Skipping STones

annual fundraiser

Our annual variety show fundraiser features the talents of DFW artists of all disciplines while raising money to support our mission.

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People sitting in a room with metal storage shelves in the background, engaging in a discussion or meeting. One person is wearing a black t-shirt with a design and text, and another is wearing a denim shirt.
A group of eleven people smiling and posing for a photo outdoors during sunset, with rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Development lab

Summer 2025

The Summer Development Lab gave a group of artists dedicated time and collaborative space to explore a striking new text-based piece drawn from real HUAC testimony. Five rehearsal sessions built toward a retreat weekend that proved to be a truly energizing and creatively rich experience—offered the focused, immersive environment this bold material deserves.

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A group of seven people standing on a stage, with music stands in front of them, appearing to rehearse or perform as part of a choir or musical ensemble. The stage has a black backdrop and stage lighting equipment above.
A group of people sitting around a table in a black-walled room with chairs on a stage, under overhead stage lights, engaged in discussion or reading.

WINTER WORKSHOPS

January 2025

The Winter Workshop Festival provided artists the opportunity to collaborate on two powerful new plays—The Fighter and the Mechanical Man by Brady White and All The World Was Made For You by Josh LeBlanc. The festival fostered artistic exploration, community, and thought-provoking theater.

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Two women stand on a wooden structure, smiling and making excited gestures, with several people sitting or lying on a grassy area in the foreground.
A woman with braided hair and dark lipstick is sitting on a grass surface, engaging in a meditative or prayerful activity, with her eyes closed and arms outstretched. She is wearing a patterned shirt, and there are clothes and shoes around her. The background is dimly lit with colorful, blurry lights.

I AM AN ISLAND

FALL 2024

Watering Hole Collective’s I AM AN ISLAND brought audiences into a surreal exploration of the emotional toll of climate change. This world premiere production used dark comedy to inspire reflection on human connection and resilience in the face of overwhelming challenges.

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A group of young people on stage, embracing, with one holding a guitar. The scene is illuminated with purple and blue lighting, and a person is seen in the background.
The scene depicts a theatrical performance with actors on stage and audience members kneeling or sitting in front. The stage has a high, arched ceiling with lights and a large window or grille above. The actors are engaged in a dramatic moment, with one visibly expressive, pointing or gesturing.

Spring Awakening

Summer 2023

Reimagining the 2006 hit for 2023, the Watering Hole Collective invited audiences to dive into the deeper messages of sexual awakening, youthful rebellion, and self-discovery present in this beautiful piece.

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