Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

Intimate 50-Seat Theatre with Youth Performance Opportunities

Established in 1980, the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre (ART) is an intimate 50-seat community theatre on South Main Street. The theatre hosts youth performances alongside its main programming of drama, comedy, period pieces, and musicals - plus an annual new-works play festival each spring.

Programs for Kids

Programming includes audition opportunities for youth performances and regional premieres. Programs include:
- Youth performance opportunities in productions
- Regional premieres and touring productions
- New Works Play Festival (spring annually)
- Mainstage seasonal productions
- Volunteer track for young theatre artists

What's Included

• Intimate 50-seat venue (close audience contact)
• Audition-based youth casting
• Exposure to new plays and premieres
• Volunteer-driven community theatre model

Experience

Suits older kids and teens who want stage experience in a small-venue setting where every seat is close to the action. The new-works festival gives motivated young performers a chance to work on premieres rather than only established repertoire.