PERFORMING ARTS IN MARIETTA
If you have attended a live arts performance, you know there is simply no substitute. And our city is home to a stellar lineup of music, dance, and theatre options. With almost too many arts organizations to list, here are a few standouts who work hard to showcase local and national talent.
THE EARL AND RACHEL SMITH STRAND THEATRE
117 N. Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
earlsmithstrand.org
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is a historic nonprofit theatre on the Marietta Square. After sitting dark for over 30 years, the 1935 Art Deco theatre was renovated and reopened in 2009 for your viewing pleasure. With seating for over 500 in the auditorium and two event rooms, The Strand hosts a variety of different events.
THE GEORGIA BALLET
1255 Field Parkway
Marietta, GA 30066
www.georgiaballet.org
Founded in 1960 by Marietta native Iris Hensley, The Georgia Ballet is a non-profit organization committed to inspiring the public through professional ballet performance, unparalleled dance training and meaningful community outreach. We are continuously growing to meet the needs of the community while fulfilling our reputation as an outstanding arts organization.
GEORGIA METROPOLITAN DANCE THEATRE
49 W. Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
www.georgiametrodance.org
Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre (GMDT) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, student-based dance company housed in the studios of Georgia Dance Conservatory on the Marietta Square. Founded in 1956, the company was formerly known as Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre. GMDT continues to educate, cultivate, and inspire young dancers to become the next generation of artists and leaders through rigorous dance training and performance opportunities in a challenging and professional environment. GMDT strives to be a positive contributor to the community via diverse performances and engaging experiences that celebrate life through the power of the arts.
GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Performs at multiple locations
Offices at 36 Trammell Street, SW; Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30061
georgiasymphony.org
The mission of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra is to enrich our community through accessible, high quality musical and educational experiences that instill a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Our vision is to continue growing a thriving and innovative cultural organization that enriches, educates, and inspires audiences, students, and musicians in the community.
KSU DANCE COMPANY AND THEATER
Located on KSU Marietta Campus
1100 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
arts.kennesaw.edu/dance
The Department of Dance at Kennesaw State University, located just north of Atlanta, is home to the largest collegiate dance program in Georgia, offering a Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in ballet and contemporary modern dance.
MARIETTA'S NEW THEATRE IN THE SQUARE
11 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA 30064
www.theatreinthesquare.net
Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square is a melting pot of cultural experiences telling stories of Ethnic American in our intimate proscenium black box theatre.We are a community theatre that time pride in celebrating our diverse rich community. We are your home away from home. The place where all are welcomed and differences are celebrated. We strive to be our best in the community and on the stage.
MARIETTA THEATRE COMPANY
12 Powder Springs Street
Marietta, GA 30060
mariettatheatre.com
Marietta Theatre Company was founded to entertain the Marietta and Greater Atlanta community through memorable, live-performance experiences. Our mission is to provide an atmosphere for the community to experience life together, introduce patrons to outstanding local talent, and support local charities.
ACTORS’ THEATRE OF THE SOUTH
2016 Arbor Forest Dr. SW
Marietta, GA 30064
actorstheatreofthesouth.org
Actors' Theatre of the South was formed from the ashes of a failed production of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. The cast and crew decided that the journey wasn't over yet and began percolating on the idea of a Southern born and bred theatre company that strives to feature the full depth and breadth of the Southern experience.
The group have adopted a collaborative model of production that features passion projects of its membership as well as a flexible model of company membership that constantly seeks to expand and diversify the voices we are amplifying.
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