About
The mission of True Colors Theatre Company is to celebrate the rich tradition of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold artists of all cultures. True Colors is more than a theatre company; we are dedicated to forging new pathways to support Black creatives. Amplifying Black voices is central to our mission; the Drinking Gourd consortium commissions and premieres works by leading Black Playwrights nationwide. Through The Next Narrative Monologue CompetitionTM, we continue nurturing young talent by equipping students with the tools and mentorship to foster success. Our connectivity programming nurtures enduring partnerships with community leaders and organizations, collaborating with MARTA, the Atlanta Beltline, and Home Depot Backyard to bring impactful programming to diverse audiences.
Upcoming Events:
JUL
29 –
AUG
24

Ain’t No Mo’
This ain’t your typical True Colors show. This summer we’re bringing the bold, the brash, and the brilliant Ain’t No Mo’ to downtown Atlanta — yes, we’re stepping outside our usual space and into something a little wilder. If you’re the kind of person who loves to laugh, gasp, and talk about it after — Ain’t No Mo’ is your show.
When: July 29th – August 24th, 2025
Where: Live at the Balzer, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
JULY
13

“What’s Good, Atlanta?” Live Podcast
Join Mark Kendall and David Perdue, celebrated comedic hosts of WABE’s popular podcast “What’s Good, Atlanta?” for a special live recording of this popular podcast. Presented in partnership between WABE and our True Talks series, don’t miss this chance to witness conversations with thought leaders on the role of comedy in Black leader, along with memorable comedic performances featuring the stellar cast of our upcoming southern premiere production of “Ain’t No Mo”!
When: Sunday, July 13 from 2-4pm
Where: The Balzer Theater
(84 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303)
JULY
18

Hoppy Hour
In partnership with Queers and Beers, we are excited to present a fun, laid back evening of drinks, seafood, and special performances by the sensational cast of our upcoming southern premiere production of “Ain’t No Mo”! Join us at Hippin Hops Brewery and Oyster Bar in East Atlanta, a celebrated Black-owned brewery, for what is sure to be a good time.
When: Friday, July 18th, 7:00-10:00 pm
Where: Hippin Hops Brewpub and Oyster Bar

Upcoming Events:
JUL 29 –
AUG 24

Ain’t No Mo’
This ain’t your typical True Colors show. This summer we’re bringing the bold, the brash, and the brilliant Ain’t No Mo’ to downtown Atlanta — yes, we’re stepping outside our usual space and into something a little wilder. If you’re the kind of person who loves to laugh, gasp, and talk about it after — Ain’t No Mo’ is your show.
When: July 29th – August 24th, 2025
Where: Live at the Balzer, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
JULY
13

“What’s Good, Atlanta?” Live Podcast
Join Mark Kendall and David Perdue, celebrated comedic hosts of WABE’s popular podcast “What’s Good, Atlanta?” for a special live recording of this popular podcast. Presented in partnership between WABE and our True Talks series, don’t miss this chance to witness conversations with thought leaders on the role of comedy in Black leader, along with memorable comedic performances featuring the stellar cast of our upcoming southern premiere production of “Ain’t No Mo”!
When: Sunday, July 13 from 2-4pm
Where: The Balzer Theater
(84 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303)
JULY
18

Hoppy Hour
In partnership with Queers and Beers, we are excited to present a fun, laid back evening of drinks, seafood, and special performances by the sensational cast of our upcoming southern premiere production of “Ain’t No Mo”! Join us at Hippin Hops Brewery and Oyster Bar in East Atlanta, a celebrated Black-owned brewery, for what is sure to be a good time.
When: Friday, July 18th, 7:00-10:00 pm
Where: Hippin Hops Brewpub and Oyster Bar
An Open Letter to Our Community:
The Future of Arts and Culture in Atlanta Is at Risk
To our neighbors, supporters, funders, and fellow champions of the arts:
We write to you today with urgency, solidarity, and deep concern.
In an unprecedented move, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has revoked and terminated hundreds of grants—a devastating blow to arts and culture organizations across the country. Here in the Atlanta metro area, this loss comes on top of concerning cuts to state and county-level funding, placing our creative ecosystem in real jeopardy.
For small and midsize organizations like ours, NEA support is more than a line item. It is a lifeline.
It helps us bring music, theater, dance, and visual art into schools and neighborhoods. It sustains our work with seniors, veterans, and youth. It fuels jobs, drives tourism, and preserves the cultural identity of this city we all call home.
And it drives our state’s economy.
In FY22, nonprofit arts organizations in Georgia generated $1.2 billion in total spending—both by the organizations themselves and the audiences they attract. This activity resulted in nearly $50 million in state and local tax revenue, including $22 million to the state and $27 million to local governments.
By comparison, that same year, the Georgia Council for the Arts distributed just $4.9 million in grants, made up of $4 million in federal funds and only $900,000 in state investment.
In other words, just $900,000 in state funding generated a $22 million return in state tax revenue—a more than 22-to-1 return on investment.
From local festivals to world-class performances, Georgia’s creative sector is a critical economic engine—and small and midsize organizations are its backbone.
Without this support, programming will shrink. Doors will close. Artists will lose income. Communities will lose connection.
We are proud to do this work not for profit, but for public good. And we are not giving up. But we cannot do this alone.
We are calling on you to take action:
For Individuals:
- Contact your elected officials—local, state, and federal—and tell them the arts matter. Funding the arts is not charity; it is an investment in education, economic development, public health, and democracy.
- Donate directly to small and mid-sized local arts organizations. Every dollar helps sustain creativity, equity, and access in your own backyard.
- Share this message. Use your voice and your platforms to stand with the arts.
For Philanthropic Foundations:
Now is the time to step up boldly. We urge you to:
- Increase grantmaking to the arts during this critical period of federal and state disinvestment.
- Provide multi-year, general operating support to help organizations weather the storm and plan for the future.
- Support small and midsize arts organizations where every dollar goes further, reaches deeper, and makes the greatest impact.
- Fund intermediaries like Arts Capital | Atlanta, which serve as critical infrastructure for the sector and ensure resources directly reach 225+ organizations that are often overlooked by traditional funding streams.
- Invest in equity, access, and resilience by prioritizing grassroots, community-based organizations that serve and reflect the full diversity of metro Atlanta.
This is more than a budget issue. It’s a values issue.
And right now, we need to show that Atlanta values its artists, its stories, and its creative future.
With gratitude and resolve,
Arts Capital | Atlanta Steering Committee
