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The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre

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With its flexible design, the Debra and Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre serves regional artists and community arts groups. It also functions as an ideal venue for film screening and corporate meetings. Offering configurations ranging from theater-in-the-round to thrust stage to cabaret seating, it can seat 80 to 226 patrons.

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    The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre

    The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    701 W. Riverside Drive
    Austin, TX 78704

    Phone: 512-457-5100   |   Official Website

    Admission:

    Admission depends on event

    Hours: Box Office Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-4pm Box Office Phone: 512-474-5664

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    Parking is available in the Palmer Events Center Parking Garage located between Riverside Drive, South First Street and Barton Springs Road just south of Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin (cost: $7.00 per car, fee paid at booths upon entering garage).  There is also Valet Parking.

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  • • Current Events

      02/01/12- 02/12/12

      Arcadia The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre Arcadia Presented by Austin Shakespeare at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre February 1-February 12, 2012 From the author of "Shakespeare in Love", The New York Times praised Arcadia as a "perfect marriage of ideas and high comedy." Arcadia won the Tony Award 2011 for Best Revival of a Play. Arcadia traverses the past and the present in alternating scenes at an English country home from the early 19th Century to the present when academics, mathematicians and literary types of the present seek to uncover a mystery in the home and garden two hundred years...

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/11/12	Arcadia Valentine's High Tea Special Event The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre Arcadia Valentine's High Tea Special Event Presented by Austin Shakespeare at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre February 11, 2012 Looking for a romantic way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Celebrate a Romantic Valentine's Day with a Special High Tea and Performance   Consider joining us for a High Tea on Saturday, February 11, 2011 at 5 pm. Austin's own import, Full English Cafe, will provide an authentic array of sandwiches, sweets, and of course, teas. Bartender Brandon Burkhart of Haddington's American Tavern, will unveil a designer cocktail created for the event. Romantic music rounds...
      02/26/12	Christopher Rice: Rice Family Secrets The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre Christopher Rice: Rice Family Secrets Presented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre February 26, 2012 A celebrated novelist in his own right, Rice shares stories about growing up with famous mother Anne ("Interview with a Vampire") and how it impacted his life and work. The show includes video footage from his childhood and insights that are both surprising and inspiring.
      03/30/12- 04/01/12	April Fools - What If? The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre April Fools - What If? Presented by Tapestry Dance Company at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre March 30-April 1, 2012 Take North America's only full time professional tap company, Artistic Director Acia Gray and April Fool's Day and the possibilities are endless. Join this award winning international company for a contemporary evening of rhythm and rhyme in the Vaudeville Tradition! Austin’s Own Tapestry Dance Company premieres new work with “April Fools”. In the midst of Asian travels and consulting for the People’s Republic of China’s new nationwide tap dance...
      05/24/12- 05/26/12	Moulton Sings Midler The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre Moulton Sings Midler Presented by Austin Cabaret Theatre at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre May 24-May 26, 2012 They said it couldn’t be done ...but what could be more over-the-top fun than Stuart’s last Austin Cabaret show? Tackling the songbook of Bette Midler, that’s what! Chock full of Ms. M’s hits, plus some rarely heard gems, Mr. M promises a toe-tappin’ good time. It’s delightful, it’s deranged, it’s Simply Divine!!

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/01/12- 02/12/12

    Arcadia The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre Arcadia Presented by Austin Shakespeare at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre February 1-February 12, 2012 From the author of "Shakespeare in Love", The New York Times praised Arcadia as a "perfect marriage of ideas and high comedy." Arcadia won the Tony Award 2011 for Best Revival of a Play. Arcadia traverses the past and the present in alternating scenes at an English country home from the early 19th Century to the present when academics, mathematicians and literary types of the present seek to uncover a mystery in the home and garden two hundred years...

  • Current Events (The Long Center for the Performing Arts)

    01/28/12- 02/05/12

    Lucia di Lammermoor The Long Center for the Performing Arts

  • Upcoming Events

    02/11/12	Arcadia Valentine's High Tea Special Event The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre Arcadia Valentine's High Tea Special Event Presented by Austin Shakespeare at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre February 11, 2012 Looking for a romantic way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Celebrate a Romantic Valentine's Day with a Special High Tea and Performance   Consider joining us for a High Tea on Saturday, February 11, 2011 at 5 pm. Austin's own import, Full English Cafe, will provide an authentic array of sandwiches, sweets, and of course, teas. Bartender Brandon Burkhart of Haddington's American Tavern, will unveil a designer cocktail created for the event. Romantic music rounds...
    02/26/12	Christopher Rice: Rice Family Secrets The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre Christopher Rice: Rice Family Secrets Presented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre February 26, 2012 A celebrated novelist in his own right, Rice shares stories about growing up with famous mother Anne ("Interview with a Vampire") and how it impacted his life and work. The show includes video footage from his childhood and insights that are both surprising and inspiring.
    03/30/12- 04/01/12	April Fools - What If? The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre April Fools - What If? Presented by Tapestry Dance Company at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre March 30-April 1, 2012 Take North America's only full time professional tap company, Artistic Director Acia Gray and April Fool's Day and the possibilities are endless. Join this award winning international company for a contemporary evening of rhythm and rhyme in the Vaudeville Tradition! Austin’s Own Tapestry Dance Company premieres new work with “April Fools”. In the midst of Asian travels and consulting for the People’s Republic of China’s new nationwide tap dance...
    05/24/12- 05/26/12	Moulton Sings Midler The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre Moulton Sings Midler Presented by Austin Cabaret Theatre at The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre May 24-May 26, 2012 They said it couldn’t be done ...but what could be more over-the-top fun than Stuart’s last Austin Cabaret show? Tackling the songbook of Bette Midler, that’s what! Chock full of Ms. M’s hits, plus some rarely heard gems, Mr. M promises a toe-tappin’ good time. It’s delightful, it’s deranged, it’s Simply Divine!!

  • Upcoming Events (The Long Center for the Performing Arts)

    02/17/12- 02/19/12	The 4th Biennial New American Talent/Dance The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    02/22/12	Arts Funding & Leadership Development Workshop The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    03/23/12- 03/25/12	Light / The Holocaust & Humanity Project The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/14/12- 04/22/12	Turandot The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/04/12- 05/05/12	Conspirare Symphonic Choir with Austin Symphony Orchestra The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    12/04/12- 12/06/12	Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker School Shows The Long Center for the Performing Arts

• Past
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  • Past Events

    01/10/12- 01/15/12	Robert DuBac: Free-Range Thinking The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    12/21/11- 12/22/11	Guy Forsyth and Carolyn Wonderland The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    12/08/11- 12/18/11	Cuento Navideño, Bah Humbug in the Barrio The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    11/10/11- 11/27/11	Big Love The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    11/05/11	An Intimate Evening at the Rollins Theatre The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    11/01/11	Leadership Austin Breakfast The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    10/27/11- 10/30/11	The Improvised Shakespeare Company The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    10/21/11	“A SWINGIN’ TRIO” MAKES ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    10/11/11- 10/16/11	James Braly's Life in a Marital Institution The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    09/22/11- 10/09/11	Hamlet The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    09/03/11- 09/04/11	Re-Flexions with guest Toni Bravo The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    07/14/11- 07/17/11	Ducks vs. Squirrels: Battle for the Park The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    05/19/11- 05/23/11	Here Comes Gosling The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    04/08/11- 04/10/11	Are You Listening to Me? The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    03/14/11	REEL WOMEN SXSW Showcase The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    02/27/11	Don Juan in Hell The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    02/17/11- 03/06/11	Man & Superman The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    01/19/11- 01/23/11	Ayn Rand's Anthem The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    11/01/10	36th Annual B. Iden Payne Theater Industry Awards The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    10/29/10- 10/31/10	Voices of Rhythm The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    09/08/10- 09/26/10	The Tempest The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    08/28/10- 08/29/10	THIRST: A Eulogy to Water (A Preview/Fundraiser) The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    08/12/10- 08/16/10	Just Bee The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    07/22/10- 08/07/10	SummerStock Austin Presents Cabaret and Sweet Charity! The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    07/17/10	The Hideout's Battle of the Sexes Improv Showdown! The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    07/15/10- 07/16/10	Serenade The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    06/19/10- 06/20/10	Cinderella and the Beanstalk The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    06/06/10	Burzynski Movie The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    06/05/10	Connect: Four Short Plays The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    05/20/10- 05/30/10	The Red Balloon The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    04/23/10- 04/25/10	Looking Forward With Ears Wide Open The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    04/15/10- 04/16/10	Stuart Moulton in JUST GO TO THE MOVIES! The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    04/07/10	No Time to Fly The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    03/26/10- 03/28/10	My Baby Grand The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    02/11/10- 02/28/10	Mary Stuart The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    01/29/10- 01/30/10	More The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    01/14/10- 01/17/10	Greeks Alive The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    12/16/09	Maestro Improv Comedy The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    12/01/09- 12/20/09	Sister’s Christmas Catechism The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    11/20/09- 11/22/09	20/20 Looking Back The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    11/10/09- 11/11/09	Julie Dossavi The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    10/18/09	35th Annual B. Iden Payne Theater Industry Awards The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    10/16/09- 10/17/09	An Evening with Myrna The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    10/01/09	Erin Ivey: A Kaleidoscope Project The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    09/10/09- 09/27/09	Measure for Measure The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    08/21/09- 08/29/09	FLUSH: The Gyre Project, Part III The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    08/01/09- 08/09/09	Little Shop of Horrors The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    07/30/09- 08/08/09	Sweeney Todd The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    07/24/09- 07/26/09	A Glimpse of Heaven—With Eyes Closed The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    07/09/09- 07/19/09	The Doyle and Debbie Show The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    05/08/09- 05/09/09	Mi Madre Y Yo The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    04/24/09- 04/25/09	Exile on Main St. The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    04/02/09- 04/05/09	Circumstantial Playground The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre
    10/26/08	34th Annual B. Iden Payne Theater Industry Awards The Long Center: Debra & Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre

  • Past Events (The Long Center for the Performing Arts)

    01/07/12	Kathy Griffin The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    12/29/11- 12/30/11	Shen Yun Performing Arts Show The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    12/28/11	The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    12/08/11- 12/18/11	Of Mice and Music - A Jazz Nutcracker The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/12/11	Stephanie Miller: Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/02/11	Guy Clark's 70th Birthday Tribute "Wish I Was in Austin" The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    10/14/11- 10/15/11	Conspirare Symphonic Choir with Austin Symphony Orchestra The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    09/30/11- 10/02/11	Ballet Austin's "The Mozart Project" The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    09/04/11	Grupo Fantasma The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/27/11	Cult Classic Weekends: Young Frankenstein The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/26/11- 08/28/11	Cult Classic Weekends: Metropolis The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/20/11- 08/21/11	Cult Classic Weekends: The Princess Bride The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/19/11- 08/20/11	Cult Classic Weekends: National Lampoon's Animal House The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/19/11- 08/21/11	Cult Classic Weekends: The Big Lebowski The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/13/11	Austin Premiere of Spy Kids: All the Time in the World 4D The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/15/11- 06/26/11	‘Til Death Us Do Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/15/11- 06/26/11	Til Death Do Us Part: The Last Catechism 3 The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/15/11- 06/26/11	Defending the Caveman The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/09/11- 06/10/11	Tony DeSare The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/02/11- 06/05/11	One-Man Star Wars Trilogy The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/01/11- 06/02/11	Thomas and Friends Live on Stage The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/27/11	ASPVA Spring Show The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/27/11	Coppelia The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/22/11	Health Needs a Hero The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/22/11	Here Comes Gosling Book Signing Party! The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/21/11	Billy Gardell The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/19/11- 05/21/11	Susan Lubin The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/07/11- 05/08/11	Austin Dance India Annual Showcase The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/01/11	Performathon The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/29/11	Craig Ferguson The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/29/11	A Small Act The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/29/11	Texas Swing into Spring The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/25/11	David Sedaris at the Long Center The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/16/11	Brian Regan The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/13/11	Bob Saget The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/09/11- 04/17/11	Flight The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    03/28/11	Red State, USA Tour The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    03/19/11- 03/25/11	Long Center Cinema Presents Spring Series The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    03/06/11	Bowfire The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    03/03/11	Liza Minnelli The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    02/28/11- 03/01/11	2011 Texas Medal of Arts The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    02/22/11- 02/27/11	Blue Man Group The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    02/20/11	Vienna Boys Choir The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    02/11/11- 02/13/11	La Sylphide The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    02/05/11	The Capitol Steps The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    02/05/11	The Capital Steps The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    01/30/11	The Mark of Zorro The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    01/29/11- 02/06/11	The Italian Girl in Algiers The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    01/25/11- 01/30/11	Dixie’s Tupperware Party The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    01/20/11- 01/22/11	Stephanie J. Block The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    01/08/11	The Intergalactic Nemesis – Live-Action Graphic Novel The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    01/06/11	Tango Buenos Aires The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    12/04/10- 12/23/10	The 48th Annual Production of The Nutcracker The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    12/01/10- 12/19/10	Kodachrome Christmas The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/25/10	20th Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/23/10- 11/28/10	Cirque Dreams Illumination The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/21/10	2010 Indoor Concert Series The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/19/10- 11/21/10	Scratch and Burn The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/18/10- 11/20/10	Jason Graae The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/10/10- 11/14/10	Celebrity Autobiography The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/06/10- 11/14/10	La Traviata The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/06/10- 10/14/10	La Traviata The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/01/10- 11/06/10	Austin Lyric Opera Stampede The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    10/28/10- 10/29/10	Ann Hampton Callaway The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    10/20/10	Drumline LIVE! The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    10/19/10	Sufjan Stevens The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    10/17/10	Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    10/16/10	Straight No Chaser The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    10/08/10- 10/09/10	Judith Ingolfsson, Violin The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    10/06/10- 10/17/10	Cowboy Noises The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    10/01/10	Love's Labour's Lost The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    09/27/10- 10/03/10	One The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    09/24/10- 09/26/10	Carmina Burana & Kai The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    09/19/10	Tommy Tune & the Manhattan Rhythm Kings The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    09/17/10- 09/18/10	A Ride With Bob – The Bob Wills Musical The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    09/10/10- 09/11/10	Andre Watts, Piano The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    09/03/10- 09/04/10	The Intergalactic Nemesis – Live-Action Graphic Novel The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/29/10	The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/29/10	Monty Python & the Holy Grail The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/28/10	The Hidden Fortress The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/28/10	The Birds The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/27/10	Opera in Cinema: Aida The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/27/10	Aida The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/21/10	2nd Annual Austin Fashion Awards The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    08/07/10	Shen Yun Performing Arts The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    07/04/10	H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4 Concert & Fireworks The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/26/10	Austin Symphony Orchestra in Concert with Pepe Romero and the LA Guitar Quartet The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/26/10	The Biscuit Brothers Joined by the LA Guitar Quartet The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/25/10	Flamenco Guitar Concert with Grisha The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/24/10	Adam Holzman with the Miró Quartet in Concert The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/23/10	LA Guitar Quartet in Concert The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/23/10	Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/22/10- 06/27/10	Guitar Foundation of America International Convention and Competition The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/22/10	The Legendary Pepe Romero in Concert The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/22/10- 06/27/10	Guitar Foundation of America International Convention The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    06/13/10	Return to the Oracle: A Shining Master The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/20/10- 05/21/10	Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY with Billy Stritch The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/07/10- 05/09/10	Coppelia The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    05/07/10- 05/08/10	Exhibit The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/30/10- 05/01/10	Paved Paradise Redux The Long Center for the Performing Arts

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