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: 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

Auditions: Waiting for Godot

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

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

2016 | 10 Commander

The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the Florida premiere production of the new play Commander by Mario Correa. It opens Friday, October 14, at 8:00 PM and runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM through October 30. There will also be a $5 preview on Thursday, October 13 at 8pm (cash-only … Read more

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

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

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

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

2016-2017 Season!

The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre’s 2016-2017 Season Sep 16-Oct 2, 2016 These Shining Lives By Melanie Marnich Directed by Laura Jackson Auditions: Jul 17 & 18 Catherine, a wife and mother of two, is hired for what seems like a dream job: decent wages, newfound independence, and bonding with her female coworkers. The job? Paint glow-in-the-dark … Read more