Playing In Hapeville: ‘How To Be An Immigrant’ By Gillian Royes

Academy Theatre and Impact Theatre Atlanta present the world premiere of How To Be An Immigrant by Gillian Royes!

A Jamaican immigrant finds her hard-fought life crumbling when her business fails, and her sons turn against her and the old ways. She must decide whether to fight for what she has established or to return home.  Has her life been in vain?

  • Thursday night at 8pm: Preview night! Tickets available for $15!

  • Friday night at 8pm: Opening night, join us for a celebration after the show! Tickets for $30!

  • Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm: Tickets for $20 online, $25 at the door!

  • Where: Hapeville Performing Arts Center, Hapeville, GA 30354

Tickets are available at Brown Paper! The show runs for three weekends, Thursday through Sunday.

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