2025 Essential Theatre Festival Schedule and Highlights
The 2025 Essential Theatre Festival is set to take place from August 8 to August 31 at 7Stages in Little Five Points. Celebrating over 25 years of promoting local playwrights, the festival will showcase a variety of new works by Georgia artists.
Festival Opening and Featured Works
The event kicks off on August 8 with the debut of "A Very Special Hospital" by Matt Hoffman, the recipient of the 2025 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. Throughout the festival, audiences can enjoy more than a dozen staged readings and special presentations highlighting emerging Georgia playwrights.
Ticketing and Attendance Information
Tickets are priced at $25, though prices may vary. Attendees are encouraged to verify current pricing through the venue or ticketing platforms. This festival continues the tradition of fostering new theatrical voices in the region, offering a vibrant platform for contemporary Georgia theater.