Ballet Austin Grimm Tales

GRIMM TALES
The Long Center
September 26–28, 2025
Number of Performances: 3
Artwork Due Date: 8/26

Not all fairy tales are meant for children. Stephen Mills’ Grimm Tales reveals the cautionary truths lurking beneath the surface of 19th-century fairy tales. Inspired by the provocative, large format gouache and pastel drawings of feminist painter Natalie Frank, this mesmerizing production immerses audiences in a world where innocence meets darkness. With an original score by Graham Reynolds, costumes by Tony Award–nominated designer Constance Hoffman, and an awe-inspiring set by George Tsypin, Grimm Tales is a hauntingly beautiful experience that will leave you spellbound.

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As the premier ballet company in Austin, Texas, Ballet Austin produces a dynamic season with five performance magazines annually. This provides advertisers with consistent access to a loyal and engaged audience throughout the year.

Ballet Austin welcomes audiences near and far to participate in its “classically innovative” vision for the democratization of dance. Established in 1956, the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization has a rich history, featuring original, acclaimed productions and a commitment to creating access to programs. Ballet Austin owns and operates a combined training facility located in the heart of downtown Austin and is among the 15 largest classical ballet companies in the country.

From its home at the Butler Dance Education Center, Ballet Austin and Stephen Mills, Ballet Austin’s Sarah and Ernest Butler Family Fund artistic director, actively engage the community, dancers, and audiences alike. The New York Times proclaims Ballet Austin “a company with big ambitions” originating work that is “absorbing.” Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of the nation’s best-kept ballet secrets,” Stephen Mills works closely with the 23 full-time professional dancers.

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