2016 | 09 These Shining Lives

The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its production of These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich, directed by Laura Jackson. It opens Friday, September 16, at 8:00 PM and runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM through October 2. There will also be a $5 preview on Thursday, September … Read more

Art a la Carte: Pierce Pettis in Concert

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

2016-2017 Season Gala!

Twinkly lights, delicious food and great company– what better way to spend a summer Saturday night in Gainesville? Enjoy scenes from the ART’s 2016-2017 season, great food and drink, a live auction featuring products and services from some of Gainesville’s most iconic shops and professionals, music by the lovely Mandy Fugate and so much more. Don’t … Read more

2016 | 07 Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, or what you will

The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, or what you will directed by Carolyne Salt and opening Friday, July 15, at 8:00 PM and running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM through July 31. Welcome to one of Shakespeare’s silliest comedies, rife with mistaken identities, … 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

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