SEASON 34 | 2021-22
EMBRACE THE ADVENTURE
Rap Unzel
October 9-31, 2021 | The VORTEX & Brown Boy Productions
Written by Jeremy Rashad Brown. Directed by Indiia Wilmott
A Story of #BlackBoyJoy and a Journey of Hair and Self-Care.
Malum Malus Burlesque: Samhain
October 29-31, 2021 | The VORTEX
Created by Blaise Ricin and Carmen Takeit
The wheel of the year inspires this occult-based burlesque performance celebrating Samhain.
Plagues Within Plagues
Wednesday November 3, 2021 | Ethos
Conceived & Directed by Chad Salvata, Choreography by Sandie Donzica, Cinematography & Editing by Jose Lozano
A Ballet Electronica that broadens perspectives around our challenging times.
Obituary
Saturday, November 13, 2021 | The VORTEX
Created and performed by Eva Margarita
A poetic ritual in grief offering new ways of hailing, remembering, and reinterpreting death.
The Thanksgiving Play
November 19 - December 11, 2021 | Different Stages
Written by Larissa FastHorse. Directed by Melissa Vogt
Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally “woke” teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month.
The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!)
December 18, 2021 - January 2, 2022 | The VORTEX and Circus Chickendog
With Darren Petersen of Circus Chickendog. Directed by Melissa Vogt
Circus Chickendog’s Annual Holiday, Family-Friendly, Circus Extravaganza, featuring Dogs! All ages!
Malum Malus Burlesque: Imbolc
January 31 - February 2, 2022 | The VORTEX
Created by Blaise Ricin and Carmen Takeit
The wheel of the year inspires this occult-based burlesque performance celebrating Imbolc.
OUTsider Fest
February 16-20, 2022 | OUTsider Fest
OUTsider is a transmedia LGBTQ+ festival based in Austin, TX. It celebrates the bold originality and creative nonconformity of the LGBTQI and Ally communities through the presentation of provocative, overlooked and out-of-the-box film, performances, music, writing and visual art.
Peckin the Crown
February 26 - March 12, 2022 | The VORTEX and Bottle Alley
Written and Directed by Chris Fontanes
What happens when you combine witchcraft, puppetry, psychedelic drugs and infuse it with imagery from the dark fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Peckin the Crown revolves around one of the last remaining members of a coven of witches and her descent into multiple realities, guided by a manipulative demon named Peckin the Crown.
Selfie! The Musical
April 1-17, 2022 | VORTEX World Premiere
Written by Rembert Block. Directed by Bonnie Cullum. Choreography by Sandie Donzica
This whimsical musical grapples with identity, image, and narcissism. Featuring live music by the Brooklyn band Rembert and the Basic Goodness as the Influencers. Featuring Ugly Selfie Girl, Dude Face, Chasing Sunsets.
i see you. you’re seen.
April 22-30 | Workshop
Written and performed by Oktavea LaToi. Directed by Simone Alexander
A solo look at Oktavea LaToi’s personal journey towards communal healing, self love, and healthy relationships in a world that is killing us with racial violence, fetishism, climate crisis, rage, and a global pandemic. A fusion of art, poetry, music, and movement, this new work explores the interlocking oppressions of Black women and illuminating their lineage.
Systema, Axioma, Dilemma
May 12-21, 2022 | Diverse Space Dance
Diverse Space Dance Theatre presents their Season Finale of original dance and music for two weekends at The VORTEX. Choreography by Michael Jahoda (Amsterdam), Toni Bravo (Austin) and the Cast.
UNDARK: A Radioactive Puppet Play
May 27 - June 11, 2022 | Trouble Puppet Theater Company | Workshop
Created by Connor Hopkins
Trouble Puppet Theater Company presents the story of America’s WWI-era “Radium Girls”.
Tales of a Blerd Ballerina
July 8-23, 2022 | The VORTEX World Premiere
Written and Performed by Valoneecia Tolbert | Directed by Florinda Bryant
A choreopoem told with humor, dance, and music, Tales of a Blerd Ballerina centers the Blerd (Black Nerd) superhero delving into cultural pride and yearning in a world that often limits Black identity.
Mr. Burns, a post electric play
July 29 - August 6, 2022 | VORTEX Summer Youth Theatre
By Anne Washburn | Music by Michael Friedman | Directed by Jennifer Jennings
The VORTEX Summer Youth Theatre presents Mr. Burns and tells the story of a group of survivors recalling and retelling The Simpsons Cape Feare episode, shortly after a global catastrophe, and then explores the story as it evolves into cultural mythology.
Absit Invidia: Lammas B-Movie Burlesque
August 11-13, 2022
Created by Blaise Ricin
The wheel of the year inspires this occult-based burlesque performance art with a small ensemble.