GTA News
(GAINESVILLE, Ga., Mar 27, 2025) Gainesville Theatre Alliance closes its 2024-25 “Monster of a Season” with the Broadway hit Young Frankenstein, running April 11-19 at the University of North Georgia’s Ed Cabell Theatre. Adapted by Mel Brooks from his own acclaimed 1974 film, this musical comedy offers a clever, irreverent take on the classic horror story. From the creators of The Producers comes this monster musical comedy that follows Frederick Frankenstein—pronounced Fronk-en-steen—as he inherits his
(GAINESVILLE, Ga., Jan 30, 2025) Gainesville Theatre Alliance will present Macbeth, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy set in a dystopian world shaped by war and power struggles, Feb. 14-22 at Brenau University’s Hosch Theatre. Part of GTA’s “Monster of a Season,” the production takes place in the year 2150 in the fictional kingdom of CallenFir, where strength is revered, war is constant, and power is always at risk. Directed by Air Force veteran and University
(OCT 29, 2024—GAINESVILLE, GA) Gainesville Theatre Alliance proudly presents A Monster Calls, based on the critically acclaimed novel by Patrick Ness, as the second installment of its 2024-25 Monster of a Season. The production runs November 8-16 at University of North Georgia-Gainesville’s Ed Cabell Theatre. Directed by UNG Professor of Theatre Elisa Carlson, who will retire at the end of the season after 15 years of teaching, A Monster Calls promises a powerful and visually
(SEP 19, 2024—GAINESVILLE, GA) Gainesville Theatre Alliance is thrilled to present The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, a musical adaptation of the popular children’s story, as part of its 2024-25 Monster of a Season, and its annual Theatre for Young Audiences offering. The show runs October 5-12 at Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs brings a fresh perspective to the classic tale. When the Big, Bad Wolf
(SEP 5, 2024—GAINESVILLE, GA) Gainesville Theatre Alliance proudly announces its 2024-25 season, themed “A Monster of a Season.” This season promises to captivate audiences with four thrilling productions. “We try to showcase, both to our audiences and our students, a wide range of genre, story-telling techniques, cultural foci, historical periods, and technological challenges in producing,” said Artistic Director Zechariah Pierce. “We sold out 3 of the 4 shows of our season last year, so we’re