Ventana Ballet presents…

UNDEAD
Haunted House of Dances

Ventana Ballet presents an immersive, adults-only Halloween show.

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UNDEAD

Trick or Treat? UNDEAD is an immersive, adults-only Halloween show. Encounter the shadows of the night, where only the undead gather. Featuring local professional dance and theater artists.

* NEW SPOOKY SURPRISES THIS YEAR *
* BEWARE *
* THE UNDEAD WOODS WILL BE POPPING UP AT ESPA THIS YEAR *

Directed by AJ Garcia-Rameau

WHEN:
October 23-31, 2025
Thursday, October 23 - 7:00pm
Friday, October 24 - 7:00pm
Saturday, October 25 - 6:00pm & 8:30pm
Wednesday, October 29 - 7:00pm
Thursday, October 30 - 7:00pm
Friday, October 31 - 6:00pm & 8:30pm

ARRIVAL INFO:
Please plan to arrive at the time listed for pre-show haunts.
Performance begins approximately 30 minutes thereafter.

AGE INFO & CONTENT ADVISORY:
Show content is Rated R due to explicit language and triggering content. The recommended age for this show is 16 & up, and parental discretion is strongly advised. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to drink. The production of UNDEAD contains: strobe lighting effects, sudden loud noises, theatrical fog/haze, foul language, mature topics, and adult humor.

WHERE:
East Side Performing Arts Center
979 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702

UNDEAD is an immersive, adults-only Halloween show.
Encounter the shadows of the night, where only the undead gather.

Sarah Somerville of Nerd News Social calls it “an evening of unearthly elegance where mischief unhinges the mortal realm.”

UNDEAD features local professional theater and dance artists across multiple disciplines, engrossing the audience in an evening of classic Halloween creatures, suspense, comedy, and of course, ballet.

TICKETS

VIP Front Row Seats [Yellow Zone] $50
VIP Bar-Height Stools [Green Zone] $40
Spooky Pit Seats [Blue Zone] $35
plus tax & ticketing platform fee

Additional Notes:
* This is an adults-only show. Recommended guest age is 16 or older to enter. *
* Guests must be 21 or older to purchase drinks. *
* Haze and strobe lighting are used during this performance. *
* Halloween costumes welcomed! *

Witch’s FAQs below….

“Evil comes in shades of gray, not black and white.” -Dacre Stoker, Dracula the Un-Dead

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This year’s UNDEAD Cast

To Be Announced

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CREDITS

AJ Garcia-Rameau
Executive Artistic Director, Producer, Choreographer

Navaji David Nava
Assistant Director, Assistant Producer

Choreography — AJ Garcia-Rameau
Lighting Design — Sarah Jean Elliott
Audio — AJ Garcia-Rameau
Libretto — AJ Garcia-Rameau, Rachel Meador, Colleen DeForrest, Taylor Woolums, Navaji David Nava
Costuming — AJ Garcia-Rameau, Navaji David Nava, various in-kind donors
Set — Navaji David Nava, AJ Garcia-Rameau, Ventana Ballet Crew, ESPA

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THANK YOU, VENTANA BALLET SPONSORS

VENTANA BALLET FISCAL SPONSOR
The Austin Creative Alliance

IN-KIND SPONSORS
Kendra Scott (Necklace Donation)
East Sid Performing Arts (Performance & Rehearsal Venue)
Austin School of Classical Ballet (Performance Marley Dance Floor)

THANK YOU, VENTANA BALLET COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

Thank you, to our amazing community partners for supporting Ventana Ballet and ATX’s independent performing artists!
Olden Lighting - lighting equipment
Rock n Roll Rentals - audio equipment
Premiere Rentals - barstools
Art Seen Alliance - stage & runway
& last, but DEFINITELY not least,
East Side Performing Arts - the venue

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SPECIAL SHOUT OUTS

THANKS TO OUR CREW & BARTENDERS!
Thank you Priscilla, Justin, Ish, Shelby & Kathryn! You create the space for us to focus on the art. Thanks for your hospitality to our guests!

THANKS TO OUR LIGHTING DESIGNER!
Thank you, Selliott! Your expertise and creativity knows no bounds.

THANKS TO OUR VENUE!
Thank you, East Side Performing Arts for your generous hospitality!

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What does the Witch say? (FAQs)

Distinguished Guests,
Welcome to the UNDEAD Woods. Your favorite Hallow-Queen here, and I’m no basic witch. We are splendidly excited to host you for an evening of unearthly elegance where mischief unhinges the mortal realm. Do not fright! I will be at your side the entire way. Please watch your ticket confirmation email closely for further information about safety precautions, parking, logistics, etc. for the event. You should receive this mysterious note a couple days before the show, lest that dreaded Dracula gets in my way again. He can be such a pain in the neck. Did you say you have some questions?

• Q: Where is the venue? •
Witch says: The UNDEAD Woods are located at East Side Performing Arts (979 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX 78702). The entrance to the Woods is in the back of the building.

• Q: What time should I be there? •
Witch says: You and your ghouls should plan to arrive at the time on your ticket, no sooner! #squadghouls

• Q: What time does the show start, and how long does it last? •
Witch says: The fang club will begin the one-hour performance in the Undead Woods approximately 30minutes after the time on your ticket. Don’t be late to the spooktacle!

• Q: Where do I park? •
Witch says: Witch, please. Note that the bar is wide open featuring eerie-sistable spooky cocktails, so we strongly encourage taking a Ride Share. If you do decide to drive, however, you can park your broomsticks behind the building at East Side Performing Arts (979 Sprindgale Rd., Suite 815, Austin, TX 78702). Enter the parking lot near Black Feather Vintage; drive around to the back of the building. Head up the stairs towards Ground Floor Theatre; make a right, and head all the way down. Look for spooky signage!

• Q: Can I wear my Halloween costume? •
Witch says: I say…. if you’ve got it, haunt it. We’ll be on the lookout for the ghostess with the mostest.

• Q: What’s up with the Zombie Raffle? •
Witch says: Those Zombie friends of mine are hosting a Zombie Raffle again. Bring cash and venmo to buy your $5 tickets and an opportunity to win the same Kendra Scott necklace that Dracula gifts the Huntress in the ballet. Hey thanks, Kendra, you’re jewelry is bat to the bone. (BTW! All proceeds go towards artist paychecks!)

• Q: What is the recommended age for this show? •
Witch says: Listen ghouls, these Woods are full of scary creatures and adult humor. I keep trying to get the undead creatures to tone it down, but alas, they love to creep it real. That said.. leave your kiddos at home. Your babes are just too cute to spook, so get a sitter and trick or treat yo' self to a night of fright.

• Q: What is the scary content of the show? •
Witch says: We are here to get this party startled. Here in the Undead Woods, you’ll meet Dracula (he’s a real Vein Gogh), the Huntress, some creepy dolls, a herd of zombies, a horrifying werewolf, a colony of Dracula’s bats, a clique of his exiled ex-brides, my silly little spider sidekick, Carol, and… well…. WITCHES!

• Q: How close will the characters get to me? •
Witch says: My friends here in the Undead Woods are tricksters, and they like to get up close and personal, but they will not touch you. Please, witches, don’t touch them either!

• Q: Will there be a bar? •
Witch says: Trick or tequila? There will be drinks available for purchase, thanks to our dreaded hosts at Factory on 5th. I checked the spellbook, and the cauldron punch is witchin.’ As my good foe Dracula says, “Eat, drink, and be scary!”

• Q: What special effects will be used? •
Witch says: My favorite hobby is witchcraft. Please note that haze, strobe lighting, and loud music are used during this performance.

• Q: Can we buy tickets at the door? •
Witch says: We will sell some limited tickets at the door, but it’s cheaper to buy online in advance! I definitely recommend buying in advance, though, since this show tends to SELL OUT! Buy your tickets online NOW, or else we may have to say, “Boo, Felicia!”

• Q: Is the venue wheelchair accessible? •
Witch says: Both the venue access and the seating are located on the ground level. Give us a heads up (info@ventanaballet.com) if you need us to designate some specific wheelchair spots for your party. We know that not all witches ride brooms, so allow us to reserve a spot for you to get the most fa-boo-lous views of the scares!

Some parting words from the Witch…

Prepare yourself for some treats,
and maybe a few tricks.
And remember:
I rule these Woods.
- THE WITCH

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