Place Categories: PLAY Arts & Entertainment, PLAY Great Performances, and PLAY Theatre Groups
- Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) is a nationally acclaimed collaboration of the University of North Georgia, Brenau University, Theatre Professionals and the Northeast Georgia Community.Company Overview:The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a creative ensemble of students, community members, and professionals that recognizes learning and growth as its primary goal. They nurture the development of skills, intellect, commitment, and a generous spirit. The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is unique for an academic theatre program in that it is also a semi-professional performance company.Their active Guest …The artist program keeps performance standards high and provides students with dozens of mentors and professional contacts.National recognition came in 1990, when GTA’s production of THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL was one of seven selected from a field of 600 for the American College Theater Festival National Showcase at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.The Georgia Council for the Arts consistently ranks the Gainesville Theatre Alliance as one of the best arts organizations in the state. Brenau University and Gainesville College were honored again in the year 2000 for “Academic Excellence” from the American Council on Education.
Pearce Auditorium
To get to Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium (202 Boulevard St., Gainesville 30501): Take I-985 to Exit 22. Go west towards Gainesville approximately 2 miles. Turn right on Washington Street, go two blocks to Pearce Auditorium. Lighted parking around the block and on-campus lots.Hosch Theatre
To get to the Hosch Theatre in Brenau University’s Burd Center for the Performing Arts (429 Academy Street NE, Gainesville 30501): Take I-985 to Exit 22. Go west towards Gainesville approximately 2 miles. Turn right on Academy Street. The Burd Center is halfway down the block on the left. Parking around the building and on the street.Ed Cabell Theatre
To get to the University of North Georgia’s Ed Cabell Theatre (3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood): Take Exit 16 west off I-985. Go 1/4 mile; turn right into first UNG entrance. Theatre is in Continuing Education/Performing Arts Center on right. Free lighted parking around the building.Theatre on the Square in the Brenau Downtown Center
To get to the Theatre on the Square in the Brenau Downtown Center (301 Main St SW, Gainesville), take I-985 to Exit 22. Go west on GA 129 toward Gainesville approximately 2 miles, and turn left at the first major intersection onto Jesse Jewell Pkwy. At the second light, turn right onto Main St. Free parking is on Main St., in the parking garage on the right and on the Square. Enter via the Main St. door or from the Square, at doors on the left corner of the building. -