TexARTS Swings into the Holidays with 'A Cool Yule,' December 20 and 21, 2013

The TexARTS Cabaret Series will offer the original holiday-themed revue “A Cool Yule” Dec. 20 and 21 at 7:00 p.m at the Kam and James Morris Theatre.

The evening will feature Broadway's Keenah Armitage (On The Town, Jesus Christ Superstar) and Robert M. Armitage (Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie); chanteuse Jane Dean; Natalia Luna (Joseph, Bye, Bye Birdie); Jarret Mallon (Hairspray, Will Rogers Follies); Brian Ridley (Passing Strange) and members of the TexARTS Broadway Company.

With music direction by Susan Finnigan, this cast, of Broadway vets and Austin's best singers, promises to deliver a wonderland of rousing holiday classics. This joyous evening of music will warm your heart with the songs of Andy Williams, Sinatra, Harry Connick, Jr., Stevie Wonder, Peggy Lee and more! “A Cool Yule” will remind you how special the holidays - and TexARTS - really are.

The TexARTS Kam and James Morris Theatre is located at 2300 Lohman’s Spur. The lounge opens one hour prior to curtain. Single tickets and cocktail table seating are available. For tickets and information call the TexARTS Box Office at 512-852-9079 x101 or visit www.tex-arts.org.
TexARTS is a nonprofit organization that offers year-round classes in acting, voice, ballet and dance as well as completely staged youth and professional productions. TexARTS is recognized throughout the region for its professional theatre and educational programs.

TexARTS presents Holiday Extravaganza, Dec. 7 & 8, 2013

Holiday Extravaganza

The TexARTS Broadway Company stars in this holiday revue that features Rockette-style numbers, your favorite holiday hits, and a special appearance by Santa Claus! This perfectly wonderful showcase is sure to put the SPARKLE in your holidays!

Directed/Choreographed by Keenah Armitage & Darren Gibson. December 7 & 8 at 2pm and 6pm. Cost: $15.00. For tickets visit: tex-arts.org

or call the box office at 512-852-9079 x101

Kam and James Morris Theatre at TexARTS

2300 Lohmans Spur, Suite 160
 Austin, TX 78734 (clck for map)

Casting Teens in Three Supporting Roles in Elvis Musical 'All Shook Up,'Tex-Arts, Lakeway

TexARTS is looking for talented young male actors ages 13-18 for an upcoming production of the rockin’ ‘50s musical All Shook Up.
Inspired by Twelfth Night and other Shakespearean comedies and built around songs made famous by Elvis Presley, All Shook Up is a fun jukebox musical comedy. It takes place in 1955, somewhere in middle America, where one girl’s dream and a surprise visit from a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger help a small town to discover the magic of romance and the power of rock & roll. Among the 24 songs featured in the score are classics such as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love me Tender,” Don’t Be Cruel,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and of course the title tune.

All Shook Up rehearses from 10am to 1pm Saturdays beginning immediately and on Fridays from 6 to 8pm on an as needed basis. Performances are February 1-2 and February 8-9. Actors should be prepared to be called for technical and dress rehearsals during the weeks of production.


Direction by Broadway veteran Keenah Armitage (Bio) -- Musical Direction by Nissa Kahle (Bio)


TexARTS is currently casting for the following roles:

Jim Haller - Natalie’s widowed father. Middle-aged and messy, he still longs for his wife

Dennis – An awkward young man. He aspires to be a dentist.

Dean Hyde – Matilda’s (the mayor) teenage son. He has spent his youth at military boarding schools and he has never disobeyed his mother.

Stipends are available.

TexARTS is a non-profit 501(C)(3) institution. We offer musical theatre, dance, visual arts, voice, and acting classes for various ages. In addition to the classes in our Academy we also produce a number of professional shows in-house at our Kam and James Morris Theatre. Our Mission is to cultivate a thriving arts community by exposing all people to the visual and performing arts. We prepare and promote exceptional young talent to achieve their fulles potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. We are recognized throughout the region for our world-class Professional theatre and educational programs.


For more information or to audition please contact admin@tex-arts.org or call us at 512.852.9079

Broadway Stars Set for TexARTS' Summer Programs, June 10 - August 16, 2013

Darcie Roberts, who played the title role in the U.S. first national tour of "Thoroughly Modern Millie," will serve as one of the professional guest teaching artists for the TexARTS summer musical theatre intensive, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (June 10 – 30). Students enrolled in this three-week, production-based intensive will rehearse while receiving instruction in acting, dance and voice from a team of professional instructors and special Broadway guests. Rehearsals culminate in a public performance on June 29-30.

A legitimate triple-threat, Roberts made her Broadway debut at the age of 19 in "Crazy for You." Since then she has appeared in such Broadway hits as "Aida," "Dream," and "Curtains." Roberts joins Chris Freeman (Broadway’s “The Lion King,” “La Cage Aux Folles,” “The Boy from Oz,” and “Swan Lake”), Keenah Armitage (Broadway's "On The Town"), Darren Gibson (Broadway's "Movin' Out) and previously announced guest teaching artist Robby Armitage. Armitage, who is an eight-time Broadway veteran, performed in the Broadway production of “Millie.” Armitage currently serves as the TexARTS producing artistic director.

Darcie Roberts

“Arts education has proven to have such a positive impact on the development of a child. These programs help to build self-esteem and confidence in young people,” said Armitage. “For area young people this is a terrific opportunity to learn new skills, meet new friends, and train with professional theater artists.”

TexARTS' popular series of youth summer performing arts camps will offer a variety of programming for children and teens of all levels. This year’s lineup includes “Great Shakes,” a Shakespeare acting intensive, a youth ballet intensive and a dance technique intensive. 

Students may also enroll in full-day or half-day camps that focus on such popular titles as “Wicked,” “Grease” and “Glee.” These week-long camps are under the guidance of experienced professionals and will focus on basic vocal technique, acting skills, dance and musical theatre. 

In addition, Kelleen Adams will lead the visual arts camps for students ages 5-12. For students ages 2 – 5, TexARTS will host mini camps. Each session has a theme with crafts and an informal presentation for family and friends.

Camps begin June 10 and run through August 16. Camps will be held at TexARTS in the Erin Doherty Studios (2300 Lohmans Spur, Suite #160, Lakeway, TX). For more information or to register for TexARTS upcoming performing and visual arts summer camps, please visit www.tex-arts.org or call 512-852-9079 x104.

TexARTS is a nonprofit organization that also offers year-round classes in acting, voice, ballet and dance as well as completely staged youth and professional productions. TexARTS’ mission is to cultivate a thriving arts community by exposing all people to the visual and performing arts. The TexARTS faculty, who has earned 21 Broadway credits among them, strives to prepare and promote exceptional young talent. TexARTS is recognized throughout the region for its professional theatre and educational programs.