No laughing matter, Relapse Theatre closes
Fundraising effort underway to save six-year Midtown comedy playhouse that enjoyed acclaimed praise, but was saddled with mounting bills, too.
Escalating financial burdens have helped shut down the good times at the Relapse Theatre comedy playhouse off 14th Street in the Home Park neighborhood. But friends and supporters are hoping that Relapse can respond to the fiscal emergency mountain and save founder and artistic director Bob Wood’s comedy club that does a bit of everything, but mostly “brings people together in a place where they can be whoever they want to be.” Known as “Atlanta’s Home for Improv,” Relapse was situated in a former church at 380 14th Street near Mecaslin Street. Three years ago to stop foreclosure on the building and save the club, Wood reportedly purchased the building for more than $2.8 million. During its six years, the theatre has been positively …
