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Austin Playhouse Arts Center
We're building an Arts Center that will be a community hub for Austin Playhouse artists and patrons as well as serving dozens of local arts organizations. You have a crucial part to play in bringing the dream to life.
In April 2019, Austin Playhouse purchased a 2.8 acre site located at 1717 E. Anderson Lane along the 183 frontage road in northeast Austin.
We engaged Forge Craft Architecture to design a welcoming and accessible arts center that will provide tremendous opportunities for both Austin Playhouse and AP’s partners in the arts.
The facility is fully permitted and shovel ready.
Austin Playhouse completed Phase 1 of the building campaign by raising $1,500,000 for land purchase, initial architectural drawings, engineering plans, and a feasibility study.
On December 14, 2023, Austin City Council approved the use of $4,500,000 of bond funding for this project. The full blog post on this contribution can be read here.
Since then, Austin Playhouse has raised over $1.5 million toward the final project costs including site development and building construction. Our remaining funding gap is $2 million.
To learn more naming opportunities, multi-year pledges, stock donations and other ways you can help Austin Playhouse reach its goal, please contact Brian Coughlin at development@austinplayhouse.com.
The Arts Center Features:
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A 207-seat main stage
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A 99-seat black box
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Flex spaces for performances and events
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Scene shop and costume loft
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AP Offices

Architect
Forge Craft Architecture and Design
Civil Engineer
Civilitude


The Future Austin Playhouse Arts Center
Fly Through Video
Shari Kolding
Building Fund Committee Chair
Board of Directors
President
Hans Venable
Treasurer
Diana Huckaby
Secretary
Amy Malish
Tom Barbour
Sarah Levithan Daniels
Andrea Osborn Ginder
Lara Toner Haddock
Don Toner
Sarah Fleming Walker
Sarah Zeringue
Austin Playhouse is a non-profit organization, IRS 501(c)(3); therefore, your donation is tax deductible as allowed by Federal statutes.
For questions or more information contact Stephen Mercantel, Development Manager, at 512-476-0084 or stephen@austinplayhouse.com.

