The Supermarket is proud to be one of the venue partners for Atlanta Fringe Festival 2025!
Since 2012, the Atlanta Fringe has curated an annual festival featuring live theatre, dance, comedy, storytelling, puppetry, and more from all over the world and the Atlanta, Georgia area, creating an artist-first atmosphere of collaboration and joy.
Here's what's on in The Blue Venue:
“40.4.40” (The Hip-Hop Musical for Dreamers)
Artist: Donald Paul Jones III
Genre: Musical Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Age Suitability: 14yrs+
Content Warning: Swearing, Strobe Lights, Audience Interaction
40.4.40 is a coming of age story based on a dreamer. A classic tale of man vs. himself plays out in this solo performance by Mr. Official himself, Donald Paul Jones III. Facing a “now or never” scenario, a line is drawn. In a desperate plan to revive his dream deferred, he makes an unthinkable wager with himself. Will he make the ultimate sacrifice for his dream? Experience the aspirations and fears of his fight against time itself through original songs and stories. Witness his last 40 minutes before the greatest and possibly final performance in his 40 year lifetime!
May 29, 2025 7.00pm
May 31, 2025 10.30pm
June 1, 2025 5.15pm
June 4, 2025 7.00pm
June 6, 2025 7.00pm
June 7, 2025 8.45pm
Artist: Puppet Pants Productions
Genre: Puppets
Duration: 55 mins, 105 mins
Age Suitability: All
Content Warning: Audience Interaction
Founded in Atlanta in 2024, Puppet Pants is committed to providing top quality marionette entertainment for audiences of all ages, and has performed at the Puppeteers of America 2024 SouthEast Festival, Xperimental Puppetry Theatre at the Center for Puppetry Arts, DragonCON, L5P Halloween, EAV Strut, as well as music festivals, and independent tours of the SouthEast United States.
Join us for a marionette variety show that will touch your heart, challenge your mind, and keep you fascinated as an ever-changing cast of puppets interact with you and perform extraordinary feats of talent to an all original instrumental soundtrack.
May 29, 2025 8.45pm
May 31, 2025 5.15pm
June 1, 2025 7.00pm
June 4, 2025 8.45pm
June 6, 2025 10.30pm
June 7, 2025 3.30pm
Artists: Lenise Lyons, Gayle Lewis, and Izzy Pinto
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 45 mins
Price: $18
Age Suitability: 18yrs+
Content Warning: Swearing
Move over boys! Get ready for 45 minutes of nonstop laughs with some of Atlanta comedy’s funniest rising stars! Ladies Night Comedy features local comedians Gayle Lewis (host/producer of Laugh and Caff at Joe’s East Atlanta Coffee Shop and the open mic at Lore), Izzy Pinto (host/producer of Sunday Service at Dynamic El Dorado), and Lenise Lyons (improviser and producer of Epic Rap Battles of Her-story). Join us for a night of sharp wit, hilarious rants, and unforgettable storytelling from some of Atlanta’s funniest ladies.
May 29, 2025 10.30pm
May 31, 2025 3.30pm
June 1, 2025 1.45pm
June 4, 2025 10.30pm
June 7, 2025 7.00pm
June 8, 2025 3.30pm
The Free State
Artist: Madi White
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: $18
Age Suitability: 16yrs +
Content Warning: Swearing, Audience Interaction
A heartfelt one-woman show. Through personal storytelling, raw honesty, and physical comedy, a young woman named Free explores the complexities of growing up queer in the conservative landscape of Kansas. As she rediscovers a box of memories, she shares her experiences with reproductive rights, reflects on who she believes she must be to be loved, and examines the choices we make to find our true selves and the people we may lose along the way. Laughter becomes a lifeline, leading to a renewed understanding of what it means to carve out one’s own path in the world.
May 30, 2025 7.00pm
May 31, 2025 1.45pm
June 3, 2025 7.00pm
June 5, 2025 8.45pm
June 7, 2025 10.30pm
June 8, 2025 1.45pm
Shrink
Artist: Erica Acebo
Genre: Improv
Duration: 60 mins
Price: $18
Age Suitability: 18yrs+
Content Warning: Swearing, Audience Interaction
Embrace the Laugh-Cry
When you come to Shrink, you’re getting three shows in one. The night begins with stand- up comedy, followed by a real therapy session with a licensed mental health professional, and ends with improv inspired by everything that came before it.
The show was created by a licensed clinical social worker and improviser, who wanted to understand why stand-up comedians often trauma dump on stage while improvisers seem so overwhelmingly cheerful. Shrink explores the intersection of humor, art, and mental health, creating a space for honesty, vulnerability, and comedy that feels both cathartic and unexpected.
May 30, 2025 8.45pm
May 31, 2025 7.00pm
June 1, 2025 3.30pm
June 3, 2025 8.45pm
June 5, 2025 10.30pm
June 7, 2025 1.45pm
Artist: *Splash!*
Genre: Music
Duration: 45 mins, 105 mins
Price: $18, FREE
Age Suitability: All
Content Warning: Audience Interaction
With heartfelt, literary lyrics, and captivating melodies delivered in a soaring tenor range, *Splash!* brings you musical reflections inspired by philosophy, mysticism, and spiritual practice. His unique warmth provides a balm for your weary soul.
May 30, 2025 10.30pm
May 31, 2025 8.45pm
June 3, 2025 10.30pm
June 5, 2025 7.00pm
June 6, 2025 8.45pm
June 7, 2025 5.15pm
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FIND US:
1) The Supermarket’s main entrance is located at 638 N Highland Ave NE. Our door is in between Big Softie and Colette Bakeshop leading you down a hallway and a staircase.
2) Need less stairs? Have a stroller or use a walking aid? Use our secondary entrance in the middle of Otto’s parking lot. The decorative black metal door leads you through a courtyard. (Note: this door is currently open until 7pm then becomes an exit only.)
3) Need a fully accessible entrance without any stairs? We have a back entrance in a public alleyway behind the building. You can enter the alley off of North Ave NE or from Otto’s parking lot. Our entrance is the white door at the corner of the building.
Nearby Parking:
- Limited parking spots on N Highland (6pm-8am)
- Small lot beside Otto's (N Highland and Blue Ridge)
- Big lot - 698 N Highland
- Big deck -675 N Highland
See our map for more info!
