Cassie's Ballad is an immersive ritual and historical fable set amid the Atlanta Child Murders and offered as a healing theatrical hike.

Cassie’s Ballad follows the story of Brandon, a young Black teen living in Atlanta during the early 1980s. His friend Cassie has lost her voice after a child they know has gone missing. With the guidance of an Ancestor, Brandon guides attendees on a literal search for the missing child and a figurative search for Cassie’s voice. From the “Graveyard of Innocence” to Cassie’s Bottle Tree, the journey leads to a sad but healing discovery.

Cassie's Ballad is a restorative communal ritual and theatrical hike. Set entirely outdoors within the urban forest of the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, you will travel with the characters and a small group of fellow attendees to multiple locations along a wooded path. Hiking shoes or closed-toe walking shoes are highly recommended.

Please note that the 7:00 PM hike follows a shorter, flatter route and is recommended for attendees with mobility issues or who prefer an easier trail. The 8:30 PM hike runs approx. 1.5 miles round trip with parts that follow steep, single-file trails.

Attendees requiring accommodations for mobility issues should contact the box office ahead of attending Cassie's Ballad.

***On May 8th, both hikes will be photographed and filmed. Attendees may be captured on film and/or video. By attending the event, you agree to your likeness being used for marketing and archival purposes.***

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