Merely Players Presents

Merely Players Presents (MPP) leads the Atlanta region toward equity and shared prosperity for all by

creating a platform where diversity is lived and celebrated. MPP's mission focuses on amplifying a diversity of

voices and eliciting conversations that promote thinking and shared understanding, with:

• Diversity in Casting/Programming: MPP chooses plays that address historic inequities in casting,

giving more opportunities for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), Asian, and Latinx

performers.

• Intentional Programming: MPP chooses productions that provoke dialogue on complex social issues,

pushing audiences towards greater empathy and social equity, such as Disgraced (exploring identity

and religion) and The Cake (addressing LGBTQ+ values).

• Latinx Representation/Strategic Bilingualism: Forty-six percent of Doraville's population is of

Hispanic origin. By staging productions that amplify Latinx voices, such as Real Women Have

Curves and Anna in the Tropics (staged in English/Spanish), MPP removes language and cultural

barriers for Doraville’s large Latinx population.

• Economic Vitality for Artists: MPP strives to pay stipends to actors, crew, and staff. By valuing artistic

labor, we contribute to the financial well-being of artists in the metro area.

• Civic & Economic Growth: MPP actively nurtures relationships with the City of Doraville and the Arts

Council to transform the city into an arts destination, which drives local tourism and encourages

overall economic growth.