2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival
August 7-23, 2026 at 7 Stages
For more than 25 years, Essential Theatre has been bringing new work by Georgia playwrights to the stage, and the 2026 Essential Theatre Festival will continue this long tradition. Opening the Festival on August 7 will be Helen of the West by Susan Swavely, winner of the 2026 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. The Festival will also include staged readings, showcases, and presentations of other Georgia artists’ work. For more information and a full performance schedule visit essentialtheatre.com/2026-festival
