SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

GRRL ACTION SUMMER WORKSHOP 2013

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE SOON !

Grrl Action is a three-week summer workshop in which teenaged girls envision, create, publish, and perform original works for the stage based on their own life experiences. Girls between the ages of 13-16 are eligible. To apply, download the Information and Application Packet for the Summer 2013 Class.

WORKSHOP: July 1 - 21, classes from 9:00am - noon

PERFORMANCES: July 20 & 21, 2012 at 2:00pm

WHERE: The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo St.

PAST EVENTS

SUMMER PERFORMANCES 2012

Grrl Action is a three-week summer workshop in which teenaged girls envision, create, publish, and perform original works for the stage based on their own life experiences.

PERFORMANCES: July 24 & 25, 2012 at 4:00pm

WHERE: The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo St.

SUMMER PERFORMANCES 2011

Grrl Action is a three-week summer workshop in which teenaged girls envision, create, publish, and perform original works for the stage based on their own life experiences.

PERFORMANCES: July 16 & 17, 2011 at 4:00pm

WHERE: The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo St.

GRRL WRAP '11

a festival of art projects by the participants of Grrl Action's 2010/2011 class (thank you mentors!!)


April 12 & 13, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

on exhibit: poetry and drawings by Mia and Charlee

Grrl Action Arts Tent at Carnival ah!
Austin Community College
1212 Rio Grande St.

April 30, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
on exhibit: photography by Neka, Mikaela, and Lucero
Willow Arts
1617 Willow St.

Sunday, May 1, 7:00 pm

performance by: Christina

Featuring readings from Christina's new play, The Girl With the Glass Heart

The Off Shoot
2211 Hidalgo St. - in the easternmost bldg

Saturday May 14, 7:00 pm

New! Year-Round Participant Presentation and Celebration!

The Off Shoot
2211 Hidalgo St. - in the easternmost bldg

Come celebrate this year's participants of Grrl Action's year-round program with a presentation of the Grrls’ work. Everyone is invited! The format is a little different this year. We invite you to take in visual images of the grrls’ art projects as they give a presentation on the process of developing, creating and performing their work this last year. Meet the amazing mentors who guided the grrls through these projects and enjoy a cookie or three as we cheer the young artists on!

SUMMER PERFORMANCES 2010

Grrl Action is a three-week summer workshop in which teenaged girls envision, create, publish, and perform original works for the stage based on their own life experiences.

PERFORMANCES: July 24 & 25, 2010

WHERE: The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo St.

GRRL WRAP '10

a festival of art projects by the participants of Grrl Action's 2009/2010 class (thank you mentors!!)

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

Saturday, May 15, 2 - 4 pm

performance by: Sienna
on exhibit: sculpture by Emelia, fashion design by Geneva
Wooldridge Square Park @ The Gazebo
900 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78701
Saturday, May 15, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
performances by: Vana and Christina (featuring local actors and tango dancers)

on exhibit: visual art installation by Charlee, Manga installation by Georgia, film installation by Bryanna, and photography by Becca

The Off Center
2211 Hidalgo St.
Austin, TX 78702
Sunday, May 16, 2 - 4 pm
on exhibit: photography by Trey and Ashilee
Willow Arts
1617 Willow St.
Austin, TX 78702
Sunday, May 16, 7:30 pm
performances by: Alma, Chloe
one-act play by: Eliza featuring local actors
The Off Center
2211-A Hidalgo St.
Austin, TX 78702


Stitch Lab's 1st Annual Indie

Craftivity Scene

 

Stitch Lab will donate a portion of their sales to benefit Grrl Action, so come on out, shop local and celebrate Stitch Lab's Grand Opening, while supporting Grrl Action.

WHEN: December 19th and 20th 2009 from noon to 8 pm

WHERE: 1000 S. 1st St.

Click here for details about all the fabulous offerings at the Craftivity Scene!

GRRL ACTION OPEN STUDIO

Rude Mechs is hosting an exhibit of art work by Grrl Action participants and their mentors!

Going on the East Austin Studio Tour? Stop by our unofficial EAST event!

WHEN: November 14, 2009 from 12 pm - 5 pm

WHERE: The Off Center, 2211 A Hidalgo, Austin, TX 78702

(see map)

TICKETS: Admission is FREE. Donations are welcome!

OFF SHOOT FUNDRAISING EVENT

As soon as the exhibition closes, we will turn the room over to a celebration of this amazing program and we will ask you to consider making a contribution toward the creation of The Off Shoot - a classroom dedicated to Grrl Action.

WHEN: November 14, 2009 from 5 pm - 6 pm

WHERE: The Off Center, 2211 A Hidalgo, Austin, TX 78702

(see map)
TICKETS: Admission is FREE. Donations are welcome!

SUMMER WORKSHOP '09

Grrl Action is a three-week summer workshop in which teenaged girls envision, create, publish, and perform original works for the stage based on their own life experiences. Girls between the ages of 13-16 are eligible. To apply, download the Information Packet and Application for the Summer 2009 Class. (Grrl Action Summer Program's 10th anniversary!)

WHEN: July 25 & 26, 2009 at 2 PM

GRRL ACTION YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM

Program running September 2009 through April 20110. The program culminated in Grrl Wrap - a festival of work created by the participants.

GRRL WRAP '09

a festival of art projects by the participants of Grrl Action's 2008/2009 class

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

Grrl Wrap Opening Reception
Saturday, April 18, 2 - 4 pm

featuring photography by Shelby, collage by Isaura, costumes by Monique, ceramics by Emelia
Willow Arts
1617 Willow St.
Austin, TX 78702
Cafe Grrl
Tuesday, April 21, 7 - 9 pm viewing, 8 pm poetry reading
featuring illustrations by Lola and costumed poetry by Geneva
Cafe Mundi
1704 E. 5th St. #100
Austin, TX 78702
Grrl Salon
Wednesday, April 22, 7 pm
featuring a documentary by Isaura and a performance by Trey
ISESE Gallery at The Warfield Center on the UT campus (Jester Center A232A)
201 E. 21st St.
Austin, TX 78705
Grrl Finale
Saturday, April 25, 2 pm
performances by Anna, Bryanna and Christina featuring all the grrls
The Off Center
2211-A Hidalgo St.
Austin, TX 78702

TICKETS:
Admission to the performances is FREE. Donations welcome!

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