the vortex | 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 | 512-478-5282
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UPCOMING THEATRE PERFORMANCES
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False Starts, Falls, Fouls, or The Art of Making Mistakes May 16-19, 2024
The Violet Crown Players and Diverse Space Dance Youth Theatre present False Starts, Falls, Fouls, or The Art of Making Mistakes, a new dance piece exploring the relationship to various forms of failure.
Glam and Greenery Sale May 25, 2024
Join us for a Glam and Greenery Sale featuring hundreds of costumes and clothes at great prices from the VORTEX vaults and Frogfruit plants from The Butterfly Garden!
CABAREX 3: FUTURX MAY 25TH-JUNE 8TH, 2024
ProyectoTEATRO, en colaboración con The VORTEX, regresa al escenario con su proyecto más reciente, CABAREX 3: FUTURX.
ProyectoTEATRO, in collaboration with The VORTEX, returns to the stage with their most recent project, CABAREX 3: FUTURX.
The Roundtable Magic @ the vortex - Multiple Dates
To celebrate his 25th year in magic, Rudy Reynoso brings Austin a magic show unlike anything before. The Roundtable is a dazzling mix of fun magic, card shark sleight of hand, and deeply moving mentalism.
LA MALETA DE MAEBELLE
JUNE 14-29, 2024
A bilingual adaptation of a celebrated and beloved picture book for all ages. Maebelle and her friend, a migratory bird, teach one another how to remember and how to let go of things. Featuring various styles of puppetry, environmental themes, and Colombian music by Kiko Villamizar. Featuring puppetry and performance by Stephanie Vasquez Fonseca and Gricelda Silva. Directed by Caroline Reck.
Una adaptación bilingüe de un celebrado y querido libro ilustrado para todas las edades. Maebelle y su amigo, un pájaro migratorio, se enseñan a sí mismos cómo acordarse y cómo dejarse de las cosas. Con variados estilos de títeres, temas ambientales y música Colombiana de Kiko Villamizar. Interpretación de Stephanie Vasquez Fonseca y Gricelda Silva. Dirigido por Caroline Reck.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN - Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura @ The VORTEX is a showcase for central Texas filmmakers to share their powerful narratives. From thought-provoking shorts to captivating features and compelling web series, each work of art has the potential to ignite conversations and inspire change within our communities. We’re open to all genres from narrative and documentary, to experimental. The dates of the showcase are Monday evenings, June 24th, July 22nd, and August 19th.
The curation team will review every submission and curate themes based on the chosen submissions. This showcase will take place at The VORTEX compound at the outdoor stage. The application will close on May 15th, 2024.
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SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE 2024
Teens ages 13-17 are invited to audition for the youth ensemble who will train together, rehearse, and perform Thrive, Or What You Will, a new play by LM Feldman.
Summer Youth Theatre is tuition-free. No prior theatre experience is required to participate. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
Malum Malus Burlesque: Lammas August 8-10, 2024
Occult burlesque troupe Malum Malus celebrates the pagan holiday of Lammas at The VORTEX for three nights only.
Created by Blaise Ricin, this conceptual, full-length show combines sultry burlesque with contemporary dance and witchy themes.
NEW!
$25 monthly membership
For $25 per month, the new Skipper membership at The VORTEX includes:
🎭 Unlimited theatre tickets for 1 person to all VORTEX productions
🍷 10% off at The Butterfly Bar, every time you visit
🍝 15% off Patrizi’s, every time you visit
🌟 Access to quarterly members-only events
Proceeds from memberships go toward our Artist Endowment, a fund established to pay artists more.
ARTISTS WANTED: PAID POSITIONS
Seeking performance and technical theatre artists for The VORTEX’s 36th Season, 2023-2024.
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