The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!) at The VORTEX

This years production once again stars brilliant and talented rescue dogs and a talking scarlet macaw (Lauren MaCaw). Darren Peterson brings his masterful juggling and unicycling, as well as his gifted dog training. Introducing Circus Chickendogs newest star, Dragonfly, a 16-week old puppy! Check out Darrens puppy-training tips on The VORTEX Instagram. The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!) provides the most extraordinary original, holiday entertainment in Austin for the holidays at The VORTEX. The Mutt-cracker (SWEET!) is written and directed by Melissa Vogt. Tyler Mabrys live original score also includes bits of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite. Introducing Elizabeth Neiman as Clara, Nicole Boyd as Trudy Ballerina, and Daniel Winkler as Fritz. Featuring Patricia Wappner as Mom and Monica Kurtz as Squirrel. Vikki Schwarz on piano. Demetri Bellini, Scenic Design. Amy Lewis, Lighting Design. Pam Fletcher Friday, Costume Design. Suzanne Smith, Stage Manager. Blaise Ricin, Choreography. The Mutt-cracker (SWEET!) is funded and supported in part by VORTEX Repertory Company, a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Circus Chickendog is an Austin-based troupe that has been entertaining audiences for decades. Previously featured nationally on David Letterman, Pet Star, and Donny and Marie, Circus Chickendog performs regularly in Austin at The Institution Theater. Six-time Ironman, Darren Peterson received a BS in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin after interrupting his college studies for two years to join the Royal Lichtenstein Circus where he was the main juggler and unicyclist. After graduation, Darren taught High School math for three years and worked as an editor of math textbooks for four years. While editing math books, Chicken Dog began winning Disc Dog competitions, and Darren combined her tricks with his circus skills and became so popular that he no longer had time to edit math books. Chickendog.net
Ages: Family-friendly, all ages!