Upcoming events
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. 🎭🔥
Mystery Box: A Variety Show!
Mystery Box is an exciting variety show packed with something for everyone! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, featuring some of the city’s top entertainers.
Ladies Night
Ladies Night Comedy features a rotating cast of women standups, hosted by local favorite, Gayle Lewis.
You Are Not Your Face
Follow Reign and Mira in the exorbitant world of the Onlookers, where the elite of society are only individuals permitted to own mirrors and see their faces.
You Are Not Your Face
Follow Reign and Mira in the exorbitant world of the Onlookers, where the elite of society are only individuals permitted to own mirrors and see their faces.
Yap&
Yap& is an all-female troupe creating long-form Living Room style improv based on real-life yap sessions with friends.
Crazy Sexy Cool - Kick Your Game
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.
Down To Clown
DOWN TO CLOWN is an interactive show where the audience gets to play with a group of idiots. Rooted in the ethos of game shows from the 60s and 70s, this show thrives on audience participation.
Ladies Night
Ladies Night Comedy features a rotating cast of women standups, hosted by local favorite, Gayle Lewis.
Ladies Night
Ladies Night Comedy features a rotating cast of women standups, hosted by local favorite, Gayle Lewis.
Crazy Sexy Cool - Kick Your Game
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.
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. 🎭🔥
Night Shift
An improvised medical drama where chaos, comedy, and “care” collide—plus life first aid lesson at intermission!
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.
FIBI Improv Intensive
FIBI is an improv experience “For Improvisors, By Improvisors,” where improvisers collaborate with “AI” designed to perfect comedic entertainment.
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.

