Austin Live Theatre Calendar, December, 2009

(This compendium listing © AustinLiveTheatre.com)


December 1, Tuesday

Bohemian Cowboy by Raymond King Schurtz, Hyde Park Theatre, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.

December 2, Wednesday

Bohemian Cowboy by Raymond King Schurtz, Hyde Park Theatre,
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
The Skin of Our Teeth [Click for ALT review] by Thornton Wilder, Different Stages at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.

December 3, Thursday

David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
Jungal Book, McCallum Fine Arts Academy Theatre, 5600 Sunshine Drive, 7 p.m.
King Lear, Austin Drama Club, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 8 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 8 p.m.
La Pastorela, Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 8 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
Season's Greetings by Alan Ayckbourne, Red Dragon Players, Austin High School, 7 p.m.
The Skin of Our Teeth [Click for ALT review] by Thornton Wilder, Different Stages at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 8 p.m.

December 4, Friday

Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 8 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m. (pre-show talk by Richard Schechner: Recreating Dionysus in 69)
Do You See What I See?, Salado Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, 7:30 p.m.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (mature subject matter), Onyx Company at the Studio on West, 3408 West Avenue, 8 p.m.
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, Way Off Broadway Community Players, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, 8 p.m.
Godspell, Jr., Austin Children's Theatre, 4100 Speedway, 7:30 p.m.
I'll Be Seeing You, Tex-Arts musical revue, Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmann's Spur, Lakeway, 7:30 p.m.
Inspecting Carol, Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, 8 p.m.
Jungal Book, McCallum Fine Arts Academy Theatre, 5600 Sunshine Drive, 7 p.m.
King Lear, Austin Drama Club, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 8 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 8 p.m.
La Pastorela, Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 8 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
The Sanders Family Christmas, a holiday musical sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, Bastrop Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
Season's Greetings by Alan Ayckbourne, Red Dragon Players, Austin High School, 7 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
The Skin of Our Teeth [Click for ALT review] by Thornton Wilder, Different Stages at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 8 p.m.
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Gaslight Baker Theatre, Lockhart, 8 p.m.

December 5, Saturday

Morning
A Christmas Carol for children, based on Dickens, music by Michael McKelvey,Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th Street, 10 a.m.
Holiday Heroes, for families and children 3-7 years of age, Zach Theatre, 11 a.m.
Third annual Theatre Action Project Youth Symposium for middle school and high school students, Eastview Campus of Austin Community College, 3401 Webberville Rd., 8 a.m. (continues all day) info/registration at meganfullen@gmail.com

Afternoon
Do You See What I See?, Salado Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, 2 p.m.
Holiday Heroes, for families and children 3-7 years of age, Zach Theatre, 1 p.m.

Evening
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 8 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (mature subject matter), Onyx Company at the Studio on West, 3408 West Avenue, 8 p.m.
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, Way Off Broadway Community Players, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, 8 p.m.
Godspell, Jr., Austin Children's Theatre, 4100 Speedway, 7:30 p.m.
I'll Be Seeing You, Tex-Arts musical revue, Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmann's Spur, Lakeway, 7:30 p.m.
Inspecting Carol, Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, 8 p.m.
Jungal Book, McCallum Fine Arts Academy Theatre, 5600 Sunshine Drive, 7 p.m.
King Lear, Austin Drama Club, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 8 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 8 p.m.
La Pastorela, Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 8 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
The Sanders Family Christmas, a holiday musical sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, Bastrop Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
Season's Greetings by Alan Ayckbourne, Red Dragon Players, Austin High School, 7 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
The Skin of Our Teeth [Click for ALT review] by Thornton Wilder, Different Stages at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 8 p.m.
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Gaslight Baker Theatre, Lockhart, 8 p.m.

December 6, Sunday

Afternoon
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 2 p.m.
Bohemian Cowboy by Raymond King Schurtz, Hyde Park Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
A Christmas Carol for children, based on Dickens, music by Michael McKelvey,Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th Street, 10 a.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 5 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 2 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, Way Off Broadway Community Players, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, 3 p.m.
A Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure, Paramount Play-time for children, Paramount Theatre, 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
I'll Be Seeing You, Tex-Arts musical revue, Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmann's Spur, Lakeway, 2 p.m.
Inspecting Carol, Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, 2:30 p.m.
Jungal Book, McCallum Fine Arts Academy Theatre, 5600 Sunshine Drive, 2 p.m.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 5:30 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 5 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 2 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 2 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 2 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 3 p.m.

Evening
Godspell, Jr., Austin Children's Theatre, 4100 Speedway, 7 p.m.
Love, Labour and Loss -- the Winter Musicale, Gilbert & Sullivan Society at Genesis Presybterian Church, 1507 Wilshire Blvd, 7 - 9 p.m.

Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.

December 7, Monday

December 8, Tuesday

Bohemian Cowboy by Raymond King Schurtz, Hyde Park Theatre, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.

December 9, Wednesday

Bohemian Cowboy by Raymond King Schurtz, Hyde Park Theatre, 8 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.

December 10, Thursday

Morning
A Christmas Carol for children, based on Dickens, music by Michael McKelvey,Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th Street, 10:30 a.m.

Evening
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing class performance, Center Stage, 2826 Real, 7 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
Hamlet, Austin Drama Club, 1612 E. 7th Street, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 8 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 8 p.m.
La Pastorela, Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 8 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
Season's Greetings by Alan Ayckbourne, Red Dragon Players, Austin High School, 7 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 8 p.m.

December 11, Friday

Alice!, Chaotic Theatre Company at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
A Child's Christmas in Wales, based on the text by Dylan Thomas, St. David's Episcopal Church, 304 E. 7th Street, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol for children, based on Dickens, music by Michael McKelvey,Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th Street, 7 p.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing class performance, Cedar Park, 7 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
Do You See What I See?, Salado Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, 7:30 p.m.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (mature subject matter), Onyx Company at the Studio on West, 3408 West Avenue, 8 p.m.
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, Way Off Broadway Community Players, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, 8 p.m.
Hamlet, Austin Drama Club, 1612 E. 7th Street, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com
I'll Be Seeing You, Tex-Arts musical revue, Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmann's Spur, Lakeway, 7:30 p.m.
Inspecting Carol, Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, 8 p.m.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 8 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 8 p.m.
One Act Musicals: Trial by Jury (Gilbert & Sullivan) and Disney's High School Musical Jr., McCallum Fine Arts Academy, 7 p.m.
La Pastorela, Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 8 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
The Sanders Family Christmas, a holiday musical sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, Bastrop Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
Season's Greetings by Alan Ayckbourne, Red Dragon Players, Austin High School, 7 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 8 p.m.
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Gaslight Baker Theatre, Lockhart, 8 p.m.

December 12, Saturday

Morning
A Christmas Carol for children, based on Dickens, music by Michael McKelvey,Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th Street, 10 a.m.

Afternoon
Do You See What I See?, Salado Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, 2 p.m.
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Gaslight Baker Theatre, Lockhart, 2 p.m.

Evening
Alice!, Chaotic Theatre Company at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing Saturday class performance, Center Stage, 2826 Real, 7 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
Do You See What I See?, Salado Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, 7:30 p.m.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (mature subject matter), Onyx Company at the Studio on West, 3408 West Avenue, 8 p.m.
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, Way Off Broadway Community Players, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, 8 p.m.
Hamlet, Austin Drama Club, 1612 E. 7th Street, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com
I'll Be Seeing You, Tex-Arts musical revue, Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmann's Spur, Lakeway, 7:30 p.m.
Inspecting Carol, Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, 8 p.m.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 8 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 8 p.m.
One Act Musicals: Trial by Jury (Gilbert & Sullivan) and Disney's High School Musical Jr., McCallum Fine Arts Academy, 7 p.m.
La Pastorela, Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 8 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
The Sanders Family Christmas, a holiday musical sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, Bastrop Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
Season's Greetings by Alan Ayckbourne, Red Dragon Players, Austin High School, 7 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 8 p.m.
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Gaslight Baker Theatre, Lockhart, 8 p.m.

December 13, Sunday

Afternoon
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 2 p.m.
A Christmas Carol for children, based on Dickens, music by Michael McKelvey,Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th Street, 10 a.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 5 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing class performance, Round Rock, 2:30 p.m.
Bohemian Cowboy by Raymond King Schurtz, Hyde Park Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 2 p.m
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, Way Off Broadway Community Players, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, 3 p.m.
I'll Be Seeing You, Tex-Arts musical revue, Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmann's Spur, Lakeway, 2 p.m.
Inspecting Carol, Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, 2:30 p.m.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 5:30 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 5 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 2 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 2 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 3 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 2 p.m.

Evening
Alice!, Chaotic Theatre Company at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing class performance,Cedar Park, 6 p.m.
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.

December 14, Monday

December 15, Tuesday

Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
Bohemian Cowboy by Raymond King Schurtz, Hyde Park Theatre, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.

December 16, Wednesday

Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing Saturday Tapestry class performance, 7 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2128 Barton Hills Drive, 7:30 p.m.
Bohemian Cowboy by Raymond King Schurtz, Hyde Park Theatre, 8 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.

December 17, Thursday

Alice!, Chaotic Theatre Company at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
Athens vs. Sparta, with Ken Webster as narrator, Hyde Park Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing class performance, Center Stage, 2826 Real, 7 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2128 Barton Hills Drive, 7:30 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
Hamlet, Austin Drama Club, 1612 E. 7th Street, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 8 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 8 p.m.
La Pastorela, Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 8 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 8 p.m.

December 18, Friday

Alice!, Chaotic Theatre Company at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown,
7:30 p.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing Saturday Tapestry class performance, 7 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
Do You See What I See?, Salado Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, 7:30 p.m.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (mature subject matter), Onyx Company at the Studio on West, 3408 West Avenue, 8 p.m.
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, Way Off Broadway Community Players, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, 8 p.m.
Hamlet, Austin Drama Club, 1612 E. 7th Street, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com
I'll Be Seeing You, Tex-Arts musical revue, Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmann's Spur, Lakeway, 7:30 p.m.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 8 p.m.
The Lonely Highway, Hyde Park Theatre, 8 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 8 p.m.
La Pastorela, Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 8 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 8 p.m.
The Sanders Family Christmas, a holiday musical sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, Bastrop Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 8 p.m.
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Gaslight Baker Theatre, Lockhart, 8 p.m.

December 19, Saturday

Morning
A Christmas Carol for children, based on Dickens, music by Michael McKelvey,Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th Street, 10 a.m.
Holiday Heroes, for families and children 3-7 years of age, Zach Theatre, 11 a.m.

Afternoon
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing class performance, Round Rock, 3:30 p.m.
Do You See What I See?, Salado Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, 2 p.m.
Holiday Heroes, for families and children 3-7 years of age, Zach Theatre, 1 p.m.

Evening
Alice!, Chaotic Theatre Company at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m. AND late show at 11 p.m.
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing class performance, Center Stage, 2826 Real, 8 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
Do You See What I See?, Salado Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, 7:30 p.m.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (mature subject matter), Onyx Company at the Studio on West, 3408 West Avenue, 8 p.m.
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, Way Off Broadway Community Players, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, 8 p.m.
Hamlet, Austin Drama Club, 1612 E. 7th Street, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com
I'll Be Seeing You, Tex-Arts musical revue, Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmann's Spur, Lakeway, 7:30 p.m.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 8 p.m.
The Lonely Highway, Hyde Park Theatre, 9:30 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 8 p.m.
La Pastorela, Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, 8 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 8 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.
The Sanders Family Christmas, a holiday musical sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, Bastrop Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
That Time of Year, musical cabaret, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, 8 p.m.
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Gaslight Baker Theatre, Lockhart, 8 p.m.

December 20, Sunday

Morning
A Christmas Carol for children, based on Dickens, music by Michael McKelvey,Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th Street, 11 a.m.

Afternoon
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 2 p.m.
A Christmas Carol for children, based on Dickens, music by Michael McKelvey,Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 W. 18th Street, 10 a.m.
A Christmas Carol presented solo by Bernadette Nason, Austin Playhouse Larry L. King Theatre, 5 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing class performance, Center Stage, 2826 Real, 7 p.m.
Bohemian Cowboy by Raymond King Schurtz, Hyde Park Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 2 p.m
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, Way Off Broadway Community Players, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, 3 p.m.
I'll Be Seeing You, Tex-Arts musical revue, Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmann's Spur, Lakeway, 2 p.m.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, City Theatre, 3803 Airport Road (behind the Shell station), 5:30 p.m.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, Austin Playhouse, 5 p.m.
Petra's Pecado, a new musical version, Teatro Vivo at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 2 p.m.
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 2 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.

Evening
Alice!, Chaotic Theatre Company at the Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, KidsActing Saturday class performance, Center Stage, 2826 Real, 7 p.m.
Dionysus in '69, Rude Mechanicals at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 8 p.m.
Sister's Christmas Catechism, artist not identified, Rollins Theatre at Long Center, 8 p.m.
Winter Gala, Austin Playhouse, with live swing music by the Lucky Strikes, time TBA

December 21, Monday

Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.

December 22, Tuesday

Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
Bah, Humbug, one-man show by Damian Gillen of The Company Theatre (San Antonio), Dougherty Arts Center, time TBA (closing performance of 30-day tour)

December 23, Wednesday

Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.

December 24, Thursday


December 25, Friday CHRISTMAS DAY

12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas, written and performed by Rob Nash at Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
Annie, The Musical, Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.

December 26, Saturday

12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas, written and performed by Rob Nash at Vortex Repertory, 8 p.m.
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 8 p.m.

December 27, Sunday

Afternoon
Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 2 p.m.
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 2:30 p.m
A Rockin' Christmas Party, Zach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 2:30 p.m.

Evening(?)
12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas, written and performed by Rob Nash at Vortex Repertory, time TBA

December 28, Monday

Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.

December 29, Tuesday

Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.

December 30, Wednesday

Annie, The Musical [Click for ALT review], Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.

December 31, Thursday New Year's Eve

(?) 12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas, written and performed by Rob Nash at Vortex Repertory, time TBA
David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, Zach Theatre Whisenhut Stage, 8 p.m
Hamlet, Austin Drama Club, 1612 E. 7th Street, 8 p.m. for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com

Continuing into January:

12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas, written and performed by Rob Nash at Vortex Repertory, time TBA, through January 2
Hamlet, Austin Drama Club, 1612 E. 7th Street, 8 p.m. Jan 1 & 2, for info e-mail japhyfernandes@live.com

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