Written by Cleveland playwright Michael Oatman and directed by Tony F. Sias, It Happened in Atlanta centers around four college friends from Cleveland who come together to reckon with what happened at Freaknik 20 years ago. When dark liquor, weed and a card game, called For Better or For Worse, come out they are forced to wrestle with their secrets about what happened in Atlanta.

It Happened in Atlanta will be performed at Karamu’s Cleveland Foundation Jelliffe Theatre from March 8 through March 30, 2024.

Performances are Thursdays through Sundays and ticket prices range from $35 – $45.

Student, senior, and group (20+) discounts available. For a complete schedule and tickets visit karamuhouse.org or call the Karamu House Box Office at 216-795-7077.

It Happened in Atlanta contains adult language consumption of controlled substances and sexual suggestiveness.