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Check out the 2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Finalists! 

Thank you for supporting our education program!  

We thank you for supporting True Colors Theatre Company's August Wilson Monologue Competition, a moving evening that supported the youth in our community.   The winners from last night's event are Justen Ross, Jarett Ledger and Raven Pace (pictured above).  We would like to ask you to help us continue to grow this fantastic program by donating to our AWMC Power2Give campaign. Your support will help True Colors expand the reach of teaching artists into the community and provide free arts education workshops. 

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Last week to check out American Buffalo! Grab your tickets before it closes.

To purchase tickets, visit www.truecolorstheatre.org

Groups of 10 or more, contact 404-532-1901 ex 208

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You Can't Stop This Team! Kenny Leon, Jerry Mitchell and Harvey Fierstein Sign on for NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE

NBC just announced an all-star team of Broadway's finest creatives -- featuring familiar faces Kenny Leon, Jerry Mitchell and Harvey Fierstein -- for its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE, the network's latest stage musical following the phenomenal success of THE WIZ LIVE. The telecast will air Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The cast for HAIRSPRAY LIVE will be announced at a later date, but based on this news, BWW can't wait to see what NBC has in store!

So proud of True Colors’ Artistic Director, Mr. Kenny Leon! 

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American Buffalo – Industry Nights ADDED for $10 Tickets with Promo: INDUSTRY

Please join us on Industry Night for David Mamet’s American Buffalo on one of the following dates:

·         Thursday 2/25 at 8pm

·         Friday 2/26 at 8pm

·         Thursday 3/3 at 8pm

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 Three Small Time Crooks - One Big Con

Written by David Mamet | Directed by John Dillon

February 9-March 6

David Mamet’s  play “American Buffalo” is a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award winner for Best American Play. Set in an urban junk shop, three small-time crooks make plans to rob a man of his coin collection,  including what they believe to be an extremely valuable “Buffalo nickel.” However, as the night goes on, motivations change, loyalties squirm and shift and paranoia rises to generate heart-pounding drama.

(Contains Strong Adult Language- recommended ages 17 and up)

Starring Neal Ghant, G Valmont Thomas, and Garrett Gray.

Buy Tickets: 1.877.725.8849

Purchase Online: http://www.ticketalternative.com/SitePages/Search.aspx?catid=Performer&pattern=American%20Buffalo

More Show Info: http://truecolorstheatre.org/events.cfm?eventid=74

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Looks like Teach has found someone who hasn’t yet purchased their American Buffalo tickets, and he can’t believe it! Tsk, Tsk. Make sure you get yours before time runs out! 

American Buffalo runs February 9th-March 6th, 2016. visit www.truecolorstheatre.org to purchase tickets. Groups of 10 or more contact 404-532-1901 ex 208

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Monica Pearson Interview with American Buffalo Cast

Monica Pearson interviews the cast of American Buffalo on Kiss 104. Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre presents American Buffalo at the Southwest Arts Center F...

Listen to this wonderful interview with the cast of American Buffalo! 

American Buffalo runs February 9th-March 6th. Visit www.truecolorstheatre.org and grab your tickets today! 

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American Buffalo | Drama of Friendship, Loyalty, & Betrayal

American Buffalo is playing at Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Feb 9-Mar 6, 2016. Wed-Sat @ 8pm Sat & Sun @ 2:30pm For Tickets Call 1-877-725-8849 or visit:...

Grab your preview tickets today for only $20! Valid February 9-11th. 

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Writer to Writer: David Mamet

As a writer, David Mamet has done it all, making him one of the most acclaimed, and eclectic writers of our time. He's published poetry, essays, and novels. As a playwright, he has won a Pulitzer Prize and received Tony nominations. He's written and directed feature films and screenplays f

Listen to this great interview with David Mamet, author of the next True Colors’ production of American Buffalo. Like what you heard? Come check out American Buffalo, opening February 9th!

For tickets, visit www.truecolorstheatre.org or call 877-725-8849

For groups of 10 or more, contact 404-532-1901 ex 208

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Arts Advocacy Video

The creative industries in Georgia support 200,000 jobs and have an economic impact of $48B. This video illustrates the rich texture, vibrant diversity, and ...

Today is Georgia Arts Day, and we’re celebrating! Take a few minutes to enjoy this video, narrated by our own Kenny Leon, and then support GA Arts by purchasing tickets to American Buffalo, at Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre! 

American Buffalo runs February 9th-March 6th. To purchase tickets, visit www.truecolorstheatre.org. For groups of 10 or more, contact 404-532-1901 ex 208. 

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Meet Garrett Gray, the actor taking on the role of “Bobby” in the True Colors’ production of American Buffalo. Tickets are going fast, get yours while you still can! 

Garrett is stoked to be making his True Colors Debut. Previous Atlanta Credits: Merchant of Venice, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Night's Dream, King Lear, Macbeth (The Atlanta Shakespeare Co.); Urinetown: the Musical (Fabrefaction Theatre Co.); Blood Will Out (New Origins Theatre Co.). Film & Television: Dan Pritzker's "Bolden!" & "USA's Necessary Roughness". He currently resides as a Company Member with The Brickabrack Ensemble of New York City. 

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                 Join us for a Mamet Speak on January 27th @ 7pm

 Join Us on Wednesday January 27th at Georgia Tech Barnes and Nobles, in partnership with Midtown Alliance Book Club, for a community conversation on David Mamet's writing style in American Buffalo.         The conversation will be moderated by Tim Habeger, founder and Artistic Director of Push Push Theater and Film.        Panelists include American Buffalo director John Dillon, Suzi Bass Winner Neal Ghant, and author Ina Williams. Copies of the play will be available for sale a the event.        Be sure to purchase your tickets to see the production Feb 9 - March 6.    Purchase American Buffalo tickets by Calling 1-877-725-8849 or Click Here        THIS CONVERSATION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, THANKS TO BARNES AND NOBLES GEORGIA TECH.

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LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE $15 TICKETS TO AMERICAN BUFFALO!

Don’t miss out on this amazing promotion. The deadline to purchase $15 tickets in this Friday, January 15th. Make sure you get yours before they are gone! 

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American Buffalo Community Conversation

Join Us on Wednesday January 27th at Georgia Tech Barnes and Nobles, in partnership with Midtown Alliance Book Club, for a community conversation on David Mamet's writing style in American Buffalo. The conversation will be moderated by Tim Habeger, founder and Artistic Director of Push Push Theater and Film. Panelists include American Buffalo director John Dillon, Suzi Bass Winner Neal Ghant, and author Ina Williams. THIS CONVERSATION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THANKS TO BARNES AND NOBLES GEORGIA TECH

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Year in review: For Atlanta theater in 2015, a lot of highs and moments that came up flat

ArtsATL theater critics Andrew Alexander and Jim Farmer have a conversation about their favorite shows, actors and playwrights of 2015.

Fetch Clay, Make Man wound up on this list of 2015′s best Atlanta productions-check it out! 

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           Give the gift of discount tickets to American Buffalo! 

 Purchase your tickets before Jan 8th for the lowest ticket price. After Jan 8, all tickets will be full price. Take advantage of this offer now! This is the play that put David Mamet on the map as a major American playwright when it appeared on Broadway in 1977, winning the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best American Play.

Set in an urban junk shop, three small-time crooks make plans to rob a man of his coin collection, including what they believe to be an extremely valuable “Buffalo nickel.” However, as the night goes on, motivations change, loyalties squirm and shift and paranoia rises to generate heart-pounding drama.

Promo Details

Price: $15

Promo Code: EARLYHALF

Valid Dates: 2/9-2/11, 2/17-2/18, and 2/24

Expires: 1/8/2016

Purchase Tickets Online Here or Call  1.877.725.8849

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Donate Today

Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company is excited to both support and witness the national success of The Wiz Live.  Directed by our own Tony Award winning artistic director,  Kenny Leon has bridged generations  by adding  a piece of theatre history into the lives of a nation; therefore promoting respectful dialogue among cultures.  

It is our honor to celebrate Kenny Leon’s 2015 achievement in re-introducing The Wiz to 11.5 million viewers across the world to NBC. Join us in making a $115 donation by December 31st to celebrate the achievement of your nationally renowned Artistic Director, Kenny Leon!

We are blessed to be the artistic home of Kenny Leon and to have the privilege of offering his brand of theatre to Atlanta audiences all year long. Please continue to support Kenny's work here at home.

Donate Today!

"Chalk one up to another triumph for True Colors" - AJC

"…this was the first time it was possible to just sit back and purely enjoy a new generation NBC musical and hope the first lesson producers learn for next year's show is to bring back director Kenny Leon" -

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"… The second [wise move] was turning the director's chair over to Kenny Leon, who skillfully balanced the theatricality of the original with the staging demands of a live televised performance -

USA TODAY

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Meet Neal Ghant, the actor portraying the role of “Teach” in the True Colors production of David Mamet’s American Buffalo

American Buffalo runs February 9th-March 6th, 2016

To purchase tickets, contact ticket alternative at 877-725-8849 or ticketalternative.com

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more! Contact 404-532-1901, ex 208

Regional credits include: Glenn Gary Glenn Ross, A Christmas Carol, Shakespeare's R&J (Alliance Theatre); Bus Stop, A Life in the Theatre, Tradin' Paint (Theatre in the Square); Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and Titus Andronicus (Georgia Shakespeare Festival). Film credits include "Remember the Titans". He is currently Head Artistic Consultant for Giddeon Games, a company he and a childhood friend have built from the ground up. He also spends many a late weekend night performing hip hop music with his band Phace Oricalz.