Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Rd. (map) (512) 974-4000.
The DAC Theatre is an attractive, comfortable 150-seat proscenium theater
(3,700 sq. ft.) complete with lighting and sound systems, box office and concession areas, dressing rooms with shower, gallery entrance and outdoor marquee. This centrally located theater also features ample lighted parking for your drama, dance or music events, and is available to non-profit groups at rental rates which fit easily into the starving artist’s budget. The DAC also provides a variety of rehearsal and meeting spaces. The DAC Theater is currently accepting reservation applications on a first-come first-served basis. Reservations are accepted year-round. Applications are available at the DAC front desk during regular business hours. For more information on booking the space and/or hours of availability, please call 974-4004.
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Literature Live! - Mr. Tamarin's Trees
Tue. 05/07 | 10:30AM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Join Austin Public Library's Literature LIVE! for Mr. Tamarin's Trees. In this traditional puppet show, Mr. Tamarin learns the true value of trees the hard way, and discovers what wi…more»
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Austin City Ballet Presents: Aladdin
Sat. 04/13 | 1:30PM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
AladdinApril 13 and 14 at 1:30 and 4:00$8 - $12
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Every Saturday 7:30PM - @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Austin Theatre ProjectMusic & Lyrics by Pasek & PaulDirector: Barbara SchulerMusic Director: David BlackburnChoreographer: Meg SteinerSet Design: David BlackburnLighting De…more»
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Every Friday 7:30PM - @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Austin Theatre ProjectMusic & Lyrics by Pasek & PaulDirector: Barbara SchulerMusic Director: David BlackburnChoreographer: Meg SteinerSet Design: David BlackburnLighting De…more»
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Every Thursday 7:30PM - @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Austin Theatre ProjectMusic & Lyrics by Pasek & PaulDirector: Barbara SchulerMusic Director: David BlackburnChoreographer: Meg SteinerSet Design: David BlackburnLighting De…more»
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Literature Live! Presents Anansi and the Golden Box of Stories
Tue. 03/12 | 10:30AM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
In order to release all of the world's stories, Anansi, the "spider man" uses his brains, wits, and some clever techniques to complete the difficult tasks asked of him by Nyame, the Sky God.&n…more»
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Every Sunday 2:00PM - @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Austin Theatre ProjectMusic & Lyrics by Pasek & PaulDirector: Barbara SchulerMusic Director: David BlackburnChoreographer: Meg SteinerSet Design: David BlackburnLighting De…more»
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"Love Hangover" Dance Showcase
Sat. 02/16 | 6:00PM - Sat. 02/16 @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Dance Austin Studio & Vamps Present: LOVE HANGOVER Ages 18+ :: Adult Theme Student & Instructor Showc…more»
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Jitterbug Vipers at Dougherty Arts Center
Sat. 02/02 | 2:00PM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
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Literature Live! Presents the Elves and the Shoemaker
Tue. 12/11 | 10:30AM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
A cold, lonely winter seems the fate of a poor shoemaker and his wife until the magic of the season intervenes. Join the Austin Public Library's Literature LIVE! for happy surprises and …more»
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Puppet Improv Project presents: Off the Reef
Sat. 11/10 | 8:00PM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
"OFF THE REEF"In twenty twelve, the PIP (Puppet Improv Project) lights up the stage with a spectacular undersea adventure. The cast and crew will bring to life a myriad of fish and sea creatur…more»
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Puppet Improv Project presents: Off the Reef
Fri. 11/09 | 8:00PM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
"OFF THE REEF"In twenty twelve, the PIP (Puppet Improv Project) lights up the stage with a spectacular undersea adventure. The cast and crew will bring to life a myriad of fish and sea creatur…more»
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Augusto Brocca: Abstract to Realism, Sculpture & Painting
Thu. 11/08 | 10:00AM - Tue. 11/27 @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Augusto Brocca: Abstract to Realism, Sculpture and painting, Free AdmissionNov. 8 through Nov 27, 2012, Open Monday through Saturday
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Puppet Improv Project presents: Off the Reef
Sat. 11/03 | 8:00PM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
"OFF THE REEF"In twenty twelve, the PIP (Puppet Improv Project) lights up the stage with a spectacular undersea adventure. The cast and crew will bring to life a myriad of fish and sea creatur…more»
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Off The Reef
Fri. 11/02 | 8:00PM - Sat. 11/10 @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
This fall, the Puppet Improv Project (PIP) lights up Austin’s Dougherty Arts Theater with its visually spectacular new undersea adventure, “Off The Reef.” For the first two weeke…more»
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Puppet Improv Project presents: Off the Reef
Fri. 11/02 | 8:00PM - Wed. 10/10 @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
"OFF THE REEF"In twenty twelve, the PIP (Puppet Improv Project) lights up the stage with a spectacular undersea adventure. The cast and crew will bring to life a myriad of fish and sea creatur…more»
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BABY
Every Friday 7:30PM - @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Is there anything more exciting, frightening and utterly transformational than impending parenthood? BABY is a wonderful and touching musical from the team of Maltby and Shire and tells th…more»
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3rd Annual Disability from Real to Reel Film Festival
Every Friday 7:00PM - @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
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FREEDOM FIGHTER: The Story of a Traitor
Thu. 08/23 | 8:00PM - Sat. 09/08 @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Austin, TX - For the first time on the Austin stage comes the true story of David Fagen, a young African-American soldier who found himself fighting on the wrong side of a war for independence…more»
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A Celebration of Thirty Years of Community Arts
Thu. 07/26 | 4:00PM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
The program includes: Austin City BalletDance DiscoveryArtsReach Poetry SlamAtashClass Act Dance Acting, Ceramics and Drawing for the whole family
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A Celebration of 30 Years of Community Arts
Thu. 07/26 | 4:00PM @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 4:00pm - 8:00pmBring your family and join your friends and neighbors at the Dougherty Arts Center's Open House. Try your hand at drawing, ceramics and …more»
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Aralyn Hughes Austin's "Queen of Weird"
Thu. 06/14 | 8:00PM - Sat. 06/16 @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
I.C.E. (in case of emergency)Created & Performed by Aralyn Hughes Directed by Amparo Garcia-CrowPresented at the Dougherty Arts CenterJune 14, 15, 16th 8:00 pmAralyn is one of Austin's …more»
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Summer Arts Adventure
Mon. 06/11 | 9:00AM - Fri. 08/03 @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
AGES 5-6Come join our fun and creative camps where young artists discover their imagination through visual and performing arts! The goal of our camps is to provide an organized and a…more»
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Teen Worshops
Wed. 06/06 | 3:00PM - Wed. 08/22 @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
Teen Workshops Registration now open! The Teen Workshops are a series of classes for teen artists ages 13-17 who want to go beyond th…more»
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Adult and Senior Arts
Mon. 06/04 | 3:00PM - Sat. 09/01 @ Dougherty Arts Center (map)
The Dougherty Arts School's adult arts program is dedicated to enriching the Austin community with hands-on artistic opportunities. The school hires skilled artists that are committed to shari…more»
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