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Auditions: Waiting for Godot

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Open Auditions: Sunday & Monday, October 16 & 17 Waiting for Godot By Samuel Beckett Directed by Jessica Arnold Performance dates: January 13-29, 2016 Don’t be shy, you were born to be a star! Join us at open auditions for the classic Waiting for Godot at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre! Two men, loitering by a withered … Read more

These Shining Lives as Reviewed by Shamrock McShane

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We’re in the arts; we always appreciate media spreading the word. But when a outstanding artist in his own right takes the time to write such a thoughtful (and thought-provoking) response to our most recent production, well, we get all verklempt. “…this fine script in the hands of an outstanding company, like this one, becomes more … Read more

These Shining Lives in the Gator GLOB!

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Many thanks to Mike Sanford of the Gainesville Gator Lunch Out Blog for his wonderful review of These Shining Lives! Here are a few excerpts: “‘Lives’ shine brightest in darkest of times.” “…I was totally captivated by Ms. Grimm’s portrayal of Catherine and the weight the character she carried on her shoulders.” “I was enthralled … Read more

2016|10 BANNED?! A Wacky Look at Banned Children’s Books

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The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is proud to announce a staged reading of its original production, BANNED?!— a strange, silly & unexpectedly educational look at children’s books banned for the most ridiculous of reasons… in celebration of Banned Books Week. Join us one performance only– Saturday, October 1— at 3 PM. Suggested donation is $10— (“suggested” because reading and speech should … Read more

These Shining Lives in the Gainesville Sun’s Scene Magazine

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Our friends at the Gainesville Sun had a lot to say about These Shining Lives in today’s Scene Magazine! http://www.gainesville.com/entertainment/20160915/these-shining-lives-illuminates-workers-plights-in-20s Check it out, and then grab your tickets– we open tomorrow! Can’t wait? Stop by the theater for a $5 preview performance tonight!

Art a la Carte: Pierce Pettis in Concert

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Join us in welcoming the amazing Pierce Pettis to our stage this Saturday, August 20! This roots-folk phenom has been performing since the early ’80s, and his songs have been covered by artists like Dar Williams, Garth Brooks and many others. His soulful music ranges from folk to blues to bluegrass to pop to what … Read more

AUDITIONS: “Commander” by Mario Correa

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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

Twelfth Night REVIEW in the Sun’s Scene Magazine!

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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

Twelfth Night REVIEW in the Daily GLOB!

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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