Theatrical Outfit kicks off the new year with the world premiere of Atlanta playwright Steve Yockey’s “Bleeding Hearts” at the Balzer Theatre in Downtown.
The “breakneck, pitch-black farce” about the disappearing middle class and how people forget to put themselves in each other’s shoes runs from Jan. 28 to Feb. 22.
The story: Sloane isn’t sure why exactly her husband, Timothy, brought home a probably dangerous drifter with a knife, but she doesn’t like it. Of course, it’s hard to focus when her wealthy neighbor keeps dropping by to steal anything not nailed down.
“We’re thrilled to be starting the new year with the world premiere of a new play,” TO Artistic Director Matt Torney said in a statement. “And, we are even more thrilled that it’s a play by one of Atlanta’s most celebrated playwrights, Steve Yockey.”
Torney said “Bleeding Hearts” is part of the theatre’s commitment to new plays by Atlanta playwrights as part of its “Made in Atlanta” development program. Since starting five years ago, “Made in Atlanta” has developed and premiered the hip hop musical “Young John Lewis,” which won Best Musical in the 2025 Suzi Bass Awards, “FLEX” that went on to play at Lincoln Center in New York.
“Bleeding Hearts” will feature anensemble of current, returning, and new faces, including: Josh Adams as “Griff O’Brien,” Veronika Duerr as “Sloane Burke,” Christopher Hampton as “Timothy Burke,” Tony Larkin as “Old Blindy,” and Tess Malis Kincaid as “Felicia Reed-Walker.” Under the direction of Sean Daniels (former Artistic Director of Dad’s Garage), the design team includes: Scenic Design by Kat Conley, Costume Design by April Andrew Carswell, Lighting Design by David Reingold, Sound Design by Dan Bauman, Properties Design by Leah Thomas, Special Effects by Sarah Beth “EssBee” Hester, Intimacy Coordination by Bridget McCarthy, and Stage Management by Gabby Peralta.
Tickets are on sale now at theatricaloutfit.org or call (678) 528-1500 for more information.