Malum Malus Burlesque: Beltane
April 30 - May 3, 2026, 8:00PM

The wheel of the year inspires this occult-based burlesque performance art with a small ensemble. Created by Blaise Ricin.

ANGELS, TIME, AND OTHER THINGS WITH WINGS
May 7-10, 2026

Choreography by Toni Bravo [Austin], and the cast [Austin].  Music by Victoria Schwarz and other composers.

Each year, Violet Crown Players and DSYDT explore a theme that speaks to the heart of our shared human experience. This season, we turned our focus to “Humans Connection to Time and other intangibles.”

Auditions - Summer Youth Theatre 2026 Summer Underground
May 16, 25, 26, 2026

The VORTEX seeks courageous, creative students ages 13-17 to participate in Summer Youth Theatre (SYT) 2026, an award-winning, intensive program that offers tuition-free training and experience for aspiring young theatre professionals. Students of any ethnicity, gender, ability/disability, economic background, and experience are invited to audition for the diverse youth ensemble.

Another Kind of Silence
May 20 - June 7, 2026

Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing characters explore love, life, happiness, and silence in this dynamic new play by L M Feldman. Directed by MoMo Holt. A bilingual collaboration between deaf and hearing artists and audiences.  Written by L M Feldman

Magical Mind Mysteries w/
Magical Mystical Michael
Wednesday, may 27, 2026 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.

BLACK QUEER EMANCIPATION & ALLIES INVITATIONAL POETRY SLAM
Friday, June 12th, 2026, 7:00pm

The Vortex is thrilled to announce the launch of its Inaugural Black Queer Emancipation & Allies Invitational Poetry Slam,  an electrifying new event dedicated to celebrating Black queer artistry, liberation, and community through the power of spoken word. The slam will be hosted by nationally acclaimed poet, playwright, and 2017 Woman of the World Poetry Slam Champion, Ebony Stewart.

Shakespeare But One Of Us Is Drunk: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
August 13-22, 2026

Hark, fair maidens, town drunkards, and mischievous faeries! Gather ‘round for a night of comedy, live music, magic, and inebriation.

For 6 months straight, we rehearsed a perfect production of Shakespeare’s greatest play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Now, one of us will get verifiably sloshed each night and our troupe will put on a show you’ll never forget... and our Drunk will never remember.