Interview: Matt Hobbs And Travis Sharp, creators of HOT JAMBALAYA at Horizon Theatre Company
by Joseph Harrison - Jun 8, 2026
The new musical HOT JAMBALAYA is currently heating up the stage at Horizon Theatre in Atlanta through June 21st, bringing audiences a wildly entertaining mix of murder mystery, comedy, New Orleans flavor, and original music. Created by Atlanta theatre artists Matt Hobbs (Songwriter for WOMAN OF THE YEAR and BLACK NERD, and the viral sensation, PUPPY SONGS) and Travis Sharp (LAWRENCEBURG, SONG OF THE LIVING DEAD, MUSICALS SUCK: THE MUSICAL, and WICKET), the show has been years in the making and has already developed a passionate following after its original run at Dad’s Garage last year.
INVASION: CHRISTMAS CAROL to Have Industry Readings in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Atlanta, Georgia based theater company, Dad’s Garage, in association with Inverness Productions, will present two private industry readings of their long-running hit holiday show, Invasion: Christmas Carol. Learn more!
Dad's Garage Receives Georgia Governor's Award For The Arts And Humanities
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022
Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Humanities, Governor Brian P. Kemp, and First Lady Marty Kemp announced the recipients of the 10th annual Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia through their work in the creative arts.
Topher Payne Brings IMPROVISED HALLMARK MOVIES Back To Dad's Garage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2019
Topher Payne is known for a lot of things: He's an amazing actor, iconic Atlanta playwright, and an incredible storyteller. What you may not know is that he has also written a number of holiday movies for the Hallmark channel. Yep, the channel adored by midwestern soccer moms for its wholesome cheesiness.
INVASION: CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To Dad'sGarage Stage This December
by Julie Musbach - Oct 25, 2019
Performances of a?oeA Christmas Carola?? always seem so cheery and festive, yet that may not have been the reality of Victorian England. In the latest iteration of a?oeInvasion: Christmas Carola?? by Dad's Garage, director Amber Nash brings a dark, stark touch of reality to the classic tale.
SCAD Announces Lineup For 2018 SCAD ATVFEST
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2018
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced today its lineup for the sixth annual SCAD aTVfest, Atlanta's only TV festival attracting industry-leading producers, directors, writers and actors to SCAD's award-winning buildings in Midtown Atlanta.
Take The Cinco de Mayo Pledge and Party Respectfully
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2017
Looking for some great content this Cinco de Mayo that is funny, shareable, and not totally racist? Join the gang of knuckleheads at Dad's Garage in taking "The Cinco de Mayo Pledge." In this video by Dad's Garage TV, we promise to treat Cinco de Mayo, and Mexican culture, with respect. Stars from Dad's Garage (including Amber Nash and Andy Diamonds) teach audiences that not all Latinos are Mexican. And, also, you probably shouldn't put a tiny piñata on your crotch and tell people to beat it until candy comes out.