Hip Pocket Theatre
Address: 1950 Silver Creek Rd. Pricing: Ranges from $5 to $15 Phone: (817)246-9775 Hours: Vary per show or event How To Get There:
From Dallas, take Interstate 30 to Fort Worth. Take the Interstate 820 exit heading north. Continue on 820 for about 2.5 miles, then take the Jim Wright Freeway exit. Follow the frontage road to Silver Creek Parkway. Take a left across the over pass. Follow Silver Creek about 2.25 miles. The gate to the theater will be designated with a sign. Follow the dirt road past the gate and up to the main theater parking area.
Parking:Free in the designated dirt lots
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Hip Pocket Theatre: An inspiring theatrical experience under the stars
Jun 1, 2010
The world-renowned Hip Pocket Theatre, an open-air theatre tucked away in a semi-bucolic setting, celebrates another year as one of the best theatre experiences in North Texas.
Now in its 34th season, the theatre has craftily hewn a captivating line up of original and re-imagined productions. The season starts on June 4, with the premiere of the original play The Angel Play - A Suicide Burlesque written and directed by Johnny Simons. The theatre describes it as, “A fanciful echo of souls passing through the gates of heaven in skies above Paradise Rock.”
The play runs every weekend through June 24. Tickets can be purchased online for all performances but opening night. To attend opening night, call (817) 246-9775 for reservations. The show starts at 9 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m.
The remainder of the season continues with performances of:
-- Etiquette Unraveled : July 8–18, Thursday through Sunday at 9 p.m.
-- Edward Abbey – Wild and Iron Sky : July 22–Aug. 1, Thursday through Sunday at 9 p.m.
-- Cowtown Puppetry Festival presents Lowdown Wax: Aug. 6 –22, Friday through Sunday at 9 p.m.
-- 6th Annual Puppet Pageant: Aug. 20–22, Friday through Sunday at 7 p.m.
-- Circus Salome: Sept. 3–26, Friday through Sunday at 8:15 p.m.
-- On the Origins of the Specifics–The Musical: Oct. 8–31, Friday through Sunday at 8:15 p.m.
All shows are precluded with a live outdoor concert by local and regional musicians. Musical acts are usually determined just in advance of a play’s premiere. To find out what musicians are scheduled for any given performance, check out the Backyard Music schedule.
As for refreshments, Hip Pocket Theatre has it covered by offering a range of beverages as well as sandwiches and even salads.
For descriptive synopses of the upcoming plays, check out the theatre’s season schedule.
HelloMetro Tips: Even though shows are in the evening, this is outside in Texas. It will be very warm — into the 80s and the 90s as the summer rolls on. Consider bringing along a quiet paper hand fan or even a damp washcloth in a plastic bag to help keep cool. Wearing light summery clothes goes without saying.
As it is outside and in a rural setting, it’s also a good idea to smooth on some bug repellant before a show.
Keep in mind the seating is on wooden benches. So, take along a pillow or stadium seat if needed.
- by Jenn Emerson, Dallas Reporter for HelloMetro
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Hip Pocket Theatre celebrates its 34th season of experimental theatre and fantastical performances all with a Texas twist. Photo courtesy of Hip Pocket Theatre.
Taking Stage: Hip Pocket Theatre debuts its new stage construction. Photo courtesy of Hip Pocket Theatre.
Johnny Simons and his daughters, Lake and Lorca, pose for publicity shots related to the critical success of last years' "Trio Molemo," which premiered at the Hip Pocket Theater and traveled to New York City. Photo courtesy of Hip Pocket Theatre.
Hip Pocket Theatre excels in producing shows rich in fantasy, imagery and thoughtful metaphor. Photo courtesy of Hip Pocket Theatre.
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