| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Long Center Presents: Dixie's Tupperware PartyPresented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre June 18-June 30, 2013 She's back! Dixie Longate, the fastest-talking Tupperware Lady south of the Mason-Dixon line has packed up her catalogues and left her children in an Alabama trailer park to take America by storm! Join Dixie as she throws a good ol' fashioned Tupperware Party, filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on stage. (Recommended for mature audiences)
This project is funded and supported in... | The Long Center for the Performing Arts | 06/18/13-
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 |
THE QUEER G.R.I.T.S ANTHOLOGYPresented by Media Arts & Literacy Institute at Barnes and Noble, Lakeline April 1-June 30, 2013 About
Submission Deadline: June 1, 2013
Selection Notification: June 5, 2013
Book Release Brunch: Sept. 2013
Mission
Freeverse Publishing, a division of the Media Arts & Literacy Institute, is now accepting submissions for G.R.I.T.S : Girls Raised In The South- An Anthology on Southern Queer Womyns’ Voices and Their Allies, edited by Amber N. Williams & Poet On Watch. Please submit... | Media Arts & Literacy Institute | 04/01/13-
06/30/13 | Austin |
Improvised Singing 101: Improvised SongsPresented by Merlin Works and ZACH Theatre at ZACH Theatre May 12-July 7, 2013 Have fun making up your own songs with a live musical improviser every week. We will cover topics such as rhyming, song structure, song styles, song presentation, lyrics, duets, short form singing games, and communicating with the musical improviser. It’s like karaoke, but you make up your own words! This is one of our most popular classes and only gets offered once or twice a year. You don’t need to be a great singer to take this class, you just need to enjoy singing. (8... | Merlin Works | 05/12/13-
07/07/13 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Improv Mixer (Free!)Presented by Merlin Works at The Long Center for the Performing Arts March 2-September 7, 2013 Merlin Works hosts monthly improv mixers first Saturdays 2pm – 4pm at The Long Center. The Mixer is a free, facilitated improv comedy jam intended to introduce the joy of improv to new people and help existing improvisers make new connections.
The Mixer is open to the entire community: total newbies, current students, free agents, existing troupes looking for new members, coaches, or anyone who wants a free workout. At the beginning, any scouts and coaches will let the... | Merlin Works | 03/02/13-
09/07/13 | Austin |
SURE THING: Austin's Best Free, Weekly Comedy ShowPresented by SURE THING March 23-September 28, 2013 SURE THING is a free, weekly comedy showcase at Austin Java Parkway (formerly called The Laugh Lounge). Headliners include performers seen on Comedy Central, Conan, Letterman, and Funniest Person in Austin Winners, as well as the city's best comics on the rise, plus special out-of-town guests!
Austin Java provides full service in the stage area- wine/beer, and delicious food while you laugh! Hosted by Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady. | SURE THING | 03/23/13-
09/28/13 | Austin |
Richard CheesePresented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre October 5, 2013 America's loudest lounge singer Richard Cheese performs swingin' Vegas versions of rock and rap songs, "swankifying" popular Top40 hits into retro vocal standards. Imagine Sinatra singing Radiohead, and you've got Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine.
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... | Paramount Theatre | 10/05/13 | Austin |
SinbadPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre November 8, 2013 Actor and comedian Sinbad arrived on the comedy scene with a “hit ’em in the face” style of comedy that has kept audiences laughing in the aisles for over the past two decades. Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Standup Comedians of all time, he has built a loyal following by taking audiences’ painful trials or embarassing tribulations of day-by-day life, throwing them back in their faces, causing an uproar of comedic hysteria. Sinbad is internationally... | One World Theatre | 11/08/13 | 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 |
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 |
Saturday Night SpecialPresented by Girls Girls Girls Improv at Salvage Vanguard Theater February 6, 2010 - Ongoing Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present our weekly improv experience. Two amazing improv troupes every Saturday night at Salvage Vanguard Theater. Produced in association with Merlin Works. | Girls Girls Girls Improv | 02/06/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Kick Butt Comedy | | 01/20/10-
Ongoing | 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 |
Oh, Science! and the Free Longform Jam!Presented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater July 11, 2010 - Ongoing That's right, Sundays are for kicking back and enjoying yourself. That's why ColdTowne has committed to bringing you some totally free improv, to better enhance your day of rest. Every Sunday, come see house troupe Oh, Sciene! perform their wit and magic, and then join in yourself for the Long Form Jam. No one will make you get up on stage (you can stay seated and watch) but you'll probably want to give improv a try. Either way, the show is fun! And Free!!! | ColdTowne Theater | 07/11/10-
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 |
The Main EventPresented by The New Movement at The New Movement February 26, 2010 - Ongoing This is the Main Event! This is all the Pyrotechnics and Gorgeous Women/Men and World's Most Entertaining Moments we can pack into our more-explosive-stadium-than-demure-blackbox-theatre. 9 performers from The New Movement take the stage the night of The Main Event. LIVE on stage, one of 4 battles will be chosen for our champions to perform: The Battle Royal (all players perform as one group), The Handicap Match (2 vs. 7) Triple Threat Match (3 vs 3 vs 3), and The Money In The Bank Match (a... | The New Movement | 02/26/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
ColdTowne Theater All-StarsPresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater July 11, 2010 - Ongoing You've worked hard all week, only to be subjected to loud drunks, terrible dance music and bad attitudes all weekend. You need a break from the night life and the heat. Even though it's still light out, ColdTowne Theater's womb-like atmosphere provides the perfect place for you to relax and recover in preparation for another soul-crushing week at the 9 to 5 grind. Every Sunday, a group of students and alum mix it up for ColdTowne All Stars. Free, funny, and BYOB. | ColdTowne Theater | 07/11/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Stool Pigeon w/GuestPresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater February 20, 2010 - Ongoing The cast of Stool Pigeon reads like a Who's Who of Austin improv. Each week, a different cast of improvisers, sketch comedy writers, and visiting guest stars come together to twist the stories of a local celebrity guest into completely improvised scenes. Sponsored by The Onion.
The Austinist's TrueCraig on Stool Pigeon: "...that sh*t's mad-impressive-pressure-awesome. And what they're doing for the cultural development of our fair city shouldn't go unnoticed."
Visit... | ColdTowne Theater | 02/20/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Monday Night MashPresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater February 15, 2010 - Ongoing It's a three-for-all every Monday night at ColdTowne, thanks to the Monday Night Mash! Come to the theater for FREE, and you get rewarded with not one, not two, but THREE shows for that very low price! Keep checking back here to the ColdTowne calander for updated team information as the schedule is posted. Whoever shows up, you know you're in for a treat. | ColdTowne Theater | 02/15/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The Notorious Open MicPresented by The Velveeta Room at The Velveeta Room March 11, 2010 - Ongoing 33 comics, from first-timers to brilliant professionals, get 3-10 minutes to make you laugh. There will be some bad jokes and there will times of absolute hilarity. Most of your favorite comics started at an open mike!
New Emcees Every Week!
To sign up as a performer, go to The Velv Forum: http://thevelveetaroom.com/forum/ | The Velveeta Room | 03/11/10-
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 |
Saturday Night Special!Presented by Gnap! Theater Projects at Salvage Vanguard Theater April 17, 2010 - Ongoing Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present our weekly improv experience. Two amazing improv troupes every Saturday night at Salvage Vanguard Theater. Produced in association with Merlin Works. | Gnap! Theater Projects | 04/17/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Improv, Standup, Writing and Sketch Comedy ClassesPresented by The New Movement at The New Movement October 31, 2009 - Ongoing The New Movement is the only venue in Austin dedicated solely to studying the comedic process – our teachers have jump-started the careers of hundreds of performers, come see why! Our instructors have headlined comedy tours and festivals all over the country, winning tons of awards along the way. One’s written for Dennis Miller and the Late, Late Show & another has several sketch comedy appearances on Comedy Central. Past students have used their skills to book commercials,... | The New Movement | 10/31/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Live at Coldtowne! Presented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater December 6, 2011 - Ongoing Live at ColdTowne! is a stand-up showcase that takes place every Friday at ColdTowne Theater in Austin, TX.
The show consists of a mix of 10 performers ranging from first time open-micers to seasoned pros. Every week features a different headliner who will perform a 15-20 minute set.
It is well-known that Austin is one of the best cities to see live stand-up. Many of the comics who perform at Live at ColdTowne you may recognize from Comedy Central, HBO, The Late Show with David... | ColdTowne Theater | 12/06/11-
Ongoing | Austin |
Improv Zero-Free Intro ClassPresented by The New Movement June 1, 2013 - Ongoing It certainly seems that taking an improv comedy class would be nerve racking. We understand you may want to test drive before you sign up, that’s why we offer our FREE Improv Zero class every Thursday at 6:30 pm. We’ll take this time to answer any questions you may have about the unique approach to improv The New Movement teaches as well as run a mock class so you can see what you’re getting yourself into. Learning good improv is very similar to learning how to play pretend... | The New Movement | 06/01/13-
Ongoing | Austin |
Midnight Society w/ The Frank MillsPresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater July 3, 2010 - Ongoing Midnight Society is a group of stand up comedians, filmmakers, and other, less-definable performers, who are among the quickest wits in Austin improv. Their shows typically clock in at nine or ten on the smart scale. Each brilliant line is that much funnier when you realize that its author has just managed to crack up everyone else in his troupe as well as the audience. They've performed across the country in festivals and on tour, and are here with a new ColdTowne show every Saturday... | ColdTowne Theater | 07/03/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
People Saying Things Live!Presented by Cafe Caffeine at Thrice Cafe May 1, 2010 - Ongoing The effervescent Mary Jo Pehl host some of Austin's favorite people telling real-life tales around the theme of "memorial." | Cafe Caffeine | 05/01/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Shanty Town LakePresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater July 2, 2010 - Ongoing The economy is in shambles. Young professionals are losing their jobs, relationships are disintegrating and society is falling apart at the seams. Only one person can save us all from ourselves, but no one seems to know who that is. Will the new homeless mayor reform city hall in time? Will Reagan return from the grave long enough to smite his enemies? Will we pull ourselves together long enough to get off the couch and apply for a job?
ColdTowne Theater’s Main Stage cast... | ColdTowne Theater | 07/02/10-
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 |
ColdTowne w/ Special GuestPresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater July 10, 2010 - Ongoing
They've survived fires, floods, and each other to carve a thriving theater and comedy school out of a cinderblock video store backroom, and now they're here to play for you. ColdTowne has won more awards than you can count for their smart, surreal improv, and the best place to see them do it is on their own stage. There's a reason they're the three time winner of Best Comedy Troupe besides graft and corruption.
Don't forget that every Saturday they're... | ColdTowne Theater | 07/10/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Rapture the FlagPresented by ColdTowne Theater at ColdTowne Theater October 1, 2010 - Ongoing Seventy-five percent of the Earth's population has mysteriously disappeared, but the left over populace is still only interested in sports, weather and Best Buy sales. Bob Hope's brain is controlling CBS, and for some reason, no one wants to take credit for Florida's destruction.
ColdTowne Theater's Main Stage cast returns for their third full-length comedy revue, RAPTURE THE FLAG - a mix of social and political satire, music and straight up nihilistic comedy.
| ColdTowne Theater | 10/01/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The WeekenderPresented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre January 1, 2011 - Ongoing Every Sunday night is a combination of Austin’s newest student performers and some of the most experienced troupes in town. Get blown away by the raw, joyful energy of the Hideout’s most recent graduates and then relax into the warm, firm embrace of Austin’s most seasoned improvisers.
**The first Sunday of every month features Your Terrific Neighbors (“We are friends that write down the strange things that give us joy and amusement and then we perform them in... | The Hideout Theatre | 01/01/11-
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 |
Level One Improv ClassPresented by The Hideout Theatre at The Hideout Theatre October 28, 2011 - Ongoing Have fun, meet new people and learn to improvise in the Hideout’s low-pressure classes. This six-week workshop is designed for anyone who wants to loosen up, be more spontaneous and learn to take risks on stage and in life. Each week you’ll play games and explore a challenging variety of improv exercises that unleash your natural creativity and humor. Classes start every month, check the website for our next available start date. Classes meet for six weeks, three hours each week,... | The Hideout Theatre | 10/28/11-
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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