Beirut
Vortex's revival confronts issues of the body – as object, as weapon, and as prison – head on
Avimaan Syam
61-90 of 71 entries
Arts, Jan. 18, 2008
The Assumption
Part Southern rock opera and part 'Hamlet,' Refraction Arts' comedy is totally captivating and hilarious
Arts, Dec. 21, 2007
Thom Pain (based on nothing)
Thom Pain (based on nothing) leads us down a strange road, but Ken Webster's sublime acting makes the trip worth taking
Arts, Dec. 14, 2007
Don't Dress for Dinner
Adultery may be a serious matter, but the Austin Playhouse gang succeeds in playing it for farcical fun
Arts, Nov. 30, 2007
Ring Round the Moon
Though at times long-winded, Jean Anouilh's farce still has enough charm and humor to entertain
Arts, Nov. 16, 2007
Voices Underwater
An entrancing swim through issues of communication, discrimination, and history (with a couple of eerie ghosts along for the ride)
Arts, Nov. 9, 2007
Io: a myth about you
Monika Bustamante's updated Greek myth comes in a top-notch production that rages about like a rough sea
Arts, Nov. 2, 2007
The Seagull
Breakin' String Theatre's take on Chekhov goes down like a shot of fine vodka
Arts, Oct. 26, 2007
Death of a Salesman
Strange choices and weak acting cripple City Theatre's take on Arthur Miller's magnum opus
Arts, Oct. 19, 2007
Inherit the Wind
Austin Playhouse revival reminds us that the war between creationists and Darwinists still isn't finished
Arts, Oct. 12, 2007
Full Circle
Pointedly political, yes, but Charles Mee's update of Brecht is also wildly entertaining
