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Town & Gown Data
- Bylaws and Standing Rules: our governing documents.
- History and Statistics: facts about Town & Gown.
- All Shows: a list of titles presented by the Players.
- Town & Gown performances take place at the Athens Community Theater on Grady Avenue. See directions below if you're not familiar with the neighborhood.
- Performances begin at 8:00 p.m. except on Sundays, when matinees start at 2:00 p.m. The house opens for seating about 30 minutes before curtain time.
- Smoking is not permitted in the theater building.
- The box office offers snacks and soft drinks at intermission. All items are $1.
- Click here for information on reservations and ticket prices.
From the Athens Perimeter (Paul Broun Parkway), exit at Prince Avenue and turn east toward Athens. After you pass Dunkin Donuts on the right, look on your left for the Taylor-Grady House, an old mansion with white columns and a historic marker. Turn left on Grady Avenue. The theater is immediately behind the big house.
Coming in on Georgia Highway 316, watch for signs saying "UGA Stadium" but don’t take that exit. Cross the overpass and immediately exit right, onto the Perimeter. Home Depot = Too Far. Then follow the directions above.
From west and south Athens, take Milledge Avenue north. At the Dunkin Donuts, turn right on Prince, then follow the directions above.
From downtown and east Athens, take Dougherty/Prince west to Grady Avenue.
Still confused? Click here to see a simple map.
Parking
Our lot is very small, but there is on-street parking all around. The lot contains one van-accessible handicapped space. Town & Gown Players assumes no responsibility for parked cars or property left in them.
Access
The exterior of the building is ramped. We have renovated our restrooms and auditorium to bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information, leave a message on voice mail at (706) 548-3854 or send us an e-mail.
Assistive listening equipment is available at the box office for theatergoers with moderate hearing impairment.
Friends of Town and Gown
The Town and Gown Theater Guild
The Town and Gown Theater Guild was formed in 1974 to support and encourage the growth of theater in the Athens community and in particular the Town and Gown Players, Inc. With a membership of only 30 members the Guild has helped with ticket sales, advertising, champagne receptions for long term supporters, play selection committee members, box office and usher duties, yearly fundraisers for particular needs of the theater and many other projects through the years.
Contact
The box office phone number is (706) 548-3854. Voice mail is active except for the 45 minutes before curtain time. Please do not attempt to make reservations on this number; call (706) 208-TOWN (that's 208-8696) instead. We get mail at P.O. Box 565, Athens 30603. Our e-mail address is tandg@townandgownplayers.org.
Membership
Town & Gown membership offers many benefits for not much money. Click here for more information on becoming a member.
Officers
Management of Town & Gown is vested in a Board of Directors, consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the appointed heads of various standing committees, as well as a Guild Liaison selected by the Town & Gown Theatre Guild. Here are our current officers:
| President | Marie E. Bruce | president@townandgownplayers.org |
| Vice President | Steven Carroll | vicepresident@townandgownplayers.org |
| Secretary | Nathan Altman | secretary@townandgownplayers.org |
| Treasurer | Shane Clayton | treasurer@townandgownplayers.org |
| Publicity | Marisa Castengera & Joe Costello | publicity@townandgownplayers.org |
| House Management | Florence E. King, Sue Evans, & Janet Robertson | house@townandgownplayers.org |
| Membership | Kelly McGlaun-Fields & Karen Cantley | membership@townandgownplayers.org |
| Facility Management | Allen Rowell | facilities@townandgownplayers.org |
| Second Stage | Catherine Clayton | secondstage@townandgownplayers.org |
| Development/Friends | Amy Miller | development@townandgownplayers.org |
| Season Tickets | Marie Bruce | seasontickets@townandgownplayers.org |
About the Playhouse
Town & Gown has performed in the Athens Community Theater since 1969. The building was erected and given to the municipal government by Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Mathis; the architect was Robert Nichols. Although T&G’s 60-70 annual performances alone would qualify it as overworked, the playhouse also doubles as scene shop, costume shop, and materials warehouse.
At the party we gave to celebrate our 30 years in the playhouse, Mayor Gwen O’Looney presented Town & Gown with a Key to the City. A few copies of the illustrated commemorative booklet are still available at $2 each; to order yours, send us an e-mail. The book naturally wasn't big enough to hold all the stories; click here to read them and those that wouldn't fit.
A renovation campaign is under way. We offer handicapped-accessible restrooms and audience seating. We've recently created a new layout for box office and concessions and a new look for the lobby. The backstage areas have been greatly improved. Improvements to the auditorium and stage areas will be reworked in later phases.
For more information, write to Town & Gown Players at P.O. Box 565, Athens GA 30603.
