Iden Payne News

With over 400 hand-drawn images strapped to performers, Noted is a minimalist, multimedia experience that transforms illustrations, everyday objects, and simple gestures into an ever-evolving visual narrative.

Glass Half Full Theatre has announced FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE, a devised play following a young Guatemalan woman navigating political turmoil through fungi, science, and indigenous wisdom, performed at Ground Floor Theatre in Austin.

The effervescent Jennifer Coy Jennings has become so synonymous with the role of Woman in WILD HORSES here in Austin, that the mind is thrown off to see other faces out there on the interwebs when researching the play.

Continuing the 2026 theatre season, City Theatre will present Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus. Blending satire, history, and lots of twisted fun, the production sails into Austin.

4 Girls Film Productions and Jarrott Productions will present George Ayres' new play DESTINATION at Chain Theatre, NYC from March 5-8, 2026. Directed by David R. Jarrott.

George Ayres's latest play, DESTINATION, directed by David R. Jarrott, will be showcased in Midtown for a limited four-day engagement starting March 5th. Learn more here!

Mint Theater Company has revealed the complete cast of Zack, led by Jordan Matthew Brown in the title role of Zack by Harold Brighouse, Caroline Festa and more.

Penfold Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creatives for the dark comedy, Wild Horses written by Allison Gregory and directed by Rudy Ramirez.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre has announced the appointment of Jenny Lavery as Interim Executive Artistic Director, effective February 1, 2026. Her official title will be the Nancy L. Donahue Interim Executive Artistic Director.

For ten years, Ground Floor Theatre has been one of Austin’s most intentional and boldly inclusive arts organizations, committed to producing theatre for everyone by centering stories and artists from underrepresented communities.

This December, keep your 2025 holiday season going strong with lots of fa – la – la – laughter as City Theatre Austin brings you the hit southern comedy A Tuna Christmas.

Penfold Theatre Company has added four new staff members. John Kranso has joined as Managing Director, Jonathan Young as Development Director, Jeff Davis as Technical Director and Erica Moreno as Marketing Manager.

Continuing the 20th Anniversary Season, City Theatre Austin will present Other Desert Cities. Family saga and secrets are laid bare in the award-winning play written by Pulitzer Prize finalist, playwright, and screenwriter Jon Robin Baitz. Learn more!

The B. Iden Payne Awards Council will host a Ballot Announcement Party on October 13, 2025, at The VORTEX in Austin to reveal nominees for the 51st Annual Awards.

Broken Token Productions has announced its first show, Le Switch by Philip Dawkins. Directed by Spenser Davis, the cast will feature Danny Bernardo, Christine Lin, Brian Kim McCormick, Jonthan Moreno, and Jonathan Slavin.

Glass Half Full Theatre is hitting the road for its seventh national tour with the award-winning bilingual play Maebelle’s Suitcase / La Maleta de Maebelle. Learn more!

City Theatre Austin will bring to the stage Margaret Edson’s award-winning play WIT. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

Texas Performing Arts just unveiled a dazzling 2025–26 season featuring Lang Lang, Alvin Ailey, Carrie Rodriguez, and more! Tickets Go On Sale Friday, June 13 at 10 AM, so check it out!

Doctuh Mistuh Productions has revealed the casts for two Austin premieres: the off-Broadway hit, The Toxic Avenger: The Musical and Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Awards Best Musical nominee, Pretty Filthy. Learn more!

International superstar CHANEL will return to the Zach Theater stage for one night only. CHANEL: ONE NIGHT ONLY will feature showstoppers from her tour with The Rolling Stones and her time starring as the legend Tina Turner, plus more.