Acrosstown Repertory Theatre — Attraction in Gainesville

Location: The location is pretty unique, with large, vaulted ceilings entirely built of large wooden beams and trusses. The building itself is clearly historic and almost resembles a monestary.

Cast: I saw No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre here, January 2018. The seating for the audience was rather "cozy" and creaky, however it was entirely fine and manageable. I was fairly impressed by the acting. Though I felt like it was slightly dramatic during rare moments (ex. loud for the sake of loudness), the composure of the actors and lack of fumbles surpassed the negatives.

Play: The play itself was decent. In a lot of ways it reminded me of 12 Angry Men, with various characters bickering at each other and alluding to the "outside world" which was always kept separated from the scene. Personally I prefer other genres, but it has its amusing...

For such a small theater the performance was amazing. I must admit that I was worried when I first arrived but my fears were quickly put to rest.

We came for a musical and we're delighted at the voice and acting of each person. There was not a weak performer in the entire production. The sets were sparse but effective.

On the down side, the show started late, parking is difficult to navigate, outside lighting and signage are poor, and two unisex bathrooms barely served the needs of the audience during the intermission. Don't let that dissuade you from coming, just be forewarned.

I heartily recommend giving it a try....

I saw the play called "A Film by Craven Frankel". One of the best productions I've ever seen: excellent script causing laughter, tears, reflection, and life insights; the acting was supurb; sets we're simple but not an important part of the show. Except the body bag. The theater gives an intimate experience with only about 80 seats (all good), local writers & performers, and on site parking. I've now seen four productions - all...