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Penfold’s 2021-22 Season is one of our most ambitious to date. Leaning into a new artistic focus on reimagined classics, this year contains a ground-breaking world premiere, a joint performance with the Central Texas Philharmonic, the launch of our “Great Plays in Great Places” series, and much, much more.

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A War of the Worlds

June 2-18

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Both comic and gripping, A War of the Worlds re-imagines Orson Welles and his radio troupe, The Mercury Theatre, as a group of Black artists fighting to hold their place at the CBS radio studio. In the hope of securing a critical corporate sponsorship, Welles orchestrates a last-ditch ratings stunt that causes national panic and secures their undeniable – if infamous – place in media history.

Poster art by Corinna Browning of Ghost Next Door Designs

The cast includes Marc Pouhé as Welles, John Christopher as Canada, Kenah Benefield as Wardell, Yunina Barbour Payne as Edna, Dane Parker as Ollie, Judd Farris as John, Zac Carr as Wrigley, and Sarah Joy Byington as Lois.

Written by Jarrett King and directed by Marcus McQuirter, the production team also includes Costume Design by Desiree Humphries, Sound Design by Buzz Moran, Set Design and Technical Direction by Tomas Salas, Properties Design by Joe Kelley, and Lighting Design by Amy Lewis, with Maddy Lamb as Stage Manager and Carl Gonzales as Production Manager.

ID: Gray background with a hint of newspaper print.
On the right is an illustration of a gray industrial-looking building with green glowing in all the windows and a large plume of green smoke billow out of the top. The smoke becomes a starry nebula as it travels upwards. In the smoke, white letters say: "The revolution will be live on stage"
On the left of the screen the text says:
Penfold Theatre Presents: A War of the Worlds
By Jarrett King
Directed by Marcus McQuirter
Inspired by historical events and the works of H.G. Wells and Orson Welles
June 2-18 at Ground Floor Theatre
Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm
Sun at 5pm
ASL interpreted June 12 at 5pm
For tickets: Penfoldtheatre.org 512-850-4849

Funding for A War of the Worlds is provided in part by the Tri-M Foundation.

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

#atxtheatre #awaroftheworlds #AWOTW #PenfoldAWOTW

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Apr 20

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Looking back on this incredible run of Amadeus, we are filled with gratitude for all of the amazing people that came together to make it happen. These breathtaking words from Michael Morét capture just how we feel about our beautiful arts community right about now. Thank you all.

#PenfoldAmadeus #Gratitude #ATXTheatre #MichaelMoret #KhaosLight #PostShowFeels

Photo credit: Howie Chen

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On the left, white letters on a black background say: "If I could tell 10-year-old me about what I got to do these past few months he would never believe me. I got to be my full 100% authentic self. No filter. Just honest me, and I loved every minute of it. I can’t remember the last time I got to do that. Thank you for giving me the space to do so."
~Amadeus composer, Michael Morét
On the right side of the screen, Michael (a Black young man with short, dark, natural hair) is standing on a stage at a concert singing into a microphone with his eyes squeezed shut and his hand pressed to his chest. He is wearing a gray sleeveless shirt, a backwards black cap, black nail polish, and a wristband. He has a tattoo in cursive on his left arm. Someone is playing an electric guitar or bass behind him.

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Saturday is almost sold out, but we still have seats for tonight! Don’t put off buying your tickets any longer, or you may look like Mozart by tomorrow night.

—Also, reach out and let us know if you are in financial hardship. Art is for everyone.—

Photo credit: @steverogers.photography

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On the left Diego Arroyo Aceves (a young, Latino man with fluffy brown hair and brown eyes and a short build) is on his stomach on top of a tall black table wearing a light hoodie, a dark jacket with the pelt of a small animal on one shoulder, gray jeans, and black sneakers. His hair is flopped over his forehead into his eyes, he is propped up on his hands, and his mouth is agape in shock and horror. On the left Bryce Bartu (a tall, 30-something man with brown hair and blue eyes) is standing next to the table, wearing a black three piece suit, a green and black pinstriped ascot tucked into the vest, and shimmery green sequined pants with a diamond pattern. His hair is coiffed, he has a small, satisfied smile, and he is holding a booklet of sheet music with one hand and a torn piece of sheet music in the other.

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It’s the day of the show! So let’s hear it for Aaron Flynn’s costume sorcery and the show-stopping Queen of the Night aria that Miranda Marquez absolutely kills every time. Closing weekend starts tonight at 7:30pm!

Tickets at penfoldtheatre.org

Photo credit: @steverogers.photography

#PenfoldAmadeus #ATXTheatre #Closing #LastChance #YouLikeUsYouReallyLikeUs #NotesSoHighTheyPassedTheSpaceStationLastWeek #ShinyEverything

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2 pictures of Penfold’s Amadeus with quotes from reviewers and audience members. (Click for more detailed ID of each.)

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Only 3 chances left! Reserve your tickets today!

(Linktree for tickets in bio)

Photo credit: Kimberley Mead

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3 photos of Penfold's Amadeus with quotes from critics and audience members. Detailed image description for each in comments.

#PenfoldAmadeus #ATXTheatre #Closing #LastChance #YouLikeUsYouReallyLikeUs #YouCannotSeeTheShinyPantsButTheyAreThere

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Apr 3

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Who else absolutely loves the sound of an orchestra getting in tune?
See you at 4pm at the Klett Center for the Performing Arts!

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#penfoldamadeus #collaboration #yearsinthemaking #dreambecomingreality

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Sneak peek!

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A young Hispanic woman with curly brown hair is singing on a large stage in a white sparkly dress in front of an orchestra. A man with curly hair stands on stage facing her. The camera pans out to the darkened audience seats.

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Join our program marketer Taylor Flanagan as she gives a walk through of the space for tomorrow’s collaboration with @centexphil and @panoramic_voices

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A white woman with brown hair and brown eyes, a straw hat and a mask hanging off one ear, is squinting in the sun and standing outside under trees with white blossoms. She walks up the steps into a large building, through a lobby, and into a large performance space with a proscenium stage. On the stage there are actors and musicians setting things up and tuning.

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Another incredible performance of Amadeus is in the books. A huge thank you to our interpreters last night and all of our generous sponsors every night!

@atmosenergy @cityofaustinarts @roundrocktexas Larry Najvar of @edwardjones The Old Settlers Association of Williamson County @pandbprint and the Tri-M Foundation

Interpretation services provided by Ploeger ASL Interpreting.

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Two interpreters with fair skin sit facing an audience. They are wearing all black and are lit by two small lights on tripods. A man offscreen is thanking the shows sponsors while the interpreter with braided hair interprets the names into ASL. The interpreter on the right watches, nods along, and then signs the applause at the end.

#PenfoldAmadeus #ATXTheatre #ASLinterpreting #gratitude

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