B. Iden Payne Awards Council

06/25/2026

Which shows are you seeing this weekend?

Zach Theater
ANNIE
June 24-August 2, 2026.

Different Stages
STAGE BLOOD
June 26- July 11, 2026.

Art Really Talks
ART REALLY TALKS
May 30-July 12, 2026.

Austin Playhouse
SEARED
June 5-28, 2026.

City Theatre Company
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
June 12-28, 2026.

Hyde Park Theatre
DEAR DICKIES
June 18-27, 2026.

Puppet Bucket
ROCKY HORROR PUPPET SHOW
June 26- July 18, 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.

06/25/2026

Congratulations to the productions that made it to the shortlist! Due to time constraints, there are shows that have already closed that we will be discussing at our next meeting. Follow us to stay updated on who will make it to the next round!

06/21/2026

Hello everyone!

We’re excited to invite you to join the B. Iden Payne Awards Council!

We are a group of local theatre professionals and patrons, and we’re looking to add new people with a wide range of experiences and perspectives that reflect our theatre community.

We will be hosting virtual interviews via Zoom on July 12 and July 14. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the council, please sign up for a time slot by clicking the link below and completing the Google Form.

Recruitment interview link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevwXmU42Y6iE7NruZ_Km4psIBHQlxlXQ3jxjBj2J1mgQE24Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106864672084189290304

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your love of Austin theatre!

06/20/2026

🎉We’re back! After some unexpected issues with our page, we’re happy to share that we have regained access and are back up and running. Thank you for your patience and support during the downtime.

05/28/2026

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

Kung Fu Cowgirl
LIGHT
May 28-June 6, 2026

Art Really Talks .atx
ART REALLY TALKS
May 30-July 12, 2026.

Austin Playhouse
ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT’S END
May 22-June 14, 2026.

Hyde Park Theatre
WAKEY WAKEY
May 14- June 13, 2026.

Jarrott Productions
DESTINATION
May 14-31, 2026.

The Alchemy Theatre
THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM
May 29- June 14, 2026.

Vortex Repertory Company
ANOTHER KIND OF SILENCE
May 21- June 7, 2026.

Zach Theater
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.

05/22/2026

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

Ground Floor Theatre
PUEBLO REVOLT
May 7-23, 2926.

Austin Playhouse
ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT’S END
May 22-June 14, 2026.

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

Hyde Park Theatre
WAKEY WAKEY
May 14- June 13, 2026.

JARROTT PRODUCTIONS
DESTINATION
May 14-31, 2026.

Stage Austin
CLOUD 9
May 7-24, 2026.

Vortex Repertory Company
ANOTHER KIND OF SILENCE
May 21- June 7, 2026.

Zach Theater
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.

05/18/2026

Reminder: Our carnival fundraiser has been postponed. We appreciate your support and we’ll share the new date as soon as it’s confirmed. We look forward to celebrating with everyone soon!

05/15/2026

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

JARROT PRODUCTIONS
DESTINATION
May 14-31, 2026.

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

Stage Austin
CLOUD 9
May 7-24, 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.

05/11/2026

Missed the town hall? Here's the recording. We hope you find it helpful!

Hey everyone! Here is the video of the Town Hall!