MotherTree
by The Vortex

Mar. 27 - Apr. 20
Thursdays-Sundays

Weaving Dance, Music, and Magic, MotherTree creates a unique vision of our relationships with trees. Faery Magic and Earth Science engage our imaginations as we travel through the mycorrhizal network to learn from the Trees. The urgency of Climate Crisis compels us to take environmental action and to commit deep work grounded in reciprocality and respect. In an age marked by overconsumption, grief, and isolation, MotherTree creates dynamic beauty and inspiration. The act of getting lost allows us to see. 

Musical Direction by Anderson Dear. Scenic Design by Ann Marie Gordon. Lighting Design by J. Mwaki. Costume Design by Maddy Lamb. Sound Design by Johann Solo. 

Dramaturgy by Caili Crow. Stage Management by Tamara L. Farley. Production Management by Rory Hunt.

Assistant Directors: Sarah Hogestyn, Amanda Alch, Insha Iqubal. Assistant Stage Managers: Fernando Lara, Ciara Cook. Technical Associate, Daniel Hernandez.

ASL-interpreters: Monica Kurtz, Tim Ervin

MotherTree Ensemble: Gabriel Maldonado, Caili Crow, Nicole Boyd, Alaithia Velez, Benjamin Cervantes, Blaise Ricin, Sigh, Pablo Munoz-Evers, Katrina Saporsantos, Tyaga Welch, Laura D’Eramo, and Logan Lasiter. 

MotherTree is supported in part by VORTEX Repertory Company,  the Texas Commission on the Arts, Save our Springs Alliance, TreeFolks, the City of Austin Economic Development Department, ATX Theatre, and Six Square Austin’s Black Cultural District. 

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.

The VORTEX Core Values: 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.

 

ABOUT THE VORTEX:

  • a fearless theatre exchange for a shifting age

  • change-makers and truth-tellers for more than three decades

  • anti-racist lens reflects diversity of people and voices of the BIPOC global majority

  • expanding circles of inclusive communities

  • a catalyst for change, providing theatrical art characterized by direct impact

  • stimulating inquiry and challenging white supremacy

  • a unique regional theatre

  • a cultural harbor in Six Square Austin’s Black Cultural Arts District

  • radical transformation through edge-walking artistic creations and innovations

  • ensemble-generated, aesthetically diverse world premiere plays and musicals

  • hundreds of awards for artistic excellence.

  • a leader in the growth of the arts and economic stability in Austin

  • striving for an equitable, life-sustaining civilization

  • centering Earth at our foundation

  • Green Business Leaders with Recycling and Composting

  • spacious Butterfly Sanctuary

  • Garden Stage

  • The Butterfly Bar

  • Patrizi’s

  • The Eloise Brooks Cullum Stage


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MotherTree
by Sarah Saltwick, Bonnie Cullum, Tooni Bravo
The Vortex

Thursdays-Sundays,
March 27 - April 20, 2025
The Vortex
2307 Manor Road
Austin, TX, 78722

March 27-April 20, 2025

Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 pm. Sundays 6 pm

ASL-interpreted: March 29, 2025 –Free for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing

Livestream: Thursday, April 10, 2025    8 pm

 

The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722

INSIDE the theatre on the Eloise Brooks Cullum Stage!  

Six Square-Austin’s Black Cultural District.

Bus route. Bike Racks. Limited Free Parking. 

The Butterfly Bar@The VORTEX opens at 5pm: hand-crafted cocktails, wine, and beer.

Patrizi’s@The VORTEX opens at 5pm: delicious homemade Italian food.

 

Tickets: $39/$29/$15 

RESERVED seating

$39 Benefactor

$29 Supporter

$15 Discount/Child/Artist/Student/Senior

$9.99 Live stream–Pay Per View

www.vortexrep.org  or 512-478-5282

Advance Reservations Recommended.  Limited seating.

Blue Star Theatre: Discounts for Military, Veterans, and their families.

Radical Rush Free Tickets: Limited free tickets for each performance in the spirit of sustainability, accessibility, and the gift economy. Radical Rush tickets released one hour in advance-in-person only.

www.VortexRep.org