Aurora Theatre continues its commitment to new works with the world premiere of Initiative, a brand-new play by Atlanta local Jacob York, running March 26 – April 19, 2026. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Katie Erin Chambers, this heartfelt and imaginative production blends epic fantasy with deeply human storytelling.
At the center of Initiative is a group of friends gathered around a gaming table for one final campaign. As Dave faces an aggressive illness, he turns to the world of Dungeons & Dragons to create moments he fears he will miss. With every roll of the dice, his closest companions build a quest that stretches beyond fantasy and into the experiences of a lifetime, from fatherhood to seeing the ocean for the first time.
Part sword fight, part soul search, Initiative balances nerdy joy with emotional depth. Fates collide. Blades clash. Existential dread looms. And at its heart, the play asks what it truly means to show up for the people you love…