STAGE IT LIVE ATL: AUDIENCE PICKS

The playwrights have spoken. The cast has delivered. The judges have made their picks.

Now, it's all up to YOU. You decide who WINS!

About this Event


A 2-Night Playwright Audience Choice CompetitionAugust 13–14, 2025 | CRCA Black Box Theater – Conyers, GA

Witness. Celebrate. Decide.

OArtsCo invites YOU to be part of the magic as storytellers bring their boldest scenes to life in this electrifying two-night theater experience.

🗓 DAY 1 – The Stage Is Yours

Tuesday, August 13 | 6PM–10PM

Ten talented playwrights hit the stage to present the most powerful 10 minutes of their original work. Our expert panel of judges gives live feedback—real, unfiltered, theatrical insight.

🎤 Think American Idol with stage lights and scripts.

🎯 At the end of the night, the Top 4 Finalists move on to the next round.

🗓 DAY 2 – The Audience Decides

Wednesday, August 14 | 7PM–10PM

Now it’s your turn.

🔥 Apollo-style energy meets Southern storytelling pride.

👏 Support your favorite. Discover someone new. Either way, your vote decides who wins

🏆 The winning playwright receives a full co-production with OArtsCo + $500!

🎤 Bonus Experience: The M’Power Moment

The Art of Black Storytelling on StageAn in-show conversation with Atlanta theater vets and creatives.We’ll dig into the legacy, truth, and cultural power of Black storytelling—and how organizations like OArtsCo are shaping the stage for what's next.

🎟 TICKETS

• $20 – Single Day Ticket
• $30 – Full Experience (Both Nights)

Come through. Bring a friend. Let your voice be part of something powerful.

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