Theater Emory production of Sam Shepard's modern classic about former lovers Eddie and May, set in a motel on the edge of the Mojave Desert.
Theater Emory is running Sam Shepard's Fool for Love at the Mary Gray Munroe Theater through November 22, and if you're looking for a matinee, there's a performance this Sunday, November 15, at 2 PM. It's part of their 2026-2027 season, and the run opened back on November 12, so you've got a few more weekends to catch it before it closes.
Shepard's play is a modern classic, and this one is set in a rundown motel on the edge of the Mojave Desert. It follows former lovers Eddie and May, who find themselves drawn back into a volatile cycle of passion and pain, all while the ghostly presence of their father lingers nearby. It's described as a haunting and explosive portrait of love, memory and emotional inheritance—the kind of play that spends as much time with what's left unsaid as with the shouting matches. If you're into Shepard's work, this is one of his most enduring pieces.
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Practical details: The show is at the Mary Gray Munroe Theater, 201 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322. Tickets are $20, and it's free for Emory students. The Sunday performance is at 2 PM, so it's an easy afternoon outing if you're around the area.
Date
15 November – 22 November
14:00
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
