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 serve as a creative hub for Austin artists and provide tremendous growth opportunities for both Austin Playhouse and AP’s partners in the arts.
The facility is fully permitted and shovel ready.
Austin Playhouse has already completed Phase 1 of the building campaign by raising $1,500,000 for land purchase, initial architectural drawings, engineering plans, a feasibility study and project consultants. We are in the middle of Phase 2 with a $7,500,000 goal that includes site development and building construction.
On December 14, 2023, Austin City Council approved a $4,500,000 investment in this project. The full blog post on this contribution can be read here.
To learn how you can get involved as we continue toward our goal, please visit our Support the Building Fund page.
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
Terry Matheny
Interim Vice President
Claire Grasso
Treasurer
Diana Huckaby
Secretary
Amy Malish
Tom Barbour
Brian Coughlin
Andrea Osborn Ginder
Lara Toner Haddock
Shari Kolding
David Malish
Susan Matheny
Pat Nahas
Dr. Lisa B. Thompson
Don Toner
Cyndi Williams
Ben Wolfe
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 Brian Coughlin, Development Associate, at 512-476-0084 or development@austinplayhouse.com.