We produce several Main Stage and Second Stage shows each year. Main Stage shows are produced by the program as extracurricular activities. These shows are done with full support for technical aspects. The auditions and crews for these shows are open to all students. Second Stage shows are typically student produced and driven. This includes budgets, casting, technical needs, etc. Special events include any outside group, such as the University of Texas, or culminating events like the End-of-Year Exhibition.

main stage shows

OMNIUM GATHERUM (Sept 9-12) by Theresa Rebeck and Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros - Believing that lively, contentious debate is the heart and soul of a dinner party, a domestic artist and perfect hostess has invited an assortment of opinionated personalities to share a surreal meal. The guests at this exquisite feast of food and argument confront the global implications of September 11th and beyond in an urgent, impassioned and hilarious work that was applauded at Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival and Off Broadway.

CHANGES OF HEART (Oct 21-31) by Marivaux, translated by Stephen Wadsworth - Marivaux's fabulous Harlequin pursues his country love Silvia to the palace, where the lovelorn Prince holds her against her will. Flaminia, an intriguer at court, attempts to reroute the affections of both Silvia and Harlequin, whose take no prisoners belligerence is softened and transformed. None expect such huge and costly changes of heart and, at the end of a hilarious day full of wonderment, they and others at court are wounded and ennobled by love.

AS YOU LIKE IT (Nov 18-20) by William Shakespeare - One of Shakespeare’s most beloved romances, “As You Like It,” reminds all of us, as we “play our parts” in this brief life, that love and forgiveness are more important than power or position. Directed by veteran educator, actor and director, Beryl Knifton, this excited production will take place at the Curtain Theatre, a replica of Elizabethan Era open air theatres right here in Austin. Three evening shows plus one "as it would've been" day time performance mark this as a highlight of the season.

NUNSENSE (Dec 10-11) by Dan Groggin - Five of the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, accidentally killed all but 19 of the convent with her tainted vichyssoise. With no money in the kitty to pay for all the burials, with the deceased nuns on ice in the deep freeze, they decide to stage a variety show in the Mount Saint Helen's School auditorium to raise the necessary amount. This production will feature some of McCallum's talented, and fearless, faculty getting in the habit and bringing on the laughs. Don't miss this SPECIAL TWO NIGHT ONLY PRODUCTION!

The Who's TOMMY (Feb 24-Mar 6) - Peter Townshend’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in a theatre! After witnessing the accidental murder of his mother's lover by his father, Tommy is traumatized into catatonia, and as the boy grows, he suffers abuse at the hands of his sadistic relatives and neighbors. As an adolescent, he’s discovered to have an uncanny knack for playing pinball, and when his mother finally breaks through his catatonia, he becomes an international pinball superstar. Expect an approach that is as innovative as any previous McCallum musical.

CHILDREN'S REPERTORY THEATRE

second stage shows

special events

FASHION SHOW (January 16) - Our annual exposition of student designs coupled with boutique wears makes this student run event our most sought after ticket of all our shows. Make sure to check it out!

END OF YEAR EXPO! Theatre Academy students at all levels participate in an end of year event to present their final projects. These often include scenes, monologue work, devised pieces, and portfolio presentations.