The
mission of the American Repertory Theater is two fold. First, the mandate of The
American Repertory Theater is to produce both classic and contemporary theatrical
works and support a new generation of playwrights. These productions are purposefully
created through the innovative exploration of these selected works, thereby enhancing
the cultural and intellectual experience of the theatergoer. Second, the American
Repertory Theater will serve as a catalyst for community dialogue and action that
will result in sustained economic growth and increase the collaboration within
all sectors of our community. The
newly formed not-for-profit theater company is committed to present several theatrical
performances and at minimum, two community dialogue programs before the end of
the traditional theatrical season in June.
Matthew LaChiusa, ART Artistic Director, has spent the last ten years "processing
and developing" the theater company. The
theater company will be unique in the delivery of performances and production
values. There is a conscious effort to express the work in a way that is suitable
for the 21st Century theatergoer, more interactive and engaging. Guests
will be able to have additional resources available to them during their visit.
For example, an expert from the library or other resources might be available
to discuss an issue related to the play after the curtain call. There
is a second and equally important component to ART, the Community Dialogue Series.
Artistic Director, Matthew LaChiusa has always believed that a theater is the
perferct vehicle to bring people together. "ART is my way of giving back to the
community in the sense that our Dialogue Programs won't have someone standing
in front of a room talking to a group of people. We will have community leaders,
both public and private, engaging our guests in conversation using a more informal
approach. Historically, going back to the the time of ancient Greece, theater
has always been a focal point for people to gather for entertainment and to gain
information and news." 2007-2008
Season: 
Nick
Dostal & Heather Violanti
When
You Comin' Back, Red Ryder
By Mark Medoff
February 22nd through
March 9th
Theaterloft, 545 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY Showtimes:
Thursday through Saturday evenings: 8 PM
Sunday Matinee 2 PM Ticket
Prices: $15 General Public $10 Student, Veterans and Theater Guild
Matinee
prices $10 General Public $8 Student, Veterans and Theater Guild Call
884-4858 to make reservations ROSE
TATTOO
April 18th through May 11th
Directed By Chris Standard
Theaterloft, 545 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY Showtimes:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday Evening 8 PM
Saturday matinee 4 PM
Sunday
evenings 7 PM
Ticket reservation please call 884-4858 TARTUFFE
June 19th through July 16th
Directed by Thomas Dooney
Location:
TBD Showtimes: TBD 
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