Revitalizing stories of the past in order to inform our present, and shape the future.

We strive to connect contemporary artists and audiences to classical plays with profound themes, in order to spark dialogue, uplift diverse voices, and transform how we experience theatre together.

New Season

Contemporary Classics Theatre is excited to announce our '26/'27 season!

November 2026

MISS JULIE

by August Strindberg

Directed by CCT Artistic Director Cait Cortelyou and presented in an intimate site-specific location revealed only to ticketholders.

November 2026

THE BACCHAE

by Euripides

A one-night only Toga Party and Staged Reading of the classic Greek tragedy starring Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity.

November 2026

THE TEMPEST

by William Shakespeare

Presented as our annual free Shakespeare in the Park, this production will be directed by CCT Board President Claire Kennedy.

Auditions for Miss Julie

SEEKING non-equity actors and technical artists for Contemporary Classics Theatre’s 2026 production of August Strindberg’s Miss Julie directed by Cait Cortelyou (she/her). Gender non-conforming actors and actors of all ethnicities encouraged to submit for all roles.

AUDITIONS will be held Thursday August 20, 6:30PM - 9:30PM. Invited callbacks will be held on Saturday August 22, 3:00PM - 5:00PM. Auditions and callbacks will be held in the Red Studio on the third floor of the Alliance Theater, 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Submit virtually

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

Julie - Female-presenting, 20s. The daughter of a wealthy and influential man, Julie is caught between society’s expectations of her, and her own desires. At turns arrogant, coy, frightened, naive, and furious.

Jean - Male-presenting, 20s-30s. The employee of Julie’s father, Jean is fed up with his station in life and dreams of running away and opening a hotel. Passionate but not always sincere, Jean is seductive, earnest, dismissive, and callous.

Christine - Female-presenting, 20s-30s. Works as a cook for Julie’s father and his household. Engaged to Jean, she is practical, unassuming, quietly clever, and unexpectedly strong-willed.

Auditions