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The VORTEX

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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. Helpful Information: The Vortex is located 1/2 mile East of I-35, between Chestnut and Maple on bus route #20. The theatre is air conditioned and there is free parking. The Vortex Café serves beer, wine, sangria and food.

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    The VORTEX

    2307 Manor Road
    Austin, TX 78722

    Phone: (512)478-5282   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      05/12/12- 06/03/12	Dario Fo’s: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST The VORTEX Dario Fo’s: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Presented by Palindrome Theatre at The VORTEX May 12-June 3, 2012 To kick off their third season, and first as Austin’s donation-based public theatre, Palindrome is taking Nobel Laureate Dario Fo’s incendiary political black comedy to the streets. Featuring a new edit and updated political commentary by Palindrome’s Resident Playwright Nigel O’Hearn, this 20th century classic redefined contemporary Italian theatre when it appeared in 1970s Milan, taking aim at the real-life incident of a man killed during police...
      05/07/12- 05/28/12	Monday Movies Under the Stars @ The VORTEX The VORTEX Monday Movies Under the Stars @ The VORTEX Presented by The Vortex Cafe at The VORTEX May 7-May 28, 2012 Monday, May 7 - 27 Dresses (2008) A single woman who has served as a bridesmaid a shocking 27 times, Jane has the kind of altruistic traits that everyone looks for in a friend, yet lately the perennial bridesmaid has begun to feel as if something is missing in her life. When her younger sister Tess shows up in town, Jane is suddenly prompted to reevaluate her priorities when her boss -- with whom she is secretly in love -- falls for Tess. Jane wrestles with the prospect of supporting...
      07/27/11- Ongoing	VORTEX: Movies Under the Stars The VORTEX VORTEX: Movies Under the Stars Presented by The Butterfly Bar 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.
      06/03/10- Ongoing	Hoopin’ Happy Hour & Clothing Swap The VORTEX Hoopin’ Happy Hour & Clothing Swap Presented by The Vortex Cafe at The VORTEX June 3, 2010 - Ongoing Bring your hula-hoopswap clothes, and have some drinks! Meet friends, hold group meetings in a fun cafe setting, or bring your laptop for Free Wifi in The VORTEX Cafe`. The Yard and Beer-Garden Deck are open for the season. The VORTEX Café` serves sandwiches, coffee, and yummy snacks too! Kid & Dog Friendly!
      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

      06/04/12- 08/17/12

      ACT presents SUMMER CAMP 2012 The VORTEX ACT presents SUMMER CAMP 2012 Presented by Austin Children's Theater at The VORTEX June 4-August 17, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Talena Martinez, Executive Director, ACT info@austinchildrenstheater.org 512-927-6633 Austin, TX, March 26th, 2012 Camp dates June 4th- August 17th ACT presents Summer Camp 2012 ACT is excited to announce another wonderful summer camp lineup! We are offering programs for kids in k-9th grades, including variety theater weeks, musical theater intensives, and audition workshops....

      06/07/12- 06/16/12

      The VORTEX and UpRise! Productions present: "O...sh*t...it’s a girl!" The VORTEX The VORTEX and UpRise! Productions present: "O...sh*t...it’s a girl!" Presented by The Vortex at The VORTEX June 7-June 16, 2012 Wanna know how beautiful a daughter and daddy relationship can be? Come check out o . . .sh*t . . . it’s a girl, a dedication to Zell Miller III’s amazing lil’ girl! How does an artist raise children and be an artist, a social worker, a mentor, a black man in America, as well as providing for his own sanity? The follow up to Miller’s award-winning my child, my child, my alien child, this brand new play is funny, thought-stirring, and touching journey!

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/12/12- 06/03/12	Dario Fo’s: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST The VORTEX Dario Fo’s: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Presented by Palindrome Theatre at The VORTEX May 12-June 3, 2012 To kick off their third season, and first as Austin’s donation-based public theatre, Palindrome is taking Nobel Laureate Dario Fo’s incendiary political black comedy to the streets. Featuring a new edit and updated political commentary by Palindrome’s Resident Playwright Nigel O’Hearn, this 20th century classic redefined contemporary Italian theatre when it appeared in 1970s Milan, taking aim at the real-life incident of a man killed during police...
    05/07/12- 05/28/12	Monday Movies Under the Stars @ The VORTEX The VORTEX Monday Movies Under the Stars @ The VORTEX Presented by The Vortex Cafe at The VORTEX May 7-May 28, 2012 Monday, May 7 - 27 Dresses (2008) A single woman who has served as a bridesmaid a shocking 27 times, Jane has the kind of altruistic traits that everyone looks for in a friend, yet lately the perennial bridesmaid has begun to feel as if something is missing in her life. When her younger sister Tess shows up in town, Jane is suddenly prompted to reevaluate her priorities when her boss -- with whom she is secretly in love -- falls for Tess. Jane wrestles with the prospect of supporting...
    07/27/11- Ongoing	VORTEX: Movies Under the Stars The VORTEX VORTEX: Movies Under the Stars Presented by The Butterfly Bar 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.
    06/03/10- Ongoing	Hoopin’ Happy Hour & Clothing Swap The VORTEX Hoopin’ Happy Hour & Clothing Swap Presented by The Vortex Cafe at The VORTEX June 3, 2010 - Ongoing Bring your hula-hoopswap clothes, and have some drinks! Meet friends, hold group meetings in a fun cafe setting, or bring your laptop for Free Wifi in The VORTEX Cafe`. The Yard and Beer-Garden Deck are open for the season. The VORTEX Café` serves sandwiches, coffee, and yummy snacks too! Kid & Dog Friendly!
    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

    06/04/12- 08/17/12

    ACT presents SUMMER CAMP 2012 The VORTEX ACT presents SUMMER CAMP 2012 Presented by Austin Children's Theater at The VORTEX June 4-August 17, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Talena Martinez, Executive Director, ACT info@austinchildrenstheater.org 512-927-6633 Austin, TX, March 26th, 2012 Camp dates June 4th- August 17th ACT presents Summer Camp 2012 ACT is excited to announce another wonderful summer camp lineup! We are offering programs for kids in k-9th grades, including variety theater weeks, musical theater intensives, and audition workshops....

    06/07/12- 06/16/12

    The VORTEX and UpRise! Productions present: "O...sh*t...it’s a girl!" The VORTEX The VORTEX and UpRise! Productions present: "O...sh*t...it’s a girl!" Presented by The Vortex at The VORTEX June 7-June 16, 2012 Wanna know how beautiful a daughter and daddy relationship can be? Come check out o . . .sh*t . . . it’s a girl, a dedication to Zell Miller III’s amazing lil’ girl! How does an artist raise children and be an artist, a social worker, a mentor, a black man in America, as well as providing for his own sanity? The follow up to Miller’s award-winning my child, my child, my alien child, this brand new play is funny, thought-stirring, and touching journey!

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/23/12	Movies Under the Stars The VORTEX
    05/12/12- 05/13/12	Mime and Physical Acting Workshop The VORTEX
    05/12/12- 05/13/12	Mime and Physical Acting Workshop The VORTEX
    05/10/12- 05/13/12	Once Upon A Time: Circus Fairy “Tails” The VORTEX
    05/04/12	Eliza Wren Presents: Return To OZ: Dark Side of an Already Dark Side of OZ The VORTEX
    04/27/12	Salsa Night with David Alvarez The VORTEX
    04/21/12- 04/22/12	HUNGER & Hurt The VORTEX
    04/21/12- 04/22/12	Violet Crown's Diverse Space Dance Theatre presents: HUNGER & Hurt The VORTEX
    04/11/12	Disco Classical The VORTEX
    04/11/12	DISCO CLASSICAL The VORTEX
    04/06/12- 05/05/12	Ethos Presents: Humpty The VORTEX
    04/02/12- 04/30/12	Monday Movies Under The Stars! The VORTEX
    04/02/12- 04/30/12	Monday Movies Under the Stars The VORTEX
    04/01/12	Fools Follies The VORTEX
    03/27/12	World Theater Day March 27 The VORTEX
    03/17/12- 03/24/12	Elizabeth: Heart of a King The VORTEX
    03/12/12- 03/16/12	Arial Dance Spring Break Camp The VORTEX
    03/01/12- 03/03/12	Hip Hop Theater Explosion The VORTEX
    02/29/12	Austin Community Drum Circle The VORTEX
    02/16/12- 02/25/12	For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is ENUF 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- 12/18/11	My Life as a Musical - ACT Benefit The VORTEX
    12/09/11- 12/17/11	OLIVER! The VORTEX
    11/11/11- 12/13/11	Well 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
    08/11/11	"The Experiment", an in-progress reading The VORTEX
    08/08/11- 08/29/11	Monday Movies Under the Stars: European Summer The VORTEX
    08/05/11- 08/21/11	Hillcountry Underbelly: A Pilgrimage on the Outskirts The VORTEX
    08/01/11- 08/12/11	“Lost In Oz” – The Two-Week Original Play Project 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
    06/24/11- 07/16/11	Too Many Husbands 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	A Sacred Feast: Cook-off and Potluck Benefit for the Cherry Hill Seminary The VORTEX
    02/26/11	The After-Hour The VORTEX
    02/18/11- 04/02/11	The Elementals: AIR The VORTEX
    02/12/11	Everybody <3s Boobs The VORTEX
    01/22/11- 01/25/11	Portmanteau The VORTEX
    01/14/11- 01/29/11	Planet of the Mermaids The VORTEX
    12/31/10- 01/01/11	Twisting Hips & Midnight Lips The VORTEX
    12/30/10- 01/08/11	Gaylicious! The VORTEX
    11/21/10	Sticky Fingers Fashion Fragrance Show The VORTEX
    11/19/10- 12/11/10	Morning's at Seven 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
    09/09/10- 09/26/10	MilkMilk Lemonade The VORTEX
    08/20/10- 09/04/10	B-boy bluez The VORTEX
    08/13/10	Metropolis The VORTEX
    07/30/10- 08/07/10	You Can’t Take it With You The VORTEX
    07/10/10	Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble's Summer Showcase The VORTEX
    07/02/10- 07/24/10	Spider's Web 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
    03/20/10	Spring Equinox Celebration 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- 01/24/10	Surfin' UFO The VORTEX
    12/25/09- 01/02/10	12 Steps to More Dysfunctional Christmas The VORTEX
    12/19/09	Hollie Day's Wonder Winterland The VORTEX
    12/11/09- 12/20/09	Alice! The VORTEX
    11/13/09- 12/05/09	The Skin of Our Teeth The VORTEX
    10/24/09	Twilight Trick or Treat The VORTEX
    10/23/09- 11/07/09	Murder Ballad Murder Mystery The VORTEX