Serenbe Playhouse is a Metro-Atlanta professional, regional theatre partnered with
The Serenbe Institute for Art, Culture & the Environment, a non-profit, tax-exempt community organization.

 

 

mission

Serenbe Playhouse believes that theatre is an art form with a unique power to illuminate the human experience; and does so by producing artistically rich, open-air theatrical performances for audiences throughout Greater Metro Atlanta. By reducing the barriers between audiences and the artists-in-residence, the playhouse provides numerous opportunities for engagement, conversation, and collaboration.

Serenbe Playhouse uses theatre as an artistic educational tool for both artists and audiences. A training ground for promising artists, the Playhouse offers high school, and college students active opportunities to work alongside emerging and established theatre professionals. Serenbe Playhouse adheres to the philosophy that theatre is a necessity, not a privilege. Through targeted assistance to schools and youth organizations, the Playhouse broadens access to art and culture, and encourages the involvement of under served audiences throughout the region.

Serenbe Playhouse is a pioneer in modeling Green Theatre Practices by producing plays with a commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. All productions are performed outdoors, in concert with Nature; repurpose existing structures; and use natural light and 90% LED theatrical lighting. Sets are designed for disassembly and constructed with reclaimed and recycled materials with the goal of minimizing a production’s waste and impact on the environment.

Serenbe Playhouse was founded in 2009 under the executive and artistic direction of Brian Clowdus, an accomplished actor, educator, director and producer. He earned a BA in Theatre & Dance from Amherst College graduating Magna Cum Laude, an MFA in Acting from The University of South Carolina, and is a 2011 Fellow of the world-renowned Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. Established under the umbrella of their parent organization, The Serenbe Institute for Art Culture & the Environment, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Serenbe Playhouse operates with the support of a diverse working board of directors and community volunteers.

 

about the serenbe playhouse firefly

• Fireflies represent the environment in which Serenbe Playhouse produces theatre, the beautiful outdoors… perhaps audience members will even spot fireflies during their Playhouse experience.

• Fireflies are whimsical and reminiscent of warm summer nights of childhood, chasing the blinking wonders with a mason jar in hand. Theatre transforms us to a child-like state of imagination where we are transported by the magic of live theatre.

• Fireflies produces natural light representing our quest for the most ecological theatre practices in lighting and overall production of live theatre.

• Fireflies are visible one moment and gone the next, just as the changing of scenes, the beginning and end of a play.

• With over 2,000 species of fireflies they are eclectic and varied in form, just as the body of work Serenbe Playhouse produces… no two productions or fireflies will be quite the same.

 

 

what the audience is saying (highlights):

-Yeah, congratulations!! We were riveted this afternoon and can’t get enough Jungle Book!

-Just saw a “fabulous” production of The Jungle Book. Honestly, the show could NOT be more impressive. Absolutely perfect! And I am hard to please.

-We drove 4 hours from Columbia, SC just to see this play..after seeing it, we would drive 24!! It was/is amazing and touching and funny and so beautifully acted/sung. Go people! It will be a theatre experience of a lifetime! We were so privileged that we were able to see all three plays! Each one was just amazing…fantastic talent, direction, and over-the-top creativity! Congratulations on a very successful inaugural season!

-I was really impressed by the sets, staging, sound, lighting. The musicians were terrific. AND of course the lead actors were just fantastic. Most enjoyable! Thanks for staging John & Jen, a very challenging & interesting musical. Great job everyone…. ***** 5 stars

-John & Jen was amazing! I cried the first half. It reminded me of the relationship with my sister. Serenbe Playhouse rocks!!!

-I found out about The Jungle Book through NPR and brought my 2 year old daughter to Serenbe for the first time today. It was really nice and she LOVED the play. We will be back…At any rate, I’m writing to thank the friendly actors and to HIGHLY compliment the costume design – it was wonderful and everyone looked amazing. Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy this (in Palmetto, Georgia of all places)!!! Keep up the great work, artists, actors, and founders.

-Greetings Mr. Clowdus, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate your team and staff on your inaugural season. I had the pleasure of bringing my family down to Serenbe this past weekend to experience The Jungle Book production at the Treehouse in the Woods Stage. My family thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. The event was a surprise to them, as they were under the impression that we were going on a picnic. The production was an unexpected bonus to their picnic adventure. Thank you for your efforts and for bringing quality theatre to South Fulton County. I’m thankful that my children were afforded the opportunity to witness a wonderful live theatrical performance surrounded by the beauty of nature. I’ll be sure to keep Serenbe Playhouse on our “things to do” list and will watch for future performances. Keep up the good work!

 

To learn more about The Serenbe Institute for Art, Culture and the Environment please click here

 

Serenbe Playhouse
is proud to be a
Participating Theatre
of The Suzi Bass Awards