Forty years before the abolition of slavery, William Henry Brown, a free Black American, organized a production of Shakespeare’s Richard III under his company, African Grove Theatre. At the same time, the leading producer of New York City, Stephen Price, has secured the famous English actor Junius Brutus Booth to play Richard III at his Park Theatre. Threatened by the potential success of Brown’s Richard III, Price is intent on shutting them down. While Brown fights to get his production to opening night, he must also contend with his company of African American actors who aren’t sure of their place in English drama, or if they’re even prepared for the consequences of presenting Shakespeare in their own way. Food and drinks available for purchase before every show.
The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse is at 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308, Atlanta, GA.
A Christmas Carol (12/6/25-12/23/25)
Hamlet: Prince of Denmark (11/8/25-11/30/25)
Macbeth (10/4/25-11/2/25)
The Taming of the Shrew (9/11/25-9/28/25)
Muse of Fire Playwriting Contest (8/29/25-8/30/25)
The Venetians by Matt Barbot (8/21/25-9/7/25)
William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged) (8/2/25-8/17/25)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (7/5/25-7/27/25)
The Comedy of Errors (6/7/25-6/29/25)
Pride and Prejudice (5/3/25-6/1/25)
Shakespeare Out of a Hat Weekend (1/2/26-1/4/26)
Twelfth Night (1/8/26-1/25/26)
The African Company Presents Richard III (1/29/26-2/1/26)
Videos
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Made In America?
Synchronicity Theatre (1/14 - 1/14) | |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
The Legacy Theatre (11/14 - 12/21) | |
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Woodstock Arts Theatre (6/10 - 6/24) | |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Hawkinsville Opera House (1/27 - 1/27) | |
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Who's Holiday!
Springer Opera House (12/11 - 12/21) | |
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Brenau University's Hosch Theatre (2/13 - 2/21) | |
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Soprano Karen Slack with Pianist Michelle Cann
Spivey Hall (2/14 - 2/14) | |
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