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Jesse’s Closet
Film Review  July 30, 2002
Description: Longtime mainstay of the Austin theatre world Ken Johnson has adapted his 1996 play Jesse's Closet for the screen. The play is set in the San Francisco apartment of Jesse,...

"...His rural Louisiana parents, who never came to grips with Jesse's homosexuality, show up to pick up a family album and run into one of Jesse's old friends. In his 1996 review of the play Chronicle reviewer Robert Faires describes what follows as "emotionally charged conversations and a series of flashbacks, through which we meet Jesse and learn what terrible events propelled him from Louisiana to Castro Street."..."

Top 9 Ways to Decorate a Set
Arts Story  January 1, 2010
Description: Looking back at 2009 through its most memorable scenic designs

"...5) ROBERT FAIRES AND DIRECTOR CATHERINE WEIDNER FOR 'HENRY V' (RED THEN PRODUCTIONS) Simple is not only effective but brilliant in this minimalist, one-man production by Chronicle Arts Editor Faires...."

Symphony Sound-Off
Postmarks  September 22, 2009


Arts Review
Arts Review  July 17, 2009
Description: This one-man version succeeds in staging Shakespeare's enormous play with clarity

"...Robert Faires' one-man performance in a pared-down Henry V is an exquisitely simple and thoughtful evening of theatre, one that will send audiences away feeling smarter than when they came in...."

The First Time
Arts Story  July 17, 2009
Description: Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...Their stories may be found here. – Robert Faires Susan Branch Towne..."

Struck by Common Thread of First Time Stories
Postmarks  July 16, 2009

"...Dear Editor, Thank you, Robert Faires and artists, for sharing your "first time" stories [“The First Time,” the Arts, July 17]. I was struck by a common thread throughout – how serendipity (being in the right place at the right time), a mentor, or an encouraging, open-minded parent can play a critical role in one's willingness and/or ability to awaken to the knowledge that you are an artist..."

Superlatives
Arts Story  June 5, 2009
Description: The 2008-2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Critics participating in this year's awards, covering the period from May 1, 2008, to May 3, 2009, were the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance), Erin Keever (visual arts), David Mead (music), Joey Seiler (theatre), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); ... might be good's Claire Ruud and Kate Watson (visual arts); and the Chronicle's Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Rachel Koper (visual arts), Jonelle Seitz (dance), Avimaan Syam (theatre), and Robert Faires (arts)..."

That Thing They Do
Screens Story  May 22, 2009

"...Godfrey is screwball at its brightest and most buoyant, a tonic for any economic crisis, then or now. Ya! Ya! Ya! – Robert Faires..."

Give 'Em a Hand
Arts Story  May 15, 2009
Description: The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The nominations for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1, 2008, to May 2, 2009, were assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance), Erin Keever (visual arts), David Mead (music), Joey Seiler (theatre), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); ... might be good's Claire Ruud and Kate Watson (visual arts); and the Chronicle's Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Michael Kellerman (music), Hannah Kenah (theatre), Rachel Koper (visual arts), Jonelle Seitz (dance), Avimaan Syam (theatre), and Robert Faires (arts)..."

Screenwriter Andrew Davies to talk at UT
Screens Blog  April 28, 2009
Description: Plan II brings in Britain's famed adapter of classics

"...In short, there appears to be very little he can't do; we suspect he also gives good story in person, which is why we'll be in attendance at his talk on Thursday night in the Blanton Museum of Art auditorium (a talk, by the way, moderated by the Chronicle's own Robert Faires). UT's Plan II Honors Program is sponsoring the event, which takes place April 30 at 7:30pm..."

Arts Review
Arts Review  March 20, 2009
Description: Stories told this well don't come around very often, and this one deserves to be seen

"...Full disclosure: Barbara Chisholm is a longtime contributor to the Chronicle and is married to Arts Editor Robert Faires...."

Legendary Playwright and Screenwriter Passes Away
Screens Blog  March 5, 2009
Description: Native Texan Horton Foote passed away yesterday at the age of 92

"...Foote was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2003. Click here to read Robert Faires' interview with him at the time...."

Skimming a Long
Arts Story  January 30, 2009
Description: A roundup of the 2009 FronteraFest Long Fringe

"...For the full schedule, see www.fronterafest.org. – Robert Faires..."

Thirteen = New Lucky Number
The Gay Place Blog  January 7, 2009
Description: Fox popular show House steams up with girl-on-girl action.

"...Editor's note: Thirteen is deftly played by Olivia Wilde, who was previously brought in as character Alex Kelly, the manager of the Bait Shop to spice up The OC with some lesbian action for Marisa, spawning the Malex phenom of 2004. As Robert Faires says: "You know Hollywood..."

On Audiences' Attention Spans and the Length of Plays
Postmarks  December 7, 2008


Book Review
Books Review  October 24, 2008
Description: Quick show of hands: Who's all hot to read a new book about the Puritans?

"...As Winthrop said 378 years ago and John Kennedy reminded us before his inauguration, "The eyes of all people are upon us." The Puritans' story is ours, and if we're mindful of it, they won't be the only ones redeemed. – Robert Faires..."

Radio Stars Who Are Fit to Print
Books Blog  October 23, 2008
Description: Radio players in print

"...In this week's issue, Arts Editor Robert Faires reviews Sarah Vowell's newest book, The Wordy Shipmates. Vowell, of course, first sprung to national attention as a contributor (later "consigliere") to Public Radio International’s This American Life, and she's one of several little-voices-in-our-ear culture commentators who have new books in print...."

Delicious Collisions
Arts Story  September 12, 2008
Description: What a difference a year makes with Ann Ciccolella at Austin Shakespeare's helm

"...According to Alford, "Ann was able to restore confidence in the board and donor base, who have resumed their support of the company." Education is one of Ciccolella's passions, and she introduced new programs to help spread the Bard's word: Shakespeare Aloud, a Shakespeare reading group that meets every Sunday; Shakespeare Studio, a training regime for Austin actors that Ciccolella hopes will eventually develop a style specific to the company; issue-based forums such as Shakespeare, Politics, and Texas, which featured actors and politicians discussing contemporary topics through the lens of the Bard's plays. Ciccolella produced the musical revue Words by Shakespeare, Music by Austin at the Curtain, a scaled-down replica of the Globe Theatre on Richard Garriott's estate (note: Arts Editor Robert Faires was part of that production), and directed Much Ado About Nothing for the company's annual free production in Zilker Park this year..."

At Least the Whole Story Was Online
Postmarks  August 31, 2008


Why, He's Not Even Wearing Loafers
The Gay Place Blog  August 28, 2008
Description: What's gayer than a cabaret?

"...Robert Faires' interviews with both Stuart and with upcoming Austin Cabaret guest diva Elaine Stritch are both a hoot and a half. We especially like, in Robert's piece on Stuart, the part where Stritchy sets a pretty high bar of lavish praise..."

Sophie's Choice: You Were Expecting Mamet Mia!?
The Gay Place Blog  August 1, 2008
Description: The gayest portrayal of heterosexuality. EVER?

"...Mamma Mia! is the gayest portrayal of heterosexuality this side of Pirates of Penzance. (Officemate and Arts Editor Robert Faires makes a case for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, aka Seven Brides for Seven Brides, but my Pirates reference point is Rex Smith, so I am sticking with it.) Trust me..."

High School Musical ... or Drama in the Theatre?
The Gay Place Blog  July 14, 2008
Description: McCallum's Rent due to launch this weekend, despite AISD.

"...So, surely by now, you know that AISD refused to fund a student-cast district-wide summer production of Rent, right? Our own Arts Ed Robert Faires most excellently reported on all this a few months ago...."

Point Austin: Heat Wave
News Column  June 13, 2008
Description: From Philadelphia to Austin, the air is burning

"...And in local news ... several Chronicle folks earned shout-outs for picking up awards in the annual AAN competition: Robert Faires for his redoubtable and attentive arts criticism, Wells "Hollywood" Dunbar for his implacable city-beat reporting, and the entire Web staff (a whole lot of folks with multiple duties) for "general excellence." All well deserved...."

Honor Roll
Arts Story  June 6, 2008
Description: The 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Critics participating in this year's awards, covering the period from May 1, 2007, to April 30, 2008, were the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance), Randy Harriman (music), Erin Keever (visual arts), David Mead (music), Joey Seiler (theatre), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts) and the Chronicle's Salvador Castillo (visual arts), Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Amanda Douberley (visual arts), Michael Kellerman (music), Rachel Koper (visual arts), Nikki Moore (visual arts), Avimaan Syam (theatre), and Robert Faires (arts). Obligatory ethical note: Critics refrained from nominating themselves or members of their families for any awards and refrained from voting in any category in which the critic or a family member was nominated. THEATRE Production, Drama..."

Naked City
News Story  May 30, 2008
Description: News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• The Austin Chronicle was nominated last week for three 2007 AltWeekly Awards from the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. AAN recognized two writers in particular, staff News writer Wells Dunbar and Arts Editor Robert Faires, nominated in the News Story Short Form and Arts Criticism categories, respectively..."

Object Lesson
Arts Story  May 16, 2008
Description: In Sherry Kramer's new play, things that are ordinary become magical: flowers, Barbies, even the writer herself

"...That same year, while teaching at the Michener Center, she presented an early draft of the play through the UT Department of Theatre & Dance. It became one of the Top 10 theatrical moments of the year for Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires..."

Alan Pappé: In Memoriam
Arts Story  May 16, 2008
Description: The man who gave us thousands of memorable images from Hollywood and the music scene has passed

"...He is survived by his best friend, Debbie Perlman; his children, Shaun, Remi, and Rani Pappé; and three grandchildren. – Robert Faires..."

Another Round of Praise
Arts Story  May 9, 2008
Description: Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 16th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics have joined to recognize the year's most exceptional achievements in the visual arts, dance, classical music, and theatre. The nominations for the 2008 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1, 2007, to April 30, 2008, were assembled by the following writers: the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance), Randy Harriman (music), Erin Keever (visual arts), David Mead (music), Joey Seiler (theatre), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts) and the Chronicle's Salvador Castillo (visual arts), Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Amanda Douberley (visual arts), Michael Kellerman (music), Rachel Koper (visual arts), Nikki Moore (visual arts), Avimaan Syam (theatre), and Robert Faires (arts)..."

Arts Review
Arts Review  April 11, 2008
Description: The ballet based on Trenton Doyle Hancock's art may be problematic thematically, but it's still an enthralling experience

"...Here, projects like the recent Cult of Color: Call to Color that Arthouse is doing with Trenton Doyle Hancock and Ballet Austin can happen in a meaningful way. Unlike New York, where rigid boundaries and minifiefdoms still exist between disciplines, I think Austin – and the wide array of resources available here – makes it possible for artists to work across disciplines in innovative ways." In a panel discussion on the project led by Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires at Arthouse (see "Myth Steps," April 4), there was a flurry of interesting words on collaboration and boundary transgressions, not only from the internationally acclaimed Hancock but also from his collaborators on Cult of Color: Call to Color, genial Ballet Austin Artistic Director Stephen Mills and talented Austin-based composer Graham Reynolds...."

Improv Thanks
Postmarks  February 24, 2008

"...Dear Editor, I wanted to thank Avimaan Syam, Robert Faires, and The Austin Chronicle for the excellent piece on the grand opening of the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation and Gnap! Theater Projects Improv Season [“Merlin Works Institute and Gnap! Theater Season,” Arts, Feb. 22]..."

About This Long
Arts Story  February 1, 2008
Description: Measuring the creativity of the 2008 FronteraFest Long Fringe

"...For the full schedule and more information, visit www.hydeparktheatre.org. – Robert Faires..."

Victory
News Blog  August 27, 2007
Description: Local theatrical troupe wins big overseas.

"...So kudos to Austin thespians Rude Mechs, who scooped a major award at this year's massive Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland for their play Get Your War On. We at Chronic rarely discuss matters of stage, far rather leaving it to our resident master of all thing theatrical Robert Faires, but last Thursday the local stage heroes beat out over 700 theatrical productions to take the Total Theatre Award for Best Original Work by a Collective/Ensemble, for their stage adaptation of David Rees' clip-art satire strip..."

Joe York Will Be Missed
Postmarks  August 23, 2007

"...Dear Chronicle, I read with great sadness about the death of Joe York in Robert Faires' beautiful tribute ["In Memoriam," the Arts, Aug. 24]..."

Arts Reviews
Arts Review  August 10, 2007
Description: Zachary Scott Theatre's Almost Holy Picture might work better with a thousand different words

"...Jason Amato could light a drama blindfolded while still hanging his always appropriate and atmospheric light. Director and Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires moves the play well around the Whisenhunt stage, never cheating any of the four sides..."

Photoasis
Arts Story  June 29, 2007
Description: Will van Overbeek's camera captures the eternal allure of Austin's favorite swimming hole

"...In conjunction with the exhibit, the museum will present a special Austin Responds program, AMOA Celebrates Barton Springs Pool, on Thursday, June 28, 7-8pm, at AMOA – Downtown. The program will feature poems by Susan Bright and Robin Cravey, a reading from the book Barton Springs Eternal by author Turk Pipkin, and selections from the play Keepin' It Weird, performed by actor Tom Green, and the Steve Moore play Nightswim, performed by Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires..."

Great Austin Improv Shouldn't Be a Secret
Postmarks  June 14, 2007

"...Dear Editor, Big thanks to The Austin Chronicle, Wayne Alan Brenner, and Robert Faires for supporting Get Up and Austin Improv ["Get Up: How funky and strong is their fight," Arts, June 15]. The quality and the depth of improv in Austin is one of the best-kept secrets in town..."

And the Award Goes to ...
Arts Story  June 8, 2007
Description: The 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Critics participating in this year's awards, covering the period from May 1, 2006, to April 30, 2007, were the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance), Randy Harriman (music), Erin Keever (visual arts), Sondra Lomax (dance), David Mead (music), Joey Seiler (theatre), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts) and the Chronicle's Salvador Castillo (visual arts), Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Amanda Douberley (visual arts), Patti Hadad (theatre), Rachel Koper (visual arts), Nikki Moore (visual arts), and Robert Faires (arts). Obligatory ethical note: Critics refrained from nominating themselves or members of their families for any awards and refrained from voting in any category in which the critic or a family member was nominated.THEATREProduction, DramaIn On It, dirigo groupProduction, ComedyThe Assumption, Refraction ArtsProduction, MusicalParade, Mary Moody Northen TheatreDirectionMarcus McQuirter, Funnyhouse of a Negro..."

Outstanding!
Arts Story  May 18, 2007
Description: Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The number of awards still aren't even across the disciplines, but they're considerably closer – theatre (10), dance (6), classical music (8), performing arts design (5), visual arts (8) – and we'll continue to refine them in the future. That said, the nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1, 2006, to April 30, 2007, were assembled by the following arts writers: the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance), Randy Harriman (music), Erin Keever (visual art), David Mead (music), Joey Seiler (theatre), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts) and the Chronicle's Salvador Castillo (visual arts), Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Amanda Douberley (visual arts), Patti Hadad (theatre), Rachel Koper (visual arts), Nikki Moore (visual arts), and Robert Faires (arts)..."

Credit Should Go to the Right Garage
Postmarks  April 12, 2007

"...Dear Editor, Regarding Mr. Robert Faires' great article about Ken Webster [“The Iron Man,” Arts, April 13]: I am glad Ken is getting the recognition he well deserves as one of the most influential artists in Austin over the past 25 years and expect to see him swinging for the fences far into the future! Nonetheless, I must insist upon a modest correction to the record contained within The Austin Chronicle's print and Internet posterity..."

Long on Creativity
Arts Story  February 2, 2007

"...For the full schedule and more information, visit www.hydeparktheatre.org. – Robert Faires..."

FronteraFest 2007: The lowdown
Arts Story  January 12, 2007

"...A satirical take on modern dance.Thursday, Feb. 8"And Who Disguised," by Robert Faires..."

Top 10 Visual Arts Exhibitions of 2006 (in chronological order)
Arts Story  January 12, 2007
Description: Chronicle arts writer Amanda Douberley names the Top 10 visual arts exhibitions of 2006

"...(D'oh!) Please cut it out and keep it with the rest of last week's lists. – Robert Faires..."

Top 10 Pratfalls of 2006, Plus Some Shining Examples of Physical Comedy
Arts Story  January 5, 2007

"...6) Robert Faires in In On It (dirigo group) The Chronicle Arts editor's beautifully awkward dance routine to Lesley Gore's "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows" got some of the biggest laughs in the play...."

365 Days/365 Plays: Week 7
Arts Story  December 22, 2006
Description: The yearlong festival of plays by Suzan-Lori Parks continues with seven short plays presented by Red Then Productions in Week 7

"...Week 7: Red Then Productions (Robert Faires, director)..."

Foreword
Books Story  October 27, 2006

"...O. Rufus Lovett, Patsy Cravens; Moderator: Robert Faires..."

Postmarks
Columns  September 29, 2006
Description: Our readers talk back.

"...As a misfit of photography I want to thank Robert Faires and the Chronicle for running the article on Sean Perry and his approach to unusually angled photography ["Let Me Show You Something You May Have Missed," Arts, Sept. 22]..."

Sean Perry Shoots Outside the Box
Postmarks  September 25, 2006

"...Dear Chronicle, As a misfit of photography I want to thank Robert Faires and the Chronicle for running the article on Sean Perry and his approach to unusually angled photography [“Let Me Show You Something You May Have Missed,” Arts, Sept. 22]..."

Postmarks
Columns  September 8, 2006
Description: Our readers talk back.

"...Nathan Nordstrom [Arts Editor Robert Faires responds: With all due respect, while Mark Prellop may well have been referring to Donald White, the graffiti artist (1961-1998), in his artwork in the "Austin Graffiti Art" exhibit, Dondi was indeed a cartoon character who appeared in a newspaper strip from 1955 to 1986, and he bears enough of a resemblance to the character depicted on the subway car to make this an honest mistake.]A Fan of Katherine GregorDear Editor,..."

Liked Art Show, Didn't Like Review
Postmarks  September 5, 2006


Page Two: Ten Ways of Looking at an 'Austin Chronicle'
Columns  September 1, 2006
Description: In celebration of our 25th anniversary

"...Respect: Although I was the one who founded the AltWeekly Awards, aside from Michael Ventura, Robert Faires, and the unexpected first-place win of Jordan Smith in the crime reporting category this year, the AltWeekly Awards have passed the Chronicle over...."

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