Vincent
by Penfold Theatre Company

Jun. 04 - Jun. 21
Thursdays-Sundays

Vincent intimately relates the life story of the iconic painter, Vincent Van Gogh, from the perspective of his brother Theo. Based on actual letters between the pair, the play goes beyond mere biography of the misunderstood artist by celebrating the courage, passion, and lust for life that art kindles in us all.

Penfold co-founders Ryan Crowder and Nathan Jerkins return to revive their award-winning performances (Austin Chronicle’s“Best Two Men in a One Man Show”) in the play’s single, extraordinary role originated by Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock in Star Trek) The production also features music by a local French jazz artists, Julie Slim and Shirley Johnson.

Age Recommendation: Ages 13+ for adult themes including discussion of suicide

Run Time: Approximately seventy minutes with no intermission.

 

Ryan Crowder is co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of Penfold Theatre Company, as well as an actor and director. Acting and directing credits include productions with Penfold, Hidden Room Theatre, Austin Shakespeare, Austin Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre and the Monomoy Theatre in Cape Cod. For his work onstage, Ryan has received the Austin Critics Table and B. Iden Payne Awards. He holds an MFA from the Professional Actor Training Program at Ohio University, a BFA from Abilene Christian University and a certificate from the Denver Center of the Performing Arts.

Nathan Jerkins is a co-founder of Penfold Theatre Company, as well as an actor, director and author. He has received nominations and awards for his directing with Penfold, as well as his acting both with Penfold and with other Austin theatre companies, including Hidden Room Theatre, Austin Shakespeare, City Theatre, Scottish Rite Children’s Theatre, Ground Floor Theatre, and others. Nathan has also written and adapted several plays for Penfold, mostly in a live radiocast format, some of which have gone on to productions outside of Texas. He holds a BFA from Abilene Christian University, at which he met Ryan years before either of them had dreamed of Penfold.

 

Now in its eighteenth season, Penfold Theatre Company tells intimate stories of empathy and hope, curates performances by premier local artists, and nurtures theatre makers of today and tomorrow.

In 2024, Penfold became the first professional theatre company to establish a permanent home in Round Rock.

Through a range of programs for all ages, Penfold builds community by making a cultural gathering place where we celebrate our diversity and imagine our future together; builds our cultural sector by developing local performing artists through high professional standards, education, mentorship, and opportunity; and builds connection through transportive stories that rekindle a sense of shared humanity, empathy, and hope. For more information, visit penfoldtheatre.org.

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Vincent
by Leonard Nimroy
Penfold Theatre Company

June 4 - 21, 2026

Penfold Theatre, Round Rock

Performed by Ryan Crowder and Nathan Jerkins

Nathan Jerkins will perform Thurs 6/4, Sat 6/6, Fri 6/12, Sun 6/14, Fri 6/19, and Sat 6/20

Ryan Crowder will perform Fri 6/5, Sun 6/7, Thurs 6/11, Sat 6/13, Thurs 6/18, and Sun 6/21

Tickets are on sale now atpenfoldtheatre.org.

Single tickets start at $26.75 now offering Pay-What-You-Can Thursdays and student tickets at $11.32.