Creative Viewpoints Free Arts Workshop

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Open to all ages! This free workshop series is a chance to learn about all different kinds of artistic expression. Drawing, painting, theatre, poetry, and more will be a part of the workshops to help you tap into your inner artist. Each workshop is a stand-alone event, so attend one or all. The Acrosstown will … Read more

State of the ART

Thursday, September 87pm at the theater The Future of the ART Is in Crisis:A message from our President The Acrosstown has been a mainstay of the Gainesville theatre scene since its inception in 1980, but it’s future is now at a crossroads. We can no longer stay in this beautiful and unique theater at the … Read more

Open Auditions: Hamlet

At the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 Open Auditions:Sunday & Monday, May 15 & 16, at 7:00 pm at the theater HamletBy William ShakespeareDirected by Catherine Karow Performance dates: July 15 – August 7, 2022, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. ***We request that all cast and … Read more

Open Auditions: August: Osage County

At the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 Open Auditions:Sunday & Monday, March 20 & 21, at 7:00 pm at the theaterAnd online through March 17 August: Osage CountyPlay by Tracy LettsDirected by Jay NixonAssistant Directed by Virginia Martinez A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When … Read more

01|21 Open Auditions: The Full Monty

At the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 Open Auditions:Sunday & Monday, January 2 & 3, 2021, at 7:00 pm The Full MontyBook by Terrence McNallyMusic and Lyrics by David YazbekDirected by Jackie CollinsAssistant Directed by Tammy Meyers A raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes… that takes it all off. … Read more

Open Auditions: The Importance of Being Earnest (Part II)

At the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 Open Auditions:Sunday & Monday, December 5 and 6, 2021, at 7:00 pm Oscar Wilde’sThe Importance of Being EarnestDirected by Andrea Young This is the second round of auditions to replace those people cast way back in February, 2020, who are no longer able to … Read more

November, 2021 News!

Neil Gaiman, Edgar Allan Poe, Charlotte Perkins, oh my! https://mailchi.mp/7d58fec22584/november-2021-newsletter-5672857

Open Auditions: Shakespeare’s Macbeth

Open Auditions:Sunday & Monday, May 5 & 6, 2019, at 7:00 pm At the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 MacbethBy William ShakespeareDirected by Carolyne Salt Performance dates: Jul 19-Aug 11, 2019 Don’t be shy, you were born to be a star! Join us at open auditions for Shakespeare’s Macbeth on May 5 … Read more

Open Auditions: You Have the Right to Remain Dead

Open Auditions:Sunday & Monday, April 7 & 8, 2019, at 7:00 pm At the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 You Have the Right to Remain DeadBy Pat CookDirected by Aleksandr Wilde Performance dates: June 7 – 23, 2019 Don’t be shy, you were born to be a star! Join us at … Read more

Open Auditions: Bloody Poetry

Open Auditions:Sunday & Monday, January 6 & 7, 2019, at 7:00 pm At the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 Bloody PoetryBy Howard BrentonDirected by Jessica Jenkins Performance dates: March 15-31, 2019 Don’t be shy, you were born to be a star! Join us at open auditions for the whirlwind of words … Read more