Natasha Drena

TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS to be Presented at Savannah Rep This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Savannah Repertory Theatre will present Tiny Beautiful Things, adapted by Nia Vardalos from the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Savannah Rep Receives General Operating Support Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

Savannah Rep was awarded a General Operating Support Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, for fiscal year 2026.

Savannah Rep Opens Submissions for the Inaugural Savannah Musical Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

Savannah Repertory Theatre has announced a call for submissions to the Savannah Musical Theatre Festival, debuting in September 2025. This exciting new initiative invites bold and innovative musical works that resonate with today’s audiences and reflect diverse perspectives.

Savannah Rep To Present World Premiere of Lee Osorio's PRISONTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

Savannah Rep will present the world premiere of Prisontown, written by and starring Lee Osorio. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Savannah Rep Announces Natasha Drena as Producing Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Savannah Rep has announced Natasha Drena as Producing Artistic Director, effective immediately. Drena succeeds her predecessor, Ryan McCurdy, who served as transitional Executive Artistic Director from 2021 - 2023 as part of a strategic move to align the company's leadership structure with its evolving Mission and Vision.

Cast Set For Savannah Rep's THE REVOLUTIONISTS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

Savannah Rep has announced full casting for its inaugural production of the 2024 season, The Revolutionists, written by Georgia-born playwright Lauren Gunderson.

Complete Cast Announced For Savannah Rep's THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT 
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023

Savannah Rep has announced full casting for their 2023 season's closing production of The Lifespan of a Fact. Joining Broadway's Isaiah Johnson (The Color Purple, Peter and the Starcatcher) as John D'Agata will be Ashanti Brown as Emily Penrose and Chris Naughton as Jim Fingal in a riveting comedy that explores the concepts of truth, facts, and the extent that a person can go to tell a story.

Diany Rodriguez Will Lead Savannah Rep's EMPANADA LOCA
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023

Savannah Rep has announced casting for their production of Empanada Loca opening September 7th. Diany Rodrigues will lead this spine-tingling play that inspired a podcast as well as a television series (The Horrors of Dolores Roach) and have thrilled audiences across multiple media platforms.

Cast Revealed For THE 39 STEPS at Savannah Rep
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023

Savannah Rep has announced full casting for their production of The 39 Steps opening this week.

Full Cast and Honorees Announced For 2023 Savannah Rep Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2023

Savannah Rep has announced the honorees for their January 28th Gala, Season Announcement, and concert. The gala will take place on Saturday, January 28th at Victory North in Savannah with tickets now on sale!

Savannah Rep's THE CHRISTIANS Opens This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022

Lucas Hnath's The Christians brings to Savannah Rep the deeply theatrical story of Pastor Paul, whose church was nothing more than a modest storefront twenty years ago. Now he presides over a congregation of thousands. Today should be a day of celebration. But Paul is about to preach a sermon that will shake the foundations of his church's belief. This is a wholly original play about faith in America - and the trouble with changing your mind.

Complete Casting Announced For Savannah Rep's THE CHRISTIANS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

Savannah Repertory Theatre announced that its upcoming production of Lucas Hnath's The Christians in partnership with Asbury Memorial Theatre will be led by Nathan Houseman in the role of Pastor Paul, who has built his church from a modest storefront to a congregation of thousands and is about to preach a sermon that will shake the foundations of his church's beliefs.

Savannah Rep's THE SPITFIRE GRILL Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022

Savannah Repertory Theatre announced today that its summer musical presentation of The Spitfire Grill will be led by Dani Vazquez in the role of Percy Talbott, who arrives in the small town of Gilead, Wisconsin with one suitcase and a number of secrets.

Full Cast and Special Guests Announced For 2022 Savannah Rep Kickoff
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2022

Savannah Rep announced today its full company for their March 5th live Season Announcement and concert. Two-time Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Waiting for Godot, Law & Order) will present the inaugural Trailblazer award to Michael Cerveris. Director and arts advocate JinHi Soucy Rand will present the inaugural Community Vanguard award to Nick Palumbo.

Full Cast And Special Guests Announced For 2022 Savannah Rep Kickoff
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2022

Savannah Rep announced today its full company for their March 5th live Season Announcement and concert.

Full Cast And Special Guests Announced For 2022 Savannah Rep Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2022

Savannah Rep announced today its full company for their March 5th Season Announcement and gala.

Savannah Rep To Announce 2022 Season Live
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2022

Two-time Tony Award Winner Michael Cerveris will be presented with Savannah Rep's inaugural Trailblazer award and a retrospective of his genre-bending career at An Evening with Savannah Rep: The 2022 Season Announcement. City of Savannah Alderman Nick Palumbo of the 4th District will be presented with the Community Vanguard award for his contributions to Savannah and its residents

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; City Spring's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Comes to The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2021

Cobb PARKS and the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre are bringing the Stephen Sondheim classic, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, to life in their musicals-in-concert series. This is the fourth concert in the Anderson Theatre's 2021 season, following the box office record-breaking concerts of CHESS, NINE, and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.