTIC!!! The acts were right on point and I'm told…read morethat several of the performers are some of the most veteran & talented in Atlanta. I will be going every year from now on! Bring those bills $$$ and donate!! My other little plug for East Point-Don't forget to stop by the East Point Corner Tavern for some fantastic food and micro-brews before and after the show!