





Starting bid
Scripts and Tea Blends for Book Lovers:
2 packages of tea - 1 Pride and Prejudice LiteraTea (chamomile) and 1 Gone With The Wind LiteraTea (peach oolong), plus copies of Deepen the Mystery, a collection of plays by Lauren Gunderson including the inaugural Essential Theatre Playwriting Award winning play, Parts They Call Deep; Evelyn in Purgatory by Topher Payne (SIGNED) winner of the 2012 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award, and Qualities of Starlight by Gabriel Jason Dean, which won the 2010 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award.
Value: $92.83


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Inspired by the rugged textures of the natural world, Kathrin's unique hand-built organic forms bring a touch of the outdoors to your home.
What does your imagination see? Perhaps elements of a coral reef, the driftwood beach at Jekyll Island, or a western landscape?
Organic ceramic sculpture with oxides, underglaze and glaze on a wooden base. It evokes a natural scene. 9-1/4" tall; base is 9-1/4" x 4-7/8" x ½”
Value: $100


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Dinner and a Show with the Director and Playwright at Pizza Verdura Sincera, voted Best of Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine and Best Pizza and Best Vegan Restaurant by Eater Atlanta every year since their opening in 2024.
This package comes with 2 tickets to Helen of the West plus dinner at Pizza Verdura Sincera for you (+1), Essential's Founding Artistic Director Peter Hardy (+1), and 2026 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award Winner Susan Swavely (+1).
Pizza Verdura Sincera menu:
Insalata - Famiglia Salads (choose 2) including Caesar’s, Greek or Spinach Primi – Pasta Primavera Pizza – (choose 2) including Margherita, Come la Carne, Greco or Giardino Dolce – warm ciabatta bread pudding with seasonal berries
Value: $892
Restrictions: Valid for any performance of Helen of the West, subject to artists' availability





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An enchanting floral class for up to 5 people, where you’ll learn the art of arranging fresh seasonal blooms into beautiful, personalized creations.*
Guided by Joan Rubenstein, founder and owner of Flower Design By Joan. Joan has over 30 years of experience working in Atlantas most elegant venues. This hands-on experience will leave you with a stunning arrangement and new skills to brighten any space. Participants will enjoy a British High Tea experience along with delicate bites. Sip on fine teas as you enjoy the leisurely atmosphere of this classic gathering, perfect for catching up with friends or celebrating a special occasion in true British style.
Value: $500
Expires: December 31, 2026
*Class is offered in Sandy Springs

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Signed First Edition - Bob Odenkirk's Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama A Memoir
Value: $55

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$50 gift card to use any time at any of the five local Souper Jenny restaurant locations



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Two tickets to Opening Night of the 2026 Essential Theatre Play Festival, Friday August 7, 2026, with two complimentary drinks from Java Lords, a signed Festival poster, and a photo op with Essential's Founding Artistic Director Peter Hardy and 2026 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award Winner Susan Swavely!
Value: $115

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A gift basket from the Georgia Writers Museum filled with young adult and adult books, museum souvenirs, and America250 memorabilia from their recently concluded presentation of the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “Voices and Votes, and four (4) tickets to Haunted Eatonton’s ghost tour - the scariest stories you've never heard!
The Haunted Eatonton ghost tour takes place on select dates in October and is an approximately 90-minute walk through the heart of historic and haunted Eatonton. Tours begin after dark, when the town’s otherworldly residents are said to come alive, wandering among one of Georgia’s most architecturally renowned and picturesque historic districts in Middle Georgia.
This year, the stories were all crafted by Essential Theatre playwrights - with help from the Georgia Writers Museum, The Arts Barn, and Chef Brent Mero, Eatonton's favorite local historian.
Value: $380


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The Company, Prince of Broadway handbag from SCENERY BAGS is made from a piece of the Company drop used in the Broadway production of Prince of Broadway, a review of famed Broadway director, Hal Prince's best known work. Scenic designed by Beowulf Boritt.
Details:
Size: 8.5 x 6 inches
Silver luxury logo zipper
With loops to attach a crossbody strap or wristlet.
Eco-Friendly Packaging
Handmade in America
About SCENERY BAGS: https://scenerybags.com/pages/our-story
This package also includes a $50 gift card to any Fifth Group restaurant, giving you the perfect opportunity to show off your new bag!
Value: $105







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Four, two-ticket passes to Launchpad 2.0, running at Theatrical Outfit through July 29, and a $100 giftcard to White Oak Kitchen, an easy 4 block walk away!
About Launchpad 2.0
LAUNCHPAD: A “MADE IN ATLANTA” FESTIVAL is now in its second year and is once again pioneering brand-new shows originating from the diverse creative ecosystem of ATL. This package of four, two-ticket passes gives you and a friend the chance to catch all four of the main productions before they close - or you and seven friends to see one production, or any other combination of up to eight tickets to LAUNCHPAD 2.0.
About White Oak Kitchen
A modern Southern cuisine and wine bar located at 270 Peachtree Street, just four blocks from Theatrical Outfit, White Oak is a cornerstone of downtown Atlanta's restaurant community, where the soulful comfort of the American South meets the coastal flavors of Southern Europe. Celebrated for its Cuisine du Sud, White Oak offers a polished yet inviting setting for modern Southern cuisine, seasonal dishes, and a celebrated wine program — all served with genuine hospitality in the heart of the city.
Value: $220




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Celebrate the power of queer storytelling with two Festival Passes to Lavender Fest, Atlanta's premier festival dedicated to new queer performance, and a $50 Fifth Group gift card so you can enjoy a bite before you dive into the Festival or cocktails after.
About LavenderFest:
Taking place August 5–9 at Out Front Theatre Company, Lavender Fest brings together LGBTQIA+ artists from across the United States for eight original productions spanning theatre, comedy, solo performance, and more. Your Festival Passes include admission to all eight performances plus an exclusive invitation for two to our Closing Night Celebration at Buddy Buddy. You'll also be welcomed to kick off the festival with Ruby Redd's Birdcage Bingo at the Atlanta Eagle.
More than a theatre festival, Lavender Fest is an investment in queer artists. Produced by Qreative Voices, the festival provides financial support and performance opportunities for independent LGBTQIA+ creators, with a special focus on amplifying Southern queer voices. By helping artists create, produce, and share their work where they live, Lavender Fest is building a future where queer stories don't have to leave the South to thrive.
About Fifth Group Restaurant:
Atlanta's Best Restaurants, Events & Catering, Fifth Group Brand Restaurants include Alma Cocina, Ecco, Ela, La Tavola Trattoria, South City Kitchen, and Bold Catering & Design.
Value: $250
*Exclusions: Festival Passes cannot be transferred between individuals


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Have an Epic summer: See The Odyssey on the big screen with a $50 gift card to Regal Cinemas and keep the epic theme going with two tickets to our world premiere production of Helen of the West, Susan Swavely’s rich re-imagining of the fabled story of Helen of Troy, now seen as a mail-order bride in the American West.
Value: $114



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Three great things, one great location! This package includes a two-ticket SheATL Festival Pass, two tickets to the Essential Theatre Festival, and two complimentary drinks from Java Lords. Catch a matinee at one festival, grab a cocktail, and settle in for an evening performance at the next festival without ever even leaving the building.
Value: $143




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Signed first edition copy of Kelundra Smith's The Wash, along with a Bonfire gift card so you can select a REBEL RINSE REPEAT shirt in the color, size, and style of your choice.
THE WASH premiered as a co-production by Synchronicity and Impact Theatres but was first workshopped by Hush Harbor Lab as part of the 2022 Essential Theatre Play Festival.
The print version of the script includes cover art by Atlanta artist Tiffany LaTrice of TILA Studios and production history chronicling its evolution from first public reading with Hush Harbor through its Rolling World Premiere tour of the US to its eventual Off-Broadway production.
Value: $50
*Bonfire gift card covers classic tee cost. Additional charges may apply for shipping or other t-shirt versions.
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