OPEN AUDITIONS: These Shining Lives

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

The Underpants reviewed in the Daily GLOB!

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

The Underpants Reviewed in The Gainesville Sun’s Scene Magazine

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

ODDCAST!

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

The Pillowman REVIEW in the Gainesville Sun

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!

OPEN AUDITIONS: May 15 & 16– Twelfth Night

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

The Pillowman IN THE NEWS – DowntownGainesville

GainesvilleDowntown has given The Pillowman a terrific writeup that gives you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the actors’ and director’s thoughts and motivations– don’t miss it! Here’s the story (link will open in new window): Twisted Storytelling Helps Drive The Pillowman. The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre’s new play is about a writer accused of horrific crimes against children. Did … Read more