Challenge, Accepted
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ron Cunningham of the Gainesville Sun reviewed our production of Twelfth Night, and had lots of good things to say about it! “…Lola Bond does Olivia with all the sexual naivety of an heiress possessed of way more cents than sense. Others worthy of note include Carly Labrada’s pneumatic (in the gravity-defying black leather corset sense) … Read more
