upcoming season
by The Vortex
Jun. 11 (2022)
Seeking courageous artists for new theatrical work: actors, singers, dancers, musicians, and circus artists–any color, race, age, gender. Non-binary and transgender artists and Global Majority/BIPOC artists encouraged.
The VORTEX announcesAuditions for The VORTEX
35th Coral Season
Saturday, June 11, 2022 2-6pm by appointment
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722
For an audition slot, please contact vortex@vortexrep.org.
Please prepare one-minute contemporary monologue, one-minute of song, and demonstration of a special skill (musical instrument, juggling, dance, gymnastics).
Please bring 3 copies of your current resume. Headshot optional. If singing, bring sheet music in the appropriate key. Accompanist provided.
Roles available in projects outlined below: 3 full productions, one special event, and workshops. Additional opportunities for readings of new plays and workshops for plays in development. Financial Compensation.
Paid crew and design positions also available.
Edit Annie
September 2022 World Premiere play by Mary Glen Fredrick.
Directed by Will Detlefsen, Guest Director and NNPN Fellow.
This dark comedic thriller descends deep into Annie’s mind and interrogates the loneliness of living with screens, the implications of being able to edit every aspect of yourself, and what’s “real” in a digital age.
Casting 4 Actors:
ANNIE she/her, 30s, any ethnicity. Cis and trans/non-binary actors. Incredibly talented self-taught video editor for social media influencer Clara, but her true passion is Claymation. Severe anxiety, hasn’t left the house for a while. Uses humor to mask her pain—and is also just very funny. A lovable weirdsmobile.
CLARA she/her, mid-20s, any ethnicity. Cis and trans/non-binary actors. A social media influencer with a huge following, Clara is charismatic and genuinely loves what she does—and isn’t easy to write off. Good at hiding in plain sight, she doesn’t let most people see her true depths, or any of the cracks beneath the surface.
DANA they/them, 30s, any ethnicity. Non-binary actors. Annie’s former roommate. Wary of all influencers and honestly kind of anyone who buys into the social media dopamine slot machine. A deeply thoughtful person. Great at keeping plants alive.
JACKSON he/him, mid-20s, any ethnicity. Cis and trans/non-binary actors. Clara’s boyfriend, also an influencer. He has fewer followers than Clara…and knows it. Note: Jackson only appears in footage (not on stage).
The VORTEX’s 35th Birthday Naked Feast
Saturday, October 22, 2022. Conceived and Directed by Bonnie Cullum.
Eccentric Characters with daring, artistry, music, and wit.
The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!)
December 2022. Family Friendly Circus and Canine Show with Circus Chickendog.
Written and Directed by Melissa Vogt.
Singers, Actors, Circus performers needed.
The Dragonfly Princess
March 2023. A Faery Opera by Chad Salvata. Directed by Bonnie Cullum.
A mythic faery lens reveals the dark underbelly of Princess Mala’s realm exposing the dangers of corruption and authoritarianism. B. Iden Payne Award for Outstanding Original Score (2007).
Strong singers needed.
Mother Tree (Devising Workshops)
Conceived and Directed by Bonnie Cullum. Choreography by Toni Bravo.
Need actors, singers, dancers, and writers for long-term devising and development.
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THE VORTEX MISSION: We conjure urgent, unashamed art to create action in a shifting age. We embrace diverse communities, break down barriers, and elevate inclusive discourse from our cultural harbor in Austin, Texas. We enliven humanity with magical green new theatre at our Butterfly Bar and Sanctuary.
Our core values are encompassed by the Pentacle of Integrity: Transformation, Magic, Community, Diversity, and Earth. Integrity lives at our core. We engage in radical transformation through edge-walking artistic creations and innovations. Magic emanates from our cultural harbor, engaging Spirit. Our space and our culture support expanding circles of inclusive community. Our art reflects diversity of people and voices from the global majority. Sustainability and environmentalism center Earth at our foundation.
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To make an audition appointment vortex@vortexrep.org
