B. Iden Payne Awards Council

05/07/2026

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Stage Austin
CLOUD 9
May 7-24, 2026.

Austin Playhouse
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
April 17-May 17, 2026.

Austin Scottish Rite Theater
JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL
April 4- May 10, 2026.

City Theatre Company
THE ODD COUPLE
May 1- 17, 2026.

Cold Town Theater
THE PLAYERS
March 21- May 23, 2026.

Ground Floor Theatre
PUEBLO REVOLT
May 7-23, 2026.

La Fenice
BRIDGERDOWN
April 24- May 5, 2026.

Puppet Bucket .bucket
WHO FRAMED PUPPET BUCKET?
March 13-May 8, 2026.

Scriptworks
OUT OF INK 2026: ASTRONOMICAL
April 30- May 9, 2026.

Zach Theater
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
Feb 13-May 17, 2026.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN
April 8-May 31, 2026.
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Would you like us to consider your show for the B. Iden Payne awards? Please review eligibility guidelines and submit your show through our website! Link in bio.

05/05/2026

Thank you for joining us at our town hall meeting. We hope you found it helpful and informative. If you have any additional comments or questions, feel free to DM us or email us at [email protected].

05/05/2026

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05/04/2026

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05/02/2026

🚨Reminder🚨You’re invited to our Virtual Town Hall! Join us on Zoom on May 4, 2026, and connect with members of the B. Iden Payne Awards Council. Our committee will be there to answer your questions and hear your feedback. *This meeting may be recorded*

05/01/2026

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Scriptworks
OUT OF INK 2026: ASTRONOMICAL
April 30- May 9, 2026.

Austin Playhouse
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
April 17-May 17, 2026.

Austin Scottish Rite Theater
JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL
April 4- May 10, 2026.

City Theatre Company
THE ODD COUPLE
May 1- 17, 2026.

Cold Town Theater
THE PLAYERS
March 21- May 23, 2026.

Jane Austin Improv
JANE AUSTIN IMPROV
April 5- August 2, 2026.

La Fenice
BRIDGERDOWN
April 24- May 5, 2026.

Zach Theater
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
Feb 13-May 17, 2026.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN
April 8-May 31, 2026.
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Would you like us to consider your show for the B. Iden Payne awards? Please review eligibility guidelines and submit your show through our website! Link in bio.

04/29/2026

You there. Yes, you! Step right up and join the B. Iden Payne Awards Council for our Spring Carnival fundraiser! 
Monday, May 18
 6:30-10:00 PM
 Ground Floor Theatre | 979 Springdale Rd. #122
 $15 admission
At BIPAC’s Spring Carnival, everyone’s a winner.
Your ticket includes:
 - Games and prizes
 - Karaoke
 - Snacks like nachos, popcorn, and frozen lemonade
 - Access to a silent auction chock-full of local creative items and experiences
Feeling lucky? For an additional donation enjoy:
 - Tarot readings by Emerald Mystiek
 - Caricature portraits by Kleo James Ryan
This night helps make the B. Iden Payne Awards Ceremony possible. Your support helps cover:
 - ASL interpretation
 - Sound and production
 - Venue costs
 - Trophies
 - Food and hospitality
Come one, come all! Help us make this year’s ceremony the main attraction! 
Ticket link in bio.

04/24/2026

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La Fenice
BRIDGERDOWN
April 24- May 5, 2026.

Austin Playhouse
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
April 17-May 17, 2026.

Austin Scottish Rite Theater
JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL
4/4/26- 5/10/26

Cold Town Theater
THE PLAYERS
3/21/26- 5/23/26

SEU MARY MOODY THEATRE
LITTLE WOMEN
April 16-26, 2026.

The Filigree Theatre
TAKE CARE OF MY FRIEND
April 10-25, 2026.

Zach Theater
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
Feb 13-May 17, 2026.

ZAPATA: A FOLKLORICO SUPERHERO MUSICAL
March 27- April 26, 2026.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN
April 8-May 17, 2026.
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Would you like us to consider your show for the B. Iden Payne awards? Please review eligibility guidelines and submit your show through our website! Link in bio.

04/16/2026

Follow us to see what’s taking the stage next!

Austin Playhouse
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
April 17-May 17, 2026.

Austin Scottish Rite Theater
JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL
4/4/26- 5/10/26

Hidden Room
THE FIRE RAISERS
April 2-19, 2026.

SEU MARY MOODY THEATRE
LITTLE WOMEN
April 16-26, 2026.

The Filigree Theatre
TAKE CARE OF MY FRIEND
April 10-25, 2026.

UT Department of Theatre and Dance
AIN’T NO MO’
April 9-19, 2026.

Vortex Repertory Company
THE HAPPINESS GYM
April 1-19, 2026.

Zach Theater
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
Feb 13-May 17, 2026.

ZAPATA: A FOLKLORICO SUPERHERO MUSICAL
March 27- April 26, 2026.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN
April 8-May 17, 2026.
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Would you like us to consider your show for the B. Iden Payne awards? Please review eligibility guidelines and submit your show through our website! Link in bio.

04/13/2026

Here are the eligibility requirements for your show to be considered for a B. Iden Payne Award.