Upcoming: Summer Acts! Festival, City Theatre, July 9 - 19

From the City Theatre website:

Summer Acts! festival
at the City Theatre
3823 Airport Road


2009 Participating Shows

The Odyssey – A Rock Musical
Freddy Carnes Productions
TH9@9, SA11@12, SA11@8, SU12@4, MO13@9, SA18@6
A retelling of the classic story by Homer of Odysseus’ journey home to his family. His son Telemachus and wife Penelope have their own journey and they fend off evil suitors hell-bent on killing the son and marrying the wife.
The new musical has a rock score and ancient story.
512-891-8387/freddycarnes@yahoo.com


Home(less) Economics
Austin New Music Workshop
FR10@7, SA11@2, SU12@12, TU14@9, SA18@8, SU19@2
Three marketing students. One homeless man. Two worlds collide in this musical comedic drama.
512-567-8202/austinnmw@gmail.com/www.austinnewmusicworkshop.com


All’s Well That Ends Well
The Polish Thespian Workshop
TH9@7, SA11@6, SU12@8, TH16@9, SA18@12, SU19@4
This Shakespearean comedy that reveals no matter how pitch black the darkness, love always triumphs and conquers all.
512-740-9839/kkarwoski8288@yahoo.com


Don’t Stop Me Now
Maggie Gallant
SA11@10, SU12@6, TU14@7, FR17@7, SA18@4, SU19@12
WWFD (What Would Freddie Do)? Sonya’s choices in fashion, jobs, and boyfriends revolve around her obsession with Queen lead singer, Freddie Mercury. Sonya is in for some surprises.
512-585-5698/maggie@2badmice.com/www.maggiegallant.com



A Different Kind of Sketch Show
Laugh Pack Productions
MO13@7, WE15@9, TH16@7, FR17@9, SA18@10, SU19@8
Original sketch comedy show featuring the internet sensation “3 Guys Watching TV”.
512-617-1983/daniel.sawtelle@gmail.com


Rabbit Hole
Dancing Cat Circle
FR10@9, SA11@4, SU12@2, WE15@7, SA18@2, SU19@6
Austin premier and winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for drama, David Lindsay-Abaire’s critically acclaimed play about loss, heartbreak and forgiveness. Becca and Howie have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down. This masterpiece is an honest look at domestic tragedy and the healing power of love, laughter, and life affirming testament to the endurance of the human spirit.
352-871-8224/info@citytheatreaustin.org

Upcoming: Summer Acts Festival, City Theatre, July 6 - 19

Received March 10 from Andy Berkovsky:

A call out to all stage and theatre hopefuls… Is your company, crowd, or crew looking for a performance space this summer, but the economic blues got you down??

City Theatre has the answer! SUMMER ACTS! AUSTIN 2009

SUMMER ACTS! City Theatre’s two-week summer theatre festival with thirty-six stage performances playing host to emerging new works, original musicals, theatre on the edge, hard-hitting dramas, original comedy projects and much more. WE WANT YOUR SHOW!!

When? July 6 - 19, 2009.

Interested in participating? Application and information available on our website – www.citytheatreaustin.org

What do you get? Six performances at City Theatre, which includes use of all light and sound equipment, box office and lounge, an experienced technical and management staff, free publicity, eligibility for the 2009 Austin B. Iden Payne theatre awards,and 100% of the box office!

Festival cost? $650 – just under $110 per performance. Charge $10, have eleven people show up. and you’ve made your money back. IT IS A LOW COST!

As we get closer to the summer theatre frenzy and groups finalizing shows, dates, and venues, City Theatre offers you this invitation to stage a show this summer. Performance spots are limited, so if you have any questions, please email info@citytheatreaustin.org or give us a call at 512-524-2870.

We hope Summer Acts! will prove to be beneficial here in Austin and give organizations and performers the opportunity to continue their craft during the summer months and throughout the year.

What are you doing on stage this summer?? Be a part of Summer Acts! Austin 2009.






3823 Airport Blvd. Austin, Texas 78722