A JOINT PRODUCTION WITH VERITY THEATRE :  NOVEMBER 2026

 

From acclaimed playwright Martin McDonagh comes The Beauty Queen of Leenane, a darkly comic and deeply unsettling exploration of family, loneliness, manipulation, and the desperate desire for escape.

Set in a remote village in the mountains of western Ireland, the play centers on Maureen Folan, a lonely, unmarried woman in her forties who lives with her aging, demanding mother, Mag. Trapped in a suffocating relationship fueled by resentment, emotional cruelty, and mutual dependence, Maureen dreams of a life beyond the walls of their isolated cottage. When a chance encounter with a former acquaintance offers the possibility of romance and freedom, the fragile balance between mother and daughter begins to unravel—with devastating consequences.

Winner of four Tony Awards, The Beauty Queen of Leenane masterfully blends biting Irish humor with psychological suspense, building from seemingly ordinary domestic squabbles to a shocking and unforgettable climax.

Wickedly funny, fiercely provocative, and emotionally explosive, this gripping theatrical experience explores the darkest corners of family relationships and the terrible price of dreams denied.

6 performances – November 13, 14, and 20, 21 at 8pm. November 15 and 22 at 2pm. All performances at The Warehouse/Frat Pack Productions in Scottdale, GA

Directed by Genie Croft. Featuring Amy Cane, Kitt Marsh, Nathan Evans, and Ray Amell. 

  WHAT IS AHEAD IN OUR 2026-2027 SEASON

Authenticity Theater brings more renowned and powerful productions to life.  Plan now to see them all!

From Pulitzer Prize winners to American theater classics, and from timeless stories to exciting new works.  Authenticity theater continues to bring live performances to the Atlanta theater stage that will not only entertain, but make you think and feel about important real-life topics.

SUPERIOR DONUTS

October 22 – October 31

7 Stages Backstage Theatre, Atlanta GA

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE

November 13 – November 22

The Warehouse, Scottdale GA

WATER BY THE SPOONFUL

January 14 – January 23

7 Stages Backstage Theatre

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Staged Reading)

February 5 – February 6

The 3125 Building, Atlanta, GA

AUTHENTIC 10 SHOWCASE

April 8 – April 11

The Warehouse, Scottdale GA

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Authenticity Theater's mission is to entertain and inspire audiences with thought-provoking productions that create awareness and reduce stigmas of real human issues.

Upcoming Shows

Superior Donuts

The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Water By The Spoonful

The Diary of Anne Frank

Authentic 10 Showcase