About Us

Gathering Ground Theatre is a performance troupe made of people with lived experiences of homelessness in Austin, TX. Along with allies, we create performances about homelessness and housing (in)justice. We strive to provide a platform for those who experience homelessness to sound a clear voice and share their narrative in a direct way with a society that frequently dismisses and marginalizes its homeless residents. We seek to provide insight about daily realities of homelessness, to challenge stereotypes and false beliefs, and to humanize those who experience homeless lives. Through political theatre and partnerships with other community organizations, we aim to inspire audiences and move city leaders to work towards a more just community that supports and respects its homeless residents. We envision a world in which individuals who experience homelessness are equal residents who enjoy the same rights, respect, consideration, and compassion as those who live in a home.