Technology has changed rapidly throughout the last 20 years-- often moving faster than we're able to catch it. Six Atlanta-based playwrights have written new 15-minute plays, set during the 2000s, that reflect on our evolving relationship with our devices.

Performances are Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. All performances are virtual and each play will be performed every night.

Watch and engage on Facebook Live or YouTube Dec. 4-6, 2020. There will be an interactive talkback after each performance. #InterfaceATL

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We've gathered a dozen Atlanta-based artists for an experiment in creating theater during uncertain times. All are welcome to go on the adventure with us and also have the opportunity to decide what role they want technology to play in their lives, both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

To make the patron experience even more special, we have partnered with the Georgia Women's Food Festival for dinner and a show. Dine-in or order carryout or delivery from Edible Endeavors, Wahoo! Grill, Sweet Auburn BBQ, or Nakato Japanese Restaurant while you're tuning into the show throughout the weekend and mention "Interface."

This project is produced by Bridgette C. Burton and Kelundra Smith.

Funding for this program is sponsored by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

A synopsis of each play is listed below:

“Chatterbox” by Quinn Xavier Hernandez; directed by Ibi Owolabi

Set in 2000. Matt and Amanda are exploring the new world of chatrooms. It’s enticing to be anyone you want online, but at what price?

“Sunrise, Sunset” by Amina S. McIntyre; directed by J.L. Reed

Set in 2005. Keisha and Morris make the perfect couple. There’s just one problem—she’s in Los Angeles and he’s in Atlanta. Can they find a way to make it work, or will the distance get the best of them?

“Girl” by Marium Khalid; directed by Ibi Owolabi

Set in 2010. Rafat once had dreams of being a Bollywood starlet. Now in her twilight years-- with her husband Haroon and daughter Hina by her side, she’s living them-- in her mind. This story of sustaining love through Alzheimer’s will break your heart and put it back together.

“Good Man Hunter” by Erin Considine; directed by Sharon Estela

Set in 2015. Hunter is dusting off her little black dress after a very public breakup with her influencer boyfriend. With her two besties by her side, she’s ready to conquer the world of online dating, but she realizes that getting 10,000 followers might be easier than swiping to Mr. Right.

“Free Game” by Elliott Dixon; directed by J.L. Reed

Set in 2020. Retired NBA legend Dedalus Clay has started an online inmate education program and he’s making his currently suspended NFL first draft pick son, Ickerus, help him with the endeavor. When they log in to the virtual platform, they're assigned to teach students Bernie and Lynwoodt, a father and son doing time together. Their lives couldn’t seem more different on the surface, but they’ll soon discover they have a lot more in common than they think.

“Long Time, No See” by Kelundra Smith; directed by J.L. Reed

Set in 2023. Jordan and Taylor had a standing happy hour date for two years, but they haven’t seen each other since the COVID-19 pandemic tore through the United States. Now, two years after a vaccine has been developed, they try to pick up where they left off, but that’s not so easy.