A MATTER OF TASTE
Poison Apple Initiative presents this recent work, written and directed by Bastion Carboni, concerning suicide, cannibalism, and visceral reactions – as seen in an earlier form at the last FronteraFest. Through Nov. 21. Thu.-Sat., 11pm.
The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 476-7833.
$10.
poisonappleinitiative@gmail.com
COMEDY DANCE COMEDY
Such a precisely descriptive title to express what's in store for you, lucky audience, as the New Movement (Chris Trew and Tami Nelson, hey!) teams up with those renegade dance fiends Little Stolen Moments for a night of, well, look, they've already told you, haven't they? We tell you this: Highly recommended. Fri., Nov. 20, 9 & 10:30pm.
New Movement Theater, 1819 Rosewood.
www.newmovementtheater.com
INSPECTING CAROL
Down south a bit, you can catch this metatheatrical comedy about a troupe performing the Dickens' Christmas Carol. Directed by Dawn Youngs. Nov. 20-Dec. 13. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2:30pm. Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Rd., Wimberley.
www.wimberleyplayers.org
LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR
This seldom-seen Neil Simon comedy is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a 1950s television variety show. Directed by Andy Berkovsky. Nov. 19-Dec. 20. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5:30pm.
City Theatre, 3823 Airport Ste. D, 524-2870.
$15-25 (pay what you can, Thursdays).
www.citytheatreaustin.org
LEAVE IT TO BEVERLY
DA! Theatre Collective presents the world premiere of playwright and director Kirk German's three-part 1950s sitcom-gone-wrong, in which each fast-paced and bizarre episode features an archetypal TV female confronting her artificial universe in unexpected ways. Through Nov. 21. Thu.-Sat., 8pm.
The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 484-1242.
$15 -25 ($12, students, seniors, ACoT).
www.datheatrecollective.org
LONESTAR, TEXAS: A POPCORN-THROWING ROCK-COUNTRY MUSICAL
The Vestige Group presents a whimsical tale about the dark and depraved places one will go when forced to survive in the confines of a decaying small town. A melodrama so melodramatic, you'll think you're out in Leander or something; except it's Vestige, thus, more edgy and fucked-up in a giggly yet debauched sort of way. Directed by Susie Gidseg and Jen Brown. Through Nov. 21. Wed.-Sat., 8pm.
United States Art Authority, 2906 Fruth.
$10-25 (pay what you wish, Thursdays).
www.lonestartexasmusical.com
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
This is James Maxwell's dramatization of Jane Austen's novel of the same name. No, there are no zombies in this version from UT's Department of Theatre and Dance. No zombies, you got that? Okay, then. Thu.-Fri., Nov. 19-20, 8pm; Sun., Nov. 22, 2pm.
B. Iden Payne Theatre, , 477-6060; Winship Drama Bldg., 24th & San Jacinto, 477-6060.
$20 ($17, UT faculty & staff; $15, students).
www.finearts.utexas.edu
RECREATING THE DOMAIN
is a set of artist-created recorded walking tours of the Domain, that ever-so-tony shopping center/residence/office-park thing in North Austin. Visitors can download the walking tours and attend the exhibition on their own time, making this experience a permanent exhibition. This project, incorporating the creations of five audio artists, is curated by Alex Keller in conjunction with the always intriguing Church of the Friendly Ghost. Downloads available at:
www.recreatingthedomain.org
SALOMÉ
Japhy Fernandes' Austin Drama Club presents this Oscar Wilde play, directed by Casey Allen. E-mail for location. Through Nov. 21. Thu.-Sat., 8pm.
japhyfernandes@live.com
SICK
Zayd Dohrn's twisted comedy brings us an urban family of germophobes who have severe allergies to everything from Cheez-Whiz and cleaning supplies to city air. What do they do when their paterfamilias brings home a (likely germ-ridden) grad student? Directed by Mark Pickell for Capital T Theatre, as if having helmed Killer Joe and I Heart Wal-Mart isn't sufficient for one year. Through Dec. 5. Thu.-Sat., 8pm.
Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd, 479-PLAY.
$15-25.
www.capitalt.org
STREEETCH MARKS
This new work of hip-hop theatre, written and performed by Angela Kariotis and directed by Florinda Bryant, is about being born, the circumstances of our birth, what we are born into, and the legacies we inherit. Thu.-Fri., Nov. 19-20, 8pm. Winship Drama Building, Room 2.180, UT campus.
442-8773.
Free.
www.utexas.edu
THE CHERRY ORCHARD
The classic play by Anton Chekhov gets a classic rendition by Breakin' String Theatre. It's old-school stagework, the way theatre professionals do it, with a solid cast directed by Graham Schmidt. Through Nov. 21. Thu.-Sat., 8pm.
Blue Theater, 916 Springdale, 927-1118.
$15-25.
THE LIFE OF GALILEO
St. Edward's University's Michelle Polgar directs guest artists David Stahl, David Stokey, and Michael Miller in this Bertolt Brecht drama (translated by David Hare), wherein our hero comes face to faith with the Vatican and its repressive minions. E pur si muove, indeed. Through Nov. 22. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm.
St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress, 448-8400.
$18 ($15, in advance; $12, students, seniors, St. Ed's community).
www.stedwards.edu
THE MOUSETRAP
Someone has committed murder at a snowbound country inn; whoever could it be, d'you suppose? Austin Playhouse presents this classic Agatha Christie mystery, directed by Don Toner. Nov. 20-Dec. 20. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. Note: No show on Nov. 26.
Austin Playhouse, 3601 S. Congress, Bldg. C, 476-0084.
$26-28 (half price, students).
www.austinplayhouse.com
THE NERD
Up in Leander, the Way Off Broadway Community Players get all pocket-protective with this Larry Shue comedy. Through Nov. 21. Fri.-Sat., 8pm. 10960 E. Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander,
512/259-5878.
www.wobcp.org
THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH
Here is Thornton Wilder's classic about the survival of the Antrobus family through the harrowing calamities of this complex life. This rendition of the Pulitzer-winning script features a large cast and is directed by Norman Blumensaadt for Different Stages. Through Dec. 5. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm. Note: No performance on Nov. 26. Extra show: Wed., Dec. 2, 8pm.
The Vortex, 2307 Manor Rd, 478-5282.
$15-30.
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YES, IT'S FRONTERAFEST TIME ALREADY!
The gearing-up-for-the-festival-in-January time, that is. Check their website for applications and details. Also note: FronteraFest is seeking staff and production team members for this year's event, including marketing director, box office, house managers, board operators, stage managers, and assistant stage managers. All staff and crew will receive a small stipend. Send your resume and letter of interest to: Hyde Park Theatre, Attn: FronteraFest, 511 W. 43rd; Austin, TX 78751.
www.hydeparktheatre.org
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