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Shakespeare at Winedale 2021
Shakespeare at Winedale’s summer class takes the stage this July and August with performances of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, and King Richard III. Note: Established in 1970 as an undergraduate English course, Shakespeare at Winedale has grown into a year-round program reaching many different groups across the state and country.Through Aug. 15. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $10. -
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Teacher Confessions
Summer Break Theatre presents this variety-style show – inspired by the likes of Austin Secrets, StoryCorp, and Austin Bat Cave – featuring true stories from the frontlines of teaching, a way for teachers' voices to be heard and supported through performance. Teacher Confessions collects anonymous stories and titles from teachers to bring to life by teacher/actors onstage.Fri.-Sat., July 30-31, 7:30pm. $15 ($12, teachers).The Baker School, 3908 Avenue B
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A Portrait of My Mother
An artist remembers their mother, spinning a modern Mexican Cinderella tale as we follow the trials and tribulations of one woman's journey into motherhood – from her humble beginnings in the town of Laredo, Texas, to her journey to Chicago, and everything between. Written and performed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, directed by David R. Jarrott. Note: Now available for viewing on Vimeo.Through July 31. $5. -
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As You Like It
This gender-fluid, music-infused take on Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy is directed by Lily Wolff for Shrewd Productions. With original music composed by T. Lynn Mikeska, and featuring a female-dominated cast of nine women and five men playing 24 roles, with most actors playing cross-gender. Catch it streaming via Vimeo, and, hey, check out the trailer for the show right here.Available through Aug. 12. $8. -
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Bring It On: The Musical
After 15 months of mostly digital theatre, Summer Stock Austin combines high school and college students from the Austin area and all around the country to produce, live and in-person, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2002 musical.Through Aug. 1. Thu.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-45. -
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Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
City Theatre Company presents the Moisés Kaufman play that reveals the story of famed and unashamed writer Oscar Wilde, who in 1895 was accused of posing as a "sodomite" by the father of his young companion, Lord Alfred Douglas.Through July 31. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $15-25. -
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Mamma Mia
ABBA's timeless songs propel this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.Through Aug. 8. Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $17-36. -
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Vortex Summer Youth Theatre's Pandemdem Edition
This Pandemdem Edition: Another Great Depression show is an original performance devised by the student ensemble and directed by Jennifer Jennings. "We laugh at the absurdity of our pandemic predicaments, process our growth, and plant seeds for the future." We = Michana Barry-Davey, Eli Clark, Jessica Cohen, Erianna Franklin, Sharkey Meehan, Haley Perez, and Alex Phillips.Thu.-Sat., July 29-31, 8pm. $15-35.
