The ART is proud to announce our first after school theatre program designed for kids! ARTiS stands for Acrosstown Repertory Theatre in Schools, and represents the beginning of the ART’s expansion to include family-friendly and child-oriented education opportunities as part of its community offerings.

The ARTiS mission is to provide Introductory Theatre and Performance education to interested 6th-12th graders in Alachua County using an interactive, low-impact, after school model. The program teaches basic artistic and technical theatre knowledge, and no prior theatre experience is necessary.

Students will learn the basics of script analysis, character development, and scene work in a curriculum that also fosters cooperation, leadership, communication, self-awareness, team-building, and goal-setting. Students will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform their scenes at the ARTiS 1 Graduation Ceremony at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. This event will be open to all friends and family to attend and enjoy! Refreshments will be served, and graduates will receive a Certificate of participation and achievement.

Please click the buttons below to register or apply for a scholarship. Enrollment is limited, so register today! Registration ends August 23rd.

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ARTiS 1 — 6th-12th Graders
Dates & Times TBA
Tuition: $80 (Scholarships available)
Instructor: Katie Kirkpatrick

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ARTiS is on outreach education program with an intentionally low tuition rate, and relies on volunteerism, grants, donations, and sponsorships to fund its scholarships and operational costs. Scholarships are made available to students based on financial need and availability of funds. Please contact us at artis@acrosstown.org to make a donation, learn more about volunteering, or request a copy of our Per Term Cost Assessment and Short Term Goals outline.