Since its inception in 1980, the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre has provided Gainesville and Alachua County with a unique and innovative cultural experience. There are many opportunities for exploring acting, writing, directing, and production for many diverse sectors of our community, especially for those who otherwise might not enjoy such opportunities.
Citizens of all ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds participate in the theatre's activities. Professional and novice playwrights, poets, and other creative artists have enjoyed having their works staged. Workshops and performance opportunities for children, the elderly, the disabled, and minorities have been promoted. Our young acting group, the Student Ensemble Theatre (SET), also performs several times a year.
The theatre is also a community site open for rental to local high schools, bands, and others.
The theatre is an air conditioned facility that seats 80 patrons. It is located in the Baird center at 619 South Main Street Gainesville, Florida 32601.
To find out more about:
(Artistic Advisor, Director) is a Professor of English, University of Florida; author of nine books on Shakespeare and the modern playwrights; director or actor in over one-hundred productions in commercial and university theatre; principal investigator of numerous grants from the Florida Humanities Council, NEH, and NEA; Member, National Board of Artistic Directors, Orlando Shakespeare Festival; Dramaturg, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre; Past Dramaturg, Hippodrome State Theatre, and is the current Artistic Advisor of the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. At the ART he has directed Galileo, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, King Lear with Music, and Little Murders. He directed Hamlet last season.
(Past Chair, ART Board of Directors): Ms. Bardon has been associated with the theatre for twenty years, as Chair, a board member, and patron of the arts. A well-known community activist in social and cultural affairs, she is also a former owner of an art gallery and country inn in Massachusetts. She is well acquainted with Florida’s cultural assets as a co-author of Museums and More: A Guide to Florida’s Cultural and Heritage Attractions. As a guiding member of the Arts Association of Alachua County, founder of the Center of Modern Art, member of the Gainesville Music Teachers Association, and many other artistic and civic organizations, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the theatre.
(Business Manager/Treasurer): is also Executive Director of an arts organization, the Gainesville Association for the Creative Arts. She is responsible for: day-to-day management of the corporation, all record keeping, receiving and accounting for all funds received, scheduling, keeping the Board of Directors apprised of the organization's functions, fundraising, grant writing, contracting, bookkeeping, and development. Her degrees: 1977, Masters in English, University of Florida; 1976, BA, Arts and Sciences, University of Florida. As a successful businessperson and teacher, she brings her knowledge of this community and its educational system through volunteer work in the elementary, middle, and high schools for the past twenty years. In addition, Ms. Homan has coordinated the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Writers Workshop for the last four years, including grant writing, production, and site management.
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
619 South Main Street
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(located in the Baird Center)
Directions
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
P.O.Box 12254
Gainesville, Florida 32604
352-375-1321
Kevin Mack classact@gru.net or Casey Stern uwpcaseyd93@yahoo.com