History and Mission

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[ Mission ]

"Salvage Vanguard Theater is a nonprofit arts organization located in Austin, Texas, committed to fostering a dynamic exchange between visionary artists and audiences new to their work. To that end, Salvage Vanguard Theater seeks to combine explosive energy with expert technique, defying theatrical tradition and defining a new American theater..."

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