American Repertory Theater of WNY

06/14/2026

Huge shout out to all those who attended auditions for “Die Drie Groschen Oper“. Casting announcement coming soon.

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Voices #110 with Rick Lattimer & Justin Karcher

**Voices of WNY Artists Podcast Show #110**

Joining the Voices on show #110, Rick Lattimer, co-Artistic Director for the Buffalo, NY based Buffalo United Artists, and regional playwright and published poet, Justin Karcher, share their views on the local theater awards show, The Arties, to discuss the different pro & con merits of the celebration. They also provide their insight into finding the balance between entertainment and creativity as it pertains to the dramatic arts. Hosted by Matthew LaChiusa and features the music of The Bottlecaps. (1:13:14)

Hit the link below



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-eW1maeZnE&feature=youtu.be

06/05/2026

Auditions for multiple roles in the company’s April 2027 production of Die Dreigroschenoper (Three Penny Opera) will be held on June 12th (6 -10 pm) and June 13th (12-4pm). The Compass - 545 Elmwood Avenue. Please bring headshot & resume.

The classic 1928 Threepenny Opera with music by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, will get a new twist by Artie Award winner writer Matthew LaChiusa and Artie Award winner for Musical Production ART’s “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson”, music director Billy Horn.

Script sides will be provided at the time of auditions. Music sides can be email - please send requests to [email protected]

Appointments are not necessary, please arrive, get material, and bring your best!

05/25/2026

Few time-slots remain for ART/WNY’s General Auditions for the 2026-27 season. Auditions to be held from 6 pm to 10 pm, tonight, May 25th.

Please text 716 339 2999 to find out which time-slots still remain open. Please prepare one monologue and if auditioning voice, 32 bars of music to be sung acapella.

There are multiple roles available for the two current shows slated for the season including To***co Road (October 2026) and an adaptation of Three Penny Opera (April 2027).

ART/WNY may not be the shiniest toy or make you rich overnight but, damn it, the company will give you a shot at robust roles and take gambles on folks. Show ‘em what you got.

05/25/2026

American Repertory Theater of WNY is proud of all those whose talents went into the 2025-26 season and, from ensembles to writers, stage managers to directors, were all equally outstanding in their efforts.

Thank you!

You are all winners in this company’s eyes.

05/22/2026

Busy end-of-May at the A Rep, with 5 -more chances to catch j. Snodgrass’ “Reday Set Rerun” up to May 30th. And 12 more time-slots remain open for the company’s 2026-27 General Auditions. Please text 339 - 2999 to find out what time-slots remain.

05/22/2026

Brilliant

05/19/2026

“Ready Set Rerun“ is, well, ready & set to return back for another weekend run this Thursday & Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 5:00 pm. Pay-What-You-Can for all performances.

John Snodgrass’ clever recycling of 21st anxiety troupes and how they deal with the modern world around them features Kaylie Horowitz, Nick Winger, Danette Pawlowski, Akshat Sharma and Jay Byron.

Directed by Mariangela Mercurio

Come on out and support original local art.