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The VORTEX creates and presents new, innovative performances—world premiere plays, operas, musicals, ritual theatre, and devised collaborations. The VORTEX transgresses conventional theatrical forms with multidisciplinary performances from diverse traditions. Music, film, dance, opera, aerial arts, puppetry, and performance art contribute to our vibrant theatre. We are an artist-owned and operated theater and have produced over 350 productions. We are proud to have always engaged in non-traditional casting.

Teatro Vivo is dedicated to producing quality bilingual theater accessible to all theater audiences and artists. Teatro Vivo reflects the heart and soul of the Latino reality by opening a unique window for all to share in this experience.

The Filigree Theatre embraces the dual roots of the word Filigree in our company's mission: with an aim to serve both as a Thread by connecting Austin to theatre communities in New York & Los Angeles and as a Seed by incubating, supporting and celebrating emerging theatre artists in Austin. We are likewise committed to forging connections with diverse audiences across Austin.

We commission and produce original theatre for young audiences that speaks to the needs, dreams, and imaginations of young people and the child that lives inside each of us. Our Productions respect the intelligence of children and offer hope to individuals of all ages. Pollyanna supports general education through teaching, using theatre as a methodology across the curriculum.

Trinity Street Players is a nonprofit theatre committed to providing professional, thought-provoking, and entertaining stage productions in downtown Austin. We believe in making the arts accessible and relevant, and welcome all who share a passion for creating and experiencing the transformative power of the theatre. Join us for great art in the heart of Austin.

Inspired by the power of the arts to change lives, the Austin Theatre Alliance strives to engage all Central Texans through extraordinary live performances and films, to ignite the intellect and imagination of our youth, and to ensure the preservation of the crown jewels of downtown Austin. The Austin Theatre Alliance is the 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that manages the Paramount and Stateside Theatres.

What exactly is it, that has made the magical world of Esther's Follies so unique? The peculiar interaction between stage and street has been a Follies hallmark since the beginning. With 6th Street still dimly sinister after dark, the windows provide safe haven between numbers to watch the steady parade of Sixth Street denizens, and revelers wander by. Esther’s is an equal opportunity satirical revue—fond of skewering both political parties and using the absurd in politics and pop culture as a foundation for their sketches. The end result is a smartly funny, unifying experience for a...

Southwest Theatre Productions (SWTP) is a philanthropic theatre company, founded by original members Jan Wallace Phillips, Kat Sparks, and Maureen Slabaugh. A portion of the proceeds from several of our shows per year go to charity and fundraising organizations, and every show donates tickets to Veterans through Heroes Night Out, F7 Group, and Veteran Tickets Foundation (VetTix).

Color Arc Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts corporation based in Austin, Texas whose mission is to shine light on diverse stories through theatre, film, and music.

Mélange Theatre Company (MTC) produces work that addresses gender parity; whereas most theatres only have a 17% female playwright representation, MTC produces ONLY new works by local female+ playwrights (to include LGBTQIA and non-binary voices). We are female+ playwrights, directors, actors, and designers creating theatre with an inclusive feminist perspective that is for all theatregoers.

We make the invisible visible through bold, socially relevant, body-centered theatre. Our approach is physical and experimental — delving into aesthetics and rehearsal that are innovative and new both locally and nationally. We showcase the work and stories of primarily queer-identified women of color.

Est. 2004. In addition to producing plays by, about, and for women, we also hold informal salons, readings, and workshops where we explore women's issues and celebrate women's work.