Upcoming events
FIBI Improv Intensive
FIBI is an improv experience “For Improvisors, By Improvisors,” where improvisers collaborate with “AI” designed to perfect comedic entertainment.
Ladies Night
Ladies Night Comedy features a rotating cast of women standups, hosted by local favorite, Gayle Lewis.
Anthologies: A Short Play Festival
Join us for the second annual 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍!
Experience ten captivating short plays from around the globe. These thought-provoking pieces are brought to life by some of Atlanta’s finest talent, creating an evening of dynamic performances you won’t want to miss.
Anthologies: A Short Play Festival
Join us for the second annual 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍!
Experience ten captivating short plays from around the globe. These thought-provoking pieces are brought to life by some of Atlanta’s finest talent, creating an evening of dynamic performances you won’t want to miss.
Anthologies: A Short Play Festival
Join us for the second annual
𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍!
Experience ten captivating short plays from around the globe. These thought-provoking pieces are brought to life by some of Atlanta’s finest talent, creating an evening of dynamic performances you won’t want to miss.
Monster of the Week
Monster of the Week is an improvised horror-comedy inspired by 90s-00s weekly monster shows such as Buffy, The X-Files, and Supernatural. Each episode drops a new team of flawed heroes into a small-town mystery, where personal demons are just as dangerous as the literal ones. Expect creepy clues, messy emotions, and a monster that’s always more than it seems, improvised live, with no script and no survivors.
Crazy Sexy Cool - A POC Improv Show
Started in 2019 under the mentorship of Mark Kendall, Crazy Sexy Cool quickly became one of Atlanta’s most recognized People of Color improv teams, with monthly shows that featured special guests from 4-IZE to Sam Jay. Crazy Sexy Cool is known for their supportive group play and bold, diverse comedy.
Shrink
When you come to Shrink, you’re getting three shows in one. The night begins with stand-up comedy, followed by a real therapy session with a licensed mental health professional, and ends with improv inspired by everything that came before it.
Ladies Night
Ladies Night Comedy features a rotating cast of women standups, hosted by local favorite, Gayle Lewis.
Black Star
Pull up a seat and vibe with the guys as we make up a wild story—no script, no clue how it ends. 🎭🔥
Yap&
Yap& is an all-female troupe creating long-form Living Room style improv based on real-life yap sessions with friends.
Let’s Go On A Date
Dating. It's a universal experience that everyone can relate to, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Let’s Go On A Date dives deep into the complex and often hilarious intricacies of the dating world, focusing on the unique challenges and quirks of dating in Atlanta.
Stand Up Masterclass 201 Showcase
Baron Vaughn has rigorously trained a ragtag group of young talented comedians who are graduating from Stand Up Masterclass 201 with suddenly discovered comedic abilities.
Our graduates have dived deep into the fundamentals, discovered their inner mortality, and have emerged ready do stand-up comedy and start cults in their free time.
Please join us in this momentous event 8/27 at Onward Theatre!
- Doors open at 7:45
- Please note there are three flights of stairs up to the Onward Theatre Community Collaborative at Academy Lofts
- BYOB
- Please Park on Mayland St. or Catherine Street
- There is signage directing you to the Onward Theatre Space, please use the entrance off Mayland Street
- Onward will have water, soft drinks, and light snacks for sale
Crazy Sexy Cool - A POC Improv Show
Hosted by Atlanta's own Crazy Sexy Cool, this comedy show transforms the theater into a made-up neighborhood like you've never seen before. It's a celebration you don't want to miss. Come party with us!
- Doors open at 7:45
- Please note there are three flights of stairs up to the Onward Theatre Community Collaborative at Academy Lofts
- BYOB
- Please Park on Mayland St. or Catherine Street
- There is signage directing you to the Onward Theatre Space, please use the entrance off Mayland Street
- Onward will have water, soft drinks, and light snacks for sale
The Coven
The Coven is girly-pop, Brat-core improv for the girls, gays, and theys, a collective of witchy bitchies here to hex you with giggle fits and eat your first-born son.
Punch Up Comedy
Punch-Up Comedy Night
Where Comedy Meets Creativity
Join us for a night of bold, brilliant, and boundary-breaking laughs! Punch-Up Comedy is a space where everyone can feel safe, seen, and celebrated. We challenge the tired tropes of mainstream comedy by creating humor that punches up — not down.
No cheap shots. No lazy stereotypes. Just smart, inclusive, and wildly original comedy from performers who know that creativity thrives when you move beyond the usual punchlines.
Whether you’re a performer or part of the audience, this is your chance to be part of something fresh, fearless, and funny. Come ready to laugh — and leave inspired.
Stand-Up Masterclass 101 Showcase
Baron Vaughn has rigorously trained a ragtag group of young talented comedians who are graduating from Comedy 101 with suddenly discovered comedic abilities.
Our graduates have dived deep into the fundamentals, discovered their inner mortality, and have emerged ready do stand-up comedy and start cults in their free time.
Please join us in this momentous event 7/3 at Onward Theatre!
Let’s Go On A Date
Dating. It's a universal experience that everyone can relate to, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Let’s Go On A Date dives deep into the complex and often hilarious intricacies of the dating world, focusing on the unique challenges and quirks of dating in Atlanta.
Crazy Sexy Cool - A POC Improv Show
This summer's heating up, and BLOCK PARTY is the place to be! Pull up for a night of stand-up, improv, and live music—featuring some of the most talented creatives of color in the city.
Hosted by Atlanta's own Crazy Sexy Cool, this comedy show transforms the theater into a made-up neighborhood like you've never seen before. It's a celebration you don't want to miss. Come party with us!
Address: 711 Catherine St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
Parking is available on Catherine St. and Mayland St.
BYOB, and we will have snacks and soft drinks for sale
Stand-Up Masterclass 101 Showcase
Baron Vaughn has rigorously trained a ragtag group of young talented comedians who are graduating from Comedy 101 with suddenly discovered comedic abilities.
Our graduates have dived deep into the fundamentals, discovered their inner mortality, and have emerged ready do stand-up comedy and start cults in their free time.
Please join us in this momentous event 6/12 at Onward Theatre!
