Santa Cruz Studio Theater

I'm fascinated by the history and culture showcased in this awesome space. Ryan Salinas really is continuing a legacy left by his late grandmother. There is curated art on the walls. You can find amazing plays written by local playwrights, there is graffiti, dance, Ballet Folklorico and print media. There is a cafe serving delicious comida and Aqua de Jamaica. There are 90 seats and wheelchair access.

Excellent performance venue in the heart of East Austin. Home of the Aztlan Dance Co. A beautiful space for performance artists of all types. Check the calendar for upcoming shows and reach out to the crew to book the space for your event/performance. There aren't many original East Side spots left - this is one of the few remaining gems.

Chairs are springy and the AC is hot hot hot. Sauna quality. Also. Parking East Austin is like finding Nemo but Nemo was already dead. So you park at your own risk.

But. Great performances! Bouncing in your chair sweating away wondering when your car will be towed as the actors spouting Shakespeare verses? Yes please.

Also with their cheap tickets, you'll save enough to pay for the parking tickets.

A friend and I bought tickets to see Las Madres at the Santa Cruz Theater. We found the venue to be very cozy and the production itself worthy of Broadway. It depicts a community torn apart by the vicious and real dictatorship of Argentina in the eighties and highlights the effects on several mothers as more and more citizens disappear. The way these women choose to resist demonstrates the courage necessary to confront a government's wrong doings. There is, of course, a price to pay...but how does a community quantify the value of thirty thousand missing? I don't know if all of this theater's productions are of human interest, but this one certainly packs a solid message and remembrance.

The space was great. Plenty of parking and it has a huge stage. The caliber of performance put on in this space is magnificent.

A very nice, intimate, and personal setting type theater
The staff are wonderful and very friendly. Delicious empanadas!

Great show..the Madres. Superb acting. Nice cozy theater. Great admission price.

Great location, ambiance, had a fantastic time! Loved the Gnar Yard Pop Up Party!

EXTREMELY well put together theater!!!! Such a good experience.

Great venue! Loved catching films here for Cine Las America's.

I wish there would be more places like this one. We really enjoyed the play by Different Stages

Went to a comedy show here. It was small but cool

Great theater with no bad seats in the house!

One of those unique venues that make Austin interesting.

Cozy entertainment. Has own parking. :-)

Great little theater with an enthusiastic staff

Great service from people that care about their craft.

Great time great people great experience

Very good. Enjoyed it

Great little theater