The Rooting Place: Impact and Academy Theatres present a World Premier

Hapeville, GA. –Impact Theatre Atlanta, a resident company of the Academy Theatre, presents The Rooting Place by Betty Chaney opening August 5th.

The story follows Effie Raye, who returns to rural Mississippi after a thirty year absence. She brings with her a daughter and her newly born grandchild to introduce them to her rooting place. The visit is not everything she expected with lies and dark secrets unfolding. Is love and heritage enough to hold this family together?

“Impact Theatre Atlanta is ecstatic about producing a world premier with The Academy.” says Brenda Porter, Founder and Artistic Director of Impact Theatre Atlanta.. “I have been a long time fan of Betty Chaney’s work and producing this piece has been years in the making.”

This show is rated PG-13, and not suitable for young audiences due to some adult content.

What:The Rooting Place by Betty Chaney, directed by Brenda Porter

Who: Impact Theatre Atlanta and The Academy Theatre

Where: Hapeville Performing Arts Center

When: Aug. 5-28

Tickets: $25 at the door, $20 online.

For more information please call the Academy Theatre at 404-474-8332 or visit www.academytheatre.org

The City of Hapeville, the Hapeville Association of Tourism and Trade, and the Academy Theatre have entered into a public/private partnership to serve the citizens of Hapeville. The City of Hapeville and the Hapeville Association of Tourism and Trade are official sponsors of the Academy Theatre’s programming in Hapeville.

Academy Theatre’s programming for the 2015-2016 season is sponsored in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts.