Austin Underground Collective
Austin Underground Collective creates immersive musical theatre experiences that pull audinces beneath the surface of familiar stories and into the raw, complicated spaces where people collide. We tell stories that simmer, unravel, and refuse easy answers - stories driven by desire, power, obsession, and the cost of wanting excess.
We exist for the work that lives in the shadows of traditional musical theatre: intimate, provocate, and emotionally charged. Our productions blur the line between performer and audience, inviting you inside the world of the play rather than observing from a safe distance.
As a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, we are deeply committed to bold, inclusive, storytelling that uplifts women, LGBTQ+, disabled, minority, and historically underserved artists and designers. Equity is not an add-on to our process, it’s the foundation.
What We Stand For…
Immersive Theatre
The audience is not separate from the action. Our work is designed to be felt up close - music in the bones, story unfolding all around you. This is a live theatre as an experience, not a presentation
Artists First
We intentionally prioritize hiring women, LGBTQ+, disabled, minority, and underserved artists and designers. Represnetation is not symbolic here - it is visible, active, and essential.
Stories with Teeth
We produce musical theatre that challenges both audience and artist. These are not nostalgic comfort pieces. These are stories that press on the uncomfortable, the complicated, and the unresolved.
A True Collective
There is no singular gatekeeper. Austin Underground Collective is led by a group of seasoned Austin artists who share creative power and responsibility. Collaboration fuels everything we do, resulting in daring, high-quality artistry.