Equitable Dinners

04/21/2026

❗Don’t miss the final performance of “Conditional Care,” the original play written & directed by Out of Hand Theater’s Associate Artistic Director Nikki Young, and performed by Markell Williams❗

As the Thriving Together Atlanta’s two-year initiative comes to a close this year, we are proud to offer another free event. And this time it’s virtual! So you can join from Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, or even outside of Georgia!

Wherever you are, connect and be inspired to build a more equitable Atlanta using the tools of theater for social impact.

And it wouldn’t be an Equitable Dinners without a shared meal, so be sure to BYO-Meal when you sign in virtually!

💻 Secure your place by RSVP’ing in the following the link: https://bit.ly/VirtualTTA

04/17/2026

🌎Experience one of Atlanta’s most transformative events for FREE and in your own home! ⁠
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Wherever you are, Equitable Dinners is excited to invite you to a virtual event, alongside Thriving Together Atlanta, designed to unite strangers & friends from diverse backgrounds to talk about complex issues like race using the tools of theater. ⁠
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The event will include the final performance of “Conditional Care,” an original play written & directed by Out of Hand Associate Artistic Director, Nikki Young -- performed by Markell Williams! ⁠
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📣Don’t forget to BYO-Meal, as Equitable Dinners always encourages good conversation to be paired with a good meal! ⁠
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💻Secure your place by RSVP’ing in the following the link: https://bit.ly/VirtualTTA

04/16/2026

Our program would not exist without Ariel Fristoe's vision to create, lead and guide Out of Hand!

We thank you for all of your hard work! 🎉

04/13/2026

This March, through the Thriving Together Atlanta initiative, Out of Hand Theater connected 100+ community members through Equitable Dinners.

Shared meals and a performance of Conditional Care by Nikki Young, brought to life by John Doyle and Tanya Freeman, opened the door for powerful conversations.

💛 Thank you to our partners for believing in theater as a tool for change: New Life Community Alliance, Atlanta Good Shepherd Community Church, Eco-Action, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, and Atlanta Watershed Learning Network Alumni.

Are you ready to host your own Equitable Dinner?

💻 Head to our website for more info!
https://www.equitabledinners.com/atlanta

Learn more about Thriving Together Atlanta before the program ends in June 2026! https://thrivingtogetheratlanta.org/

04/06/2026

🍽️ Equitable Dinners is coming to the in Macon on Sunday April 12!

Join us for a FREE meal, a play, and a conversation facilitated by experts around schools, neighborhoods & fatih communities for our children and youth. 👧🏽👦🏻🧒🏼

🔗 Space is limited, so RSVP now through the link in bio to secure your spot!

04/06/2026

We are proud to host another FREE Equitable Dinners event. This time at the Tubman Museum in Macon, Georgia.

Join us on Sunday April 12 from 2:00 - 4:30pm to experience a meal, a play, and a conversation facilitated by our experts!

🔗 Learn more & secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4kGSpEm

04/03/2026

Equitable Dinners is looking to hire conversation facilitators as we kick off our We Hold These Truths initiative!

💬 About the Conversation Facilitator: This person is all about connecting and guiding conversations around the COVID-19 vaccine and/or American Democracy in a brave and respectful manner. Fluency in Spanish is required.

Know someone who would be amazing at this? Share and tag them below!

🔗 Check our website for full job description, including additional requirements & compensation. https://www.outofhandtheater.com/job-opportunities

✨ Ready to step into something meaningful? ✨

Out of Hand is looking for Stage Managers and Conversation Facilitators to help bring powerful stories to life and create space for real dialogue in our community. If you’re organized, creative, outgoing, and passionate about giving back to your local Atlanta community, this could be for you.

🎭 About the Stage Manager: This person will lead the seamless ex*****on of our 2026 ‘We Hold These Truths’ performances by keeping every moving part organized, aligned, and running smoothly. This role serves as the central hub of communication – supporting cast and staff, preserving artistic vision, and ensuring each show is executed with excellence.

💬 About the Conversation Facilitator: This person is all about connecting and guiding conversations around the COVID-19 vaccine and/or American Democracy in a brave and respectful manner. Fluency in Spanish is required.

Know someone who would be amazing at this? Share and tag them below!

🔗 Check our website for full job descriptions, including additional requirements & compensation. https://www.outofhandtheater.com/job-opportunities

03/28/2026

🇺🇸 Our ‘We Hold These Truths’ program has officially launched!! We’d like to thank the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta for hosting our debut with 80 attendees!!!

On March 21, actor Geoffrey Williams performed “Tell Them About the Dream,” a piece written by Out of Hand Theater Associate Artist Dana Stringer & directed by Nikki Young.

➡️ 'We Hold These Truths' is an Equitable Dinners program presented by Out of Hand that sparks powerful conversations on American Democracy through art & a shared meal.

🙏🏼 We’d like to thank our funders: Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, The Rich’s Foundation, and Kettering Foundation for supporting our mission of using the tools of theater for social impact.

👀 Looking to get involved and help keep these stories on stage? Check out https://www.equitabledinners.com/we-hold-these-truths

11/10/2025

Wonderful art and conversation took place this weekend! Thank you to Hillside Presbyterian Church and RBH Arts & Culture Foundation for hosting Thriving Together Atlanta Equitable Dinners. Building community helps us to Imagine an America for ALL.

11/07/2025

Enjoy an afternoon of connection and belonging! Hillside Presbyterian Church is hosting a Thriving Together Atlanta Equitable Dinner Sunday, November 9th at 3pm!

Share a meal, experience a thought-provoking short play on health equity, and engage in guided conversation led by trained facilitators.

We look forward to seeing you at the table! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/11925hillside

11/04/2025

Be part of Thriving Together Atlanta Equitable Dinners on November 8th, 4 PM to 6 PM, at the RBH Arts and Culture Foundation Center (2407 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA)!

Enjoy a meal, a play, and a conversation around health equity. The event is free, but registration is required. Make sure to RSVP today!
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