Illuminate! Video: Vortex Rep's Kickstarter Appeal: $25k for a New Lighting System

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Austin's Vortex Repertory Theatre, Artistic Director Bonnie Cullum, Lighting Director Jason Amato and Stage Manager Tamara L. Farley appeal for $25,000 contributions via Kickstarter to fund a new lighting system by February 15 (5 min.) and share 15 minutes of "happy birthday" wishes, a selfie-video compendium of supporters from Austin, across the country and around the world.

Click Vortex sign or Kickstarter logo to go to the Kickstarter page for info and to contribute (deadline: February 15, or it all goes away).

Marble Falls High School Seeks Lighting Designer

Facebook announcement by M. Scott Tatum:

Lighting designer friends, Marble Falls HS is looking for someone for their spring production of Tarzan the Musical. You can contact Bryce Gage at BGage@mfisd.txed.net

Tech Call: Lighting Operator/Designer, Crank Collective at City Theatre, Austin, for Alamo Aftermath, November 7 - 16

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Crank Collective needs a lighting operator and/or designer for Alamo Aftermath, a Texas revolution operetta running evenings November 7, 8, 9 and 14, 15, 16 at City Theater on Airport Blvd. 

We'd need you to do at least one tech rehearsal, preferably the evening of November 6th. The theater has a programmable board.

Experience with theater and/or running lights preferred. Full show details at www.texshows.com

Contact John Cecil of the Crank Collective at alamoaftermath@gmail.com or at 512 569-6155

Audition and crew call at University of Texas: Looking for an open-minded male actor and lighting & audio crew for Behind Those Hazel Lies

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Looking for an open-minded male actor and people with experience in stage lighting and audio production to volunteer their time for Behind Those Hazel Lies, a new play by Mark-Anthony Zuniga, directed by Davvi Solomon. The show is scheduled to run in the LAB Theatre at the University of Texas in Austin October 11th-13th. The estimated run time is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Rehearsals are already underway, so we are looking for people willing to work quickly to help bring this show together.
 PLEASE NOTE: Anyone who participates must be comfortable with mature subject matter which includes male/male intimacy.


Behind Those Hazel Lies is a story about a gay man named Kavin who is convinced by his friends to take a ballet class to help him get over his ex-boyfriend. Unexpectedly, ballet will ultimately test friendships, create family drama, reveal secrets and promote healing. This production is a play, but each scene will demonstrate a ballet term, which also represents the underlying theme. A staged reading of this play (previously titled Danseur Drama) was a Filament sparked by Suzan Zeder as part of The Cohen New Works Festival presented by the University Co-op in 2013.


There is no compensation for working on this production, but you get experience working on a new artistic project.


Rehearsals have already begun and will range from 6:30pm - 10:30pm weekdays, some weekend rehearsals will be required. Tech rehearsals will begin Sept 30th - Oct 10th.


Performance Dates. Performances are expected to be Oct 11th at 7pm, Oct 12th at 5pm and a possible evening performance on Sunday, Oct 13th.




Lighting/Audio: Email Davvi Solomon at castcall77@gmail.com if you would like to help out. Please include your contact information.


Male Actor: The audition is for the role of Renzi Bolle. He is a heterosexual male in his mid to late 20’s and Kavin’s roommate of three years. He works as a vocational rehabilitation counselor and met Kavin after counseling his brother. This character is very confident and thinks everyone finds him attractive. However, he is a really nice guy and protective of Kavin. This character provides comic relief, but also must be emotionally available to help console him during a tough time in his life. The actor playing this role will be required to kiss another male actor.




Auditions are available by appointment only (after 6 pm) until the role is filled. Auditions will be held in the F. Loren Winship Drama Building located at 300 E 23rd St. The audition will consist of a cold reading from the script. No prior dance experience required, but actors should be comfortable learning basic ballet. If you are interested in auditioning, please send an email to castcall77@gmail.com. Include your name, phone number, a resume and a color headshot/photo.

Jobs & Opportunities in San Antonio at the Playhouse

Join our Playhouse San Antonio team!

Box Office Attendant/House Manager: The Playhouse San Antonio is seeking 2 friendly, outgoing individuals to join our Front of House team as Box Office Attendants and House Managers. Candidates will have customer service experience, a professional demeanor (both in person and on the phone), and excellent organizational skills as well as a keen attention to detail and a passion for making every patron’s experience pleasant, convenient, and efficient.

Experience & Requirements

• Computer proficiency required including an intimate working knowledge of all applications in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Background in theatre or performing arts highly preferred but not required
• Box office experience including box office software experience preferred but not required
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced work environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patrons and colleagues in order to answer patron questions, problem solve, and continue to create a pleasant environment.
• Experience completing financial transactions and inventory tracking highly preferred.
• Hours vary with performance schedule. Evenings and weekends required.

Apply today! Email your résumé with cover letter to Box Office Manager Shannon Bishop at sbishop@theplayhousesa.org. No phone calls, please.

Designers: Set, Lighting, and Costume Designers are needed for shows in the The Playhouse Russell Hill Rogers and Cellar Theaters for shows this season and next. Designers are contracted on a show-by-show basis. Please submit resume and photographic samples of your work or drawings to info@theplayhousesa.org or mail to The Playhouse San Antonio, P.O. Box 12356, San Antonio, TX 78212. No phone calls please.

Music Directors: Music Directors are needed at The Playhouse for upcoming and future shows. Music directors are contracted for each individual show. Please submit a resume to info@theplayhousesa.org or mail to The Playhouse San Antonio, P.O. Box 12356, San Antonio, TX 78212. No phone calls please.

800 West Ashby | P.O. Box 12356 San Antonio, TX 78212 | Office: 210-733-7258 | Fax: 210-734-2651 | Box Office: 210-733-7258