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Staged Reading: Clyte
Delivered in partnership with Expect Respect – a program of SAFE (formerly SAFE Place) – Changing Lives is an ensemble of teen artist-activists who create and tour original, youth-led performances focused on violence prevention, healthy relationships, and social justice. Every spring the ensemble tours their original show across greater Austin, reaching more than 3,000 young people at area middle schools and in community settings. Here's a chance to see the latest show in staged reading form.Thu., Dec. 14, 6:30pm. Free. -
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The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show
The "Queens of Christmas" are back with a brand new edition of their internationally acclaimed holiday spectacle, with whip-smart comedy, brand new songs, and favorite bits.Thu., Dec. 14, 8pm. $49.50 and up.
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A Christmas Carol
Zach Theatre’s adaptation of the Dickens classic is a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras. "Celebrate the season with the loving Cratchit family and three soulful ghosts as they take Ebenezer Scrooge on a joyride to rediscover his heart and love for human kindness."Through Dec. 31. $25 and up. -
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Cards Against Humanity: The Christmas Carol
"Imagine you're at an outdoor café, complete with a stage decked out with holiday cheer, while in-house waitstaff serve you festive festive food and drinks. And soon, you’ll be watching a free performance of The Christmas Carol. But this is no ordinary Christmas Carol: it’s one that gets derailed by a deck of Cards Against Humanity! And if you've ever played Cards Against Humanity, you know the zany possibilities are endless." Note: For a small donation, YOU may even have the chance to derail the show yourself by playing a card.Thu.-Sun., Dec. 7-17, 6:30pm. Donations accepted. -
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Christmas Belles
"Christmastime in the Lone Star State - but the Futrelle sisters of Fayro, Texas, are not exactly in a festive mood. Frankie is overdue with twins, Twink’s in jail, and Honey Raye is trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas pageant from spiraling out of control." This Southern down-home comedy, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, is a special treat serving up plenty of laughs for the holiday season. Directed by Tracy Arnold for City Theatre.Dec. 1-17. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-25. -
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Jack & Aiden
"When Aiden first meets Jack, it’s through the transactional world of gay male hookup apps – Aiden’s first exploration since transitioning. But as the two spend more time together, things get complicated - they must navigate their grief, recovery, and trauma, and find out if they can hold one another’s human messiness." This is the world premiere of a new musical, commissioned by Ground Floor Theatre, with book by Lane Michael Stanley, music and lyrics by Tova Katz, and starring Justin P. Lopez and Laura Leo Kelly. Directed by Trace Turner, with musical direction by Trey Shonkwiler. Age recommendation: 18 and older, due to brief nudity, depictions of sex, and the subjects of addiction and recovery.Nov. 30-Dec. 16. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $30.
