115 Grady Avenue

Athens, Georgia 30601

115 Grady Avenue

Athens, Georgia 30601

Wine Tasting Season 71

Wine Tasting in the Garden

Town & Gown invites you to join us for an evening of wine and light refreshment as part of our annual fundraiser. Athens’ favorite sommelier Kurt Galloway will be our guide through some deliciously different vintages.

Show Dates:
April 29, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm

Admission:
$30 for Adults

*All guests are required to wear a mask while inside the theater. Masks must cover the mouth and nose and fit tightly to the face (no bandanas, face shields, or gaiters). Vaccinations and boosters, while not required for entry, are strongly recommended.*

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

Spellbound

Spellbound

Performed by: Mike Smith

A few years back, Chris Ramsay, a professional magician and YouTuber, asked a question of his nearly 7 million followers: “How many of you have ever seen a magic trick in real life?” The answer was surprisingly low. Of the small percentage that said yes, most had only seen some simple trick at a party or from an uncle. The reaction to Ramsay’s question had ripples in the magic community, but one person it affected was Mike Smith. Having returned to his magic cards during the lockdown, Mike thought about the fact that so many people never see a real magic trick, so the next day he brought a small packet trick to his English class, started his day with a grammar lesson, and then did a magic trick. Although not always appreciated by his ninth graders, they at least get to experience the wonder and amazement of a magic trick to take the sting out of grammar.

Spellbound is Mike Smith’s first full length magic show, combining mentalism, card magic, Rubik’s cubes, comedy, storytelling, and his love of theater, teaching, family, and of course, magic. Each magic routine is connected to a story from his life, some more true than others admittedly. For members of Town & Gown, there are stories about past shows and Mike’s time in Athens. For friends of Mike’s, you’ll learn what Mike considers to be truly magical. For others, there’s just good magic to experience. It will be a fun, family friendly show that will truly leave you with a sense of wonder and awe.

Show Dates:
March 3, 2023 at 8:00 pm
March 4, 2023 at 8:00 pm
March 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Admission:
$5 for Adults

*All guests are required to wear a mask while inside the theater. Masks must cover the mouth and nose and fit tightly to the face (no bandanas, face shields, or gaiters). Vaccinations and boosters, while not required for entry, are strongly recommended.*

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

Red Herring

Red Herring

Written by: Michael Hollinger
Directed by: Nick Ciarochi

Spies! Murder! Fish? It’s 1952, America’s on the verge of the H-bomb, and Senator Joe McCarthy’s daughter just got engaged to a Soviet spy. Set at the feverish height of the red scare, Red Herring is a surprising, sexy, and hilarious noir comedy about love, lies, and other megaton explosives.

Show Dates:
April 14, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 15, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm
April 20, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 21, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Admission:
$20 for Adults
$15 for Members, Seniors, and Students
$12 for Members, Seniors, and Students on Thursday

*All guests are required to wear a mask while inside the theater. Masks must cover the mouth and nose and fit tightly to the face (no bandanas, face shields, or gaiters). Vaccinations and boosters, while not required for entry, are strongly recommended.*

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

Timelapse: Musical Theater Through the Ages

Timelapse: Musical Theater Through the Ages

Town & Gown Players presents TIMELAPSE: MUSICAL THEATER THROUGH THE AGES. This Second Stage production is an original show, written by local drama teacher Hannah Eppling. Timelapse looks at the history of Broadway through the eyes of a former Broadway performer and her granddaughter. The audience will enjoy Broadway favorites from the early 1900’s to today. Performance numbers include tap, jazz, bellydance, and more! This show features the youth and adult musical theater companies from The Studio Athens, and several of their adult dance companies. This production features a wide variety of dance and performance styles and highlights the talents of youth as well as adults. From Oklahoma! to Six the Musical, there is something for everyone in this show!

Show Dates:

  • October 21, 2022   7:00pm
  • October 22, 2022   7:00pm
  • October 23, 2022   2:00pm

Admission:
$5 for Adults
Free for Season Pass Holders

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

WUGA Talks Into the Woods

WUGA Interview Into the Woods

The Town & Gown Players presents Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine Friday April 22nd Through Sunday May 1st at the Town & Gown Theatre. The musical follows well-known fairy tale characters as they try to make their wishes come true. Director Bryn Adamson speaks with WUGA’s Michael Cardin.

Hear the interview on the WUGA website at this link: https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2022-04-21/into-the-woods-athens-town-and-gown

Volunteer Drive

Volunteer Drive

From set construction to buying toilet paper, we count on volunteers to keep our shows running. Sign up for committees, specific tasks, or just let us know about your special skills so we can reach out with the perfect project for you.

Please email questions to info@townandgownplayers.org.