Zach Theatre Explained

ZACH Theatre
Fullname:Zachary Scott Theatre Center
Former Names:Austin Civic Theatre
Logo Image:Zach-theatre-logo.jpg
Location:202 South Lamar Blvd
Austin, Texas 78704
Built:2011
Publictransit:CapMetro Rapid 803 at Barton Springs station

ZACH Theatre (the Zachary Scott Theatre Center) is a professional theatre company located in Austin, Texas, as well as its associated complex of theatre facilities. The company is the oldest continuously active theatre company in Texas, and one of the ten oldest in the country.

Offerings and facilities

The theatre operates year-round, serving more than 100,000 patrons annually, with more than 500 performances including plays, musicals, original works, and theatre for youth. ZACH also provides education programs that are utilized by thousands of children throughout central Texas.[1]

The theatre complex, located on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, includes three stages, several event spaces, and numerous classrooms and offices. Some of the theatre's facilities are made available for private rental, including the three stages.[2] Costumes and props are also available for rental.

History

The theatre originally opened in 1932 as the Austin Little Theater. Sometime later, it became known as the "Austin Civic Theater." The company's name was changed to the Zachary Scott Theatre Center in 1968 to honor Austin native and film star Zachary Scott. Since then, it has been rebranded to be titled ZACH Theatre.

In 1972, the 230-seat Kleberg Theatre was built, and in 1990 a 135-seat theatre-in-the-round called the Whisenhunt Theatre was added. In 2006, the city of Austin passed a bond issue which included $10 million to fund a new theatre for ZACH, resulting in the construction of the 420-seat Topfer Theatre in 2011.[3]

Production history

A complete list of ZACH Theatre productions beginning in 1995 is shown below.[4]

2024-2025 Season

2022-2023 Season

2021-2022 Season

2020-2021 Season

2019-2020 Season

2018-2019 Season

2017-2018 Season

2016-2017 Season

2015- 2016 Season

2014-2015 Season

2013-2014 Season

2012—2013 Season

Awards

In 2012, ZACH got a $70,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to produce the Terrence McNally musical Ragtime.[5]

Each year The Austin Chronicle presents its 'Best of Austin' awards. Awards given to ZACH beginning in 1993 are shown below.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zachary Scott Theatre Center. VolunteerMatch. 7 April 2015.
  2. Web site: ZACH Facility Rentals. ZACH Theatre. 7 April 2015.
  3. News: Austin Chronicle. Zachary Scott Theatre Center: Ciccolella's curtain call. Robert. Faires. 2 February 2007. 7 April 2015.
  4. http://www.tcg.org/tools/profiles/member_profiles/main.cfm?CFID=12306120&CFTOKEN=16952928 Theatre Communications Group, Theatre Profiles: ZACH Theatre
  5. News: Austin360. Seeing Things: With new Topfer Theatre. Jeanne Claire. van Ryzin. 27 October 2012. 7 April 2015.
  6. http://www.austinchronicle.com/locations/46441/ Austin Chronicle: Zach Theatre

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