Impact Arts will present Showtime in the Park, a family-friendly event kicking off Summer Stock Austin's 2023 Season on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 5:00-9:30 p.m. in Pease Park

Pease Park will be transformed into a musical wonderland for all ages. Attendees will experience live musical performances by young Austin artists showcasing Summer Stock Austin's upcoming season to include GREASE and THE WIZARD OF OZ.

Activities include learning a dance from The Wizard of Oz, face painting, live performances, an Emerald City photo backdrop for a photo snap, and more. Snacks and drinks will be available on site. Additionally, event goers will have the opportunity to win tickets for the upcoming 2023 Summer Stock Season, along with additional prizes and more.

"Showtime in the Park is a celebration of the arts and our vibrant community," said Ginger Morris, Director of Impact Arts. "Pease Park offers the perfect atmosphere to enjoy Austin's finest young talent. I hope everyone will come out and grab a bag of popcorn for the ultimate cinematic experience as we kick off the 2023 Summer Stock Season."

About Summer Stock Austin:

Now part of a new nonprofit called Impact Arts, Summer Stock Austin has been stunning audiences since 2005, bringing true musical theatre repertory experiences to Austin’s summertime entertainment scene. Running two to three professional-caliber musicals in rep each summer, SSA is integral to the local arts community. Every year SSA brings together Austin performers, designers, directors, and artists with those from across the country to create theatre magic in the ATX. Through two pandemic years, Summer Stock Austin didn’t quit, wowing online audiences with the award-winning CyberStock, a curated collection of original short films, presenting a powerhouse production of Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Bring It On (in partnership with Texas Performing Arts), and premiering an original feature film, Scout (now winning awards on the film festival circuit!).