Upcoming Shows Announced at the Hapeville Performing Arts Center, Home to the Academy Theatre! See a brief list below and visit the Academy Theatre Official Website for upcoming showtimes and performances right here in downtown Hapeville and at their location in Stockbridge!
SPRING HAPEVILLE EVENTS HIGLIGHTS:
March 28 & 29 8 PM & 2:30 Brenda Porter presents 'Pathways' this dynamite 1 woman show features the biographies of 7 African American women of historical import including Stagecoach Mary, Harriett Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Bessie Coleman, Wilma Rudolf, Barbara Jordan, and more!
April 12, Michael Randman and Friends present 'Fools for Schools' a benefit concert for the Hapeville Education Association.
April 19 BattleActs 8 PM the improv comedy show where you decide whats funny and which performers survive to the next round! Family friendly fun!
April 25, 26, 27 and into May: The world premiere of Theroun Patterson's 'Origin Story' in which Abigail comes to pick up her brother, Jacob from a mental hospital being shuddered due to budget cuts. 10 years ago, their family was torn apart. Now they must confront what happened that night and each other to survive and more forward. This powerhouse show contains very strong language.
To purchase tickets online - Please go to: http://www.brownpapertickets.com or email us at academytheatre30002@yahoo.com or call 404-474-8332.
Theatre Things to Know
Founded in 1956 by Frank Wittow, a 25 year old Army Veteran, the Academy Theatre is the longest running professional theatre in Georgia. Hapeville welcomed the Academy Theatre to the Hapeville Performing Arts Center in Fall of 2013. They now call Hapeville home! Join us in welcoming Academy Theatre.
Get to Know
Lorenne Fey, Managing Director, and Robert Drake, Artistic Director
Website: www.academytheatre.org
Phone: 404-474-8332
E-mail: academytheatre30002@yahoo.com
Tickets: available on-line for pre-show discounts or at the door for full price.
The City of Hapeville Welcomed the Academy Theatre to the Hapeville Performing Arts Center in Fall of 2013! Hapeville Mayor and Council announced at the Happy Days Festival, in late September, that the Academy Theatre group was coming to downtown Hapeville. Artistic Director, Robert Drake enthusiastically informed Hapeville residents at the Happy Days Festival that the Academy Theatre will have an approximate 99-seat black box theatre that will host performances and classes, bringing an artistic vitality to downtown!
The City of Hapeville, owner of The Hapeville Performing Arts Center, located at 599 and 597 N. Central Avenue, purchased the downtown buildings as part of its Economic Development efforts. As part of its downtown revitalization efforts, the City recently leased the Hapeville Performing Arts Center to the Academy Theatre. The current space at 599 N. Central Avenue has been transformed into a temporary theatre with seating for approximately 85.
Planning is underway for design and build-out of an expanded and more permanent home for the Academy Theatre to include both the 599 and 597 N. Central Avenue properties and to accommodate more visitors. Visit the City website: www.hapeville.org for updates on the renovations.