Challenge, Accepted
Open Auditions: Sunday & Monday, August 21 & 22 Commander By Mario Correa Directed by Karelisa Hartigan Performance dates: October 14-30, 2016 Don’t be shy, you were born to be a star! Join us at open auditions for the hit new play Commander at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre! “NEXT STOP, BROADWAY, SURELY!” –Baltimore Sun “STARTLING TIMELINESS” –NPR Baltimore … Read more
Ron Cunningham of the Gainesville Sun reviewed our production of Twelfth Night, and had lots of good things to say about it! “…Lola Bond does Olivia with all the sexual naivety of an heiress possessed of way more cents than sense. Others worthy of note include Carly Labrada’s pneumatic (in the gravity-defying black leather corset sense) … Read more
Gainesville Lunch Out Blog editor and man-about-town Mike Sanford had some lovely things to say about our current production of Twelfth Night: “The ART ensemble presented a performance that was both compelling, and engaging. Ms. Bond is a regal Olivia who’s not above impromptu comic relief, and Zoe Emblershines as Viola’s long-lost brother Sebastian. Chuck … Read more
Open Auditions: Sunday & Monday, July 17 & 18 These Shining Lives By Melanie Marnich Directed by Laura Jackson Performance dates: September 16 – October 2, 2016 Don’t be shy, you were born to be a star! Join us at open auditions for These Shining Lives at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. These Shining Lives chronicles … Read more
Mike Sanford, Gainesville Lunch Out Blog’s editor calls the Acrosstown’s production of Steve Martin’s The Underpants “19th Century comedy with new world twists” and says “the small cast of seven actors kept me engaged” and “laughs ensued!” Not enough for you? Read Mike’s entire review here (link opens in a new tab)! And once you have, click … Read more
We made it through with “innuendo intact,” but… but… but what about the weiners?! “The Underpants is a quirky, slightly subversive tale of temptation, flirtation and marital redemption. Plus it’s funny in a bloomers-on-parade sort of way.” Read the Scene’s entire review here (link opens in a new tab). And once you have, click here and … Read more
In addition to “celebrating and revivifying the great plays of the past” the Acrosstown is celebrating and revivifying its Youtube channel! Check out our first ODDCAST Podcast, in which Acrosstown veteran Bobby Jones interviews Jessica Arnold on what it’s like to direct The Underpants by Steve Martin. Here’s the link to purchase tickets to The Underpants— … Read more
Check out our preview in today’s Scene Magazine! http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160601/ENT/160609959
Don’t miss the show that the Gainesville Scene calls “well-acted, absorbing” —The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, through May 8! Link to today’s article in the Gainesville Sun (link will open in a new window). Click here for more information, and to purchase your tickets today!
Welcome to one of the Bard’s silliest comedies– Twelfth Night, or What You Will— rife with mistaken identities, cross-dressing and romantic intentions gone terribly wrong. And YOU could have a starring role! Don’t be afraid, nobody is expected to be a Shakespearean scholar going in, but you’ll certainly be a force to reckon with by … Read more
