COME HUNGRY to Make Its Debut at Austin's East Side Performing Arts Center

Austin Tea Party will present COME HUNGRY, an immersive fashion experience that combines live performance, fashion design, food, and multimedia storytelling. The production will be presented at East Side Performing Arts Center in Austin and is inspired by the "Allegory of the Long Spoons," a parable centered on cooperation and collective care.

The narrative-driven event follows five stages exploring themes of isolation, scarcity, connection, and abundance. Audiences will move through a staged environment incorporating fashion presentations, contemporary dance, experimental music, and spoken-word performance.

A multi-course dining experience is integrated into the production, with food served as part of the unfolding narrative. Organizers describe the event as an exploration of human connection through a contemporary and queer lens.

The creative team draws inspiration from a range of visual and theatrical influences, including the work of Alexander McQueen and Alice in Wonderland. More than 70 local creatives are participating in the production, including designers, models, dancers, chefs, and nonprofit partners.

Ticket Information

COME HUNGRY will be presented from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on June 20, 2026, with an additional performance from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on June 21, 2026.

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