Fall 2014
The Method Gun | September 10-14 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
Written by Kirk Lynn
Directed by Shawn Sides
Created by Rude Mechs
A play about the ecstasy and excesses of performing, the dangers of public intimacy and the incompatibility of truth on stage and sanity in real life, the Rude Mechs' widely acclaimed work returns to Austin.
The Method Gun explores the life and techniques of Stella Burden, actor-training guru of the 1960s and 70s, whose sudden emigration to South America still haunts her most fervent followers. Burden’s training technique, The Approach (often referred to as "the most dangerous acting technique in the world"), fused Western acting methods with risk-based rituals in order to infuse even the smallest role with sex, death and violence.
Esperanza Rising | October 3-12 | B. Iden Payne Theatre
Story by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Adaptation by Lynne Alvarez
Tragedy strikes and Esperanza, a young, privileged girl living in Mexico, is forced to flee to California. Working in a migrant labor camp during the Great Depression, Esperanza must overcome adversity and find unexpected inner strength.
Adapted from Pam Muñoz Ryan’s award-winning book, this coming-of-age story shares an inspiring message of hope for all audiences.
A Streetcar Named Desire | October 10-19 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Jess Hutchinson
In the sultry streets of New Orleans, passions flair and cultures collide in Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Blanche DuBois, a fading relic of the Old South, searches for refuge at her sister’s home, only to collide with reality in the form of Stanley Kowalski, her brutish brother-in-law.
Provocative and lyrical, A Streetcar Named Desire is a commanding landmark drama by one of the great voices of the American Theatre.
Fall for Dance | November 14-16 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
Dance Repertory Theatre, the award-winning student dance company, presents new work by professional and student choreographers in Fall For Dance.
Fame | November 21-December 6 | B. Iden Payne Theatre
Conceived and Developed by David De Silva
Book by Jose Fernandez
Lyrics by Jacques Levy
Music by Steve Margoshes
Directed by Jerry Ruiz
Based on the Oscar Award-winning film and hit television series, Fame The Musical is the unforgettable journey of a group of dedicated students with stars in their eyes. Be captivated as the story unfolds for these talented hopefuls studying at New York City?s legendary High School for Performing Arts. Through their triumphs and tragedies, the ultimate goals remains – fame.
UTNT | December 3-7 | Lab Theatre
UTNT presents newly developed works of emerging playwrights from the Department of Theatre and Dance and Michener Center for Writers. Now in its eighth season, many plays presented at UTNT have since been professional produced across the country.
Spring 2015
Refugia | February 12-15 | B. Iden Payne Theatre
An original idea developed by The Moving Company
A new work created by the acclaimed Moving Company, Refugia is a series of five short stories of border crossings, interwoven by music and movement. Cinematic, yet highly theatrical, Refugia’s exploration of characters in passage underscores that the only borders that exist are those we create. In a constant state of crossing – geographically, emotionally, and physically, Refugia is an evocative and uplifting story of transformation.
Refugia is created by Dominique Serrand, Steven Epp, Nathan Keepers and Christina Baldwin of The Moving Company, former members of the Tony Award-winning Theatre de la Jeune Lune.
Dance Repertory Theatre presents: MOVE! | March 6-14 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
Artistic Directors- Charles O. Anderson and Yacov Sharir, Artistic Directors
The award-winning ensemble Dance Repertory Theatre performs innovative dance works by nationally renowned choreographers, including New York-based artists Kate Watson-Wallace and Sidra Bell.
Enter a Woman, Pretty Enough | March 27-April 3 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
Cora is on a field trip to historic gold rush town Colombia, California. When her best friend she's expecting to see never appears, Cora finds herself on a new mining expedition: rough, wicked and bizarre.
The Cohen New Works Festival | April 13-17 | Numerous venues within and outside of WIN
The biennial performance event celebrating original works created by university students and faculty.
Visit the Texas Performing Arts website for ticket information. For more details about the New Works Festival, which is is free to attend, visit the Festival's website.Current Season, including titles, dates, venues and descriptions: http://www.utexas.edu/finearts/tad/season-tickets
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