Cassie’s Ballad follows the story of Brandon, a young Black teen living in Atlanta during the early 1980s. His friend Cassie has lost her voice after a child they know has gone missing. With the guidance of an Ancestor, Brandon guides attendees on a literal search for the missing child and a figurative search for Cassie’s voice. From the “Graveyard of Innocence” to Cassie’s Bottle Tree, the journey leads to a sad but healing discovery.

Cassie's Ballad is a restorative communal ritual and theatrical hike. Set entirely outdoors within the urban forest of the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, you will travel with the characters and a small group of fellow attendees to multiple locations along a wooded path. Hiking shoes or closed-toe walking shoes are highly recommended.

Please note that the 7:00 PM hike follows a shorter, flatter route and is recommended for attendees with mobility issues or who prefer an easier trail. The 8:30 PM hike runs approx. 1.5 miles round trip with parts that follow steep, single-file trails.

Attendees requiring accommodations for mobility issues should contact the box office ahead of attending Cassie's Ballad.

FAQs

Where will Cassie's Ballad take place?

Cassie's Ballad takes place entirely outdoors at the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance.

What ages are welcome at Cassie's Ballad?

We recommend this experience for pre-teens and up, but all ages are welcome.

What should I wear?

You will be hiking along specified trails during this experience. We recommend wearing hiking shoes, if you have them, or comfortable closed-toe walking shoes. We also recommend dressing in layered clothing that is appropriate for hiking through the woods.

Where can I park?

Parking will be available at the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, either in their parking lot or on the street.

What is the rain-plan if the weather is too bad to be outdoors?

If the weather is too bad to be outdoors, Cassie's Ballad will take place inside the Activity Center building as a modified "campfire storytelling" experience.

How do I contact the box office about mobility accommodations for myself or someone in my party?

We want to make sure you have the best experience possible. Please contact our box office ahead of your registered date to request accommodations by emailing tickets@foundstages.org.