All Shook Up at TexARTS

A whole lotta shakin' will be goin' on when the music of Elvis Presley
comes to life in the TexARTS Teen Musical Theatre Academy production of *All
Shook Up*. This production is brought to the stage by the creative team of
director Keenah Armitage (B'way's *Jesus Christ Superstar*, *Aida*) and
choreographer Kiira Schmidt. Schmidt performed on Broadway in the recent
revival of *Follies* and served as an assistant choreographer on NBC's
*Smash*.



Playing February 1, 2, 8 and 9 at the Kam & James Morris Theatre at
TexARTS, this musical comedy is a madcap mash up of Shakespeare's *Twelfth
Night* and the rock 'n roll, gospel, and rockabilly hits made famous by the
King of Rock and Roll. Jarod Watters plays the rockin' rollin' roustabout
who shakes thing up when he arrives in a 1950's small town. Maddie McKowen
is the town's dreamer who falls under his spell. Among the many classics
that will have you jumping out of your blue suede shoes are, "Love Me
Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," and "It's Now or Never."



TexARTS is a nonprofit performing and visual arts organization that offers
year-round classes in acting, voice, visual arts and dance as well as
completely staged youth and professional productions. *All Shook
Up*performs Saturday, February 1 and 8 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday,
February 2 and 9 at 1 p.m. Ticket are $15 and all ages are welcome. For
more information about TexARTS, visit our website tex-arts.org. Tickets are
available online or through the box office at 512-852-9079 x101.