AUTHENTICITY Theater Inc
ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Authenticity Theater Inc. is the Georgia not-for-profit corporation that operates our theater and education programs.
The corporation was formed in December of 2021 and began operations in January 2022. Our organization is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors who provide guidance and oversight.
MISSION
To entertain and inspire audiences through thought-provoking productions that create awareness and reduce stigmas of real human issues
VISION
- Be a voice in our community creating impact on key social and cultural issues
- Contribute to other organizations who mirror our desire to make a difference
- Help empathy and compassion grow and thrive to heal and change our society
ACTION
We select shows that have something to say. Our goal is to not only entertain our audiences, but to create thought and discussion about important topics that impact our community – socially and culturally. You can expect shows that speak to important issues like:
- Mental illness
- Substance abuse
- Divorce
- LGBTQ issues
- Poverty
- Domestic Violence
- Immigration
- Sexual Abuse
We also seek out like-minded charitable organizations who are making an impact to address these issues. Shows will have partner organizations so we can work together to foster awareness and change
Executive Staff
Sasha Keefer
Executive Director | Artistic Director
Sasha Keefer (Friedman) has been involved in theatre and acting for over 35 years. Her love of theatre began in elementary school with her first production of “Oliver.” After studying at The North Carolina School of the Arts and doing shows in high school, Sasha went on to The University of Georgia where she received her BFA in Theatre. Sasha also studied Education after college which she turned into a great career while acting on the side.
Fast forward, after taking a break from theatre to raise her son, she is making a comeback to her passion of acting. She is currently building a career in acting in film,
Sasha founded Authenticity Theater in 2021 to build a new opportunity for performers and artists, and to use the theater experience to raise awareness of important social and cultural issues. This has been her dream for many years and it’s time to make it happen!
Scott Keefer
Managing Director | Technical Director
Scott Keefer began his involvement in theater at age 5, appearing as Toto in The Wizard of Oz. Many roles followed including Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kolenkov in You Can’t Take It With You, and Ken in Neil Simon’s Rumors. Many more tech credits include lighting and sound design for The Foreigner and Fiddler on the Roof.
Scott and his wife, Sasha, are the founders of Authenticity Theater Inc. Scott oversees business operations for the theater as well as technical aspects of the productions.
Outside the theater world, Scott is an IT and Comms manager for a medical transport company, and co-founder and VP of The Gift of Music Foundation, a Georgia non-profit providing musical instruments to less-fortunate kids.
Sara Sutherland
Education Programs Coordinator
Bio coming soon
Board of Directors
Authenticity Theater Inc. is a Georgia 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. We are goverened by a Board of Directors who provide executive and financial oversight.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our board, contact Board President Scott Keefer, scott@authenticitytheater.org for information.
Scott Keefer
President
Chris Monroe
Vice-President
Sanna Buisman
Secretary
Elizabeth Coats
Board Member
Sasha Keefer
Board Member
Advisory Board
In addition to our Board, we are honored to have a collective of experience theater professionals serving on our Advisory Board. These members provide valuable insight, mentoring, and expertise in helping Authenticity Theater grow and thrive.
If you would like to be a part of our Advisory Board, contact Artistic Director Sasha Keefer, sasha@authenticitytheater.org for information.
Lainie Smith
Advisory Board
Sarah Sutherland
Advisory Board
Robby Myles
Advisory Board
Chares Bohanan
Advisory Board
Vanessa Roberts
Advisory Board
Autumn McNutt
Advisory Board
Natalie Fox
Advisory Board
Elizabeth Coats
Advisory Board
James Carey
Advisory Board
Jean Alexander
Advisory Board
Mailing Address:
4556 Village Springs Pl
Dunwoody, GA 30338
MAIL ONLY - NOT A PHYSICAL ADDRESS FOR THEATER
about Us
Authenticity Theater's mission is to entertain and inspire audiences with thought-provoking productions that create awareness and reduce stigmas of real human issues.