I have seen two plays and I am amazed each and every time! I saw Beauty and the Beast and Grease!…read moreBoth of them blew me away! The staff were all super kind, the prices for snacks and drinks were all reasonable. You even get a nifty memorabilia cup for any purchase of beer or wine! Prices are $12 a student and I think it's a great price! It's definitely a must do in Gainesville to come here and watch a play! The best part is immediately after the show you can go ahead and meet the performers!

Wish we had taken more pictures! We saw Mamma Mia at Gainesville Community Playhouse last night. It…read morewas wonderful. The sets were high quality, loved the choreography, and the actors were stellar. I'm glad they spent the extra and simply bought the music rather than do it live. It was...ABBAsolutely amazing. GCP has been doing great shows for years; community theatre generally thrives off of word of mouth, so I'm surprised there aren't more reviews here singing their praises. The prices aren't outrageous. Acting is always great. Sets are always great. If you're in Gainesville, and haven't seen a show here--why not? Take a night off from going downtown and see some more Gainesville culture.

Part of the University of Florida in Gainesville, this venue presents varied forms of performances…read more With about 1700 seats they offer a variety of shows. I purchased tickets for I thought a children's play but it happened to be a local dance school recital. The website did not have a good description. It was not what we expected and left halfway through the show. The theater is very nice but just made a mistake picking the wrong show. Parking is free on the weekends in the garage across the street.

Fun Fact: I graduated from high school right here, at The Phillips Center! I also remember…read moreattending many Nutcrackers, plays, and other field trips here while in grade school! It's definitely (or used to be) an Alachua County public schools field trip staple! While it's a place of nostalgia and great memories, it's also a favorite venue. Upon returning for a graduation, it all came rushing back. Seating is comfy, it's quiet spacious, and there's not a bad view in the building. Great theatre in good ol' Gainesville!

If there was an indoor stadium where Hippos went to watch shows, it'd be the Hippo Dome. This is…read moresadly not that. What it is, though, is a gorgeous theatre in Gainesville which has a lot of left-wing and liberal and really moving and interesting local pieces, a lot of which are connected to the college. So massive kudos to them for having a little theatre like this and it deserves nothing short of five.

Beautiful intimate venue for a candlelight string quartet concert. Really, no bad seats.read more

Among the best in small theaters in Gainesville. This African American run theater presents unusual…read moreplays dealing with contemporary issues or history that shines light on the present. Every play we've seen has been well staged with incredibly fine acting. They're housed in a converted church, and make the most of their small stage and clearly low budget sets. We try not to miss a performance - check it out and I'm pretty sure you'll be a fan too! Pro Tip: Arrive early for the performance. Parking is on-street in a residential neighborhood, so you may have to walk a bit if you don't get there early.

From the owner: As a non-professional community theatre founded in 2011, Actors' Warehouse serves as a hub for the…read moreNorth Central Florida artistic community. At this intimate black-box theatre, actors and directors are encouraged to nurture their creative talents and allow great theatrical expression to be born. The Actors' Warehouse has established a laboratory where diversity and non-traditional casting unfolds while staying true to artistic integrity. Our Mission Actors' Warehouse entertains, inspires and fosters critical thinking through the performing arts and educational series.

This is an adorable venue in my opinion. I enjoy being here not just for the purpose in which it…read morewas established but because it's such a dignified space with a lot of character as well.

Very nice outdoor concert venue. online for your specific…read moreshow but they often allow you to bring your own lawn chairs . Pro tip: stop next door to Grand Scheme Brewery to get a to~go to drink inline while you wait to get into your show.

The Acoustics Are Amazing!…read more The Atmosphere Outstanding! Can't Wait For the First Day of the next Petty Party At HeartWood!

Nice performing arts center…read more Nice school grounds. I'm not reviewing the school, only the buildings, and grounds.

Our family was at Oak Hall for way longer than we should have. It was announced recently that their…read moreHead of School resigned. Their Lower School principal also resigned recently to relocate (although many would say that was a good thing). The academics at Oak Hall are not great in my opinion and the favoritism, again in my opinion, is unlike anything I've ever seen. Unless you are a big donor or friends with an administrator please don't even consider Oak Hall. Over the last few years many of the best teachers and brightest students have left for Frazier or other private schools. I also know for a fact about behavior issues and racism that have occurred that would shock you. The fancy gates and prestigious price tag status entice many families until they actually get to know the school. Some of their buildings are around 50 years old and are in desperate need of work. After 'nationwide searches' they tend to hire parents or people that many teachers and parents don't even want.

A tiny and rough-around-the-edges space that nevertheless does excellent shows. I saw Bloody Poetry…read morethere recently and was blown away with the skill and passion of the actors as they used the limited stage to do amazing things. An essential part of the offbeat renegade arts district on South Main, right next to the Civic Media Center.

I visited town for the weekend, and decided to take in a show at the Acrosstown Repertory Theater…read more It's a small place, and definitely not a professional theater. It's very old, and looks like it was converted from another type of building. Both bathrooms are marked for both men and women, and there was a single line to them both during intermission. The one I went into was single toilet with a bolt on the door, and I imagine the other was the same. The actors and staff were all very friendly. I'd been there before, when I lived in Gainesville, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that they are now able to take credit cards, where it used to be cash only. After the show they lined up outside for a meet and greet with the audience and we were able to engage in small talk and tell them how much we enjoyed the performance. The performance itself was a play called The Star Spangled Girl. It was farce set in the 60's, about writers of a very controversial magazine who meet a very attractive, super patriotic woman who moves in upstairs. She actually calls them traitors for their content, but they end up in a sort of love triangle and ridiculous hijinks ensue. It was not as polished as a professional production would be, but that's one of the things I like about the community theater scene, it feels more personable that way. So, I very much enjoyed my evening and would highly recommend catching a show here when you're able to do so!

It's a good place to go to transition I to one of the I universities around- UF, UNF and more. You…read morecan do hybrid, in person, virtual and more. There are several campuses so make sure you register for the correct campus! Some people work full time and this is a great option as well. The advisers are very helpful and they have a chat you can communicate with during business hours. They are very helpful to ensure a smooth transition to a university that you would like to attend.

I had a 1 star experience and left the school as a result. Now, I'm trying to obtain my transcript…read morehas been next to impossible and of course cost more money. These "higher education" institutions are nothing more than businesses that take a financial chunk out of the taxpayers and possibly the students, their parents and anyone else that they can get money out of.