Relapse Theatre

Relapse is now closed. They need $ 80,000 to stay open? I don’t think that is going to happen…

Cheap shows for a bunch of chicks who want to laugh… they have classes if you want to be funny too but I am all about partying so I went for the jokes. It is definitely Improv so if you are into the fluidity of such a production, this place will make your night. You will be involved, so be prepared, but nothing could prepare you more than taking a few shots…
Its really different then the bar scene or just catching a comedy show and if you have a group of chicks going, tell the ticket girl and she will be sure to arrange a night you won’t soon forget.

We need to save this organization. now that their home building by Ga. Tech is kaput and not able to be saved, the theater — along with Automatic Improv and other troupes — needs a new space.
I took a class here at Automatic Improv, and to say I felt immediately part of the family is an understatement. They are classy, funny, smart and entrepreneurial as somewhat of an upstart in Atlanta’s improv field.
During my graduation show I got to do a scene with Kevin where we were bouncers from New Jersey. THAT was a dream come true. ;)
Follow the news on this company because they’re gonna come back meaner, leaner and stronger than ever very soon.

So last night was my first improv experience and I was thoroughly entertained. This night was a battle between two improve teams. They were great! Everyone was funny! My friend suggested this place and I glad she did. I will most defiantly will be back.

I’m am absolute whore for sarcastic, dry humor. I effing LOVED THIS PLACE!
Thanks to Sidney E. and it’s advertisement under the Events page, we ventured over to Midtown on Saturday night for the «place across from Jimmy John’s.» Once we found it, we parked out back, and scurried inside. We were greeted warmly by the door girl who let us know admission was «cash only». There’s an ATM downstairs. She threatened to stab us if we returned without $ 20 and was gushing over my newest handbag. (It’s a bright orange Prada Saffiano that I wish I could trade for lifetime entry to Relapse.)
We were a few minutes late, and it didn’t seem to matter, so we stopped by their bar for a shot of Jack and a Yuengling. ONLY $ 10.00!
We walked through the door to a dark room with stage lights. The host was warming the crowd up. One of the employees graciously pulled a few extra chairs for us. We sat, and within 5 minutes, the giggles began to flow. I loved AUTOMATIC. They were sharp, fresh, and witty. Upon the end of their set, we were informed that we could grab food in the area, and come back for another group’s Improv set! WOW… A 2 for 1, in Atlanta?! We basked in our freebie, and went across the street for Moe’s BBQ. (This was really good. I had the ribs. My friend hated the BBQ sauce, because it’s mustard-​based.)
We ventured back into the theater and grabbed our original seats for 2Girls3Eyes. I loved them just as much. I loved their awkward sexual humor. lol My friend became a small part of one of the acts and made the crowd laugh with an unexpected sexual joke. It was fun. The night rolled along it was 12:30. I’d had 2 shots of Jack, and we were told that there was yet another act! Considering we’d be there since 8, we decided to sneak out.
(With the exception of the Hispanic Guy in 2Girls3Eyes who doubles as the lighting/​tech manager for the group, I enjoyed every moment. He made lots of «off-​color» remarks that were a little too far, even in this liberal setting. I found myself puzzled whenever he was part of a scene. My friend agreed. He just wasn’t as good as his counterparts. Maybe he’s new… Oh well.)
This is a new weekend staple. A true gem in Atlanta! It’s not stuffy, pretentious, or showy. It’s the perfect anecdote for boredom, depression, or general frustration with the typical Atlanta scene. It was a well-​ochestrated orgy for an inner humor whore. We’ll be coming back, again and again and again!

Went recently with friends for the 8 PM i Improv show and we discovered for the $ 10 admission we could stay all night for all of their shows. In addition to the 8PM show they had another improv show at 10:30 as well as standup show at 10:30 followed by a 1AM standup show. While it wasn’t the funniest improv or standup I’ve sen, it was pretty funny and the value can’t be beat. There is also a bar with reasonably priced drinks for between sets.

I went here last weekend for some improv comedy. Actors are great… basically a live version of Who’s Line Is It Anyway? They aren’t sure exactly how they will make you laugh. definitely random, but I am positive you will laugh and have a great time. They have a bar downstairs where you can grab some drinks. It is located inside the basement of a church but once you get in it has a professional setup with the stage. If you volunteer they give you free tickets for the next show and you can also get discounts on groupon or living social. Definitely worth it if you are looking for something different to do on the weekend. :)

This was my first time at an Improv Theater and boy did we have fun. It gets kind of packed so its best to get their early to get good seats. We lucked out and got seats in the second row when we arrived. The actors were really funny and the participation from audience members wasnt as overbearing as I thought it would be. I would recommend this place as a fun date night or girls night out event. You will enjoy it. Be sure to reserve it online so that you only pay $ 10 vs $ 15 at the door.

Everyone needs something in his/​her life that consistently and substantially makes him/​her happy, and not just during time of exposure, but something that uplifts his/​her mood for a couple of days thereafter, the kind of joy that puts a spring in your step and keeps you awake at night. Everyone needs a place to go where the people know him/​her on a first name basis and where he/​she is warmly greeted and given special treatment each and every time. I sincerely hope that you have a source of happiness as I have just described. For me, that source of happiness is improv comedy at the Relapse Theatre.
Damn, the way I kiss their asses, you’d think that they paid me. But no, they’re just that entertaining and that good to me, and I cannot emphasize that enough. They’ve exceeded all my expectations with regards to both comedy and hospitality. I’ve been to Relapse over a dozen times, and along the way, so many of the improv actors have gone out of their way to be exceptionally kind to me. Even the locally famous Deckerettes, three hot chicks that bartend, bend over backwards to welcome me, which is remarkable given that I’m sort of a square who doesn’t drink AT ALL. Heck, I was even called «the best fan ever» and was invited to ride the Relapse Theatre float at last year’s Little Five Points Halloween Parade! :) I don’t get this fervent over much, and if this review update seems like a total love fest, that’s because I simply cannot hide my effusive adulation. Further attestant of my love for Relapse, I’m responsible for inviting and bringing two dozen different friends to Relapse’s Friday night lineup. They’ve made comments such as, «That was so much fun,» and, «Thanks for broadening my (entertainment) horizons.» If I ever host one of those UYEs, I just know that it’ll be for the Friday night tandem of Automatic Improv and 2Girls3Eyes.
Addendum: Everything in my previous review is still valid, and here are a few points that I should have mentioned had I not been so green at the time; Relapse was my 2^nd review.
Are you a student? Bam! You get discounted admission.
Did you show up for the first show of the evening? Bam! You get to see every subsequent show of that night for FREE.
Don’t like paying for parking? Boom! Plentiful FREE parking behind the building and in the lot across the street.
Don’t like assigned seating? Boom! Even when I show up with absolutely no time to spare, I can usually still find a front row seat.
Are you tired of being painfully, egregiously unfunny? Booyah! Ask about Relapse University comedy classes.
Do you want the ladies of Relapse to tickle your funny bone? Is your funny bone in your pants? Boing! «The Girls of Relapse 2013» calendar is in pre-​production.
If I didn’t already make this abundantly clear, I greatly admire what these folks do on stage. I’ve been attending approximately once per month for the past year, and I roll in there each and every time with the enthusiasm of an 8-​year-​old on Christmas morning. Can you feel how hard I’m nerding out for them? I prefer the short-​form improv of Automatic Improv and 2Girls3Eyes because I like to yell outlandish suggestions and have them incorporated into the shows. That way, I get a sense of being part of the experience. Moreover, if I don’t particularly enjoy a certain skit, that’s okay because I know that it’ll be over in 5 minutes. But if short-​form improv isn’t your cup of tea, Relapse features long-​form improv, sketch comedy, comedy musicals, stand-​up comedy, open-​mic nights, etc. And don’t worry if you get dragged on stage. Even if a volunteer isn’t funny, the Relapse family is so skilled that they can make that volunteer SEEM funny. Straight magic right there.
So get out, and support your local comedy actors! They’ll entertain your face off!

I came here one night on a 2^nd date. It was a relaxed atmosphere and the parking was great. I highly reccommend it as a date night, especially if your alternative is a movie!

I can’t wait to learn more about Relapse Theatre. Especially the SECRET SHOWS.
I recently visited Relapse on a Wednesday night to watch my friend, Phoebe, perform with her improv goup.
You enter through the back of (what appears to be) a church on 14^th street, near the Jimmy Johns. (Sorry no longitude/​latitude coordinates THIS TIME) Go in through the back door and be greeted. The greeter will ask you which show you are going to see, and tell you whether it is upstairs, or downstairs. Simple enough.
21+ gets you a wristband and brews!
Apparently there are several improv –comedy groups nestled under the name «Relapse», and I bet you each of them are highly entertaining. If you visit the website, you will note that many of these shows are either $ 5 or $ 10, which is totally reasonable for your hole-​in-​the-​wall theatre!
As an audience member, I will advise you to bring your ideas. This is definitely a show for an interactive audience (in case you have never been to an improv show!). You should have seen me throwing around «Herman Cain!» and «Meth!» for fun skits to ensue hilarity.
After the show you can meet with the actors and artists and learn a bit about them. This is one of my favorites, because we get to chat about the mishaps, and what was total comedic genius. They also encourage members of the audience to try out their skills on certain «rookie» nights.
I definitely recommend marking Relapse Theatre on your calendar. I guarantee you’ll have a nice laugh.

Only in Atlanta would Relapse still be a secret or be able to keep the 1 AM Secret Shows even remotely secretive. Obviously the comedy scene in Atlanta does not have quite the cult following it has in a place like New York, but it’s not for lack of accomplished comics. You’d watch them on TV, and some of them you probably already have, so might as well get off your couch and go see them live.
That said, I admit to a sense of giddiness when I went to Relapse last week precisely because most people don’t seem to know about it. The building looks like a renovated church or possibly frat house with just a tiny sign in the yard. Then you walk downstairs into a dark basement, get a drink from a bar that, while well-​stocked, was just built into the corner of a large hallway, and then suddenly you’re watching a finalist from the last season of Last Comic Standing. It’s not divey or gross, they have a lounge area with TVs set up outside the main room. The bathrooms are spotless and the whole downstairs is wired so that you don’t miss the set while getting a drink or in the restroom. But despite the professional set up, the whole secretive affair still smacks of your dad’s stories about seeing Robin Williams do stand up to a tiny crowd in a dive bar. I can’t help but love that, even though I’m 90% sure my dad made that story up.

Ask if your show is upstairs. If it is, do not go in summertime. I did this mystery-​science-​3000 type thing with Cujo, and the stuff was very funny, but I just couldn’t hang because it was about 8 million degrees in the attic. If they offer these shows in the cooler months, jump on it, as we were laughing from the time the credits rolled.
It’s funny that this place used to be a church, cuz it was hot as hell.

A few friends and I came here on a Tuesday night for Automatic Improv. There was a full bar (and a very nice bartender), and the audience size was intimate. The show itself was good, the team had great energy and engaged the audience, and we all had a ton of fun. The show was interactive, and audience participation definitely added to the hilarity.
There is a parking lot (behind the building), and prices are very reasonable, especially on weeknights.

A friend of mine performed on a recent Thurday for the Stand Up open mike. At first, I was skeptical, because let’s face it, open mikes of any sort usually suck, unless the place has a rep. Also, the last time I came to Relapse was last year, for one of their Saturday midnight improv acts, and it really, REALLY sucked.
After arriving, I bought a drink, so that I’d be medicated enough to endure anything that may suck, including my friend. But surprise, no one really sucked, and my friend was even funny. Who knows, maybe she has a future in this. I hung around to see about 7 acts go up, and they ranged from «not bad» to pretty freakin’ hilarious.
Thursday night amateur comedy night. A good way to start the weekend.

Awesome place to catch an improv show! It is dirt cheap compared to other comedy clubs around the city (especially if you have a student ID) but their crew is just as good, if not better.
My favorite time to come is Friday night around 10:30 when 2 Girls 3 Eyes performs. I have seen them multiple times over the past couple of years and they never disappoint.
Relapse used to be BYOB but has been renovated to include a full bar, so sadly there will be no more brown bagging it here for me.

A little birdie sent me this awesome email with discount codes for the Comedy festival at Relapse Theater. Through this, I scored tickets to the ^$&$&! show (aka the «dirty» show) for $ 1.
BAM. $ 1 ticket to an awesome stand-​up show. Worth waaay more than $ 1, but hey, a discount is a discount.
We showed up to a super friendly front-​desk staff that showed us downstairs. There was tons of space and extra folding chairs so we could sit wherever we wanted. After ordering some PBR, we were told that there was a cheaper option for $ 1 less. «Would you like that?» Hell yes I would.
We got about a new comedian every 10−15mins. leading up to a 2 hour show. Every comedian was amazing and kept the crowd going. Extra amounts of rape and sex jokes, which is to be expected for a ‘dirty show’.
There seemed to be a brunette bimbo in the front row that apparently had a few too many cups of jungle juice and had problems making her inside voice kept INSIDE. Seriously, it took a couple hail marys and an extra deep breaths to not go to the very front and accidentally drop my entire drink all over her. Not to worry though, the 6^th comedian finally cracked at this bitch and went off on her (in a great way for all of us to laugh at). She was so pissed that she shut up.
Thank freaking god. Dear unknown comedian, I love you.
Great show, definitely an awesome first time to Relapse. I need to come again, but I feel slightly spoiled after those $ 1 tickets.

Oh Relapse, how I love thee, let me count the ways!
1. Open mic comedy on Thursday nights with a low $ 5 cover charge and the opportunity to embarrass myself as I attempt to make people laugh so hard they cough.
2. The 1AM comedy show on Saturday nights. I love these nights. So many good comics and the show is free, free, FREE. (Please check Relapse on Facebook to confirm because this show does not always happen. But it can be a fun surprise!)
3. A full bar with lots of flavored vodkas (which I love) and a good beer selection including Mickey’s which has puzzles inside the caps.
4. Cool people working the door, the bar and the tables. No attitude will be given by these folks.
5. Lots and lots of free parking! Behind the building and in the lot across the street.
This place is truly as good as it gets!

First off, everyone was super nice here from the girl taking the money for the show to the bartender (who should have-​if not already been doing comedy as well). The Thursday show is $ 5, and although it states they start the show at 9:30 they were running a bit late. It seems pretty informal and people filtered in and out of the show as the night went on. They have a full bar, and free parking located in the rear * if that’s full you can also park across the street*
Ok onto the show… Thursday night is open mic night, so you have some seasoned perfomers along with newbies. Some were really funny, some… were… not. But all in all it was a fun night, can’t wait to go back!

Relapse is a theater located in a converted church building, featuring mostly improv and stand-​up comedy. The converted church is indistinguishable from an actual, real-​live, operating church from the outside, and there are no visible signs to tell you otherwise, which makes it a pain to find at night. As it turns out, drinking alcohol in a place that used to be a church is entertaining for all. They used to sell drinks here, but now it’s BYOB — and everybody does. I’m sure the novelty will wear off eventually.
They’re primarily known for improv; in addition to shows, the theater holds performance workshops and has its own improv troupe, though my source prefers Dad’s Garage. I’ve only attended the stand-​up comedy open mic night. This takes place every Tuesday and Thursday, and it’s a late show — is supposed to start at 10 but usually doesn’t until 10:30 or so, and can run until almost 2! The comedy was so-​so with a couple of great comics and a couple real bad ones. Apparently, you will start to see regulars, complete with repeat material, if you go to a whopping two open mic nights in Atlanta! It was a supportive, lively crowd, but the crowd appeared to consist entirely of comics and guests of comics. Because how else would you find the place, right?
Until now — if you’re bored and want to check out something a little different, I’d definitely recommend this former place of worship, now utterly stripped of its holiness.