Lynn Beaver
It is with profound sadness that we share that Lynn Beaver TUBU Fest member and director passed away last evening. She was an Austin theatre icon that directed 'Dog' last year and was going to co-direct 'Springsteen & Caffeine' for TUBU Fest this year. We are honored for the work she shared with us. Please reach out if you need support. The theatre community is grieving the loss of a great friend, compassionate artist, and beautiful soul. Please have her, her family and community in your heart tonight as we process her passing.
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The first image on the left is a selfie of Lynn Beaver with short brown hair, black top framed glasses, a half crooked smile wearing a black shirt with white stripes and a gray scarf with glass doors in the background.
The second image on the right is Lynn Beaver standing behind a couch wearing a red shirt with a grackle in the center. In front on the left side is Terance Kelly wearing a white shirt with a colorful beach graphic and jeans. To the right of him Shammah Ddungu is sitting on a gray couch wearing a red shirt, red and black striped pants, and holding a black stuffed dog with a brown nose. Sitting to their right is Michelle Alexander wearing a green shirt with her braids in a top bun and dark blue jeans.
About TUBU Fest
Theatre for Us By Us Festival (TUBU Fest) is an award winning annual disability short fringe theatre festival in Austin, TX hosted at the Ground Floor Theatre. TUBU Fest works with Central Texas artists to produce original works by people with disabilities from all over the world.
Photo Description: Kristen Gooch (Left) and Liz Ross (Right) accepting the Austin Theatre Critics Awards on June 8th, 2026
Austin Theatre Critics Award
Special Citation for Spotlighting Theatremakers Living With Disabilities
TUBU Fest received this award on Monday June 8th for 2025-2026.
We are also mentioned in the following articles:
Austin Chronicle
Austin Statesman
Houston Chronicle
Broadway World
TUBU FEST 2026 - September 24-26, 2026
Applications are now open!
TUBU Fest believes in and advocates for accessible theatre. We provide the following:
Audio description for each show upon request.
ASL Interpretation upon request.
Large Font Scripts, emails, and documents.
Screen Reader modified scripts.
Audio recorded scripts.
Wheelchair accessible rehearsal spaces and theatre (including the bathroom, audience, stage, and backstage area).
Rehearsal and theatre venue on the Cap Metro/Metro Access routes.
Individualized accommodations to ensure a successful theatrical performance experience.
Theatre is for All!
The disability-inclusive LGBTQ+ Pride flag by Valentino Vecchietti in collaboration with Dayna Halliwell of Evenbreak