Challenge, Accepted
The Rocky Horror Show Edit 10/11, 10:00 am: Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we are delaying the opening of Rocky and extending its run. If you already have tickets for what was the opening weekend, or the first Thursday show, we will be contacting you directly. Oct 27-Nov 12, 2017 Oct 20-Nov 5, … Read more
Open Auditions: Sunday & Monday, August 13 & 14, 7:00 pm The Rocky Horror Show By Richard O’Brien Directed by Jessica Arnold & Shay Smith At the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 Performance dates: Oct 19 – Nov 5 (possible holdover through Nov 12) Don’t be shy, you were born … Read more
Between Godot, Tommy and columbinus auditions, we’ve been so busy that we neglected to acknowledge here all the great press Godot received (we did mention it on our facebook page– are we friends yet?) Reviews: “Don’t wait much longer to meet Godot, it’ll end soon. But from all indications, this is going to be a year of … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Check out our preview in today’s Scene Magazine! http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160601/ENT/160609959
The Underpants by Steve Martin, directed by Jessica Arnold Auditions: April 3 & 4 This wild satire is adapted by author and comic actor Steve Martin (yes, THAT Steve Martin!) from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public. Louise’s momentary … Read more
