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Welcome to Open Minds Theatre Company LLC
Our next show, Burning Powerful Women, goes up November 15-17 at Belfry Playhouse in the basement of Norcross Presbyterian Church! Check out the audition info below and submission guidelines for our curtain warmer competition. More details to come regarding how to get your tickets!
How To Get Involved!
Audition Information, Play submission guidelines, Job Postings, Volunteer Opportunities, and Internship Opportunities
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We Need Volunteers!
If you are interested in volunteering for Burning Powerful Women, please email openmindstheatreco@gmail.com. Each volunteer will receive one free ticket to the production, one free concession item, and an opportunity to meet the cast and crew of the production!
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Upcoming Productions
Burning Powerful Women by Hank Kimmel
With a special 10 minute play curtain warmer by female playwright Emily McClain!
Show dates: November 15th and 16th at 8 pm and November 17th at 2:30 pm. Venue: Belfry Playhouse in the basement of Norcross Presbyterian Church. TICKETS ONSALE NOW. Click link below to reserve yours today. $15 for Adults, $10 for Senior/Student/Military.
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About Us
Our Mission and History
Mission Statement
Open Minds Theatre Company is an inclusive ensemble producing art that challenges societal norms and encourages empathy with the aim of generating conversation and enacting social change.
Our History
Open Minds Theatre Company was founded in June 2018 by Maddy Auchter and Brandon Engelskirchen in Marietta, Georgia. The impetus to start a theatre company began when Maddy Auchter received Catawba College’s Kickstart Your Art scholarship after pitching to direct one of her favorite plays, God of Carnage, once she moved to Atlanta. The funds associated with this scholarship were used to produce God of Carnage- Open Minds Theatre Company’s inaugural production. Maddy and Brandon hope that Open Minds Theatre Company will be an outlet for those actors, designers, directors, teachers, technicians, and theatre artists who feel as if they are not getting opportunities in the commercial, highly competitive entertainment industry. In this industry, fair representation of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, body type, and disability is not always taken into consideration when casting roles; Open Minds Theatre Company wants to change that. Open Minds will fight against restrictive type-casting, divisive social mores and norms, and ultimately, as a company, will produce art that reflects open-minded ideals and promotes unity within the community. Open Minds is about more than just putting on a performance- the dialogue, conversations, and debate surrounding the subject matter of the performances are encouraged and are an important part of the company’s mission. Scheduled talkbacks, workshops, and mixers will help foster healthy and important discussions between community members who may otherwise not connect. Open Minds Theatre Company wants to hear from you! What kind of theatre and performance would you like to see in the Atlanta area? We are open! Email us at openmindstheatreco@gmail.com.
Past Productions
Our inaugural production, God of Carnage, sold out all three performances at the Black Box inside the Robert Mello Studio in Doraville, Georgia (this production was in no way affiliated with the studio.) The show ran October 12th, 13th, and 14th in the fall of 2019. The actors featured in this production were Toya Nelson as Veronica Novak, Brandon Engelskirchen as Michael Novak, E. Emmanuel Peeples as Alan Raleigh, and Audrey Moore as Annette Raleigh. Madeline Auchter directed the production; Mikaila Mack stage managed, and Donovan King house managed and operated the box office!
List of Donors and Lifetime Charter Founding Members
The kindest and most supportive group you'll ever meet:
Lifetime Charter Founding Members​
Activists
Shay Thurmon
Hank and Barbara Kimmel
Advocates
Debra Laporte
Claire Auchter
Ron Auchter
Enthusiasts
Katherine Putnam
Carol Sugimoto
Ellen Ginty
Catie Auchter
Savannah Shaver
Courtney Jordan-Steele
Stephen Hagen
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Make a tax deductible donation to Open Minds Theatre Company today! See below for all of the perks you could receive!
Enthusiasts: $5 or more
Enthusiasts who donate between $5-99 before June 30, 2019, will forever have their names listed on the website and within every program produced by Open Minds Theatre Company as a lifetime charter founding member. If an Enthusiast donates after June 30, 2019, they will have their name printed as an Enthusiast in each program of that current season.
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Advocates: $100 or more
Advocates who donate between $100-249 before June 30, 2019, will forever have their names listed on the website and within every program produced by Open Minds Theatre Company as a lifetime charter founding member. If an Advocate donates after June 30, 2019, they will have their name printed as an Advocate in each program of that current season. Advocates will also receive two complimentary tickets to use for the show(s) of their choosing within the season.
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Activists: $250 or more
Activists who donate between $250-499 before June 30, 2019, will forever have their names listed on the website and within every program produced by Open Minds Theatre Company as a lifetime charter founding member. If an Activist donates after June 30, 2019, they will have their name printed as an Activist in each program of that current season. Activists will receive four complimentary tickets to use for the show(s) of their choosing within the season and each of these tickets will include a VIP pass that grants early entry into the theatre as to reserve the best seats!
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Game-changers: $500 or more
Game-changers who donate between $500-999 before June 30, 2019, will forever have their names listed on the website and within every program produced by Open Minds Theatre Company as a lifetime charter founding member. If a Game-changer donates after June 30, 2019, they will have their name printed as a Game-changer in each program of that current season. Game- changers will receive 6 complimentary tickets to use for the show(s) of their choosing within the season and each of these tickets will include a VIP pass that grants early entry into the theatre as to reserve the best seats! Game-changers will also receive two meet and greet passes for a night out with the founders of Open Minds Theatre Company, Maddy and Brandon, at a ITP/OTP Atlanta coffee shop, bar, or restaurant of their choosing. The first round of drinks is paid for by Maddy and Brandon and is included within this offer (with each drink valued at $12 or less).
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Revolutionaries: $1,000 or more
Revolutionaries who donate between $1,000 or above before June 30, 2019, will forever have their names listed on the website and within every program produced by Open Minds Theatre Company as a lifetime charter founding member. If a Revolutionary donates after June 30, 2019, they will have their name printed as a Revolutionary in each program of that current season. Revolutionaries will receive 10 complimentary tickets to use for the show(s) of their choosing within the season and each of these tickets will include a VIP pass that grants early entry into the theatre as to reserve the best seats! Revolutionaries will also receive two meet and greet passes for a night out with the founders of Open Minds Theatre Company, Maddy and Brandon, at a ITP/ OTP Atlanta coffee shop, bar, or restaurant of their choosing. The first round of drinks is paid for by Maddy and Brandon and is included within this offer (with each drink valued at $12 or less). Revolutionaries will also receive a show poster signed by the cast as well as an exclusive backstage pass before the show!
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