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And it’s a wrap! ‘Helen of the West’ by @susanswavely closes the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival 🎭 Congratulations

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And it’s a wrap! ‘Helen of the West’ by @susanswavely closes the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival 🎭 CongratulationsAnd it’s a wrap!Aug 2335 likesA vote of thanks from this year’s Essential Theatre Play Festival winning #playwright @susanswavely for her play ‘HelenA vote of thanks from this year’s Essential Theatre Play Festival winning #playwright…Aug 2346 likes🎊 Hi y’all, it’s closing day! Today is the final matinee of Helen of the West by Susan Swavely at the 2026 Essential Th🎊 Hi y’all, it’s closing day!Aug 2316 likesKarine Dieuvil (Helen) in 'Helen of the West' by Susan Swavely. Happy closing to the cast and crew of 'Helen of the WestKarine Dieuvil (Helen) in 'Helen of the West' by Susan Swavely.Aug 2347 likesDon't miss this win-win chance to increase your impact! Less than 48 hours left to win a stay at The Art Farm at SerenbeDon't miss this win-win chance to increase your impact!Aug 227 likesHELEN OF THE WEST by @susanswavely at this year’s Essential Theatre Play Festival has been selected as Suzi Award RecommHELEN OF THE WEST by @susanswavely at this year’s Essential Theatre Play Festival has…Aug 1251 likesThe chairs are ready. The church is waiting for YOU!👊 TOMORROW 🎭 ONE NIGHT ONLY! BABYLON IS AN ACTION VERB Thursday, AThe chairs are ready.Aug 1235 likesHelen of the West by Susan Swavely - 2026 Essential Theatre Festival continues today! It's INDUSTRY NIGHT! Spread the woHelen of the West by Susan Swavely - 2026 Essential Theatre Festival continues today!Aug 1020 likes2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival is around the corner, Aug 7-23. Save the Date/Get tickets One Performance Only!⭐️ S2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival is around the corner, Aug 7-23.Aug 42 likesAs part of the festival this year : Join us on Saturday August 8 at 2pm for the dramatic conclusion of this year’s 10-MiAs part of the festival this year : Join us on Saturday August 8 at 2pm for the dramatic…Jul 319 likesWe are on the @7stagesatl marquee! 🎭✨ Get ready for the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival this August, come experienWe are on the @7stagesatl marquee!Jul 2955 likesMeet the cast of Helen of the West by Susan Swavely. Directed by Peter Hardy. 🎭 Winner of the 2026 Essential Theatre PlMeet the cast of Helen of the West by Susan Swavely.Jul 14104 likes🎭 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival Showcasing Georgia’s Best Playwrights August 7-23, 2026 at 7Stages in Little Fiv🎭 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival Showcasing Georgia’s Best Playwrights August…Jul 1236 likes

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Watch this year’s Essential Theatre award-winning playwright Susan Swavely’s interview on ATL Live as she shares the stoEssential Theatre Essentials📣 CALL FOR VOLUNTEER SCRIPT READERS! Do you love theatre and want to help shape the future of Georgia playwriting? EssePlaysWe’re excited to see BAT-HAMLET by Jordan Pulliam return to the stage! The latest production opens November 12 at WoodstPlay reading series🏆 💰 🎭 Our Founding Artistic Director, Peter Hardy, presents this year’s Prize to Playwright Susan Swavely @susanswaveScheduleA special Essential Theatre moment 🥹✨ Susan Swavely, @susanswavely the newest 2026 winner of the Essential Theatre PlaySpecial