Synopsis of Beach Blast
Get ready to kick off summer with the Atlanta Workshop Players' annual Beach Blast Cabaret Show! This high-energy, family-friendly variety show features performers of all ages and performance styles including solos, duets, trios, and small groups! The show is themed around all things "hot and summery" and the beach, bringing tunes and acts inspired by everything from "Summer Lovin'" to The Beach Boys.
Thank you for joining us at AWP's Studio 13 for a joyful celebration of creative artistry!
DIRECTOR: Lynn Stallings
CHOREOGRAPHER FOR MMC: AWP Alum Bram Fages
DIRECTOR OF IMPROV MINIACS: Canedy Knowles
MINIACS ASSISTANTS: Deej Ledet, Michael Finn
AWP'S LEADERSHIP
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Canedy Knowles
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Lynn Stallings
MARKETING DIRECTOR: Ashlyn Stallings
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Don Stallings
RUN OF SHOW FRIDAY APRIL 24th 7:30pm
HOW FAR I'LL GO: Hoku Griffin & Koa Griffin
FABULOUS: Sofia Jeroudi
IMPROV MINIACS: Anthony Ricciardi, Davis de Vries, Ethan Nguyen, Hoku Griffin, Isabelle Alonso, Jacinda Shergill, Jonah Throne, Layla Jane, Liam Resendiz, Noah Maguire, Ollie Vander Velde, Tatum Smith, Tegan Williams
SURFIN' USA: Davis de Vries & Tatum Smith (special guest Deej)
THE STORM (POEM): Michael Finn
BEYOND: Hannah Goldman
THE CRUEL PINK FLUFFY UNICORNS DANCING ON RAINBOWS IN SUMMER: Isabelle Alonso & Layla Jane
MIDNIGHT SUN: Isla Craft
MAMMA MIA: Austin Simmerman
SUMMER PLANS (SKETCH): Ethan Nguyen, Ian Choi, Liam Resendiz & Noah Maguire
UNWRITTEN: Elena Vail
WALKING ON SUNSHINE: AWPlayers Company Members
RUN OF SHOW SATURDAY APRIL 25th 1:00pm
HOW FAR I'LL GO: Hoku Griffin & Koa Griffin
UNWRITTEN: Elena Vail
FABULOUS: Sofia Jeroudi
IMPROV MINIACS: Anthony Ricciardi, Davis de Vries, Ethan Nguyen, Hoku Griffin, Isabelle Alonso, Jacinda Shergill, Jonah Throne, Layla Jane, Liam Resendiz, Noah Maguire, Ollie Vander Velde, Tatum Smith, Tegan Williams
SURFIN' USA: Davis de Vries & Tatum Smith (special guest Deej)
THE STORM (POEM): Michael Finn
BEYOND: Hannah Goldman
THE CRUEL PINK FLUFFY UNICORNS DANCING ON RAINBOWS IN SUMMER: Isabelle Alonso & Layla Jane
MIDNIGHT SUN: Isla Craft
MAMMA MIA: Austin Simmerman
SUMMER PLANS (SKETCH): Ethan Nguyen, Ian Choi, Liam Resendiz & Noah Maguire
WALKING ON SUNSHINE: AWPlayers Company Members
RUN OF SHOW SATURDAY APRIL 25th 4:00pm
FABULOUS: Sofia Jeroudi
IMPROV MINIACS: Anthony Ricciardi, Davis de Vries, Ethan Nguyen, Hoku Griffin, Isabelle Alonso, Jacinda Shergill, Jonah Throne, Layla Jane, Liam Resendiz, Noah Maguire, Ollie Vander Velde, Tatum Smith, Tegan Williams
SURFIN' USA: Davis de Vries & Tatum Smith (special guest Deej)
THE STORM (POEM): Michael Finn
BEYOND: Hannah Goldman
THE CRUEL PINK FLUFFY UNICORNS DANCING ON RAINBOWS IN SUMMER: Isabelle Alonso & Layla Jane
MIDNIGHT SUN: Isla Craft
MAMMA MIA: Austin Simmerman
SUMMER PLANS (SKETCH): Ethan Nguyen, Ian Choi, Liam Resendiz & Noah Maguire
UNWRITTEN: Elena Vail
WALKING ON SUNSHINE: AWPlayers Company Members
BACKSTAGE CREW: Gabe Baez, Iman Abdur-Rahim
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Don Stallings
LIGHTING OPERATOR: Jordan Staples
SOUND: Jordan Staples
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SATURDAY APRIL 25th
(and EVERY Saturday night at 7:30pm)
Experience an unforgettable night of high-octane, unscripted comedy with The Improv Maniacs, the professional mainstage adult troupe of the Atlanta Workshop Players.
Featuring a rotating cast of working professionals and dynamic Atlanta performers, this show is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud showcase fueled entirely by audience suggestions.
Join us every Saturday night at 7:30pm at Studio 13 for spontaneous hilarity, community, and support!
With your ticket purchase to the Beach Blast Cabaret, you received a coupon code in your ticket confirmation!
Snag that code to save some money and share your laughter!
IMPROV
AUDITIONS
SUNDAY APRIL 26th AUDITION FOR OUR TWO COMEDY TROUPES:
The Improv Miniacs - The Youth Troupe
The Improv Maniacs - Professional Adult Troupe
THE MINIACS, Atlanta’s Premier professional kid’s comedy company is actively seeking budding comedians ages 11-17 to join the first professional youth comedy company in the Atlanta area.
The Miniacs Troupe focuses on all things FUNNY: Improvisation, Sketch Comedy, Stand-Up, Clowning, Characters, and more. This fun, safe, and professional environment is dedicated to helping young actors hone their comedic voices, and share their talents in multiple professional performance opportunities.
April 26th 10am-12pm RSVP TO AUDITION BY CLICKING HERE!
THE MANIACS are delighted to announce auditions for the mainstage adult troupe, and we're hunting for enthusiastic, joyful, and brilliant creative minds to join us! The Maniacs are a supportive community of working professionals dedicated to weekly laughter, training, and performance. If you're looking to hone your comedic voice, collaborate with the best, and live by the motto, "I've got your back," then stop delaying your destiny and join us for auditions!
April 26th 1:30-4pm RSVP TO AUDITION BY CLICKING HERE!
PRO CLASSES for
2026-2027
Season
Sunday May 3rd join AWP for the Pro Program Auditions!
Ready to stop wishing for your big break and start booking it?
Auditions for Atlanta Workshop Players' most elite training programs: the AWPlayers Company (Musical Theatre/Film) and our Pro On-Camera Classes (Kids, Teens, and Adults) are happening on May 3rd by appointment only!
This is your chance to train with industry pros, gain professional résumé credits for stage and screen, and get high-quality footage for your demo reel in a supportive, career-focused environment.
Don't miss your shot to join this elite company and program: secure your appointment now for Sunday, May 3rd, from 4:00pm-7:00pm, as auditions are by appointment only.
SUMMER
PERFORMING
ARTS
CAMPS
This summer, Dive into a comprehensive arts education and train in all art forms: singing, dancing, acting, circus arts, stage combat, musical theatre, stunts, improv, classical theatre, and more!
Perfect for honing your skills, staying inspired, and connecting to the industry!
Make movies, earn IMDB credits, audition for Casting Directors and Agents, all while finding forever friendships!
SUMMER 2026
VIP Movie Camp
Performing Arts Intensive Camp
Performing Arts Adventure Camp
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