Challenge, Accepted
Join us Thursday, November 1, for a very special opening night celebration: Starting at 7:00 PM, meet us on the front porch and enjoy the fall weather while you snack on complimentary themed items such as Little Red’s Cranberry-Jalapeno dip (sweet but spicy, just like her!), Jack’s Magic Beans, Pastries from the Baker’s shop, Witch’s … Read more
We are sad to announce that one of our lead actors has been hospitalized for a tonsil-related illness and is under strict doctor’s orders not to sing for seven days or risk permanently damaging his voice. The board values our volunteers’ health over anything, and has made the executive decision to delay the opening of … Read more
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
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
Friends of the ART are gathered at Bohemia to read plays out loud. Pillowman is getting ready for opening night; meanwhile, we’re also looking ahead to next season. Stay tuned!
Gainesville area playwrights: the third annual Gainesville Homegrown Local Playwrights’ Showcase– staged readings of locally written plays– will be held here, at the ART, December 3 to 6. Because of some schedule changes, we find ourselves in need of one or two more one-act plays. To have your one-act (or otherwise very-short) play considered, please … Read more
“The ART has outdone itself with this production. The casting is incredible… Our suggestion is you see this play. It was intelligent, inspiring and insightful. In our opinion there should not be an empty seat at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre during this run.” Thank you, Gator GLOB! Read the whole review here: https://www.gatorglob.com/art-a-about/item/4430-art-about-escape-of-the-unicorn
Another rave review for A Piece of My Heart! “I took my wife (a nurse) to see the play tonight. We were both blown away. The performances were amazing! Kudos all around! For me, it hit home in many, many ways (I was treated for wounds at the 325th evac in CuChi). For my wife, … Read more
Welcome to our redesigned site! Look around, make yourself at home– we hope you enjoy the new ART.
Check out our new location at the Creekside Mall, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O, Gainesville, FL, 32607. Welcome to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre! We hope you’ll stay awhile. Founded in 1980, the ART develops new talent, plays, audiences and ideas while also celebrating and revivifying the great plays of the past. The ART provides a … Read more
