Glass Half Full Theatre
From the soil to the skies, we animate fresh stories for our current moment. / De los suelos a los cielos, animamos nuevas historias para el presente.
Glass Half Full blends artistic forms and issues to produce innovative, fresh theatrical experiences for all ages.
FIELDTRIP EXPERIENCE:
Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls
School Time Performances at the Dougherty Arts Center May 11th - May 25, 2027
Cece defies the narrow traditions of her desert village when she teams up with the mischievous spirit Coyote to rescue her sister from the criaturas of Tejano and Mexican folklore. As she ventures beyond the safety of her town and into a world of ancient desert spirits, Cece discovers that empathy is her greatest weapon. To save her sister, she must confront the centuries-old rift between her community and the criaturas who live on its outskirts, and find a way to heal a divide that has shaped both worlds for generations.
Based on the beloved middle readers book Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls (HarperCollins 2021) by Kaela Rivera, this original bilingual stage play is created and performed by the award-winning Austin company Glass Half Full Theatre.
MORE INFO HERE: Cece Rios Interest Form
ON CAMPUS ARTS EXPERIENCE:
Sonia’s Stormy Saturday / El Sábado de Sonia
Sonia has always been scared of storms and the dark. One day, a giant storm cuts the power in her house. With the help of a mythical creature, she learns to find the light within herself.
Bring natural science and creative storytelling to life and discover how imagination helps us understand the world around us! This interactive performance combines a giant lantern puppet with a shadow puppetry adventure. Designed to inspire curiosity and resilience, the show encourages students to learn from our animal and plant neighbors how to adapt to changing weather.
For more details visit: https://www.glasshalffulltheatre.com/aisd/
We are on the Texas Touring Roster, so Texas schools and performance venues can apply for a TCA grant to cover 50% of the cost of a touring performance.
The Deadline to apply for TCA funding is Feb 1st for any performances taking place between March 15th-June 14th. Learn more here.
GLASS HALF FULL STREAMS
We provide schools with digital access to recorded stage performances to be streamed at their school. Online streamings of our award-winning show “La Maleta de Maebelle” (adapted from the Reading Rainbow book). The show is currently touring nationally. Performances are streamed over YouTube with captions, and teachers have access to supporting materials in English and in Spanish to go support the learning connections explored in the shows.
Contact:
Gricelda Silva
Telephone: (512) 761-8266
Email: Gricelda@GlassHalfFullTheatre.com