Underground Theatre
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season
About UUCA’s Underground Theatre
Now in its 40th Anniversary Season, The Underground is Atlanta’s oldest avocational theatre. Under the direction of Underground founder Dante Santacroce, the theatre presents significant comedies and dramas which enlighten as they entertain. These outstanding plays are performed twice a year, in fall and spring, for two weekends only, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:10 p.m. The theatre’s cozy underground venue, sporting just under 100 seats, creates an intimate setting for highly accessible performances of quality plays—usually revivals of Broadway’s “golden oldies.” Recent exceptions have been David Auburn’s Proof, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, Edward Albee’s modern classic A Delicate Balance, and acclaimed contemporary writer A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters
About Underground Director Dante Santacroce
Dante Santacroce is the founder and director of The Underground Theatre. In addition to occasional appearances in Underground plays, he has performed with the Academy Theatre, Theatre Atlanta and DramaTech, where his interest in theatre began. Mr. Santacroce last performed with The Underground in the 2006 hit production of Sidney Kingsley’s Detective Story. When not directing or acting, he is a consultant architect who enjoys sculpting in clay and limestone and sketching in pen and ink.
About Auditioning or Volunteering for The Underground Theatre
To audition for Underground plays, contact Director Dante Santacroce at 404-874-7070. Plays are generally performed in November and March, and most rehearsals are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. To work backstage or help with publicity, contact Mary Anne Chew at 404-355-4377.
