2015-2016 Vortex Repertory Theatre Season
by The Vortex
Sep. 26 (2015)
Vortex Repertory 2015-16 shows
Salvador Dali’s Naked Feast
A venue-wide performance installation cocktail party
Saturday, October 24, 2015
The VORTEX Annual Fundraiser
Terminus
World premiere from the creative team of VORTEX’s award-winning
Qualities of Starlight. Continuing the 7-part opus, The Attapulgus Elegies, this poignant and haunting drama explores race, class, guilt, and sanity.
By Gabriel Jason Dean
Directed by Rudy Ramirez
January 15-February 6, 2016
A VORTEX Production
Persephone
Greek mythos re-imagined in a hilarious romantic romp
World Premiere Musical
Book and Lyrics by Mick D’arcy and Music and Lyrics by Tyler Mabry
Directed by Matthew Patterson
March 26-April 16, 2016
A VORTEX Production
The Tempest
A fantastical journey to Prospero’s magic island
in an original new adaptation featuring aerialists and soundscapes
Adapted and Directed by Lorella Loftus and Andy Agne
April 29-May 14, 2016
A Renaissance Austin Theatre and Sky Candy Production
Privacy Settings: A Promethean Tale
A new, devised theatre and multimodal performance,
based loosely on the Greek myth of Prometheus, contemporary whistleblowers, privacy rights and civil liberties
Conceived and Directed by Heather Barfield
May 27-June 18, 2016
A VORTEX Production
Atlantis
World Premiere Puppet Opera
Eco-Enchantment in a Mythic Fantasy Realm of Mermaids and Magic
By Chad Salvata
Directed by Bonnie Cullum
September 2-24, 2016
An Ethos Production
The Chanteuse and the Devil’s Muse
Regional Premiere Play with Music
Unfolding the Mystery of the Black Dahlia Murder
By David J of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets
Featuring Butoh artist Vangeline
Directed by Bonnie Cullum
October-November 2016
A VORTEX Production
The VORTEX Performance Park
Utter transformation of The VORTEX venue for an unprecedented audience experience. In development throughout 2016.
Conceived and Directed by Bonnie Cullum
Coming in 2017
A VORTEX Production
Additional: Readings of new plays. Workshops for plays in development. Paid crew positions. Be seen, get cast, and get your current resume on file with The VORTEX. Become a part of Dangerous Theatre at The VORTEX!
Open Call Auditions for VORTEX 2016
Anchor in our Cultural Harbor
For productions in our 28th Season of New Work:
Salvador Dali’s Naked Feast, Terminus, Persephone, The Tempest, Privacy Settings, Atlantis,
The Chanteuse and The Devil’s Muse,
and The VORTEX Performance Park
Saturday, September 26, 2015 in the afternoon by appointment
at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722
For an audition slot, please contact vortex@vortexrep.org.
Seeking courageous performers for new work. Actors, singers, dancers, and musicians. Actively seeking diversity in casting. Performers of any color, race, age, and gender. These projects NEED actors of color. Compensation.
Please prepare one-minute contemporary monologue and one minute of song. If singing, bring sheet music in the appropriate key. Accompanist provided. Please no a cappella auditions.
Required: 10 copies of current resume and at least one headshot.
Auditors include Bonnie Cullum (Producing Artistic Director--Directing Dali’s Naked Feast, Atlantis, Chanteuse, Performance Park), Rudy Ramirez (Associate Artistic Director—Directing Terminus) Heather Barfield (Associate Artistic Director—Directing Privacy Settings), Matthew Patterson (Persephone Director), Tyler Mabry (Persephone Composer), Mick D’arcy (Persephone Writer), Lorella Loftus (Adaptor and Director of The Tempest), Chad Salvata (Atlantis Writer and Composer) and Melissa Vogt (Managing Director).
The VORTEX Mission Statement
We conjure and navigate the storm of imagination
with urgent, unashamed art
that dares to dream the world in which we want to live.
This magic emanates from our cultural harbor,
embraces diverse communities,
breaks down barriers,
and opens channels for vital exchange.
