Business Details
33 Years
experience
Cultural Arts & Education in Austin, TX
Founded in 1993, One World Theatre has dedicated itself to promoting peace and unity through multicultural arts. Our mission centers on providing platforms for world-class artists, delivering educational programs for youth and adults, and fostering community through diverse cultural experiences. We emphasize accessibility, offering scholarships and free tickets to underserved populations, including military families and children with learning differences. Our outreach extends to schools through performances and curricula that integrate global music, dance, and storytelling. The theatre also hosts weddings and corporate events in a venue celebrated for its Hill Country views and architectural beauty. With over three decades of experience, our team combines artistic expertise with a commitment to inclusivity.We collaborate with institutions like Berklee College of Music to support aspiring musicians and partner with local schools to inspire creativity. Our programs, such as Camp One World and Storybooks Brought to Life, demonstrate our dedication to experiential learning. We prioritize trustworthiness through transparent operations and community partnerships, ensuring our impact reaches across cultural and socioeconomic boundaries. Our leadership, including founders Hartt and Nada Stearns, brings decades of experience in ethnomusicology and arts education. We remain a beacon for cultural exchange, uniting diverse audiences through shared artistic experiences.
Services
Cultural Arts Performances
Educational Outreach Programs
School Field Trips
Summer Camps
Wedding & Corporate Events
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in multicultural arts education and performance curation.
- Our programs include scholarships and free tickets for underserved communities.
- We provide unique partnerships with institutions like Berklee College of Music.
- Our venue combines Hill Country views with state-of-the-art acoustics.
- We've served over 1 million children through school outreach programs since 1993.
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
What people say
Delightful time attending shows
Perfect setting for family outings
Inspired students to read more
Highest quality programs available
Powerful connection for military families
Services
Cultural Arts Performances
One World Theatre presents diverse live performances featuring international and local artists across music, dance, and theater genres. These events showcase global cultural traditions while fostering community connections. Our programming includes collaborations with renowned musicians and educational workshops.
Educational Outreach Programs
Our school initiatives deliver multicultural arts education through classroom assemblies, curriculum-aligned field trips, and summer camps. Programs emphasize cultural understanding and creative learning for students of all backgrounds and abilities, including those with learning differences.
School Field Trips
We offer discounted and free field trip opportunities for schools, featuring live performances and educational materials. Our Storybooks Brought to Life program integrates theater with literacy, science, and geography curricula for grades K-6.
Summer Camps
Camp One World provides week-long theater programs where children create and perform musical productions. The curriculum includes cultural education, instrument building, and virtual connections for military families with deployed relatives.
Wedding & Corporate Events
Our venue hosts weddings and corporate events with multiple spaces including a theater, celebration hall, and outdoor piazza. Features include Hill Country views, architectural beauty, and production capabilities for events of various sizes.
People
Hartt Stearns
Executive Director
Ethnomusicology expert with 14 years as Arco Iris percussionist, founder of One World Theatre, and advocate for multicultural arts education since 1993.
Nada Stearns
Co-Founder
Co-founder with expertise in voice performance, developing educational programs that connect professional artists with Austin youth through multicultural arts initiatives.
Dylan Broussard
Box Office Manager
Manages ticketing operations and volunteer coordination, serving as primary contact for event inquiries and customer service at One World Theatre.
Questions
What is One World Theatre's primary mission?
We promote peace and unity through multicultural arts by presenting global performances, delivering educational programs, and building community connections since 1993.
Do you offer educational programs for schools?
Yes, we provide multicultural arts assemblies, field trips aligned with school curricula, and summer camps for students K-12 across Austin.
Can I host events at your venue?
Our venue hosts weddings and corporate events with multiple spaces, Hill Country views, and production capabilities for events of various sizes.
How do you support underserved communities?
We offer free tickets, scholarships, and discounted programs for military families, children with learning differences, and social service organizations.
Are donations tax-deductible?
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all donations to One World Theatre are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
