History and Mission

[ Mission ]

"A hub for Austin artists, audiences, and arts organizations, SVT creates and presents transformative, high-quality, artistic experiences that foster experimentation and conversation."

Since 1994, Salvage Vanguard Theater has been producing some of Austin's—and the nation's—most exciting new theater. In the last thirteen years we've survived two fires, a couple of nervous breakdowns, been challenged with finding a new space, created an Austin holiday traditon, launched a national tour and that's just the tip of the ol' metaphoric iceberg. Click on a year to see how far we've come and just how good it's been.

2007- Nesting and Nostalgic

2006- A National Tour and a New Home Sweet Home

2005- Phoenix from the Ashes!

2004- 10th Anniversary

2003 – Premieres and Revivals

2002 – No Starving Artists!

2001 – Groundbreaking Shows and Record Attendance

2000 – Apocalypse Now!

1999 – The 3-Ring Circus of Attractions

1998 – It's All for the Kids, Baby

1997 – The Year We Got Serious