We’re cultivating an inclusive community theatre where everyone can thrive.

What Makes A Renegade

Our Mission

Our mission is to create emotionally grounded, socially relevant performances that generate meaningful conversations in our community, shine a light on important issues we’re facing in today’s society and serve as a compelling catalyst for tangible change.

☠️ Your favorite villainous cabaret is back! 🎶 Audition for Villains: A Cabaret To Die For are open! Submit virtually by Friday, September 19th at 6pm with your favorite ideas. We can’t wait to see what spooky song combos you propose! 👀🧙 Ful
HOORAY! 🎉 The cast, crew and orchestra of Next To Normal are excited to donate $800 to @namigeorgia to support mental health initiatives across our home state. 🧠🏥
🤘🏻One more chance to see @elyssamlakin rock out as the infamous “Dr. Rock” in Next To Normal today at 2pm. 🎸 📸: @jordanpostalphotography
🎶Take an emotional journey with @lauren.jenrose as “Diana” for the last time today at 2pm in Next To Normal.🎭 📸: @jordanpostalphotography
🕺🏻🪩💃🏻 Voted cutest couple who stays out too late on a Tuesday night/Wednesday morning: @jillianschmidtofficial & @wanyvyang 💞 📸: @jordanpostalphotography
Wish you were here! Catch @elyssamlakin as “Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden” for the last time today at 2pm in Next To Normal. 📸: @jordanpostalphotography
📷 Last chance today at 2pm to see gavinbass.a7 and @lauren.jenrose portray “Gabe” and “Diana” in NeXT To Normal. Don’t miss out! ✨ 📸: @jordanpostalphotography
🪩 Don’t miss your last chance to see @jillianschmidtofficial and @wanyvyang as “Natalie” and “Henry” in Next To Normal today at 2pm. 💫 📸: @jordanpostalphotography
The Goodman family remembering the good times during “Better Than Before” tugs at our heartstrings. What was your favorite part of Next To Normal? 📸: @jordanpostalphotography
🎶 gavinbass.a7 is ready to rock out tonight at 8pm and tomorrow at 2pm in our last two performances of Next To Normal.🤘🏻 📸: @jordanpostalphotography

Who We Are

Community Builders

We’re an ensemble crafted with care that intentionally includes people of varying ages, races, genders, backgrounds and beliefs. 

Truth Tellers

We work alongside one another to bring untold stories to the surface in creative ways that spark necessary conversations in our community.

Change Makers

We take meaningful steps to create the changes we want to see in our world. 

Behind The Scenes

Meet Our Board

  • Founder & President

    McKenzie (she/her) is a multidisciplinary creator (producer, director, performer) based out of Atlanta, GA. Since it’s inaugural season, she’s strived to make Renegade Theatre Company a home for inclusive community theatre– right here in the heart of Atlanta. Some past directing credits include Cabaret (RTC) which garnered Broadway World Awards nominations for Best Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Ensemble and A Year With Frog & Toad, Anything Goes, and Shrek (Smyrna Village Players). Thank you to our friends at VaHi Church and to the dedicated, talented and grounded Renegades who help make magic happen onstage and beyond.

  • Vice President

    Joey (he/him) considers it an honor to work with Renegade Theatre Company. He believes in providing an inclusive space where actors can collaborate, learn, truly express themselves to their fullest. Recent onstage credits in the Atlanta area include Shrek with Theatre 1548, Godspell with Renegade Theatre Company and A Year with Frog and Toad with Smyrna Village Players as well as performing as an ensemble member of the Atlanta Master Chorale.

    When Joey isn’t tracking down his latest story as a broadcast journalist, he loves exploring Atlanta, trying new restaurants and reads, and rooting for his beloved Georgia sports teams. He's very grateful to his wife Hannah for her love and support.

  • Omsbudsman

    Kira (she/her) holds a PhD in Culture, History, and Theory from Emory University, where she currently works as the Associate Director of Programs in the Department of Chemistry. She has over a decade of experience leading academic program strategy and communications.Kira serves as our volunteer Ombuds for Renegade Theatre Company. In her free time, she loves to read, write, and explore Atlanta parks with her dogs.