Atlanta Workshop Players is the School of Life! This 'unicorn' is one-of-a-kind... perfectly balancing professionalism, play and humanity. The Stallings foster and exude excellence in their teachings in acting and in life. The wisdom the AWP teachers impart to all their students is unparalleled. The kindness and joy that AWP shares with their students is infectious, creating a community of supportive and inclusive, wildly talented actors who love what they do whilst growing exponentially in the field of acting and in life. AWP gives every actor the opportunity to express themselves in every aspect of the performing arts. AWP celebrates every student and especially what makes them unique. MAJOR UNEXPECTED BONUS....this exuberant experience is also enjoyed by the families of the students which is unique to AWP! This acting school embraces the student's entire family, guiding them along the way, educating them, so parents and siblings can best support the students and help them achieve their goals, all whilst having the time of their lives. AWP creates an engaging, non-competitive environment, where students can lean on one another, celebrate one another's achievements and build life-long friendships. Within AWPs 45-year history, this non-profit acting school has alumni and current students located all over the nation and internationally. These exceptional artists are successful working actors and more importantly, marvelously kind human beings. AWP is much more than a place to take acting classes. It's a community for the entire family. AWPs distinguished acting coaches share a wealth of experience and wisdom with their students, celebrating their growth and challenging them to strive even higher in a supportive and motivating environment. AWPs classes create opportunities to showcase for agents, casting directors and managers. AWP also creates original live ticketed shows from Improv to Cabarets to Musicals to Summer Camps and more, giving the students year-round opportunities to perform for the community in the AWP Black Box Theatre. If that wasn't enough....AWP also takes their students and families on Week-Long Intensive Workshop Trips as a sensational way to level-up, see the world, grow closer to and meet more of the AWP community of actors and families. AWP travels to Los Angeles, New York and the Caribbean to learn from industry professionals, tour studios, be part of live studio-audiences, see the world, build life-long friendships, and grow as an actor and a person. We are so grateful to the Stallings for creating the Atlanta Workshop Players and for all they give to the world. They absolutely live by "leave every place and person, better than you found them". read more

See all

We just completed our third trip with AWP. This one to LA! My son takes classes at AWP and they have been an instrumental part to his learning of the acting world. AWP has allowed him opportunities to meet with industry professionals, especially on trips like this. They also provide workshops to learn more about the acting world to help him be successful. We especially love the relationships and friendships he builds with the other people in the group. The directors of the studio- Lynn and Don- have created such a positive, encouraging, and uplifting space. One where everyone feels safe, comfortable, and welcome. It's truly a beautiful thing! I cannot say enough good things about AWP! It's the perfect place to learn acting! You won't regret checking them out! read more

Attended a Saturday evening Improv show. Had a fantastic time in a small, black box theater. The show was engaging and funny. Everyone has an opportunity to participate or just sit back and laugh. read more

AWP is awesome!!!! as someone who has never acted before and was pretty intimidated at the idea of showing up and performing in front of total strangers, I can assure you that you will NOT regret coming here. Everyone is super nice and welcoming, and the adult lessons are great at teaching you the methods and techniques behind acting, as well as anything you would like to know about the acting industry in general. Highly recommend AWP to anyone who is interested in getting into acting, and also to any established actors who would like to develop their skillset further. read more

Atlanta Workshop Players - Performing Arts Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

See all

The is one of the most professional acting studios in Atlanta! I actually have not seen any other acting studio that is able to invest in so many ways for children who desire to learn and train in the entertainment business. Ms. Lynn and Don Stallings are the epitome of professionalism and have an amazing track record in NY and LA. The kids get more than professional training, they receive experience and opportunities to network with other people to take their career to the next level. If your child attends the camp they have the opportunity to actually be presented before professional agents. read more

I have no connection to this studio. Just went to see my piano student perform "Happily Ever After," an original comedy based on traditional fairy tale characters. I was so impressed with all the young talent in the cast as well as the creative and very funny script ! I thoroughly enjoyed it ! read more

My child is so happy to be a part of this place. He has been with AWP for almost a year now and his has grown exponentially! He has booked tons of commercials and even booked a movie role under the direction of Atlanta Workshop Players. He is now a camp counselor here and I almost did not allow him to participate because of his crappy grades but Lynn convinced me that it would be good for him and promised that she would have a watchful eye on him. Thankfully I listened because every day he comes home with a story about the kids that he teaches and he expresses how happy he is this summer. I'm trying my best to keep him in line, but it's nice to have a partner outside the home that cares enough to listen when I vent and respects my decisions whether he participates or not. It really does take a village. AWP is more than a training program. We are a family! read more

Atlanta Workshop Players has literally changed my life. It is such a welcoming environment, regardless of your skill level. There's something for everyone here, and it doesn't take long make friends at all. Classmates are so sweet and supportive, and I've seen so many kids blossom into their craft. If you like performing just for fun, this is the place to go, and if you're serious about becoming a professional performer, if you work hard with AWP, I guarantee that you will be successful! Without a doubt, this studio will help you find your best self! :D read more

Super awesome acting advice by the owner! Signed up by a school program and I'm LOVING it! The skills you learn are extensive and help a LOT in the world of acting. I learned so much and my acting skills improved significantly. Keep up the good work! read more

When I was living in Georgia, I took my child to AWP for a few years. They fell in love from the moment they set foot in the place. It was wonderful for a long time. As the years went by and teachers came and went, my child's opinion of this establishment began to steadily drop, as did my own. Now being a few months and several states away from the experience, I can accurately say why Atlanta Workshop Players is not a professional or good place to take aspiring actors or filmmakers. My biggest grievance with this establishment is the fact that they claim to provide "professional-level training to challenge and inspire diverse people through extraordinary productions in a joyful, supportive, non-competitive atmosphere." This is a quotation from their website and is almost entirely false. I will address it point by point. First off, Atlanta Workshop Players is far from professional-level ANYTHING. Their musical theatre productions always turned out atrocious whenever we went to see one, and when we sent him to movie camp, the final products of the films had terrible lighting (and occasionally sound) and for the most part poor acting. It was honestly appalling that things that we PAID MONEY FOR (non-profit organization my ass) turned out so badly. They claim to "inspire diverse people." When my child came home from movie camp, the first thing they remarked on was that many of the stars of the films were Caucasian boys and girls. We are a black family. While I won't pretend that we weren't a little angry at the "white-ness" of the films, it would have been made better had more of the people fit into the roles they'd been cast to play. An obviously not college age girl was supposed to be choosing a college to go to. There was an obvious age disparity between the leads of a romantic comedy film, and the girl's discomfort was obvious throughout the entire thing. The only exception to this was an annoying and nonsensical segment that happened twice in one film, where a multiracial boy had obviously just been handed a phone and told to film people in character doing whatever they wanted. I won't call Lynn Stallings racist, but it was noticeable how many of the lead roles were filled by white kids. The atmosphere at Atlanta Workshop Players is "joyful" (read: hyper and out of control) to an extreme fault, so I'll move on to "supportive," which it is not. The teachers themselves were all good to my child, though I've heard horror stories about kids being driven to tears by irate and/or insensitive teachers (while this happens more often in the industry than people might think, it makes the "supportive" part of the quotation utter bullshit.) My main concern is the students. Many of them are viciously unpleasant to each other and cut each other down on a daily basis, at least according to my child, whom, after I witnessed some of the behavior while picking them up from one of AWP's "lock-ins," I was inclined to believe. The last thing I'll talk about regarding this quotation is the fact that "non-competitive" is used to describe the environment, which, as my child can attest, is not so. Students of this Special Snowflake Factory are constantly bragging about their last audition or job booking, which invariably leads to a round of everyone's favorite game: "That's NOTHING, let me tell you why I'm better." I cannot tell you how many times I've wanted to take someone's child aside and tell them that sometimes being a good friend and a good person in general is about shutting the hell up and listening when somebody is excited about their accomplishment instead of shutting them down with something that they themselves did that was SO MUCH COOLER. I won't even mention the fact that the friends in the senior musical theatre company that my son has made have told him that Lynn Stallings plays favorites. It's obvious, too, if you go to enough of the musical theatre productions. The same damn kids are in the lead roles every time for as many years as they're in company. This makes it an INCREDIBLY competitive environment, as the other kids are either left desperately trying to show Lynn Stallings that they deserve a chance to be in the spotlight or they're left to fight it out over the smaller, less significant roles. This even spills over into film, as, at the movie camp, the multiracial boy who was just given a phone with a camera and left to his own devices is also a musical theatre favorite, which says a lot about what sort of qualities Lynn Stallings values (egoism, self-obsession, inability to listen to any authority figure or rational-minded human). All in all, Atlanta Workshop Players is a shadow of its former self. While they once cared about inclusion, acceptance, and making sure every child has a fun time, all Lynn Stallings gives a shit about now is money. I'm sure the Atlanta Workshop Players name once meant something, but now it's just an overpriced place for parents to leave their spoiled brats. read more

AWP has become like a second home to me. I love every single minute that I spend here, whether as a counselor or on staff. Every child who comes through AWP is such a joy and honor to work with and the staff here is absolutely incredible. No matter how bad of a day I am having, I know that I can always count on AWP to turn it around, receive countless hugs throughout the day, and I am always greeted with a smile no matter what. The amount of positivity and love that flows throughout the studio, the staff, the counselors, and even the children is enough to make any person's day, week, month, or even life. AWP and the family that I have found here has changed by life for the better and I can honestly say that I would not be the woman that I am today without this studio. Their professionalism and teachings go beyond just the class room, theatre, or camera and I am able to apply everything that I have learned here in my every day life. I would recommend AWP to anyone and everyone. read more

Found out about AWP online. Our child had 6 different instructors, many of whom were never to be seen again so there was no consistency. Different classes were combined as it suited AWP, not the students. They followed the school district calendar so there were many holidays when no classes were held. If absent for a class, make-up classes were only in the form of two-hour or four-hour workshops, offered for free, that were not relevant to the younger children. These workshops were held only during a few weekends. The classes were held once a week and cost $58/month, There was a one-time annual fee ($50) for other expenses (maybe costumes and props) that wasn't at all necessary for the younger classes. If this fee was for costumes and props, their classes and rehearsals didn't use anything worth the one-time annual fee. No snacks were provided to my child's class at anytime. Occasionally, there would be a some tea bags near the front door. Everyone, including parents, needed to buy tickets ($10/ticket) to watch their child's final play. Rehearshals for the play were run by someone who had not taught the class before. Emails and calls about fees corresponding to the number of classes held during the year went unanswered which says a lot. Overall, AWP did not deliver anything to show what it charged for. Check with others' experiences before signing up. Not coming back here and will not refer anyone to AWP. read more