Hometown Arts

Wholesome.
Local.
Entertainment.

We believe family-friendly theater can change the world, one community at a time. We believe that when local artists put on theater, film and event productions that reflect local values at local venues, communities are strengthened by participation in the event from all ages and the influx of money into the local economy. We believe that this practice makes better communities, with better people. That’s why Hometown Arts is devoted to supporting high-quality performing arts that build communities, encourage local participation, and promote positive community values through thoughtful and healthy storytelling, self-expression and entertainment.

Why Donate

Supporting Community

When you donate to Hometown Arts, you're helping us change the world, one community at a time, with family-friendly theater arts. Your donations will be used to help fund the production expenses of community theater groups, filmmakers and event producers. Besides playing a role in bringing local artistic visions to life, there's something else in it for you when you donate to Hometown Arts: since we qualify as a charitable organization, your donations are 100% tax-deductible, and will reduce your taxable income. Click to make your donation now.

Meet Bruce Ackerman, Executive Director

The talented and versatile Bruce Ackerman brings over four decades of multimedia production experience in theater, digital and film to the role of Executive Director of Hometown Arts. Bruce’s colorful career includes writing, producing, directing and performing in dozens of commercial and amateur productions across the country. Bruce studied at Utah State University, where he was selected as a Robbins Award finalist while completing his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theater. Since graduating, Bruce has remained an especially active member of the thespian communities in both the Salt Lake and Raleigh-Durham metro areas. In addition to his showcasing his craft, Bruce has helped found several innovative theater organizations dedicated to using theatre and film to promote community engagement. Bruce’s most well-known groups include Amazing Place Productions, Pleasant Green Civic Theatre and Stageworks Theatre, where he currently serves as Artistic Director and Founding Board Member.

Hometown
Productions

Finding Patience

This production, performed live throughout June of 2017, was acclaimed for it’s ambitious scope. It’s 80-member cast told history of Holly Springs, a once sleepy community turned populous suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina, told from the perspective of a female emancipated slave.

God's Favorite

A big-time business man from Long Island is put to the ultimate test of faith administered by a messenger from God in this hilarious moral romp performed live in September of 2017.

Meet Bruce

Productions

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