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Dora’s Gently Used Dreams Store
November 13 - 23
Step into an alternate reality where dreams can be preserved, exchanged, and even sold. Blurring the lines between art installation and performance, Dora’s world reminds us of the power and fragility of our inner lives and the importance of nurturing imagination as a form of resilience and connection.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
November 15 - December 6
When Mrs. Ferrars is discovered dead from an apparent suicide, the tiny village of King’s Abbot is rocked by scandal. Her fiancé, Roger Ackroyd, the wealthiest man in town, suspects foul play. But within hours, Ackroyd too, is found dead – a victim of murder!
Another Kind of Silence - Workshop and Auditions
Performed in American Sign Language and English, this new bilingual play is the third production of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Deaf and hearing characters explore love, life, happiness, and silence in this dynamic, new, queer play by LM Feldman. A bilingual collaboration between deaf and hearing artists and audiences. Rehearsals April-May 2026. Performances May 21-June 7, 2026.
Magical Mind Mysteries
wednesday, December 10, 7:30PM
Magical Mystical Michael...is not your typical Magician. Combining wit, charm, and a "sleight" attitude, this show is laced with his eccentric and illusive logic creating entertaining magic of the mind, eyes, and hands.
Tammie Brown's HOLIDAY SPARKLE
december 12 - 13, 2025
Tammie Brown from RuPaul’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race Allstars, America’s Got Talent, and more, brings her holiday show Tammie Brown's Holiday Sparkle back to Austin.
The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!)
december 19 - January 3, 2024
Providing the most extraordinary original, holiday entertainment in Austin for the holidays. This year’s production stars brilliant and talented rescue dogs including our newest stars, Dragonfly and Firefly. Darren Peterson brings his masterful juggling and unicycling, as well his gifted dog-training.
the wolf you feed
January 6, 2026 - February 7, 2026
Originally developed with Theatre Prometheus in Washington DC, the wolf you feed received virtual production during 2020. Recently published by Broadway Play Publishing, The VORTEX is thrilled to present a fully realized production of this vibrant new play. Directed by Chris Fontanes, VORTEX Associate Artistic Director.
The Oldest Profession
April 23 - 26, 2026
The Oldest Profession is a mad dash through 10,000 years of history from a sex worker's perspective. Mixing stand up comedy, history lecture and personal storytelling Kaytlin Bailey offers a new angle on the oldest profession.
NEW!
$25 monthly membership
For $25 per month, the new Skipper membership at The VORTEX includes:
🎭 Unlimited theatre tickets for 1 person to all VORTEX productions
🍷 10% off at The Butterfly Bar, every time you visit
🍝 15% off Patrizi’s, every time you visit
🌟 Access to quarterly members-only events
Proceeds from memberships go toward our Artist Endowment, a fund established to pay artists more.
ARTISTS WANTED: PAID POSITIONS
Seeking performance and technical theatre artists for The VORTEX’s 37th Season, 2024-2025.
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