Atlanta
Atlanta Regionals
It’s that Atlanta energy, a vibe like none other that influences everything – from being the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement to the epicenter of southern hip-hop to home of the fiercest theatrical talent on the planet. Next NarrativeTM Monologue Competition (NNMC) is more than a competition. Atlanta’s best and brightest high school artists amplify creativity at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic engagement. For our 2023-24, season we’re leaning more into what it means to develop the whole student, not just the performer. And for Atlanta’s educators, NNMC is another resource to help support the emotional-social learning component of school systems’ curricula.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in 1 of 4 master classes that will enhance their acting skills and elevate these students as artists. These students will progress through three rounds of competition: preliminaries, semi-finals, and a regional final. The top two winners from the Atlanta regional competition will receive an all expense paid trip to New York City to compete against the winners of the other 12 regions.
2026 NNMC Atlanta Competition Registration
We are excited to invite you to participate in True Colors Theatre’s Next Narrative Monologue Competition Atlanta Regional Finals. Please complete and submit the registration form to secure your audition slot. The Next Narrative Competition preliminary competition takes place on February 2nd, 9th, & 13th, with the semifinals being held on February 28th, 2026 and finals being held on March 14th – March 16th in Atlanta, GA.
Atlanta Regionals
It’s that Atlanta energy, a vibe like none other that influences everything – from being the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement to the epicenter of southern hip-hop to home of the fiercest theatrical talent on the planet. Next NarrativeTM Monologue Competition (NNMC) is more than a competition. Atlanta’s best and brightest high school artists amplify creativity at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic engagement. For our 2023-24, season we’re leaning more into what it means to develop the whole student, not just the performer. And for Atlanta’s educators, NNMC is another resource to help support the emotional-social learning component of school systems’ curricula.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in 1 of 4 master classes that will enhance their acting skills and elevate these students as artists. These students will progress through three rounds of competition: preliminaries, semi-finals, and a regional final. The top two winners from the Atlanta regional competition will receive an all expense paid trip to New York City to compete against the winners of the other 12 regions.
2026 NNMC Atlanta Competition Registration
We are excited to invite you to participate in True Colors Theatre’s Next Narrative Monologue Competition Atlanta Regional Finals. Please complete and submit the registration form to secure your audition slot. The Next Narrative Competition preliminary competition takes place on February 2nd, 9th, & 13th, with the semifinals being held on February 28th, 2026 and finals being held on March 14th – March 16th in Atlanta, GA.
Master Classes
We offer four masterclasses full of innovative techniques to enhance student’s acting abilities. The skills that are developed in these workshops will not only elevate students as an artist but also empower them as advocates. Our focus is on teaching theatre through the lens of social change, and we believe that theatre has the power to shape and influence society in meaningful ways. By exploring relevant social issues, we aim to inspire our students to create impactful art that can challenge, educate, and inspire audiences.
Master Classes
We offer four masterclasses full of innovative techniques to enhance student’s acting abilities. The skills that are developed in these workshops will not only elevate students as an artist but also empower them as advocates. Our focus is on teaching theatre through the lens of social change, and we believe that theatre has the power to shape and influence society in meaningful ways. By exploring relevant social issues, we aim to inspire our students to create impactful art that can challenge, educate, and inspire audiences.
Faculty
This season’s faculty trained in LAMOA, the Living Authentically Method of Artistry developed by Jade Lambert-Smith of The Everyday Actor. LAMOA uses a variety of embodied and introspective tools to encourage artists in developing their authentic voices while grounding in a foundation of emotional balance, personal advocacy, and valiant space for NNMC’s emotionally charged and socially relevant content.
Faculty
This season’s faculty trained in LAMOA, the Living Authentically Method of Artistry developed by Jade Lambert-Smith of The Everyday Actor. LAMOA uses a variety of embodied and introspective tools to encourage artists in developing their authentic voices while grounding in a foundation of emotional balance, personal advocacy, and valiant space for NNMC’s emotionally charged and socially relevant content.
Jade Maia Lambert | Associate Producer
Jade Maia Lambert is grateful to serve as the associate producer of the Next Narrative Monologue Competition Atlanta region. A proud director-dramaturg, Jade serves as the founder and executive producer of Lambert Smith Media.
Ebonie Marie | Teaching Artist
Ebonie Marie is a Compton native, actor, award winning poet, songwriter, and teaching artist who believes in storytelling as a vehicle for liberation.
Matthew Lolar-Johnson | Teaching Artist
Matthew Lolar-Johnson is a dynamic storyteller and teacher who has a deep passion for working with youth and cultivating space for other artists.
Farasha Simmons-Martin | Teaching Artist
Farasha Simmons-Martin is an Atlanta-based educator, theatre artist, choreographer, and director committed to empowering young people through artistic expression and culturally grounded education.
Markell Williams | Teaching Artist
Markell Williams is an award-winning actor, writer, and teaching artist based in Atlanta.
Taylor Mills | Teaching Artist
Taylor Mills is a storyteller, performer, and creative leader whose work intersects artistry, authenticity, and impact.
Brad Raymond | Teaching Artist
In addition to being a full-time professional actor, Brad has been working as a teaching artist with True Colors for over 10 years.
Amauriah Davis | Teaching Artist
Amauriah Davis is an actor, producer, and teaching artist passionate about helping people discover the power of themselves through embodied storytelling.
Participating Schools
Participating Schools
Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts
316.clayton.k12.ga.us
Heritage High School Performing and Visual Arts Academy
hhs.rockdaleschools.org/specialty
Utopian Academy for the Arts
utopianacademyforthearts.com
Carver Steam Academy
carversteam.atlantapublicschools.us/
New Manchester High School
nmhs.dcssga.org
Langston Hughes High School
fultonschools.org/langstonhugheshs
Tri-Cities High School
fultonschools.org/tricitieshs
Lithonia High School
lithoniahs.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Maynard Jackson High School
atlantapublicschools.us/mhjackson
South Atlanta High School
atlantapublicschools.us/southatlanta
Dekalb School of the Arts
dsa.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Sponsors:
Sartain Lanier Family Foundation
