season 36 | 2023-24
mAGIC TO HEAL BROKEN WORLDS
Green New Theatre Symposium
September 14-17, 2023, All ages, with select events for 18+
Centers environmental justice over four days of performances, panels, walks, and gardening. Inspired by the ancient Greek symposium: a convivial party with music, dance, poetry, and conversation in a free interchange of ideas. Featuring Annie Sprinkle and Elizabeth Stephens, Glass Half Full Theatre, Proyecto Teatro, and dozens more.
CABAREX: Orígenes
September 23-October 8, 2023 | Teatro en español / Spanish language theatre
Proyecto Teatro celebrates their 20th season as the 2023-24 resident ensemble theatre at The VORTEX.
Salvador Dali’s Naked Feast
Saturday October 21, 2023
The VORTEX’s annual one-night-only fundraiser is a surreal costume party featuring live music, performance, interactive crafting, cocktails, and naked platters. Ages 18+
Malum Malus Burlesque: Samhain
October 26-28, 2023, ASL interpretation October 27
Occult burlesque and contemporary dance celebrate the pagan holiday of Samhain. Ages 18+
Miss Lulu Bett
November 17-December 9, 2023 | Different Stages
Adapted in 1920 by playwright Zona Gale from her novel, Miss Lulu Bett became in 1921 the first play by a woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!)
December 15-30, 2023, ASL interpretation December 20 and 23
Circus Chickendog’s holiday show retells The Nutcracker with juggling, acrobatics, and dogs.
Tammie Brown’s Holiday Sparkle
December 22-23, 2023
CABAREX 2: RevoLUZiones
January 13-28, 2024 | ProyectoTEATRO
The second of three shows about Latinx culture. CABAREX 2 spans post-colonial New Spain through the twentieth century.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Poetry Open Mic
January 15, 2024 | Hosted by Ebony Stewart
LAMAN HAYWAN
February 2-3, 2024 | The Vortex
An immersive biohacking performance installation by mirrored fatality, on February 2, 2024, and a workshop entitled ZYGMUTROPHOOZE, also by mirrored fatality, on February 3, 2024
AMAGING! Age Is More Than Just a Number ~ It’s a Story
February 8-11, 2024
Workshop performance by drag queen World Famous *BOB*. Ages 18+
OUTsider Fest
February 15-18, 2024
A queer transmedia festival produced by OUTsider. Ages 18+
UNDARK: A Radioactive Puppet Play
February 29-March 16, 2024, ASL interpretation March 7 | Trouble Puppet Theater Company
The story of the radium girls, produced by
Bridging with Mother
March 21-23, 2024 | Sustainable Humane Earth Productions (SHE Produces) Tyagaraja Welch presents his latest singular art experience. An artistic call to “conjoin,” to “merge,” or to “become one with nature.” Experience live music, classical Indian dance, multimedia art, acting, and stage design created by Tyagaraja Welch and directed by his partner Gunjen Mittal.
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
April 12-May 4, 2024, ASL interpretation April 2
A world premiere choreopoem by Lisa B. Thompson
A spiritual mixtape, praise dance, community guide, self-help book, lullaby, road map, collective diary of prayers and lies, and love song for Black women and girls. Co-commissioned through the National Performance Network (NPN) with Fusebox Festival, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, and Pyramid Theatre.
Malum Malus Burlesque: Beltane
May 9-11, 2024 (Ages 18+)
Occult burlesque and contemporary dance celebrate the pagan holiday of Beltane.
False Starts, Falls, Fouls, or The Art of Making Mistakes
May 16-19, 2024
Dance performance produced by Diverse Space Dance Theatre, with choreography by Toni Bravo
ProyectoTEATRO: CABAREX 3: FUTURX
May 25-June 8, 2024 | ProyectoTEATRO
The third of three shows about Latinx culture, this one focusing on the future.
The Roundtable - Magic @ The VORTEX
A dazzling mix of fun magic, card shark sleight of hand, and deeply moving mentalism. With a background performing for brands including McDonald’s, HBO Max, and the 60th Grammy Awards, Rudy showcases the best of magic right before your eyes. A highly interactive show meaning not only is it likely you’ll join Rudy on stage, but the show is different every night!
I’m Gay, Please Advise - Reading June 8, 2024
As part of Pride Month 2024, Alex Garza presents a reading of his latest solo play chronicling his queer journey, beginning with his first childhood crush, followed by his awkward and aquatic coming out to his best friend, and of course, his obsession with Olivia Newton-John.
La Maleta de Maebelle (Maebelle’s Suitcase)
June 14-29, 2024
A bilingual adaptation of the book by Tricia Tusa. Maebelle and her friend, a migratory bird, teach one another how to remember and how to let go of things. Featuring various styles of puppetry, environmental themes, and Colombian music.
Una adaptación bilingüe de un celebrado y querido libro ilustrado para todas las edades. Maebelle y su amigo, un pájaro migratorio, se enseñan a sí mismos cómo acordarse y cómo dejarse de las cosas. Con variados estilos de títeres, temas ambientales y música Colombiana.
Queer Black Emancipation Open Mic
June 17, 2024 | Hosted by Ebony Stewart (Ages 18+)
In honor, acknowledgment, and to celebrate the spirit and memory of Black Queer folk during PRIDE with Juneteenth in mind, please join host Ebony Stewart and the community onstage at The VORTEX for an open-mic night. Bring your poetry to share or simply come and witness the free-flowing words of those highlighted within this marginalized community. We will also hear from featured poets, Shasparay Irvin and Akeem Olaj.
Child of Aphrodite July 11-14, 2024 Conceived, Created, and Performed by Blaise Ricin, Directed by Eva MargaritaAs we enter the boudoir of Aphrodite, we hear Homeric and Orphic Hymns to Aphrodite and Eros, as well as Sappho’s Ode to Aphrodite.
Summer Youth Theatre: Thrive, or What You Will
July 26-August 3, 2024
Written by LM Feldman, Directed by Sarah Hogestyn
Charting the story of the first woman to circumnavigate the globe.
Malum Malus Burlesque: Lammas
August 8-10, 2024 (Ages 18+)
Sunny Days
August 22-September 14, 2024, ASL interpretation August 29
By Reina Hardy. Directed by Rudy Ramirez. With puppet design by Caroline Reck
Set in three broken worlds: war-torn Kosovo, the Texas-Mexico border, and the climate-change-ravaged future. Including special events with everyday activism activities and all-ages storytelling.
Funny, Like an Abortion
September 21-October 12, 2024 (Ages 18+)
National New Play Network rolling world premiere play by Rachel Bublitz
Since abortions are illegal in the United States, Monroe throws herself a surprise abortion party, resulting in a comedy of unfortunate choices.