Hey, Come Closer

Big trouble is what. You get invitations and special perks and a big ole pile of spicy, sparkling, mind-altering shows, workshops, parties, salons, and more.

You’re bringing exceptional works of art to life and making Austin the genuinely creative place you love.

SO COME CLOSER.
WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU.

LET’S DO IT.

Aug 30 PAHOKEE – Film Screening @ CRASHBOX

Sept 10 & 11 High Crimes – Open Rehearsals @ CRASHBOX

Oct 4 & 5 The Method Gun  – Revival @ UT AUSTIN

Nov 1-24 Fixing the Last Henry –  Premiere @ CRASHBOX

December Cyrano App – Beta-Testing @ YOUR HOUSE!

Jan 15 Comedy Workshop @ Sahara Lounge

Feb 1 The Eye Ball – World’s Greatest Party @ CRASHBOX

March SUGA (Rude Fusion) @ CRASHBOX

March High Crimes – Premiere @ CRASHBOX

April ACTION BIKE (Rude Fusion) @ CRASHBOX

May Salon on a Lawn – Solving Things @ YOUR FRIEND’S HOUSE June Drafts of solo performances from two Rude artists

THE BIG NEW PLAYS

FIXING THE LAST HENRY
Opens November 1, 2019

The fourth installment of our Fixing Shakespeare series. We take Shakespeare’s least-produced works and adapt them with our Rude cunning to share the raw power of what a Shakespeare play must have felt like on opening night. This time we’re tackling Henry VIII.

How is it possible that even after eight Henrys England could still think it was a good idea for a man to be king? Queen Katharine and Lady Anne Bullen have other ideas. Henry VIII was Shakespeare’s last play – in part because he burned his fucking theatre down during the production. (Maybe.) Don’t miss your chance to feast on this red hot firestarter this fall.

HIGH CRIMES: THE IMPEACHMENT OF THE WORST PRESIDENT IN U.S. HISTORY
Opens March 2019
An investigation of power and powdered wigs.We’re building this original work largely in public with debates, design forums, lectures, and devising workshops inspired by historical memorabilia and documents from the (failed) impeachment proceedings of Andrew Johnson. Join us as we crack open this pivotal time in our nation’s history to investigate our founding documents and the plague of white supremacy that infects us still.

COMMUNITY WORK

WHY WE’RE HERE 
We’re launching a brand new writing and performance program, in partnership with Casa Marianella and the refugee community they serve, to share their stories and provide a platform for artistic expression.

RUDE RESIDENCY AT THE PLANT AT KYLE
We’re launching a brand new artist residency program for Austin artists to unplug, retreat and dream big.

Perks, that’s right, we said PERKS! Check this out – if you become a sustaining donor by signing up for monthly giving, you get all this!

OPERATIVES $10 per month

• Advance access to tickets for all Rude Mechs productions
• Name recognition on Rude Mechs’ website and production playbills
• Twice yearly donor update

TROUBLEMAKERS $25 per month

• Operatives benefits +
• Invitation to one behind-the-scenes event or rehearsal
• Two complimentary tickets to attend a dress rehearsal
• 10% discount on all Rude merchandise

PROVOCATEURS $50 per month

• Troublemaker benefits +
• Two free beverages per production
• Rude Tote bag, T-shirt, or pint glass

RUDE RABBLE ROUSERS 
The RRRs are an exclusive group of amazing folks who provide exceptional financial support to Rude Mechs. In turn, the Rabble have some Big Rude Fun with intimate behind-the-scenes events and exclusive benefits.

FIREBRANDS: $125 per month

• Provocateur benefits +
• Invitation to ALL behind-the-scenes events or rehearsals
• Reserved seating for Rude Mechs mainstage productions
• Six complimentary tickets for a guest to accompany you to a Rude Mechs production (subject to availability)
• Invitation to Rude Mechs’ exclusive ROUSE THE RABBLE celebration

RING LEADERS: $250 per month

• Firebrand benefits +
• Rude surprise-box of Tote, Tee, signed copy of Lipstick Traces graphic novel (or the playscript of your choosing), and a mystery
• One free day at CRASHBOX for your class, workshop, or private party

RUDE DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE: $500+ per month

• Ring Leader benefits +
• Invitation to Director’s Circle Celebration Dinner with Rude Mechs Artistic Directors + three of your friends
• Recognition as a PRODUCER for one Rude Mechs production in playbill and curtain speech

AND THANK YOU FOR KEEPING AUSTIN FLUSH!