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This comedy explores the idea of what would happen if two geniuses-- Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso-- were to meet just as each was about to set the world on fire-- Einstein as he is about to publish his General Theory of Relativity, and Picasso as he is about to leave his Blue period.

• Fri Oct 29 2004 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Oct 30 2004 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Nov 03 2004 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Nov 04 2004 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 05 2004 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 06 2004 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Nov 10 2004 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Nov 11 2004 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 12 2004 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 13 2004 at 08:00 PM

• Fri Feb 18 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Feb 19 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Feb 23 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Feb 24 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Feb 25 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Feb 26 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Mar 03 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Mar 04 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Mar 05 2005 at 08:00 PM

Seven actors (and one technician) play 18 characters portraying the horrible failure of a theatrical production in ... wherever... oh, Texas. In an attempt to bring some culture to San Antonio, these women satirize many of the stereotypes present in politics; power; big business; Hollywood; gender, regional, and racial roles; relationships; family values; and theatrical productions that attempt to bring culture to locations where it does not necessarily belong.

• Fri Apr 15 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 16 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Apr 20 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Apr 21 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Apr 22 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 23 2005 at 08:00 PM

For several ordinary people, a washed-up diner in the middle of the New Mexico desert becomes a traumatic venue for self-revelation.

Stephen is a contentious youth who chafes at the inhibitions of early adulthood and expresses his angst with a slightly off-key James Dean persona. Angel is a shy, lonesome young woman who balances her portly size with a steady stream of well-intentioned conversation. Richard, with a patronizing smile, exercises a silent patriarchal control over his reticent wife, Clarisse. Muted by vanity and insecurity, their innermost flaws barely show through layers of social facade.

Enter Teddy—a drug-smuggling drifter with an utter lack of inhibition, a severe distaste for hypocrisy, and a keen talent for dismantling personal identities. Held hostage by this clever sociopath and his buxom companion Cheryl, the occupants of Foster's Diner face an eye-opening ordeal that will change them all forever. Whether they like it or not.

• Fri Jul 01 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 02 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Jul 08 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 09 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Jul 15 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 16 2005 at 08:00 PM

VarietyTech the song and dance troupe (VT) and Let's Try This! Improv Comedy Troupe (LTT!) are proud to present their summer combo production entitled VTiVo / LTTV Nation. The VT portion of the show will host a variety of songs, dances, and skits that are associated with Television. The actors will be singing and dancing to songs from popular movies, television shows, and commercials that have been TiVo'd for your entertainment. Meanwhile, the LTT! portion of the show will of course be entirely improzived!

So far, the following numbers have been TiVo'd:

• Fame
• Gummi Bears
• You Can't Do that on Television
• Skid Row
• Old Navy

So stay tuned, because it's going to be a great show!

Click on the links to find out more about VT and LTT!.

• Thu Jul 28 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Jul 29 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 30 2005 at 08:00 PM

DramaTech continues it's annual tradition of working with the Student Center Programs Council, and this year adds the Family Weekend Planning via the Alumni Association, with its production of Till Death Do Us Part.

When one of the wedding guests is killed at a quaint little wedding reception, everyone attending suddenly becomes a suspect in the murder investigation. Come help the detective untangle the web of lies and deciet that cloud the suspects as he attempts to discover the true killer.

Located in the Student Center Ballroom, the show promises to be highly entertaining and allows for audience participation to solve the crime.

Tickets: $15 General, $10 GT Students (includes dinner)

• Thu Sep 15 2005 at 07:30 PM
• Fri Sep 16 2005 at 07:30 PM

Let's Try This! presents the second annual Black Box Improv Festival.

"After the success of the BBIF 2004, GA Tech's LTT! is bringing you another round of knee-slappin' hilarity in 2005. This festival's goal is bring together college and professional improv talent to help expose all improvisors involved to new ideas and new audiences. If you're a regular old Joe, you probably want to catch our shows. If you an improvisor, you probably want to take/direct a few workshops, catch the shows, and perform."

For important details, see LTT!'s website.

Since there will be many troupes performing each show consists of a completely different set. The lineup for each show is:

• Friday September 23^rd, 8pm
  • Let's Try This!
  • Babies Mit Bearden
  • Mock Turtle Soup
  • The Basement
• Friday September 23^rd, 10 pm
  • Gorgeous Ladies of Comedy
  • Diversionary Tactics
  • Kihcker Kast Project
  • Dad's Garage
• Saturday September 24^th, 8pm
  • Oncoming Traffic
  • The Robert Lowe Show
  • Improv Inferno
  • Relapse Theater
• Saturday September 25^th, 10pm
  • Scenic Archetypes With Je77 Rick
  • Improv Jacksonville
  • DSI's Choke Up
  • Laughing Matters

• Fri Sep 23 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Sep 23 2005 at 10:00 PM
• Sat Sep 24 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Sep 24 2005 at 10:00 PM

DramaTech Theatre presents the classic story of star-crossed lovers by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim.

Set in the Upper West Side of New York City in the late fifties, West Side Story places two teen lovers Tony and Maria in the midst of a vicious conflict between their warring gangs, the Sharks and the Jets. A bold and original musical take on the Romeo and Juliet theme, West Side Story has captivated audiences since before its Broadway opening in 1957.

Director: Greg Abbott
Choreographer: Clay McCloud
Musical Director: Anne Cook

• Fri Nov 04 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 05 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Nov 09 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Nov 10 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 11 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 12 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Nov 16 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Nov 17 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 18 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 19 2005 at 02:00 PM

by David Mamet

Two Hollywood producers, one beautiful secretary. The producers will make the movies and the money, and have their way with the secretary--or is it the other way around? David Mamet's signature rapid-fire dialogue and rapier wit make this look at the film business a scintillating evening of theatre. Mature audiences only.

Directed by Greg Abbott

• Fri Dec 02 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Dec 03 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Dec 08 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Dec 09 2005 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Dec 10 2005 at 08:00 PM

by David Auburn

Standing at the edge between brilliance and madness, a young girl and those closest to her confront her father's death, his legacy of mathematical genius, and the one last, seminal result that he left behind. Or did he?

Directed by Peggy Shelton

• Fri Feb 10 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Feb 11 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Feb 15 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Feb 16 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Feb 17 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Feb 18 2006 at 08:00 PM

Come along for a full assortment of entertainment pleasure.

VarietyTech brings you a night of singing, dancing, acting, and every combination thereof. Both playfully humorous and passionately dramatic, this collection of short numbers is a must-see for anyone who likes small-time theatre.

Then, as soon as the dust settles, DramaTech's own Let's Try This! improvisation troupe will present a flash flood of hilarious comedy, straight off-the-cuff.

This show may contain some strong language.

• Thu Mar 09 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Mar 10 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Mar 11 2006 at 08:00 PM

DramaTech presents a re-worked rendition of Shakespeare’s final play, a dramatic story mixing wizardry, romance, comedy, and justice in a way that only Shakespeare can.

• Fri Apr 14 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 15 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Apr 19 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Apr 20 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Apr 21 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 22 2006 at 08:00 PM

Black Comedy, a farce by Peter Shaffer, relates a particular evening in the life of Brindsley, a sculptor, who has been lucky enough to become engaged to a young aristocrat named Carol Melkett. On this evening he has borrowed furniture from his possessive, but absent, neighbor to impress the military father of his fiancée and a wealthy man who is coming to inspect Brindsley’s sculptures.

The scene opens on a darkened stage, but it is evident that the actors can see perfectly. Suddenly, a fuse goes out, and the stage is bathed in light, allowing the audience to watch as the characters stumble around in apparent darkness.

In this state of confusion, the arrival of Brindsley’s neighbors (including the one from whom he is currently borrowing his furniture), Carol’s father, Brindsley’s lover, a confused electrician, and the much-awaited millionaire only add to the chaos, which continues to build until the play’s conclusion.

• Fri Jun 23 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jun 24 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Jun 28 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Jun 29 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Jun 30 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 01 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Jul 05 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Jul 06 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Jul 07 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 08 2006 at 08:00 PM

DramaTech Theater presents the third annual Black Box Improv Festival, featuring 21 comedic performances in three nights. Performances will include Laughing Matters, Dad's Garage, Dirty South Improv, the Upright Citizen's Brigade Touring Co and many, many more.

BBIF strives to facilitate the exchange of ideas concerning the art of improvisation by bringing creative minds from around the country together to workshop and perform. Festival patrons should be prepared to see amazingly innovative theatrical performances with a minimalistic twist. The national improv scene has evolved into an ecliptic arena where anything goes and is hailed by many to be the next great leap forward in American Theatre. The movement strips away the cumbersome props, sets, costumes, and scripts of traditional theatre in order to create a custom made experience for each audience limited only by the imagination of the performers.

For a schedule of performances, directions, and ticket information go the BBIF Web Page

• Thu Oct 19 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Oct 19 2006 at 09:30 PM
• Thu Oct 19 2006 at 11:00 PM
• Fri Oct 20 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Oct 20 2006 at 09:30 PM
• Fri Oct 20 2006 at 11:00 PM
• Sat Oct 21 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Oct 21 2006 at 09:30 PM
• Sat Oct 21 2006 at 11:00 PM

King Henry is getting old, and he has his fair share of problems. He wants an heir to his throne and his entire kingdom. If he had it his way it would be John, but his wife, who insists on warring with him, wants her pet, Richard the Lion Hearted, to take it all. Henry also must deal with the young king of France, Phillip, who wants either the marriage of his sister (Henry's lover), or the return of her dowry, a piece of land that Henry finds indispensible.

Richard, the eldest, feels entitled to the throne, while John, Henry's favorite, feels his father will win in the end. In the thick of it all is Geoffrey, the middle son, calculating and conniving, trying to find the highest position of power for himself.

All of these powerful characters are thrown together in a castle for Christmas, dedicating themselves to negotiations, deceptions, and power-plays.

• Fri Nov 03 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 04 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Nov 08 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Nov 09 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 10 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 11 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Nov 15 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Nov 16 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 17 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 18 2006 at 08:00 PM

DramaTech's song and dance group VarietyTech and improv troupe Let's Try This! come together to put on a great show of singing, dancing and comedy.

• Thu Nov 30 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Dec 01 2006 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Dec 02 2006 at 08:00 PM

John Wilkes Booth. Charles Guiteau. Lynette Fromme. Samuel Byck. These people, along with others, are assassins and would-be assassins of the Presidents of the United States of America. Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman brilliantly tell the stories of these people, who are few and far between, through song. Assassins is a musical to die for.

• Fri Feb 23 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Feb 24 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Feb 28 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Mar 01 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Mar 02 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Mar 03 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Mar 07 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Mar 08 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Mar 09 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Mar 10 2007 at 08:00 PM

When a man discovers something horrible in the water of his town, he knows it is his duty to protect people by informing them of the toxins. Unfortunately, his cause, one of health, is dismissed by the authorities of the town, who wish to ignore the danger instead of trying to remedy the situation, which would cost too much. Suddenly, this man is at odds with his entire town, who would prefer ignorance. Arthur Miller adapts this work by Henrik Ibsen, presenting to the audience a man who must choose between his convictions and the peace of his neighbors.

• Fri Apr 13 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 14 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Apr 18 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Apr 19 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Apr 20 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 21 2007 at 08:00 PM

A group of elite couples show up to a party, only to find that the hostess is missing and the host is injured. The hilarity that ensues as they all try to help their host, while protecting themselves from the irreparable harm of a scandal is made all the more potent by clueless characters. Come see this show by Neil Simon, and find out if the rumors are true.

Please be aware that there is mild adult language.

• Fri Jun 22 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jun 23 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Jun 27 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Jun 28 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Jun 29 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jun 30 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Jul 05 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Jul 06 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 07 2007 at 08:00 PM

Georgia Tech’s DramaTech Theatre presents the fourth annual Black Box Improv Festival, featuring 24 performance sets packed into five nights of comedic performances including local favorites Laughing Matters and Dad’s Garage, traveling acts such as San Francisco's 3 for All, NYC's Josh and Tamra Show, plus many, many more. This year we are opening the festival with a College Comedy Competition on Wednesday. Don't miss a single night!

Visit www.blackboximprov.com for more details.

• Wed Sep 19 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Sep 20 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Sep 21 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Sep 21 2007 at 10:00 PM
• Sat Sep 22 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Sep 22 2007 at 10:00 PM
• Sun Sep 23 2007 at 08:00 PM

A vile plot has been hatched against the King of Scotland. Macbeth and his wife stain their hands with blood in a violent act of greed. Come join us for DramaTech’s production of Macbeth, filled with traitorous conspiracies, murder, and three witches who have their own agenda.

On Wednesday, October 31st, wear a costume and get $1 off your ticket price!!

• Fri Oct 26 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Oct 27 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Oct 31 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 02 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 03 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Nov 07 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Nov 08 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 09 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 10 2007 at 08:00 PM

Singing, dancing, acting, improv. These are the four ingredients to a spectacle of entertainment. Come and join us as VarietyTech and Let's Try This! perform their own special mix.

• Thu Nov 29 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 30 2007 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Dec 01 2007 at 08:00 PM

The Valiant and Waiting for Godot will be directed by Georgia Tech students.

• Fri Feb 15 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Feb 16 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Feb 20 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Feb 21 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Feb 22 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Feb 23 2008 at 08:00 PM

In a town where water is scarce, a private company charges for the people to use its public restrooms when private restrooms have become illegal. Relieving yourself in public without paying has become a punishable offense, and the poor of the town find themselves scrounging for pennies just so they can pee.

Meanwhile, a young man dreams of social equality and a world where all people, no matter their social status, can pee free.

Stop by DramaTech Theater for laughs and social commentary in Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis's Urinetown

• Fri Apr 04 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 05 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Apr 09 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Apr 10 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Apr 11 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 12 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Apr 17 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Apr 18 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 19 2008 at 08:00 PM

Something happened to Mr. Sugarlumpkins at the party last night, and Chris is going to find out. He calls the alleged perpetrators back to the scene of the crime for interrogation. Hilarity ensues as we explore the events of the that night through the lens of imperfect memory and misunderstanding. Maybe you will even find out what happened to Chris's feline compatriot, Mr. Sugarlumpkins.

Come join us for DramaTech's world premier production of What Happened to Mr. Sugarlumpkins, an original work by a DramaTech Alumni.

• Fri Jun 27 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jun 28 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Jul 02 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Jul 03 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 05 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Jul 09 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Jul 10 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Jul 11 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 12 2008 at 08:00 PM

Come see a show put on by Georgia Tech's very own improv troupe, Let's Try This!

Find out more about Let's Try This!.

• Thu Jul 24 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Jul 25 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Jul 26 2008 at 08:00 PM

Come learn about how to get involved in DramaTech Theater and enjoy free shows, free entertainment, and free food.

Please visit the Open House page for more information.

• Sat Aug 16 2008 at 01:00 PM
• Sun Aug 17 2008 at 06:30 PM
• Mon Aug 18 2008 at 06:00 PM
• Tue Aug 19 2008 at 06:00 PM
• Wed Aug 20 2008 at 06:00 PM
• Thu Aug 21 2008 at 06:00 PM
• Fri Aug 22 2008 at 07:00 PM
• Sat Aug 23 2008 at 07:00 PM

DramaTech Theatre presents the Fifth Annual Black Box Improv Festival, celebrating 20 years of improv comedy at GA Tech with Atlanta's largest improv comedy festival. This event brings together Atlanta's sprawling improv community along with some of the country's best nationally touring acts to entertain audiences and educate the next generation of improvisers. This year's festival will features 13 shows, 37 performances and 150 comedians!

Please visit the main Black Box Improv Festival page for full details .

• Fri Sep 05 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Sep 06 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Sep 26 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Sep 26 2008 at 10:00 PM
• Sat Sep 27 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Sep 27 2008 at 10:00 PM

Please visit the main Black Box Improv Festival page for full details.

• Wed Sep 24 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Sep 25 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Sep 25 2008 at 10:00 PM
• Fri Sep 26 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Sep 26 2008 at 10:00 PM
• Sat Sep 27 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Sep 27 2008 at 10:00 PM
• Sun Sep 28 2008 at 06:00 PM
• Sun Sep 28 2008 at 08:00 PM

• Thu Oct 02 2008 at 07:00 PM

Find out more about VarietyTech and Let's Try This!.

• Thu Oct 16 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Oct 17 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Oct 18 2008 at 08:00 PM

• Fri Nov 07 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 08 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Nov 12 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Nov 13 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 14 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 15 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Nov 19 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Nov 21 2008 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Nov 22 2008 at 08:00 PM

The funny and touching story of Calvin Jones, a 16-year-old biology expert, his would-be superhero brother, Alexander, a college dropout with an IQ on par with da Vinci, and their parents, ornithologist Maureen Allen Jones and the conflicted antihero Ellis Jones, a physicist at the Pentagon who apparently likes to tinker at home on the weekends. In a race against time, Alexander knows what’s wrong with the world and fully intends to fix it. Ellis believes he knows how to end “the arms race” and Maureen knows she’s making the right decision in quitting her job. Calvin is the only one who doesn’t have the answers. If he could only answer the question of why his fish are dying, he could keep up with the other Joneses. Keeping up with the Joneses has been nominated for four playwriting competitions, including the Mark Twain Award for best new comedy, and won the region IV Student Playwriting Award of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

• Fri Feb 13 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Feb 14 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Feb 18 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Feb 19 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Feb 20 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Feb 21 2009 at 08:00 PM

An epic battle between good and evil, Jekyll and Hyde tells a tale about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality go awry. Convinced the cure for his father's mental illness lies in the separation of Man's evil nature from his good, Dr. Henry Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side, wreaking havoc in the streets of late 19th century London as the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde.

• Fri Apr 03 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 04 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Apr 08 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Apr 09 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Apr 10 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 11 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Wed Apr 15 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Thu Apr 16 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Fri Apr 17 2009 at 08:00 PM
• Sat Apr 18 2009 at 08:00 PM

Singing, dancing, acting, improv. These are the four ingredients to a spectacle of entertainment. Come and join us as VarietyTech and Let's Try This! perform their own special mix.