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Rollins Theatre is the Long Center’s intimate, shape-shifting black box where Austin’s creative heartbeat plays up close and personal. Purpose-built for versatility, it transforms from theater-in-the-round to thrust, proscenium, or cabaret seating so every show feels tailor-made and every seat feels like the best seat.

1. Immersive scale: A cozy, flexible layout typically hosting around 200 patrons brings performers and audiences into the same electric space for vivid storytelling, crisp acoustics, and nuanced performances.
2. Eclectic programming: From classic drama and contemporary tap to chamber music, cabaret, improv, film festivals, and bold new works, the lineup celebrates Austin’s resident companies and adventurous guest artists.
3. Artist-friendly design: Configurable staging, smart lighting positions, and a true black-box environment empower choreographers, directors, and designers to experiment, refine, and surprise.
4. Audience comfort: Thoughtful sightlines, comfortable seating, and intimate proximity create connection—every whisper, bow stroke, and breath lands with cinematic detail.
5. Perfect for discoveries: It’s where you catch the next must-see production before the buzz goes citywide, and where edgy collaborations share the bill with beloved local mainstays.

Whether you’re chasing a boundary-pushing premiere or savoring a polished classic, Rollins Theatre pairs Austin’s collaborative spirit with close-up craftsmanship. Explore upcoming performances and plan your next night out at the Long Center’s official site: thelongcenter.or