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The mission of the Vortex Repertory Company is to create and present new and innovative performances, to transgress conventional theatrical forms, to cultivate new relationships between artists and audiences, to generate new audiences through outreach to special constituencies, to nurture diversity of Vortex artists, to foster educational programming, and to anchor the Vortex.

 

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.
    

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    Vortex Repertory Company

    2307 Manor Road
    Austin, 78722

    Phone: (512)478-5282   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    07/27/11- Ongoing

    VORTEX: Movies Under the Stars The VORTEX VORTEX: Movies Under the Stars Presented by The Butterfly Bar and Vortex Repertory Company at The VORTEX July 27, 2011 - Ongoing Enjoy Free movies under the stars outdoors in The Yard at The Vortex. Enjoy drinks and treats from The Butterfly Bar before and after the show.  Themed dressing for each movie encouraged!  Wednesday nights. October schedule here.   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 &...

    01/29/10- Ongoing

    Yoga and Pilates The VORTEX Yoga and Pilates Presented by Vortex Repertory Company at The VORTEX January 29, 2010 - Ongoing A fusion of Yoga & Pilates increases spinal flexibility while building strong core muscles to support the skeleton in its correct alignment. These two practices are safe and effective for both men & women of any age and all fitness levels. By integrating mind & body coordination, this unique training develops daily routines, improves posture, relieves stress & anxiety, and teaches healthy movement & breathing practices. A tighter and toned physique is an added bonus!...

  • Upcoming Events

    05/25/13- 06/15/13

    Qualities of Starlight The VORTEX Qualities of Starlight Presented 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...

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    07/27/11- Ongoing

    VORTEX: Movies Under the Stars The VORTEX VORTEX: Movies Under the Stars Presented by The Butterfly Bar and Vortex Repertory Company at The VORTEX July 27, 2011 - Ongoing Enjoy Free movies under the stars outdoors in The Yard at The Vortex. Enjoy drinks and treats from The Butterfly Bar before and after the show.  Themed dressing for each movie encouraged!  Wednesday nights. October schedule here.   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 &...

    01/29/10- Ongoing

    Yoga and Pilates The VORTEX Yoga and Pilates Presented by Vortex Repertory Company at The VORTEX January 29, 2010 - Ongoing A fusion of Yoga & Pilates increases spinal flexibility while building strong core muscles to support the skeleton in its correct alignment. These two practices are safe and effective for both men & women of any age and all fitness levels. By integrating mind & body coordination, this unique training develops daily routines, improves posture, relieves stress & anxiety, and teaches healthy movement & breathing practices. A tighter and toned physique is an added bonus!...

  • Upcoming Events

    05/25/13- 06/15/13

    Qualities of Starlight The VORTEX Qualities of Starlight Presented 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...

• Past
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  • Past Events

    02/28/13- 03/03/13	Cleavage Chronicles Presents..Everybody Loves Boobs! The VORTEX
    12/27/12- 01/05/13	The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!) The VORTEX
    12/22/12- 12/23/12	Yule Bazaar The VORTEX
    11/17/12- 11/18/12	E.A.S.T at the VORTEX The VORTEX
    11/10/12- 11/11/12	E.A.S.T at the VORTEX The VORTEX
    10/19/12- 11/11/12	Heather Woodbury’s "As the Globe Warms" The VORTEX
    09/01/12- 09/29/12	WATER @ The Vortex The VORTEX
    08/25/12	The ButterflyBar @ The VORTEX Presents Bikini Beach Party! The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX
    08/03/12- 08/11/12	Sing Muse The VORTEX
    07/20/12- 07/28/12	Commedia of Errors The VORTEX
    07/20/12- 07/28/12	Summer Youth Theatre Presents: The Commedia of Errors The VORTEX
    06/26/12- 07/31/12	Pilates Flow Wellness Class The VORTEX
    04/21/12- 04/22/12	HUNGER & Hurt The VORTEX
    04/11/12	Disco Classical The VORTEX
    04/01/12	Fools Follies The VORTEX
    03/17/12- 03/24/12	Elizabeth: Heart of a King The VORTEX
    03/01/12- 03/03/12	Hip Hop Theater Explosion The VORTEX
    01/13/12- 01/29/12	Viper Vixens of 2012 The VORTEX
    01/05/12- 01/07/12	The Mutt-Cracker The VORTEX
    12/17/11	Yule Bazaar
    12/13/11- 12/31/11	Monday Movies Under the Stars @ The Vortex
    10/08/11- 10/30/11	Sarah Silver Hands The VORTEX
    10/08/11- 10/30/11	Nightmare Circus The VORTEX
    08/31/11	Bikini Beach Party: The Last Gasps of Summer The VORTEX
    08/25/11- 09/17/11	For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf The VORTEX
    08/17/11	MEETSPACE: A Participatory Forum for Emerging Artists The VORTEX
    08/08/11- 08/29/11	Monday Movies Under the Stars: European Summer The VORTEX
    07/22/11- 07/30/11	The Physicists The VORTEX
    07/11/11- 07/25/11	Monday Movies Under the Stars: Celebrating Summer Americana The VORTEX
    07/01/11- 07/31/11	Summer Youth Theater: The Phycisits The VORTEX
    06/19/11	CircX VorteX Father’s Day Carnival The VORTEX
    06/06/11- 06/27/11	Monday Movies Under the Stars The VORTEX
    05/20/11- 06/18/11	Lear The VORTEX
    05/08/11	A Mimosa for Mom The VORTEX
    05/05/11- 05/07/11	Hip-Hop Theater Explosion The VORTEX
    04/20/11- 04/24/11	Macbeth The VORTEX
    04/17/11	Eco-Sexology The VORTEX
    03/17/11	1st Annual Garden Party The VORTEX
    02/26/11	The After-Hour The VORTEX
    02/26/11	A Sacred Feast: Cook-off and Potluck Benefit for the Cherry Hill Seminary The VORTEX
    02/18/11- 04/02/11	The Elementals: AIR The VORTEX
    12/31/10- 01/01/11	Twisting Hips & Midnight Lips The VORTEX
    12/30/10- 01/08/11	Gaylicious! The VORTEX
    11/14/10	CircX VorteX: Circus 4 the People The VORTEX
    10/15/10- 11/13/10	Vampyress The VORTEX
    10/10/10	World Hoop Day Electric Hoop Jam The VORTEX
    10/02/10	Circus School Me! The VORTEX
    08/13/10	Metropolis The VORTEX
    07/30/10- 08/07/10	You Can’t Take it With You The VORTEX
    06/20/10	Father's Day Family Carnival The VORTEX
    06/20/10	CircX VorteX: Circus 4 the People The VORTEX
    06/20/10	CircX VorteX The VORTEX
    06/17/10- 06/26/10	Special Needs (The Positively True Adventures of a Special Education Teaching Assistant) The VORTEX
    06/14/10	Think Outside the Bomb National Tour The VORTEX
    05/28/10- 06/13/10	The Wife of Bath’s Tale The VORTEX
    05/20/10- 05/22/10	Hip Hop Theatre Explosion The VORTEX
    05/13/10- 05/15/10	Maternal Instincts Project The VORTEX
    05/04/10- 01/01/11	The Resident Artists’ Workshop The VORTEX
    05/01/10	The Faery Masque Ball The VORTEX
    05/01/10	Beltane May 1 Celebration The VORTEX
    04/02/10- 05/09/10	Sleeping Beauty The VORTEX
    03/20/10- 03/28/10	Zero Libertad The VORTEX
    03/19/10	The Western Union Showcase : Folk Music Festival The VORTEX
    03/11/10- 03/13/10	Magician Matias The VORTEX
    03/11/10- 03/13/10	Interactive Magic & Comedy Show The VORTEX
    02/26/10- 03/14/10	Xephyra The VORTEX
    02/07/10	Brigid Faire The VORTEX
    02/06/10- 02/19/10	To Serve Man: Dubstep Sci Fi Screening & Dance Party The VORTEX
    02/05/10- 02/20/10	arrhythmia The VORTEX
    02/02/10- 01/06/11	R.A.W. Theatre The VORTEX
    01/29/10- 01/30/10	PROMISED LAND: A Radical Queer Revival The VORTEX
    01/29/10- 01/31/10	Lay of the Land The VORTEX
    01/18/10	Speaking the Spoken Art of Verse The VORTEX
    01/18/10	Speaking the Spoken Art of Verse The VORTEX
    01/10/10- 01/12/10	Manchild in the Wasteland The VORTEX
    01/08/10- 01/09/10	VORTEX’s Annual Fire and Brimstone Awards!
    01/08/10- 01/24/10	Surfin' UFO The VORTEX
    12/25/09- 01/02/10	12 Steps to More Dysfunctional Christmas The VORTEX
    10/17/09- 11/01/09	Vampyress Video Screenings The VORTEX
    09/04/09- 09/27/09	The Dragonfly Queen The VORTEX
    08/29/09	A Southern Gothic Soiree Garden Party and Fundraiser The VORTEX
    08/13/09- 08/22/09	The Last Hippie: A Western Novel The VORTEX
    08/12/09	Murder Ballad Musical The VORTEX
    07/31/09- 08/08/09	R.U.R. Rossum's Universal Robots The VORTEX
    06/12/09- 06/27/09	Good Things The VORTEX
    05/16/09	Enchantment Under the Sea Dance The VORTEX
    05/09/09- 06/06/09	Oceana The VORTEX
    04/01/09	Deck Party and A Night of Fools The VORTEX
    03/23/09	Speaking the Spoken: the Art of Verse The VORTEX
    03/20/09- 04/04/09	Holy Cross SUCKS! The VORTEX
    03/13/09	Lucky Happy Hour The VORTEX
    03/12/09- 03/14/09	Hip Hop Theater Explosion The VORTEX
    02/06/09- 03/07/09	The Secret Lives of the InBetweeners The VORTEX
    01/31/09	Brigid Faire The VORTEX
    01/08/09- 01/24/09	SPACEMAN:DADA:ROBOT The VORTEX
    12/27/08	Holiday House Party!!! The VORTEX
    12/18/08- 01/03/09	12 Steps to More Dysfunctional Christmas The VORTEX
    12/11/08- 12/13/08	Flow! The VORTEX
    10/15/08- 11/01/08	The Shocker The VORTEX
    09/13/08- 09/28/08	Pink Sun The VORTEX
    08/07/08- 08/09/08	The Merry Wives of Windsor The VORTEX
    07/31/08- 08/02/08	School for Scandal The VORTEX
    07/30/08	College Sucks The VORTEX
    05/22/08- 05/24/08	HIP HOP THEATRE EXPOSITION
    05/08/08- 05/18/08	The Last Days of Desmond Nani Reese: A Stripper’s History of the World The VORTEX
    04/05/08	Dark Fantasia The VORTEX
    02/29/08- 04/04/08	Troades: The Legend of the Women of Troy The VORTEX
    01/31/08- 02/09/08	Beirut The VORTEX
    12/29/07	Romp: New Year's Kick -Off! The VORTEX
    12/15/07- 12/29/07	Romp: The Holidays are for Hugging The VORTEX
    12/13/07- 12/30/07	12 Steps To A More Dysfunctional Christmas The VORTEX
    11/29/07- 12/02/07	The Neovagina Monologues The VORTEX
    11/24/07	Romp: Gratitude and Grace - What are we Thankful For? The VORTEX
    11/15/07- 11/18/07	Zell Miller III's Hip Hop Theater Explosion The VORTEX
    10/27/07	Romp: Hilarious Halloween The VORTEX
    10/11/07- 10/13/07	ReppyToire - A Tour de Farce The VORTEX
    09/15/07	Romp: Reppy's Birthday Bash The VORTEX
    08/25/07	Romp: Back to School Special The VORTEX
    08/23/07- 09/08/07	The Dragonfly Princess The VORTEX
    08/17/07- 08/18/07	The Answer is Red The VORTEX
    08/02/07- 08/04/07	The Hip-Hop Theater Explosion The VORTEX
    07/21/07	Romp: Summer Shenanigans The VORTEX
    07/20/07- 07/28/07	Wyrd Sisters The VORTEX
    07/20/07- 07/28/07	The Wyrd Sisters The VORTEX
    06/16/07	Romp: Fabulous Fathers The VORTEX
    06/01/07- 06/16/07	College Freshman Year Sucks! The VORTEX
    05/06/07	The Secret Lives of the Inbetweeners The VORTEX
    05/04/07- 05/26/07	A Thought in Three Parts The VORTEX
    04/16/07	Sex Scenes The VORTEX
    04/15/07	Alice in Bed The VORTEX
    04/06/07- 04/28/07	Lettice and Lovage The VORTEX
    03/02/07- 03/31/07	Hamlet The VORTEX
    02/18/07	In the Blood by Suzan Lori Parks The VORTEX
    02/12/07	Speaking the Spoken: The Art of Verse The VORTEX
    01/13/07- 02/10/07	Trickster The VORTEX
    12/08/06- 12/31/06	It's a Wonderful Life, 70's Television Special starring The Fonz The VORTEX

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    • Event Name: WATER @ The Vortex
      "Weird and awesome"
      Review posted by: Brad - Oracle Chicago from Chicago native, Sep 23, 2012
      

      If you like strange, make you think, can't help but feel, theatre, see this show. I highly recemend first couple rows, get into the action! Why not?

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      If you like strange, make you think, can't help but feel, theatre, see this show. I highly recemend first couple rows, get into the action! Why not?

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    • Event Name: Viper Vixens of 2012
      "Enjoyably salacious and Sci fi mix mash"
      Review posted by: petergolocal from 1, Jan 18, 2012
      

      Voluptuously salacious, enticingly occult. Think sci-fi meets avant garde and hangs out with David Bowie! Good times.

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      Voluptuously salacious, enticingly occult. Think sci-fi meets avant garde and hangs out with David Bowie! Good times.

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    • Event Name: Viper Vixens of 2012
      "Viper Vixens 2012"
      Review posted by: A Team Member from Austin, TX , Jan 17, 2012
      

      Vortex Theatre has the best vibe as both a theatre and a cafe to see a show. I attended the opening night show of Viper Vixens and the entire audience was very responsive. A film with a live band.... Expand

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      Vortex Theatre has the best vibe as both a theatre and a cafe to see a show. I attended the opening night show of Viper Vixens and the entire audience was very responsive. A film with a live band. The silent film was very entertaining and the music was very hypnotic. I would recommend that if you have not experienced a Vortex production, go see this. I am sure you will be back for more. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Viper Vixens of 2012
      "Mixed Media Space Opera!"
      Review posted by: Larry_Oubre from 1, Jan 15, 2012
      

      We have never seen the likes of the Vagina Deathray or the Spinning Boobies of Death. Holy MacMulligan, Batman, better hide your secret identity. The Viper Vixens, manipulated by the evil Elsa von... Expand

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      We have never seen the likes of the Vagina Deathray or the Spinning Boobies of Death. Holy MacMulligan, Batman, better hide your secret identity. The Viper Vixens, manipulated by the evil Elsa von Krause, try to take over the planet in the tradition of good Austrian villains like Hitlers and Leidels. Christina MacMulligan, Joanna Wright, and Melissa Vogt-Patterson are the Vixens, giving their all and clothes for the planet. Betsy McCann, Heather Barfield(Zoe Zulthus) and Helen Hulka(Kitty Kelly) are memorable without baring all. Andy Agne’s Annunaki show some serious muscle but Gabriel Maldonado as our hero Angelo Reyes, the Captain, puts an end to the might of the Quetzlcoatl. It’s a wild romp of a video with stop motion animation and a bevy of naked beauties. The music of the Electronic Planet Ensemble makes it all come together. Chad Salvata has created a good score and Sergio R. Samayoa has told the story visually. So it’s a very entertaining time for the audience. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Mutt-Cracker
      "A Five-Bone Review"
      Review posted by: tapper4923 from 1, Jan 07, 2012
      

      The Mutt Crackers is a surprise and a delight. Of the 50 or so audience members who attended this performance,10 were kids. I think the adults liked it more so than the kids! That said, I observed... Expand

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      The Mutt Crackers is a surprise and a delight. Of the 50 or so audience members who attended this performance,10 were kids. I think the adults liked it more so than the kids! That said, I observed most of them at the edges of their seats dazzled by the stage antics. The theatre adage used to be "there are two things you don't want on stage: kids and animals." The Mutt Crackers dashes that phrase right away. Structured as a journey story where a young girl receives a dog for her birthday - and consequently loses it - she must journey across the land (not sure what land, exactly, but you are not there for the plot), experiencing all kinds of circus performers before she finds her dog again. Needless to say, each scene features a different entertainment: Moose and Chicken Dogs spin, heel, jump rope, scamper through pipes, into and out of carriers, and the audience just loved it all. The jugglers are amazing and really dazzle the audience. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Mutt-Cracker
      "A "Mutt" See"
      Review posted by: A-Team Member from Austin, TX, Jan 05, 2012
      

      Mutt Cracker is an hour of pure talent both dog & human. Darren is the ring leader of an excellent multi-talented group of entertainers. This one hour show was chock full of wonderfully trained... Expand

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      Mutt Cracker is an hour of pure talent both dog & human. Darren is the ring leader of an excellent multi-talented group of entertainers. This one hour show was chock full of wonderfully trained dogs that danced, jumped, twirled,etc. and were such delight to watch. Humans also danced, jumped, juggled,etc. Don't want to give away all the talent and magic this show has to offer. Only 4 shows left. Go see this entertaining show and leave with a smile on your face . Collapse

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    • Event Name: Sarah Silver Hands
      "Sarah Silver Dazzles"
      Review posted by: JamesJackson Oct 10, 2011
      

      Once again Bonnie Cullum and The V company dazzle the play space with yet another fantasy. Chad Salvata paired with Producing Artistic Director Bonnie Cullum offer Austin and surrounding areas an... Expand

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      Once again Bonnie Cullum and The V company dazzle the play space with yet another fantasy. Chad Salvata paired with Producing Artistic Director Bonnie Cullum offer Austin and surrounding areas an escape into a dream world similar to Narnia. Children and adults alike can vanish from their daily life and find themselves engulfed in rich, colorful lighting, magical costumes, and vibrant vocals.  Most of the cast performed flawlessly, several of which are underrated in the community. Christine Achico was delicate in her role. Justin LaVergne shined along side the rest of the ensemble and the set was reflective of the lighting just as the costumes were. Helen Hutka's make-up design worked seemlessly with the lighting and added another layer of brilliance to the piece as a whole. The Brothers Grimm would be proud of this one. A must see for all ages. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Sarah Silver Hands
      "A Piece to Fall For"
      Review posted by: andrewcobbs from 1, Oct 10, 2011
      

      Bonnie Cullum as directed another great piece pure and simple at the Vortex. Sarah Silver Hands is listed as a faery tale opera for all ages and that can't be denied. When one arrives at the theatre... Expand

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      Bonnie Cullum as directed another great piece pure and simple at the Vortex. Sarah Silver Hands is listed as a faery tale opera for all ages and that can't be denied. When one arrives at the theatre you are welcomed to a world that the typical stage does not offer. The set and costumes are so vivid and alive with a seasonal look as it is set in a Fall type fairy kingdom and it is invaded by a Winter kingdom witch. The cast is top notch. The singing is very well done even if it is not in your typical opera sound. The female leads of Christine Achico and Betsy McCann are alive with action, character and are so much fun to watch. Another two character actress that brings two very different characters to life is Melissa Vogt-Patterson. To be scary and aluring at the same exact moment is nothing new that she has brought to the stage. The supporting cast (if you want to call them that) shine and have all their own little moments for most part of showing their character and singing abilities. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Physicists
      "The Physicists have Great Chemistry"
      Review posted by: Crystal* from Austin, TX, Jul 27, 2011
      

      This was my very first time seeing Vortex's Summer Youth Theatre production and I was quite impressed with the production. The youth performers were top notch! I especially loved the performances of... Expand

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      This was my very first time seeing Vortex's Summer Youth Theatre production and I was quite impressed with the production. The youth performers were top notch! I especially loved the performances of Cassidy Timms' as Einstein, Xander Slay-Tamkin as Mobius and Joshua Michael Braun as Newton. All three when on stage make quite a trio in this humorous production. Each character is more than they seem and these fine young performers did a great job in slowly revealing each layer as the play goes on. This production, with its incredible cast and crew is a perfect example of why the Summer Youth Theatre Program has been going on for 20 years. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Physicists
      "Guns and Nuns"
      Review posted by: larkspor from 1, Jul 26, 2011
      

      The Physicists is a satirical black comedy well performed by the Summer Youth Theatre. Set in the Alps in the repurposed mansion, now used as a sanatorium, the plot centers on Mobius, who is haunted... Expand

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      The Physicists is a satirical black comedy well performed by the Summer Youth Theatre. Set in the Alps in the repurposed mansion, now used as a sanatorium, the plot centers on Mobius, who is haunted by visits from King Solomon, Beutler, who believes he is Sir Isaac Newton and Ernesti, who believes he is Albert Einstein. The drama unfolds with a police investigator wishing to question Einstein about a murder which has just taken place at the Sanatorium, the second in a short time. The Doktor Mathilde von Zahnd, who runs the establishment, is very protective of her patients. The plot is a complicated knot of double identities, good intentions gone bad, all battling to gain Mobius’ trust and his documentation. The twists and turns, guns and nuns, will keep the audience engaged and entertained to the end. The young actors were sincere and engaging, little hard to hear at times, but generally, the lines were well delivered. Congratulations to director and students on a job well done. Collapse

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