Texas Performing Arts

Not knowing exactly what to expect from the Festival of Children’s Voices, I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy a wonderful concert on Sunday evening.  The first hour was filled with the voices of the St. John’s Choir where they performed song like Magnificant “O Che Vezzosa” and “Coronation” Mass in C Major, K. 317. The [...]

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REFLECTIONS ON THE MERCE CUNNINGHAM PERFORMANCE FROM ONE OF OUR HOOK ‘EM ARTS MEMBERS. Being involved with the performing arts since a young age, I consider myself a dancer and an avid audience who loves to learn from other artists. There are two moments during a performance that are my favorites. At the beginning, the [...]

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Gregory Burke, the writer of Black Watch, said “In the end, our soldiers don’t fight for Britain or for the Government or for Scotland. They fight for their regiment. Their company. Their platoon. And for their mates.” Black Watch seems to be defined by that sentence. Throughout the play you see a group of young [...]

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On Sunday January 30th, I went to see the Reduced Shakespeare Company at Payne Theatre. OH. MY. GOODNESS. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard at a theatre performance. They set it up like an ESPN-type broadcast but it was incredibly dynamic and the physical comedy was awesome. The cast was 3 guys, all [...]

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Last Tuesday evening we held a New Student Usher Training and Info Session in the lobby of Bass Concert Hall for current UT students interested in joining our volunteer usher program.  A total of 25 students attended the session, which is a record high for Texas Performing Arts in a single semester!  We spent an [...]

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University of Texas at Austin Students tell us an audition experience.

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Students at The University of Texas at Austin tell us an audition experience.

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On Sunday, April 11, Soweto Gospel Choir performed at Bass Concert Hall. The choir is from South Africa but has been touring around the world for years. They have won three Grammies and many other awards since they started performing in 2002. This choir was absolutely amazing. The talent was immeasurable and their energy on [...]

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Hook ‘em Arts has been creeping around campus, passing out roses tied to Phantom masks with info on Student Rush tickets and performance dates.  Our President, Pablo, dressed up as the Phantom and students LOVED it.  Girls were approaching US to get a rose/mask combo and take a picture with our mysterious Phantom! Look for [...]

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Prepare yourself for a production that will stimulate the mind, body, and soul. Cancion del Cuerpo is an invigorating dance performance produced by the combined efforts of fellow UT students and Colombian dancers. This wonderful display of two cultures coming together to create one majestic masterpiece sent chills throughout me with each flick of the [...]

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