2017 | 02 The Who’s Tommy

HELD OVER through March 12 Four new dates added! The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, in conjunction with After-Hours Theatre, is pleased to announce its production of The Who’s Tommy, Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend, Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff, Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwhistle and Keith Moon with Kardana Productions; Original Projections Created by Wendall K. Harrington; Directed … Read more

OPEN AUDITIONS: columbinus

Open Auditions: Sunday & Monday, January 29 & 30 (please note: recently rescheduled from previous weekend) at 7pm Callbacks Monday, January 30 at 8:15 columbinus By Stephen Karam & PJ Paparelli Directed by Susan Christophy Performance dates: April 7-23, 2017 Don’t be shy, you were born to be a star! Join us at open auditions … Read more

2017 | 01 Waiting for Godot

Two men, loitering by a withered tree, wait… perhaps they wait there still. The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett, directed by Jessica Arnold. It opens Friday, January 20, at 8:00 PM and runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM … Read more

2016 ARTy Holiday Show

ARTY: Herschel & the Hanukkah Goblins The Baker’s Dozen, A Saint Nicholas Tale By Eric Kimmel/Aaron Shepard Directed by Kate Osbron Dec 17-18, 2016 The Acrosstown’s Youthtroupe is sure to delight children of all ages in cheerful adaptations of these timeless and beloved children’s books. Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins: Thanks to author Eric Kimmel, … Read more

2016 Gainesville Homegrown Local Playwrights’ Showcase

December 8-11, 2016; various times Our 2016-2017 Season marks the fourth anniversary of this not-to-be-missed event! For audiences, it’s the opportunity to see staged readings of local authors’ plays here– first– before they hit the big time! For local playwrights, it’s the opportunity to see how your play works with real actors and real audiences so that you can … Read more

Auditions: Gainesville Homegrown Local Playwrights’ Showcase

Open Auditions: Sunday November 20, 2016, 7:00 PM At the Acrosstown: 619 South Main Street Gainesville Homegrown Local Playwrights’ Showcase Performance dates: December 8-11, 2016 Don’t be shy, you were born to be a star! Although we are a repertory company, we do hold open auditions for shows– and we’re about to hold auditions for … Read more

Art a la Carte: Pierce Pettis in Concert

Join us in welcoming the amazing Pierce Pettis to the ART’s stage Sunday, December 4 for a special holiday show! This alt-folk phenom’s soulful music ranges from folk to blues to bluegrass to pop to what can only be called “Original Americana at its Best,” and is perfectly suited to the Acrosstown’s intimate space. Pierce … Read more

OPEN AUDITIONS: The Who’s Tommy

The After Hours Youth Players in connection with the ART present The Who’s Tommy (the musical), by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff based on The Who’s 1969 double album rock opera Tommy. We need a range of ages from elementary aged to teen to adult to aid in our telling the story of The Pinball … Read more

Open Auditions: ARTy Holiday Show (Acrosstown Youthtroupe)

Don’t be shy– you were born to be a star! The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is proud to announce open auditions for its ARTy (Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Youthtroupe’s) December holiday production of Herschel & the Hanukkah Goblins (by Eric Kimmel) and The Baker’s Dozen, A Saint Nicholas Tale (by Aaron Shepard), both to be directed by … Read more

Art a la Carte: Coven of Delight Horror-lesque

Join us in welcoming Blooming Productions’ Horror-lesque troupe The Coven of Delight on Friday, November 4! What is horror-lesque? Well, take one part horror, two parts burlesque, put tongue firmly in cheek and get ready for the ride of a lifetime! Burlesque and Horror come together to create a spooky and sexy experience for our lovers … Read more