| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Ballet Austin Trainees Spring PerformancePresented by Ballet Austin at AustinVentures StudioTheater May 18-May 19, 2013 Ballet Austin's Trainee Program, the most senior level of the Academy, culminates the 2012/13 school year with a repertory performance. Showcasing the range and strength of these emerging young artists, the performance includes Marius Petipa's Raymonda Pas de Dix and a world premiere by Ballet Austin's Jennifer Hart. In addition, guest artists from Ballet Austin II, Grace Morton and Benjamin Wetzel will premiere a pas de deux commissioned from Ballet Austin dancer, Christopher... | Ballet Austin | 05/18/13-
05/19/13 | Austin |
Murder Ballad Murder MysteryPresented by Paper Chairs May 21-May 22, 2013 For two nights only, paper chairs will haunt our neighborhood bar, the Longbranch Inn, with a workshop resurrection of Murder Ballad Murder Mystery. Saddle up to the bar, sip yer whisky and watch a host of legendary killers commit crimes riddled with ghoulish slapstick, frantic line dances, and tear-jerking ballads. This romp-through-the-swamp musical takes a stab at gutting the inner animal and spills its contents at close range.
May 21 & 22
8pm... | Paper Chairs | 05/21/13-
05/22/13 | Austin |
Alter Ego Party Presented by Galaxy Dance Studios at Galaxy Dance Studios May 25, 2013 Bring your Alter Ego out to play!
Fun, Fierce Performances by:
Carmen & Maranda : Pole
MJ's Fly Crew: drag kings and queens
Coco Lectric: Burlesque
Good Times:
Photo Booth :: Raffles :: Refreshments :: Create-Your-Alter-Ego Table
Come dressed as your alter ego for a chance to win a monthly unlimited pass to Galaxy Dance Studios!
Galaxy Dance Studios
1700 S Lamar, Suite 338
Austin, TX... | Galaxy Dance Studios | 05/25/13 | Austin |
The Cruel Circus: A Trouble Puppet ShowPresented by Trouble Puppet Theater Co. at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 9-May 25, 2013 Trouble Puppet Theater Co. presents The Cruel Circus, an original play by Connor Hopkins.
A mysterious tinkerer brings to life an entire world of strange circus performers — some polished and complete, some clumsy and misshapen — then disappears, leaving them to make sense of who they are and what they are made for.A new work of dark whimsy from the company who brought Austin award-winning productions of The Jungle, Frankenstein, Riddley Walker, and most recently, Toil... | Trouble Puppet Theater Co. | 05/09/13-
05/25/13 | Austin |
The Happy CouplePresented by Last Act Theatre Company May 10-May 25, 2013 To celebrate their anniversary, Michael and Mary Elizabeth visit the first home they ever lived in together. But the visit takes an unexpected turn when they discover a group of squatters living in the house. Last Act Theatre Company is proud to present this moving story about what happens when circumstances force people to face the reality of their situations. See what truths bubble to the surface when two different worlds collide!
The Happy Couple stars Austin favorites... | Last Act Theatre Company | 05/10/13-
05/25/13 | Austin |
Free Shakespeare in the Park - The Winter's TalePresented by Austin Shakespeare at Zilker Hillside Theatre May 2-May 26, 2013 The City of Austin, Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, in coordination with Austin Shakespeare Festival, presents William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, May 2-26, 2013, FREE to the public at the Zilker Hillside Theatre in Zilker Park, 2201 Barton Springs Road. This dark romance, fueled by the contrast between jealousy and joy, will be set in Latin America, staged with tango (choreographed by Gustavo Semplis of Esquina Tango) and... | Austin Shakespeare | 05/02/13-
05/26/13 | Austin |
Esther's Follies Presented by Esther's Follies at Esther's Follies May 7-May 31, 2013 Get a Texas-size view of the world through song and dance routines, material pulled from the nation’s headlines and large-scale illusions by the extraordinary magician Ray Anderson.
In “Sequestered Follies," Esther’s lampoons the budget-cutting crisis with the military, teachers and seniors weighing in for their piece of the pie. It’s time to tighten our belts with a nod to Macklemore’s “Thriftshop!”
We're Goin' Postal! Esther's... | Esther's Follies | 05/07/13-
05/31/13 | Austin |
The Brother's Merlin and their Magnificent Menagerie of MysteriesPresented by Loaded Gun Theory at The Off Center May 17-June 1, 2013 Come meet the Brothers Merlin and their Magnificent Menagerie of Mysteries. Two brothers unearth a mysterious secret to immortality. This curse ultimately causes them to sacrifice what they love. But who is that handsome stranger? Is the dog trainer really Hitler's clone? And what's going on with those meddling kids?
Set in a carnival after the unleashing of an unspeakable ancient evil, The Brothers Merlin combines elements of comedy, magic and 1960s B-movie horror for a roller-coaster... | Loaded Gun Theory | 05/17/13-
06/01/13 | Austin |
GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIESPresented by STREET CORNER ARTS May 17-June 1, 2013 Street Corner Arts presents
GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES by RAJIV JOSEPH
MAY 17TH – JUNE 1ST
Thursday thru Saturday 7:30PM
MAY 25TH 6:00pm EARLY SHOW followed by SlagDrop! LIVE SHOW (spoken word event) at 8pm
MAY 29TH INDUSTRY NIGHT 7:30pm show
(American Sign Language interpretation on featured shows, go to www.streetcornerarts.org for specific dates)
Playing at the MUSEUM OF HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT | STREET CORNER ARTS | 05/17/13-
06/01/13 | |
AN OBVIOUSLY FOGGOT Presented by Poison Apple Initiative May 23-June 2, 2013 Poison Apple Initiative is making a loud play in a gay bar. Again.
We did this before:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/arts/2013-04-12/an-obviously-foggot
We're stoked to present a 2-weekend encore run of AN OBVIOUSLY FOGGOT, a train wreck of found/ original text, mashed-up pop songs, and dance parties that asks, "When and how exactly does It Get Better?"
What happens when a haven is... a little less than safe?
Featuring... | Poison Apple Initiative | 05/23/13-
06/02/13 | Austin |
Long Center for the Performing Arts Announces 5th Anniversary SeasonPresented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center for the Performing Arts September 18, 2012-June 5, 2013 The Long Center’s 5th anniversary season is our biggest and best yet! In addition to our popular programs in the International Series, Family Series and some of the best of Broadway, we’re adding six new series, including Rock-a-LONG Wednesdays, LONG Laughs, National Geographic Live! and FlamencoAustin. Select series offer same-seat guarantees throughout.
Current season subscribers will have priority seating now through May 31. First-time subscribers may order now and... | The Long Center for the Performing Arts | 09/18/12-
06/05/13 | Austin |
| 30 Dates in 60 Minutes! | LuckyChaos Asian American Theater | 06/01/13-
06/08/13 | Austin |
Motherhood OutloudPresented by Bastrop Opera House at Bastrop Opera House May 17-June 8, 2013 Conceived by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein.
Scenes by Leslie Ayvazian, Brooke Berman, David Cale, Jessica Goldberg, Beth Henley, Lameece Issaq, Claire LaZebnik, Lisa Loomer, Michele Lowe, Marco Pennette, Theresa Rebeck, Luanne Rice, Annie Weisman and Cheryl L. West
Directed by Chester Eitze
Fridays and Saturdays, May 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, June 1, 7, 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee, Sunday, May 26 at 2:30 p.m.
When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling... | Bastrop Opera House | 05/17/13-
06/08/13 | Bastrop |
Blood, Sweat, and CheersPresented by Mr. and Mrs. Danger Productions at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 30-June 9, 2013 In Blood, Sweat, and Cheers 17-year-old June Davis returns to her old cheer gym, the notoriously competitive Austin Cheer Depot, after an abrupt two-year sabbatical. While some of her old teammates are happy for her return, rival and cheer captain Kennedy Campbell is not pleased. June battles her teammates, her parents, her coaches, her best friend James, and herself to make it to the top...but is being the best worth losing everything? | Mr. and Mrs. Danger Productions | 05/30/13-
06/09/13 | Austin |
TWELVE ANGRY MENPresented by The City Theatre Company at The City Theatre May 16-June 9, 2013 Twelve jurors. Twelve different men. Only two ways to rule. The stakes are high in Reginald Rose’s thrilling classic courtroom drama where a jury decides the fate of a teenager accused of murdering his father. What seems to be an open-and-shut case becomes a twisted puzzle in which all are forced to look past the show of the courtroom to unearth the shocking truth. Faced with playing the hangmen, these dozen men must, ultimately, face themselves.
This...
| The City Theatre Company | 05/16/13-
06/09/13 | Austin |
Qualities of StarlightPresented by Vortex Repertory Company at The VORTEX May 25-June 15, 2013 VORTEX Repertory Company presents Qualities of Starlight by Gabriel Jason Dean (see bio below)—an award-winning twisted comedy about the expansion of the universe and the contraction of a troubled family. Previously produced in workshop productions in Atlanta and Washington D.C, Qualities of Starlight now debuts at The VORTEX in its definitive version.
“…a well-crafted…engaging drama…Qualities of Starlight registers as a welcome... | Vortex Repertory Company | 05/25/13-
06/15/13 | Austin |
Announcing ZACH's 2012-2013 SeasonPresented by ZACH Theatre at ZACH Theatre October 17, 2012-June 16, 2013 The 2012-2013 Season at ZACH is a dream come true — a world premiere, an American musical with a full orchestra for the first time, a beloved classic made new, an international concert guest star and the biggest, snowiest holiday favorite of all time!
All six mainstage shows will be presented in the new Topfer Theatre. Don't miss a single unforgettable moment! The opening of ZACH's Topfer Theatre is a once-in-a-lifetime experience with these dynamic new... | ZACH Theatre | 10/17/12-
06/16/13 | Austin |
13th Annual Soul to Sole FestivalPresented by Tapestry Dance Company at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre June 12-June 16, 2013 Tapestry Dance Company presents its festival of rhythm with the Annual Soul to Sole Festival bringing dancers from around the country to the home of the International Tap Association – Austin, TX!
Master classes, classic and contemporary choreographic experiences, tap jams, two evenings of tap dance with The Soul to Sole Showcase and Friends in Time Faculty Concert at the Rollins Theatre/The Long Center. This one-of-a-kind, Austintatious festival brings swingin’... | Tapestry Dance Company | 06/12/13-
06/16/13 | Austin |
HarveyPresented by ZACH Theatre at ZACH Theatre May 15-June 16, 2013 In this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy "Austin's favorite actor" (The Austin Chronicle), Martin Burke stars as Elwood P. Dowd, a happy-go-lucky chap with a kind word for everyone he meets, especially his invisible best friend, a six-foot tall rabbit named "Harvey." When Elwood's social-climbing sister decides to have him committed, this delightful play embarks on a madcap discovery that is by turns hilarious and endearing. Maybe our dreams are more important than we... | ZACH Theatre | 05/15/13-
06/16/13 | Austin |
Gold Show /Rose ShowPresented by Heloise Gold and City of Austin Cultural Arts Division at The Off Center June 13-June 16, 2013 Critically acclaimed dancer/performers Heloise Gold and Julie Nathanielsz join artistic forces to showcase new, exciting work in the Gold Show/Rose Show June 13-16 at The Off-Center, 2211-A Hildalgo in Austin.
Considered pioneers in the modern dance world, the Gold Show/Rose Show marks the first time the two artists have co-produced a performance.
The show also incorporates work from composer/ sound artist Nick Hennies and features... | Heloise Gold | 06/13/13-
06/16/13 | Austin |
JCC Performing Arts Camp (grades 3-8)Presented by Jewish Community Association of Austin at Jewish Community Association of Austin (JCAA) June 10-June 21, 2013 Rock the Boat! Adventures on the Ark (Grades 3-8)
You know the story of Noah and the Ark -- but you’ve never experienced it quite like this! Take to the tide with our crew of castaways this summer and perform in the world premiere of a brand new play by local writer Erin Fleming! Along the way you’ll learn fun new theatre skills, create imaginative costume and prop pieces, and showcase your work in a full public production on the Theater at... | Jewish Community Association of Austin | 06/10/13-
06/21/13 | Austin |
Princess IdaPresented by Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Austin June 13-June 23, 2013 The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin is proud to present its Summer 2013 Grand Production of "Princess Ida, or Castle Adamant". We are performing this classic, which was Arthur Sullivan & W.S. Gilbert’s eighth comic opera out of fourteen, for the first time in our history. Sullivan’s score is majestic, and many consider Gilbert’s libretto one of his funniest.
Nine performances will be produced at the Worley Barton Theater at Brentwood... | Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Austin | 06/13/13-
06/23/13 | Austin |
Sky Candy presents The Circus, a one-of-a-kind circus theatre talePresented by Sky Candy Austin and Scottish Rite Theater at Austin Scottish Rite Theater June 21-June 29, 2013 Sky Candy aerial arts collective proudly presents The Circus, an original circus theatre show. The Circus follows the story of young girl who gets more than she bargains for when she runs away to join the struggling Piccolo’s Acrobatic Circus Review of the South. The show features Sky Candy’s signature aerial acrobatics, as well as adventures in clowning, puppetry, live period music and theatrical magic. The final two performances of The Circus on Saturday June 29th will be... | Sky Candy Austin | 06/21/13-
06/29/13 | Austin |
Penfold Theatre Company Announces its 2012-13 SeasonPresented by Penfold Theatre Company at The City Theatre October 4, 2012-June 29, 2013 Moonlight and Magnolias, October 4-21, 2012 at City Theatre. Having already started filming a movie adaptation of Gone with the Wind, legendary Hollywood producer David O. Selznick comes to the conclusion that the screenplay is absolutely terrible. Over the course of five madcap days, Selznick locks himself in a room with famed director Victor Flemming and writer Ben Hecht and forces them to frantically craft a new screenplay with nothing to sustain them but peanuts and bananas. Take a... | Penfold Theatre Company | 10/04/12-
06/29/13 | Austin |
Shipwrecked!Presented by Penfold Theatre Company at Round Rock Amphitheater June 6-June 29, 2013 Gather around! The intrepid Louis de Rougemont invites you to hear his amazing story of bravery, survival and celebrity that left the nineteenth-century world spellbound. Written by the Pulitzer-winning playwright Donald Margulies and based on actual events, Shipwrecked! takes audience members of all ages on a high seas adventure populated by exotic islanders, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus. Louis’ hair-raising tale – told by three actors and an... | Penfold Theatre Company | 06/06/13-
06/29/13 | Austin |
Thoroughly Modern Millie - Musical Theatre IntensivePresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios June 10-June 30, 2013 In this exciting three-week, production-based Musical Theater Intensive, students will rehearse while receiving instruction in acting, dance and voice from professional instructors and special Broadway guests. Rehearsals culminate in a public performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie for family and friends.
Full Day Camp, M-F from 9AM-5PM.
Half Day Camp, M-F from 9AM-1PM.
Taking place in New York City in 1922, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE tells the story of young Millie... | TexARTS | 06/10/13-
06/30/13 | Austin |
Flying Theater Machine Presents: GryffinPuffleClawsin, The American Wizard School!Presented by The Flying Theatre Machine at The Hideout Theatre May 5-June 30, 2013 The Flying Theater Machine encourages you to explore with us the magical (and yet mysteriously familiar) world of GryffinPuffleClawsin, the American Wizard School! Becoming a witch or wizard isn't as easy as just waving your magic wand. You have to go to school! And at school you have to deal with the same stuff all kids everywhere have to deal with: making friends, bullies, strict teachers, and trying to stay out of trouble! At Wizard school, you have all that stuff plus a castle full of... | The Flying Theatre Machine | 05/05/13-
06/30/13 | Austin |
Improv 101: The Spirit of PlayPresented by Merlin Works at ZACH Theatre May 13-July 8, 2013 Learn the fundamentals of improvisation. The class’s interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games in a fun and safe environment. (8 meetings. Class size limit = 16) | Merlin Works | 05/13/13-
07/08/13 | Austin |
Improv 101: The Spirit of PlayPresented by Merlin Works and ZACH Theatre at ZACH Theatre May 13-July 8, 2013 Learn the fundamentals of improvisation. The class’s interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games in a fun and safe environment. (8 meetings. Class size limit = 16)
This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment...
| Merlin Works | 05/13/13-
07/08/13 | Austin |
JOMAMA JONES: RADIATEPresented by Salvage Vanguard Theater at Salvage Vanguard Theater July 5-July 13, 2013 Salvage Vanguard Theater presents the regional premiere of JOMAMA JONES: RADIATE beginning July 5th, 2013. Conceived by award-winning interdisciplinary artist Daniel Alexander Jones with composer Bobby Halvorson, JOMAMA JONES: RADIATE is part concert, part revival - featuring the triumphant return of legendary expatriate performer Jomama Jones. A mythical R&B diva who fell into obscurity after a string of hits in the 1980s, Jomama Jones returns from the darkness as a lone star with a... | Salvage Vanguard Theater | 07/05/13-
07/13/13 | Austin |
Texas Performing Arts 2012/2013 Season
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Texas Performing Arts at Multiple Locations January 30, 2012-July 31, 2013 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): DON'T MISS THESE GREAT SHOWS!
HEADLINERS:
David Finckel, cello and Wu Han, piano, Monday, February 6, 2012, 8:00 pm, Presented in partnership with the Butler School of Music
Hailed as “America’s power couple of chamber music” by The Wall Street Journal, cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han rank among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in... | Texas Performing Arts | 01/30/12-
07/31/13 | Austin |
Theater Fun and Games, Young Adults with Disabilities Ages 15 and UpPresented by VSA Texas at AGE Building July 22-August 1, 2013 Instructors Heidi Caldwell and Celia Hughes will lead the development of creative thinking, self-confidence, listening, team building, and communication, all while having loads of fun and laughs using the tools of theater sports, games and activities. No previous experience necessary.
This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services...
| VSA Texas | 07/22/13-
08/01/13 | Austin |
Senior Summer Intensive 2013 Presented by Ballet Austin at AustinVentures StudioTheater July 12-August 2, 2013 An informal performance highlighting the accomplishments of each level of our Senior Summer Intensive at the end of each three week session.
This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.
| Ballet Austin | 07/12/13-
08/02/13 | Austin |
Legally BlondePresented by Vive Les Arts Theatre and Vive Les Arts Theatre July 19-August 4, 2013 Sorority girl and social maven Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend Warner dumps her for someone "serious," she decides to follow him to Harvard and win him back. With some help from her chihuahua Bruiser and some seriously loyal new friends, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. | Vive Les Arts Theatre | 07/19/13-
08/04/13 | |
Creative Action Summer CampsPresented by Creative Action June 10-August 9, 2013 Creative Action (formerly Theatre Action Project) Summer Camps are among the most popular in Austin! That’s because our camps are not just fun; they also offer children a chance to grow and learn.
Our Summer Camps take place in several locations around Austin. With a different theme each week, our camps will keep your kids busy, happy and growing. And each week ends with an opportunity for kids to share what they’ve discovered and made with friends and family. | Creative Action | 06/10/13-
08/09/13 | Austin |
SUMMER CAMPPresented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. June 17-August 9, 2013 ¡Mexico Lindo! Adventure Abroad!
Have your child embark on an imaginative journey that will take them through the interior of Mexico this summer! During each 2-week session students will focus on a specific region, enriched with native music, dance, arts, crafts, and traditions! Join us as we celebrate the marvelous and wonderful culture Mexico has to offer! ¡Ven a crear!
Session 1: Northern Mexico / June 17 - 28 / M-F 9AM-5PM / $300 | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 06/17/13-
08/09/13 | Austin |
Give Up & Bryan Lee TaylorPresented by Austin School of Film at Austin School of Film May 18-August 18, 2013 The Austin School of Film at the Motion Media Arts Center presents:
New works by local artists Give Up and Bryan Lee Taylor. Join us at the opening ceremony on May 18, 2013 from 7-11PM. With performances by Sewn Leather (Los Angeles) and Guilt (Austin).
The exhibition will run from May 18 to August 18 2013.
For more info, please visit:
www.ingivingup.com
www.bryanleetaylor.com
This event is free and open to the public. Drinks and hor... | Austin School of Film | 05/18/13-
08/18/13 | AUSTIN |
Summer Camp 2013!Presented by Austin Children's Theater June 10-August 23, 2013 Enroll by April 30th for $225 per week (a $25 discount). Starting in May, tuition is the regular price of $250 per week.
Summer is right around the corner, and we are excited for ten awesome weeks of camp! We're doing it all this year, from monsters to Shakespeare, from Disney to time travel! Each week has a different theme, and each Friday there is a performance or screening. Whether you are into comedy, musical theater, film, stage combat, or all of the above, we've got a camp for... | Austin Children's Theater | 06/10/13-
08/23/13 | Austin |
Henry & MudgePresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre October 12, 2013 Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry, who can't find a playmate in his new neighborhood! Luckily, he's got Mudge, a great big, 182-pound canine buddy, with whom he can share all kinds of adventures! Henry discovers that having a pet is a big responsibility -- they need to be fed, they need to be taken out for walks, and of course they need lots of love and playtime! When Henry's cousin Annie comes for a visit, Mudge is so charmed by her that Henry... | One World Theatre | 10/12/13 | Austin |
One World Theatre 2012-2013 SeasonPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre March 22, 2012-December 31, 2013 Rock legends Greg Lake, of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, WAR, Starship, Edgar Winter, and
Hot Tuna join the lineup, as well as 10,000 Maniacs, The Marshall Tucker Band, John Mayall and Eddie Money. Enjoy the soulful stylings of Robert Cray, Blind Boys of Alabama,
Ruben Studdard, and Sweet Honey In The Rock, along with master singer/songwriters Shawn Colvin, Janis Ian and Marc Cohn.
We are excited to present the biggest country lineup in our history, including the... | One World Theatre | 03/22/12-
12/31/13 | Austin |
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre March 29, 2014 Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has... He wakes up with gum in his hair, he trips on a skateboard, and then he accidentally drops his sweater in the sink - all before breakfast! Alexander can already tell - it's going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Alexander's day continues to go downhill as he gets smushed in the car on the way to school, his teacher doesn't like his drawing of an invisible castle, and Paul doesn't want to be his friend anymore. There's... | One World Theatre | 03/29/14 | Austin |
Normal Like Us! The Depression ChroniclesPresented by LuckyChaos Asian American Theater at Salvage Vanguard Theater April 6, 2013-June 6, 2015 LuckyChaos Theater Projects presents:
Normal Like Us! The Depression Chronicles
Continues April 6, 10pm at Salvage Vanguard Theater
Collaborative. Experimental. Music. Humor. Drama. OUR STORIES
How can someone convey the experience of living with depression and do it in a way that is both easy to understand and entertaining? Leng Wong, producing director of Lucky Chaos Theater, set out to do just that with Normal Like Us! The Depression Chronicles. ... | LuckyChaos Asian American Theater | 04/06/13-
06/06/15 | Austin |
Kick Butt Actors Open MicPresented by Kick Butt Coffee at Kick Butt Coffee January 11, 2010 - Ongoing The Kick Butt Coffee Mic is open to all actors...film, stage, internet or otherwise to work out your craft in front of a real live audience. Like all our new open mics this may take some time to build. So be patient...this will be huge. Audience admission - 1 drink purchase. Yes, we have beer, wine and a full liquor bar. Sorry, no poetry or music please. Suggested stage time 5min like for a monologue or 10min for a group. | Kick Butt Coffee | 01/11/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The ThreeferPresented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre January 14, 2010 - Ongoing The Threefer is absolutely the best way to get a sample of what Austin improv has to offer. Troupes from every improv theater in town converge to perform here every Thursday, for only three dollars! Each week features two new groups, and one special headliner.
| The Hideout Theatre | 01/14/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The ShootaroundPresented by The New Movement at The New Movement February 24, 2010 - Ongoing Since our inception we’ve been offering a place where students (and non-students alike) of long-form improv can come demonstrate their skills and meet fellow performers. The Shootaround is extremely informal and free of judgment, so come ready to play regardless of your experience level. Tip-off is around 8:00p and we’ll play til the lights go out. Audience is welcome! | The New Movement | 02/24/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The Megaphone ShowPresented by The New Movement at The New Movement February 24, 2010 - Ongoing It’s our longest running show and the best thing there is to do on a Wednesday night. A special guest shares true stories followed by an interview followed by fast, smart improv comedy. The show is 100% free! | The New Movement | 02/24/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Maestro: Elimination-style improvPresented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre March 20, 2010 - Ongoing Every Saturday at 10:00 the Hideout presents twelve of Austin’s virtuoso improv comedians for a night of games and scenes based on audience suggestions — but only one of them will make it to the end of the show and be crowned MAESTRO for the week and awarded the coveted Canadian five-dollar bill.
| The Hideout Theatre | 03/20/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
CageMatch - Competitive ImprovPresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater July 3, 2010 - Ongoing Once a week, ColdTowne throws two teams of comic gladiators into the pit and gives each of them exactly 20 minutes to claw their way into your heart. Desperation never smelled so sweet.
Remember, this is the improv show where your vote counts. For only five bucks, you can come make life-or-death rulings on the future of these doughty warriors! You'll be drunk with power, and you know you like that. | ColdTowne Theater | 07/03/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Paula Russell: Actors WorkshopPresented by Paula Russell June 27, 2011 - Ongoing Find that still and magic place within that lights up a screen or stage!
Learn a complete craft for actors, directors, writers, teachers and others. Learn to exercise muscles needed to develop and/or maintain your skills in Ready-Working condition. Whether you are a professional or a novice, artistic muscles work best when kept fine-tuned and adaptable. Tap into playfulness and risk-taking in a positive environment where personal privacy is never invaded.
| Paula Russell | 06/27/11-
Ongoing | Austin |
Paula Russell's Ongoing WorkshopsPresented by Paula Russell April 11, 2012 - Ongoing
Paula Russell’s Ongoing workshop for actors, directors, writers. Monday from 7-9pm and/or Saturday Morning from 10am-2pm. Both classes now have a few openings. Email Paula if you wish to join or have questions.
Because acting is like an athletic event requiring discipline, focus and skill, the first hour always includes warm-up Relaxation for Actors, and working together in Group Improv exercises specifically designed to raise all of your work to a higher level.... | Paula Russell | 04/11/12-
Ongoing | |
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