The Shadow Box
Written by by Michael Cristofer
Directed by Richard Chaney

Told with laughter and tears, this poignant 1977 Pulitzer Prize-winning production shows how hope and love sustain three people facing death, as well as the coping mechanisms (or lack thereof) of their loved ones.

Auditions: August 11 & 12, 2025
Performances: October 3–12, 2025

Show Dates:
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 pm
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 pm
October 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm
October 9, 2025 at 8:00 pm
October 10, 2025 at 8:00 pm
October 11, 2025 at 8:00 pm
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm

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

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

A Second Stage Production, performing February 28-March 2. 

Directors: Julianne Merritt and Marius Palmour (Music by Julianne Merritt)

An original Puppet Show/Musical. Scientists plant mannequin birds across an island, and Nigel, a living bird, flies down from a passing flock. He falls in love with a mannequin bird, Helen, and creates his home amongst the mannequins, feeding and taking care of Helen, dreaming of their family and life together. He is visited by scientists, and perhaps a threatening stranger, while the story follows Nigel’s aging, persistence, and eventual death.

The Thalian Blackfriars’ Second Annual New Works Festival
Directors: Wyn Thomas and Rhianna Walton

Anthology series of original works by UGA students

Performances October 25-27, 2024

Plays:

WHISKERS! written by Jenna Gubran
Directed by Wyn Alyse Thomas
Assistant Director Charlotte Pollack
A group of teenages gather for a homecoming after party, grappling with both their feelings and a feral cat.

Unstable by Bridget Blanchard
Directed by Arushi Raza
A brother and sister try to reconcile while choking on grief.

The “Bug” Play written by Abby McWethy
Directed by Alexandra Hutchison
Assistant Director Brantley Taylor
Gregory is trying to kill a bug.

Examination written by Wyn Alyse Thomas
Directed by Vale Prosper
Best friends Maggie and Ella spend five consecutive New Year's Eves together and set resolutions. As Ella faces confusion over her own sexuality and experiences mental health issues, she projects her struggles onto Maggie, giving unwarranted analysis of Maggie’s mental health issues and trying to force her out of the closet.

A Stranger Comes Knocking written by Neharika Koppineedi
Directed by Jenna Gubran
Assistant Director Bobby Gillespie
A group of friends on a holiday vacation is terrorized by a mysterious stranger who forces them to choose one among them to die. As they become increasingly desperate, paranoia takes hold and they begin to turn on each other.

Explorer 51: A Elegy For The Dying written by Willow Lockridge
Directed by Rhianna Walton
Assistant Director Gabby Almon
When Explorer 51 loses their only friend and confidante, their need for vengeance only leads to self-destruction.

By Matthew Lopez
Directed by Leslie Kimbell

Performances October 4-13, 2024

When a drag show comes to town, Elvis impersonator Casey, trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out QUEEN with the help of some new friends who become the second family he never saw coming. The Legend of Georgia McBride takes us on a delightful journey of self-discovery through song, spectacle, and sequins!