The Savannah Performance Alliance is proud to present a world premiere staged reading of award-winning writer Rick Garman’s new play “America,”  a dark thriller that examines the divides and fractures in our contemporary society through a tension-packed story about a group of people trapped in a roadside diner by a deadly but enigmatic threat outside.

The staged reading will be held at 7pm at the Bay Street Theatre at Club One, 1 Jefferson St., Downtown Savannah.  A Q&A discussion with the author and cast will be held immediately afterward.  Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Rick Garman, a consulting producer for the Savannah Performance Alliance, began his career as a playwright, with his first effort “17 Days” winning multiple awards and going on to be produced in theatres across the country.  His second work, “Mountains,” won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Los Angeles Theatre Production.  Since then he has gone on to become a prolific screenwriter and author with novels, travel guide books, and more than 40 movies for television including “The Groomsmen: Second Chances,” which won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film, TV or Streaming in 2025.  He is the founder and producer of the The Savannah Cabaret.

Tickets are only $10 and all proceeds from the sales will benefit the Savannah Performance Alliance and our ongoing efforts to promote the performing arts in Savannah.

All seats are general admission, first come-first served.

Savannah Stage Company presents Brave the Stage, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser where everyday people transform into performers for one unforgettable night! Whether singing, acting, reciting poetry, or delivering a powerful pitch, participants step outside their comfort zones and into the spotlight, all to support SSC’s mission of bringing bold, imaginative theatre to Savannah.

Each performer receives expert coaching and mentoring  from Savannah Stage Company artists before taking the stage at the grand Brave the Stage Gala, where friends, family, and the community cheer them on. Local businesses can also get involved through corporate team-building workshops, nominating their own brave stars while fostering creativity and confidence in the workplace.

By particiapting, attending or sponsoring, you’re not just witnessing incredible bravery, you’re helping SSC continue its work nurturing artists, engaging audiences, and creating theatre that inspires.