Summer

since 1871

Austin Scottish Rite Theater

Ghost Lights

2024

FAMILY FUN DAY!
First Annual Community-Wide Gathering!

The Executive Staff & ASRT Board are excited to invite you to our First Annual Community-Wide Gathering!
Please join us for “FAMILY FUN DAY!” both outdoors and inside our beautiful historical building on Saturday, May, 18th, 2024. We’d love for you to join us for this Annual Community-Wide Gathering fundraisers to support one of the Oldest Theater’s in Texas!
All proceeds from the event will help support our season programming and summer
camps students & teachers.

Camps

2024

Austin Scottish Rite Summer Camps!

At Austin Scottish Rite Theater, we believe in fostering a love for the performing arts in young minds. Our dynamic and engaging summer camps provide a platform for children to unleash their creativity, build confidence, and develop essential communication skills. Whether they’re stepping into the spotlight for the first time or honing existing talents, our professional instructors create a supportive environment where every child can shine.

Join us for a summer filled with laughter, learning, and the magic of theater. Enroll your child today and watch as they discover the joy of storytelling, teamwork, and self-expression at Austin Scottish Rite Theater’s Summer Camps.

Ghost Lights

2024

Ghost Lights:
A Quest into the Paranormal!

The doors of Austin’s oldest historic theater are opening to the public for the first time, to host paranormal investigations. Rumors of ghost sightings, sounds, smells and the unexplainable movement of objects have been reported since the building was built as a German Opera House 153-years-ago in 1871.

This is an exclusive partnership with the nationally renowned Austin Ghost Tours and Austin Scottish Rite Theater. The theater is located in what was once called Old Germantown, it is an area steeped in legend and lore including the serial killings of 1885. Find out more and join us on this remarkable quest!

Announcing our 2023-24 Season!

Shows

Feb 17 – Mar 10, 2024

Barney Carey Gets His Wings

Rooting through an old trunk, Barney and his dad make unexpected discoveries, including a beautiful bright set of Fairy Wings. But boys can’t wear fairy wings…right? Who made that rule anyway? Barney Carey Gets His Wings is a funny and poignant tale of forgotten memories and future possibilities.
Available dates for ASL – Interpreted Performances

  • Adult – $22
  • Child – $15
  • Senior – $18
  • Toddlers – 2 & under are free

Shows

Apr 20 – May 12, 2024

The Rainbow Fish Musical

With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!)  kind.  When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature.  Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.

With a bubbly, energetic score and a script that invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, the universal message at the heart of this delightful musical becomes much more than just a simple children’s story.

Adapted from the book by Marcus Pfister, translated into English by J.  Alison James, with illustrations by Marcus Pfister.
Available dates for ASL – Interpreted Performances

  • Adult – $22
  • Child – $15
  • Senior – $18
  • Toddlers – 2 & under are free

Shows

Sep 23 – Oct 29 2023

Paquito y Abuelito

On the Day of the Dead, families gather to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed on. For Paquito it’s just another boring day and he would rather play video games than set up a Dia de los muertos altar for his departed grandfather. That is until Paquito’s grandfather, his Abuelito, appears and takes Paquito on the greatest adventure of his life.

  • Adult – $22
  • Child – $15
  • Senior – $18
  • Toddlers – 2 & under are free

Shows

Nov 25 – Dec 17 2023

Sir Knightsalot and The Great Dragon Dance-Off

Eric, known sometimes to his friends as the mighty Sir Knightsalot, is a 10-year-old medieval boy who aspires to become a knight one day… even if the way he plays is a little different than the other kids. When his village and the kingdom are threatened by a mysterious dragon, Eric and his friends must use what makes them unique to save the day!
Available dates for ASL – Interpreted Performances

  • Adult – $22
  • Child – $15
  • Senior – $18
  • Toddlers – 2 & under are free