about us.
a space for artists to build original work, 10 minutes at a time
ATL Original Works is a seasonal themed cabaret-style variety show with 6-10 completely original pieces ranging from scenes, spoken word, sketches, stand-up, storytelling, dance, monologues and musical numbers and performance art. We're what it would look like if a 10-minute play festival and your 7th Grade talent show had a baby.
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But it’s more than just a consistent, reliable space for writers, directors, artists and performers to hone their craft and showcase their skills while delivering an engaging, entertaining show with a high production value for an audience. It’s also a community of hungry, scrappy makers and doers that push each other to create what’s inside of them not because it’s perfect and ready, but because the stage lights are coming up at 8pm on Saturday.
Upcoming Shows
2025 Shows
& Key Dates
all script deadlines 6 weeks before show day
for unscripted pieces, solo acts or storytelling, pieces can be in a draft state, but please submit by 6 weeks in so we can reach out to you and hold a slot!
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FEBRUARY 15:
submission deadline for March show
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MARCH 29:
~REBIRTH~
stories of crossing through the birth canal, becoming a parent, moving to a new city, re-inventing yourself, new beginnings, un-beginnings, those we've left behind, new love, flowers, bees and birth.
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MAY 10:
submission deadline for June show
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JUNE 28:
A MidSouthern Night's Dream​
This show explores what can happen on any given southern night. From your first summer love, cigarettes in a Waffle House parking lot, or the lingering ghost memories that haunt you, share your southern stories through scene submissions, dance, comedy, or any performance medium you prefer.
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JULY 4:
submission deadline for August show
Are you an actor/writer/director/performer looking to get involved in ATL Original Works? Are you looking to meet and work with new collaborators? Looking for a fun creative challenge? Then our second annual Show to be Made is for you!
How does it work? Below is a Google Form link. Fill out that form and artist prompt to be put in the pool. Based on participants' responses everyone will be placed on a team with a writer, director, and actors. Together, each team will have six weeks to create and rehearse a ten minute play based on prompts that will be drawn from a hat.
We will have an organized team meeting/info session on July 13th at 3pm, tech rehearsal on the evening of August 28th, and the show will be August 30th.​​​​
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AUGUST 30:
~SHOW TO BE MADE~​​​
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SEPTEMBER 13:
submission deadline for October show​​
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OCTOBER 25:
~MONSTER MASH~​​