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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:

  • A 207-seat main stage

  • A 99-seat black box

  • Flex spaces for performances and events

  • Scene shop and costume loft 

  • AP Offices

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Architect

Forge Craft Architecture and Design

Civil Engineer

Civilitude

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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.

Box Office
512.476.0084
boxoffice@austinplayhouse.com
Performance Venue: Austin Playhouse West Campus
405 W. 22nd St.
Austin, TX 78705

Mailing Address: Austin Playhouse P.O. Box 50533 Austin, TX 78763

Copywright 2022, Austin Playhouse. All Rights Reserved.
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