Upcoming: Peter Pan the musical, Austin Children's Theatre at the Salvage Vanguard, December 14 - 16

 

 

 

Peter Pan – The Musical

December 14 - 16

Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30, Sunday at 2:30

at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd., Austin, TX 78723

Tickets $10 general admission, $15 priority (click to purchase on-line)

Austin Children’s Theater invites you to take a journey to Neverland this winter! Join Wendy, John, and Michael on a grand adventure, as they fly with Peter, meet the lost boys, battle pirates, and defeat Captain Hook. A classic tale told with fun pop melodies, Peter Pan The Musical is sure to have the whole family singing, dancing, and believing in fairies!

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Upcoming: Shades of Gray, Austin Children's Theatre at Hyde Park Baptist High School, North Mopac, April 13 - 22

Austin Children's Theater

presents the world premiere production of a new musical its Level II performance students

Shades of Gray

April 13 - 22, weekends

Hyde Park Baptist High School Auditorium, 11400 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78759 (click for map)

Performance Dates:
Friday, April 13th at 7:30
Sunday, April 15th at 2:30 and 6:30
Friday, April 20th at 7:30
Saturday, April 21st at 2:30

Sunday, April 22nd at 2 :30

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door for all performances except that of Sunday, April 15th at 6:30pm for which admission is just $5. Tickets may be purchased online at actpresents.org or by calling 512-927-6633. ($1 off with a Go Local Card at the door.)

This April the students of Austin Children's Theater step into the world of classic noir. As far as private detectives go, it doesn't get much better than Sam Gray. He has seen it all, done it all and solved it all. Now Gray finds himself in the middle of a pretty tough case, one that at times seems impossible even for him. He is forced to dig deeper and look harder than he ever has before. Join the musical mystery-solving adventure, as Gray gathers clues and discovers truths about the world and himself, realizing that things really aren't always as they seem. Shades of Gray is a youth-friendly spin on the old-timey detective story. Full of fast-talkers, false leads and femmes fatale, this sharp and stylized show will keep everyone guessing until the end. Great for ages 10 and up!


About Austin Children's Theater: ACT provides an extracurricular learning experience in Austin, TX for children who are interested in the arts, giving the opportunity to create, explore and produce all aspects of art. ACT exists to serve the thriving Austin youth by providing an arts center to help cultivate tomorrow’s artists.

Upcoming: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Austin Conservatory of Theatre (ACT), Hyde Park Baptist High School, February 18 - March 4

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat

by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

February 18 - March 4

Feb. 18, 24, March 2, 3 at 7 p.m.

Sundays February 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m.

Hyde Park Baptist High School, 11400 N. Mopac (click for map)

Tickets $15 at the door, $10 in advance online via Brown Paper Tickets

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.

Cast: Keith Gruber, Marlee Goodman, Hannah McEvilly, Evan Underbrink, Kaley Klecka, Scott Brown, Eric Simon, Keaton Brandt, Hannah McEvilly, Martha Zo Ryland, Ellie Zambarano, Makenna Brandt, Elizabeth Delgado-Savage, Anna McGuire, Noa Porton, Kelly Scalpati, Sophie Poole, Eva Ackerman, and Alia Vinson.

Upcoming: Standardized Testing, the musical, Austin Conservatory of Theatre at the Baker Center, January 26 - 29

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Austin Conservatory of Theater

presents

the world premiere production of

Standardized Testing – The Musical!!!!

by Sam Willmot

directed by Adam Roberts

Performance Dates:

• Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 pm (Industry Night)
• Friday, January 27th at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, January 28th at 2:30 and 7:30 pm
• Sunday, January 29th at 2:30 (Industry Matinee) and 7:30 pm

Testing will take place at the Baker Center in Hyde Park, 3908 Avenue B (click for map)

Tickets:

• $10 in advance
• $15 at the door
• $5 Industry Night and Matinee Special Prices!

This ain’t yo mama’s SAT. Standardized Testing – The Musical!!!! is the hilarious and touching story of eight eccentric teenagers who set out to prove their self-worth on the single biggest day of their entire academic lives. In the process, they create and destroy friendships, learn to express their individuality, and sing and dance their hearts out. The award-winning score encompasses a wide range of musical idioms, from funky rock to roof-raising gospel, from sparkling show tunes to sultry rumba. Eat your balanced breakfast and get ready for a No. 2-pencil-tapping good time!

This January the advanced students of the Austin Conservatory of Theater face their fears, foes and futures in the first-ever fully staged production in Austin of Standardized Testing – The Musical!!!! New York writer Sam Willmott is the brainiac behind this hilarious and touching story of eight compulsive teenagers who, in the course of a standardized test, create and destroy friendships, learn to express their individuality, and sing and dance like maniacs.

Says Willmott, “I couldn’t be more thrilled for ACT to present the premiere production of my show. Adam’s galvanizing directorial insights and the unbridled enthusiasm of the cast are going to make this a truly not-to-be-missed production!”

(BTW, this test is totes rated PG-13 :).

Upcoming: My Life as a Musical, Adam Overstreet, friends and students from Austin Children's Theatreat Vortex Repertory, Decemb er

Signalled by www.AustinOnStage.com:

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My Life as a Musical: The Songs of Adam Overett

December 17 at 8 p.m. and December 18 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $25 to $35.

The VORTEX Theatre, 2307 Manor Road. (click for map)

For tickets and more information, call (512) 927-6633 or visit www.AustinChildrensTheater.org.

Adam Overett teams with local musical theater talent and high school students in world-premiere cabaret showcase benefiting Austin’s young artists.

On December 17 and 18, Austin Conservatory of Theater (ACT) and award-winning Broadway artist Adam Overett will team up to present the world-premier cabaret My Life is a Musical: The Songs of Adam Overett. Directed by Adam Roberts, the performance showcases 15 of Overett’s original songs, serving up a rambunctious romp through the life and mind of an NYC writer-performer.

Advanced students from ACT will perform alongside Overett and local musical theatre artists Eve Alonzo, Joseph Banks, Libby Dees, Trevor Detling, Eric Ferguson and Lucy Jennings. All proceeds benefit the ACT Children’s Theater and Conservatory Scholarship Fund, which supports Austin’s youth in creating, exploring and producing all aspects of art.

The event performs twice only at The VORTEX on 2307 Manor Road:

• December 17, 2011 at 8 p.m.
• December 18, 2011 at 2 p.m.

Tickets:

• available in “select your donation” increments of $25, $35 and Sponsorship.

Call 512-927-6633 for more information or to reserve tickets.

Upcoming: Oliver!, Austin Children's Theatre (ACT) at the Vortex Repertory, December 9 - 17

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Oliver!

Join Oliver as he sings and dances his way through London, meeting a variety of characters along the way, including the Artful Dodger, Fagin, and Nancy. With well-known and catchy songs, such as “Food, Glorious Food”, “I’d Do Anything”, & “Consider Yourself”. this fun and charming musical is sure to have everyone singing along!

OLIVER! Performance Schedule

• Performs at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor
• Friday, December 9, 2011 7:30pm
• Saturday, December 10, 2011 7:30pm
• Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:30pm
• Friday, December 16, 2011 7:30pm
• Saturday, December 17, 2011 2:30pm

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call 512.927.6633 to purchase tickets.

Upcoming: Jive Kitty, an original musical by Austin Children's Theatre (ACT) at Hyde Park Baptist Church, May 6-7

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Jive, Kitty

An all new ACT original musical

May 6th at 7:30p May 7th at 2:30 and 7:30

Hyde Park Baptist High School’s new auditorium across from the Domain.

11400 North Mopac Expressway - click for MAP

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Click to register & buy tickets.

For tickets call 512-927-6633.

Everyone needs a little help now and then. Sometimes it comes from the most unexpected of places… Jive Kitty is the story of an aspiring musician and his struggle to find his place in the world. Looking for a way to make his dream come true, Alex meets an unlikely muse- a cat with a love for jazz. Together, they swing into a jazzy future, dancing and singing along the way. Their adventure helps everyone realize the importance of believing in yourself, accepting change and the meaning of friendship. Funny and charming, with up-beat and catchy jazz tunes and universal themes, this musical is sure to be a hit for both children and adults!