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Performance Robots Will Soon Come to Life

After a weeks-long collaboration between Metz-S?nchez Elementary students and UT?s Performance Robots class, the robots are ready to make their debut performance! While we can?t meet them just yet, we?ve put together a compilation of the robot-making process, from idea inception to the robots? last ?dress rehearsal.? Stay tuned for the unveiling of the final robots. The Robot Story continues next week on Instagram and Facebook.

Frank Wo/Men Collective Makes McCullough Theatre Their Temporary ?Home?

As part of the new residency program launched by Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Festival, Frank Wo/Men Collective has taken over McCullough Theatre to develop their newest work, K ! :D D: ?. Fusebox Co-Artistic Directors Anna Gallagher-Ross and Ron Berry spoke to the Frankies about their latest project. Check out their interview and register to be a virtual audience member for their virtual workshops this weekend Dec 12th and 13th.

TPA In the News

line upon line percussion is set to make their Texas Performing Arts debut on December 17-18, live under the Texas Big Top tent! Read Sightlines' coverage of their upcoming two-show performances.

Performed live from their studio in Chicago, Manual Cinema will premiere their adaptation of Charles Dickens' ?A Christmas Carol? with two livestreamed performances on December 19-20. Check out this New York Times piece and learn more about the reimagining of this holiday classic.

You Can Make A Difference

The end of 2020 is near (finally!), but there is still time to make your tax-deductible donation in support of Texas Performing Arts. Your support right now will build the future of live performance. With your help, TPA is ready to create new work, engage young people in the arts, and once again, bring the best performing artists in the world to Austin!