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Meet the cast of BASKERVILLE! 🐾Bailey Ellis was last seen on the Austin Playhouse stage as Will Shakespeare in BORN WITH...
11/12/2024

Meet the cast of BASKERVILLE! 🐾

Bailey Ellis was last seen on the Austin Playhouse stage as Will Shakespeare in BORN WITH TEETH and as Mr. Elton in EMMA. We're thrilled to have Bailey back as he brings all the Baskerville heirs to life in this hilarious adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES!

BASKERVILLE runs November 22 - December 22. Get tickets now at austinplayhouse.com/baskerville!

Audition Notice!…Austin Playhouse is seeking non-Union local actors for the upcoming Theatre for Youth production of TOM...
11/08/2024

Audition Notice!

Austin Playhouse is seeking non-Union local actors for the upcoming Theatre for Youth production of TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY by José Cruz González.

Actors must have daytime availability for the rehearsal and performance run. Rehearsals will begin the week of January 27, 2025. School performances will be February 19-21 and 25-28. Public performances will be Friday, February 21 & 28 at 7:30pm and Saturday-Sunday, February 22-23 and March 1-2 at 2pm. The play is directed by Sarah Chong Dickey.
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ROLES TO BE CAST:
-Actor 1: Male identifying. Latine. 30s-40s. Plays FLORENCIO (Tomás’ father) and PAPA GRANDÉ (Tomás’ grandfather).
-Actor 2: Female Identifying. Latine. 30s-40s.Plays JOSEFA (Tomás’ mother) and ENRIQUE (Tomás’ younger brother).
-Actor 3: Male identifying. Latine. 18-25. Plays YOUNG TOMÁS and ADULT TOMÁS. Naturally curious about the world, our charming protagonist.
-Actor 4: Female identifying. 30s-60s. Plays NIGHTMARE TEACHER (a Jacob Marley-esque vision that torments Tomás) and LIBRARY LADY (a friendly librarian, speaks with a slight German accent).

All roles will be paid.

About the play: Tomás loves stories and knows all his Papa Grande’s by heart. As the young son of migrant farm workers, Tomás has a chance encounter with a librarian in Iowa who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. His imagination takes off as he reads book after book and discovers worlds filled with dinosaurs, tigers and explorers. Based on the beloved book, this inspiring true story celebrates reading, imagination and creativity.

Invited auditions will take place at Austin Playhouse on Tuesday, November 19 from 1-4pm. To request an audition slot, please fill out the Audition Request form by Thursday, November 14.

Audition Request Form: https://forms.gle/FdensuryhdpoMVkx8

11/07/2024

November 30 is the last day to take advantage of all the perks that come with being an Austin Playhouse subscriber! ✨ Learn about our upcoming productions from our artistic leadership team and subscribe today to enjoy the best prices on the best seats and hassle-free booking and exchange privileges.

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Official BASKERVILLE poster reveal! 🔎 We can't wait to share this madcap mystery with audiences this holiday season! BAS...
11/04/2024

Official BASKERVILLE poster reveal! 🔎 We can't wait to share this madcap mystery with audiences this holiday season!

BASKERVILLE runs November 22 - December 22. Get your tickets now at austinplayhouse.com/baskerville

GREY GARDENS in rehearsal! 🎶 We are so excited to welcome these talented artists to the Austin Playhouse stage on Novemb...
11/01/2024

GREY GARDENS in rehearsal! 🎶 We are so excited to welcome these talented artists to the Austin Playhouse stage on November 9!

Based on the 1975 documentary, GREY GARDENS dives into the hilarious and heartbreaking story of Big Edie and Little Edie, the notorious East Hampton recluses, brought to life through a mesmerizing musical score!

Entr'acte will present GREY GARDENS as a benefit performance at Austin Playhouse on Saturday, November 9 at 7pm. All proceeds and donations from the evening will go towards the Austin Playhouse building fund 💙

🎟 Get tickets now at austinplayhouse.ticketleap.com/grey-gardens/

Entr'acte also has two performances of GREY GARDENS on November 10 at Parker Jazz Club! Learn more at atxmusicals.com!

📸: Christopher Shea

Happy Halloween from Austin Playhouse! 🎃👻 Take a look at some of our favorite costumes this year, including the brillian...
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from Austin Playhouse! 🎃👻 Take a look at some of our favorite costumes this year, including the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson costumes for the upcoming production of BASKERVILLE, opening November 22!

What is your favorite Halloween costume? Drop a pic in the comments! 🕷️

Support the AP Arts Center and experience a captivating concert performance of GREY GARDENS, brought to you by Entr'acte...
10/29/2024

Support the AP Arts Center and experience a captivating concert performance of GREY GARDENS, brought to you by Entr'acte! 🎵

Dive into the hilarious and heartbreaking story of Big Edie and Little Edie, the notorious East Hampton recluses, brought to life through a mesmerizing musical score! 🏡

📅 Saturday, November 9 at 7pm @ Austin Playhouse. All proceeds and donations from the evening will benefit the Austin Playhouse building fund 💙

🎟 Get tickets at austinplayhouse.ticketleap.com/grey-gardens/

Entr'acte also has two performances of GREY GARDENS on November 10 at Parker Jazz Club!

Austin Playhouse is thrilled to announce the cast of the upcoming world premiere of SHE WAS HERE by local playwright Rau...
10/25/2024

Austin Playhouse is thrilled to announce the cast of the upcoming world premiere of SHE WAS HERE by local playwright Raul Garza!

"She Was Here springs from the little-known stories of Latinas who shaped central Austin’s culture and communities," says playwright Raul Garza. "Shared in a dynamic context of shifting landscapes, livelihoods, and cultural identities, it is a funny, reflective, heartwarming look at the people and places that hold us"

Directed by Jerry Ruiz, the cast features Yesenia García Herrington, Alyssa Hurtado (ARCADIA), Tonie Knight (MURDER ON THE LINKS), and Vivian Noble!

The production team also includes scenic & properties design by Teresa Guerrero C., lighting design by Mark Novick, and sound design by Robert S. Fisher.

Learn more at austinplayhouse.com/shewashere!

First look at BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY! 🔍This illustrious cast gathered last week for the first read-throu...
10/23/2024

First look at BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY! 🔍

This illustrious cast gathered last week for the first read-through of our upcoming comic mystery and we cannot wait to share this hilarious adaptation of the Arthur Conan Doyle classic with audiences!

BASKERVILLE runs November 22 - December 22. Tickets on sale now at austinplayhouse.com/baskerville!

10/22/2024
ONE NIGHT ONLY! 🚨 Entr'acte and Austin Playhouse are teaming up for a special benefit performance of GREY GARDENS on Nov...
10/22/2024

ONE NIGHT ONLY! 🚨 Entr'acte and Austin Playhouse are teaming up for a special benefit performance of GREY GARDENS on November 9 at Austin Playhouse! All proceeds and donations from the evening will benefit the Austin Playhouse building fund. 💙

Featuring some of Austin's best musical theatre artists, GREY GARDENS THE MUSICAL is the hilarious and heartbreaking story of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s eccentric relatives who became East Hampton’s most notorious recluses. 🏡

Visit austinplayhouse.ticketleap.com/grey-gardens/ for tickets and more info!

Entr'acte also has two performances of GREY GARDENS on November 10 at Parker Jazz Club!

Happy Birthday to AP Founder Don Toner! 🥳 We are so excited to celebrate Don and 25 years of Austin Playhouse tonight at...
10/18/2024

Happy Birthday to AP Founder Don Toner! 🥳 We are so excited to celebrate Don and 25 years of Austin Playhouse tonight at the Founder's Bash!

Join us for a bbq dinner, a performance of RED HOT PATRIOT, and champagne and cake post-show! (A limited number of Pick-Your-Price tickets have been released for just the performance + post show celebration 🎂)

Tickets available at austinplayhouse.com/redhotpatriot

Join us tomorrow for a special performance of RED HOT PATRIOT that is also a celebration of 25 years of live theatre and...
10/17/2024

Join us tomorrow for a special performance of RED HOT PATRIOT that is also a celebration of 25 years of live theatre and our founder, Don Toner! 🎉

We're so excited to debut our adorable new AP stickers from makestickers.com at the Founder's Bash!

We are...less enthused about the t-shirts we received from an unnamed print shop with 25 seasons of theatre and 24 typos... Corrected 25th Season t-shirts coming soon!

Tickets at austinplayhouse.com/redhotpatriot

No need to fight over seats! There are still tickets left for closing weekend of RED HOT PATRIOT: THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MO...
10/16/2024

No need to fight over seats! There are still tickets left for closing weekend of RED HOT PATRIOT: THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS! 🧨

Our audiences have been loving Cyndi Williams as the iconic journalist! Join us this weekend and let Molly's words inspire you to get out and early vote next week!

Plus, a limited number of $35 tickets have been released for Friday night's performance + post show champagne to celebrate the 25th Season and AP Founder Don Toner's birthday! 🎉

Learn more and get tickets at austinplayhouse.com/redhotpatriot

Tickets are on sale now for a special benefit performance of GREY GARDENS and a limited run of Charles Dickens' A CHRIST...
10/15/2024

Tickets are on sale now for a special benefit performance of GREY GARDENS and a limited run of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL!

Our friends at Entr'acte are presenting a special concert performance of GREY GARDENS benefitting the Austin Playhouse building fund! GREY GARDENS is the hilarious and heartbreaking story of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s eccentric relatives who became East Hampton’s most notorious recluses. The benefit performance is November 9 at Austin Playhouse. Entr'acte also has two performances on November 10 at Parker Jazz Club. More info at www.atxmusicals.com

In A CHRISTMAS CAROL, award-winning actress, storyteller, and author Bernadette Nason plays over 30 characters in 60 minutes! Using Dickens’ own abridged version, Nason vividly brings the holiday classic to life, creating a magical experience for audiences of all ages! Running December 16-18 only!

Visit www.austinplayhouse.com for tickets!

RED HOT PATRIOT was a hit with our opening night audience 🥂 There are still tickets left for tonight and tomorrow - don'...
10/12/2024

RED HOT PATRIOT was a hit with our opening night audience 🥂 There are still tickets left for tonight and tomorrow - don't miss out on this funny and poignant play about famed journalist Molly Ivins!

Get tickets now at austinplayhouse.com/redhotpatriot

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