Excitement in the Air for Big Hair

by Chelsea Gilman, Business Manager

Now that Spring Break is over, there’s even more room for excitement for this Saturday’s Big Hair Country Fair at Salt Lick Pavilion! In addition to the amazing live music, BBQ, and carnival games in store, there are also some really great opportunities to win one of our auctions. We’ve got many amazing packages in store.  Live auction: Whether it’s a trip to New Mexico, Marfa, New York City, or a Staycation at the Four Seasons downtown, we’ve got a wonderful line-up of these items and more. Our silent auction includes several “date night” options for dinners and shows around town, as well as packages for the art lover, movie lover, fans of UT baseball, desserts, eating out, and more…

Thank you so much to the following businesses for supporting Theatre Action Project with generous donations to help make these auctions a success:

Ace Tailors, Alamo Drafthouse, Amy’s Ice Creams, Austin Duck Adventures, Austin Steam Train Association, Austin’s Pizza, Blue Bell Creameries, Capital Cruises, DLC Brooklyn, Driftwood Estate Winery, Eco Clean, Four Seasons Hotel, Jerry’s Artarama, Kerbey Lane Cafe, La Condesa, Longhorn Sports, Magnolia Cafe, Moonshine Patio and Grill, Russell Korman Fine Jewelry and Watches, Sentelli’s Fine Pastry and Specialty Cakes, The Blanton Museum of Art, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, The Long Center for the Performing Arts, The Paramount Theatre, The Vinyl Touch, Tribeca Grand Hotel, Uchi and Uchiko, Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club, Violet Crown Cinema, Vulcan Video, Waterloo Records and Video, Which Wich, Zach Theatre, and more…

P.S. Lately, I’ve been enjoying Adele’s music and her hair is just as awesome as her music! See you at TAP’s Big Hair Country Fair on March 24th at the Salt Lick Pavilion! To buy tickets visit: TAP Big Hair. Proceeds benefit Theatre Action Project.

Get your tickets now for the best party post-SXSW!

by Karen LaShelle, Executive and Artistic Director

Under the pecan oak trees at the Salt Lick pavilion, enjoy all you can eat BBQ and a flowing open bar. Play wild carnival games, get your hair done by the best Bird’s Barbershop coiffures, eat s’mores round the campfire, and snap photos in a vintage western photo booth.

Be entertained all night long by the musical stylings of two great bands, including the critically acclaimed Western Swing band Hot Club of Cowtown and Oliver Rajamani. To purchase tickets visit: TAP Big Hair.

PS: My favorite big hair style belongs to Food Network chef Anne Burrell. Join us a the Big Hair Country Fair on March 24th at the Salt Lick Pavilion and support Theatre Action Project. For tickets visit: TAP Big Hair.

A Semester Full of Activity

by Mary Alice Carnes, Community Relations Director

I agree with Katie Grills, Punxsutawney Phil the ground hog’s prediction of six more weeks of winter won’t keep us at Theatre Action Project (TAP) from planning for a power-packed spring semester of programming and events. A few highlights you may want to plan on:

• Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble performs Outside the Box, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, in the School Theatre.

• Theatre Action Project at the Zilker Kite Festival, Sunday March 4. Visit our booth for a fun puppet show and walk away with some creative face painting. For all ages! And, we need volunteers too. If you’re interested in volunteering please contact, Katie Grills at katie@theatreactionproject.org.

• Spring Break Activity Camp for Ages 5-12, March 12 – 16, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751
  Over spring break, youth will produce their own television network: TAP TV! TAP TV! is a different kind of network – one that is socially responsible and empowers the youth of today. Our campers will work together on creative projects including: music videos, short films, public service announcements and news segments that inspire youth to make the world a better place. We invite friends and family to the network launch on Friday afternoon. Extended care available from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at an additional cost. To register, click here.

• Big Hair Country Fair, March 24 at the Salt Lick Pavilion, 7 – 11 p.m.
  The event features hairdos for attendees provided on site by Birds Barbershop stylists. Guests will also enjoy all the Salt Lick BBQ they can eat, refreshments, armadillo races, carnival games and a vintage photo booth complete with costumes. Musical entertainment is provided by Western Swing band Hot Club of Cowtown and Oliver Rajamani. Proceeds benefit Theatre Action Project in Austin. TAP artists and educators work in partnership with Austin area schools and communities to lead unique and engaging arts programs allowing young people to learn critical life skills, gain tools for creative expression and have successful experiences that build self-esteem and confidence. Price: $75, tickets are now on sale on our website. For information about purchasing a table, call: 512- 442-8773.

• Youth Arts Festival, May 12
  Our semester celebration of all the creative and thoughtful work our middle school and high school students have been working on this spring. The students themselves will drive the production of the festival highlighting dance, film and video, art work and creativity. For the entire family!

Mark your calendars. Check out our event calendar for further updates.