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Performance Club Members

The Performance Club is an imagined library in which everyone quietly engages in one’s own research for 45 minutes following a pre-scheduled 15-minute work-in-process by a single artist. The entire evening runs for exactly one hour.

 

"It has been a busy and productive 2024 for the Deborah Hay Dance Company with much of our work and development occurring in Austin. Following February Evenings with Deborah Hay 2024, Hay decided to set in motion a Performance Club that will start October 2024 and running through March 2025."

- Deborah Hay Dance Company

Upcoming Performances

 
December Artist Spotlight: Amy Diane Morrow's "Live, Laugh, Lay Me Down"
December Artist Spotlight: Amy Diane Morrow's "Live, Laugh, Lay Me Down"
Join us as Amy shares her journey of laughter, somatics, and 505 days of non-stop social dancing. "Live, Laugh, Lay Me Down" is an invitation to reclaim joy and human connection through movement, especially in the aftermath of election season.
Dec 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – Dec 20, 2024, 8:00 PM
Austin,
11008 Tangleridge Cir, Austin, TX 78736, USA

MEMBERSHIP

Up to 50 individuals can sign up to become Performance Club members for a 6-month period from October 2024 through March 2025. Membership sign-ups begin on May 25, 2024, and will remain open until all spots are filled. A large membership ensures the presence of some members attending a 1-hour Performance Club event held over the course of 5 consecutive nights, during which one artist has the opportunity to develop a single work.

Members, you may attend as many performances as you'd like - one all the way to 60. Go at your own pace. You choose. 

Please sign-up for membership via this online form: 

https://bit.ly/atxperformanceclub

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • Exclusive access to a work-in-process

  • Networking opportunities with artists

  • Unique cultural experiences

  • Ability to invite a guest to evening showings

 

PERFORMER SIGN-UP

Sign-ups for performers will take place in August 2024, with 12 spots available. The Performance Club will be held on the 3rd week from October 2024 through August 2025. Performers will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please sign-up to perform via this online form:

https://bit.ly/atxperformerform

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Each individual performer will have the opportunity to share a work-in-process, limited to 15 minutes, for 5 consecutive nights. During the remaining 45 minutes, everyone present is invited to generously attend to their own interests without imposing those interests on anyone else, possibly inspired by the 15-minute study. All performances will begin at 7 pm and end at 8 pm (unless otherwise decided by the performing artists).

Every night’s event is precisely 1 hour.

 

PERFORMING ARTIST RESPONSIBILITY

Each artist is responsible for securing the location for the five consecutive evenings. Members who attend are invited to help cover the cost of studio rental and pay donations directly to the artist at the door. The artist may keep the remaining donations as their performance fee.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION

All Performance Club members are invited to attend one or more of an artist’s showings. Members may also invite a friend who might not otherwise have access to this opportunity.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

We are committed to making all performances accessible. Please get in touch with us if you need any specific accessibility.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Members interested in getting more involved can volunteer to help performing artists with club events. Please reach out to Amy Morrow (amy@thetheorists.org) for more information.

 

MEMBERSHIP FEE

Enjoy exclusive membership benefits for with a one-time payment of $50 (just $8.33 a month for six months!).

 

Please pay using one of the following options:

Paypal a friend: amy@thetheorists.org

Venmo: @fisterraprojects

Cashapp: $fisterraprojects

Zelle: amydmorrow@gmail.com; (817) 692-2263

Check: Amy Morrow (P.O. Box 152134, Austin, TX, 78715)

 

*Administrative work will ensure the seamless flow and success of the program through necessary work, including these responsibilities:

 

          • Promote membership, focusing first on returning attendees, then the general public.

          • Create and manage an artist sign-up form and communicate details with 12 performing artists.

          • Send monthly performance reminders to members in the first week.

          • Attend each artist's first performance to ensure smooth events.

          • Arrange insurance for each performance.

          • Design, maintain, and update a private membership website and calendar.

          • Manage payments and receipts for membership registration.

          • Address miscellaneous needs and unforeseen circumstances.

 

FEEDBACK AND SUGGESTIONS

We value your feedback and suggestions. Please share your thoughts to help us improve the club's activities and offerings.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Amy Morrow (amy@thetheorists.org) is available to assist artists with administrative help, questions, and updates. Performance updates will be announced on a private website made exclusively for members. She will provide one private monthly update via email to club members, reminding them of upcoming performances, space details, attendance capacity, and parking information. Admission to performances is on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservations needed.

Past Performances

 
Inaugural Performance Club Gathering: Katherine Vaughn's "Tether"
Inaugural Performance Club Gathering: Katherine Vaughn's "Tether"
This unique piece explores the presence, relationship, and movement between Katherine and her dog, Saba, in a collaborative, open-air setting.
Oct 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – Oct 11, 2024, 8:00 PM
Austin,
100 E 30th St, Austin, TX 78705, USA
October Artist Spotlight: Sarah Joy Stoker in "SSRO (Stay Staying/Repeat Offenders)"
October Artist Spotlight: Sarah Joy Stoker in "SSRO (Stay Staying/Repeat Offenders)"
Her upcoming performance, "SSRO (Stay Staying/Repeat Offenders)," explores the intersection of human presence, environmental degradation, and the urgent need for change, drawing on her three decades of experience in dance, performance, and installation.
Oct 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – Oct 24, 2024, 7:30 PM
Charles Johnson House,
404 Atlanta St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
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