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Vita and Virginia: A Staged Reading
Austin Shakespeare presents a staged reading of Vita and Virginia, a play based on letters between Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf, written by Eileen Atkins as a vehicle for her and Vanessa Redgrave, now presented with Austinites Sharron Anderson and Helen Merino, directed by Ann Ciccolella.Sun., March 25, 5pm. $35 ($28, in advance).Cat Mountain Villas Clubhouse, 6700 Mount Bonnell Rd.
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A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
Set in London in 1907, this retro thriller follows the exploits of one Monty Navarro, a penniless clerk who learns that he's ninth in line to inherit an earldom. And, soon thereafter, the eight hopefuls ahead of this young Navarro begin dying in natural and unnatural ways. And, here, this is what our reviewer thinks of the show.Through March 25. Thu.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 7pm. $23 and up. -
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What do you shoot for when you vote, Mexican?
ProyectoTeatro, in collaboration with the National Electoral Institute of Mexico and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, presents this political satire that uses street-style theater to explore "the idiosyncrasy of Mexican nationals living in the United States and the importance of their participation in the Mexican electoral process."March 24-25. Sat.-Sun., 2 & 6pm. Free.
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Performance Park
Bonnie Cullum and her diverse army of creatives present this immersive theatrical scavenger hunt that encompasses the entire Vortex compound with thematic games, riddles, music, dance, and mystery, featuring Tarot Major Arcana characters among your guides and gurus and puckish performers. Read more about it in this preview.Through May 12. Thu.-Sun., 7:15 (with different entry times until 8:15pm). $15-35. -
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Shakespeare In Love
This is a new adaptation of the beloved, Oscar-winning film – and it's one of Austin Playhouse's biggest productions to date, in which a fine cast is directed by Don Toner and Lara Toner Haddock. And – did our reviewer love this show?Through April 22. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $20-44. -
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The Secretary
Theatre En Bloc presents the world premiere of Kyle John Schmidt's offbeat comedy about safety, love, and guns in a world that's up in arms. "Six women. One office. Lots of feelings." With Amber Quick, Babs George, Liz Beckham, Susan Myburgh, Elise Ogden, and Regan Goins. And, as our reviewer will tell you, this dark shit is hilarious.Through April 8. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $15 and up. -
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White Rabbit Red Rabbit
Ground Floor Theatre presents this unusual theatrical experience devised by Iranian playwright Nassim Solimanpour. It's different every night, for you and the show's solo performers, with Rebecca Havermeyer, Zell Miller III, kt shorb, Michael Ferstenfeld, Alexandra Bassett, Marc Pouhé, Shannon Sedwick, Rudy Ramirez, Owen Egerton, and Karen Jambon among those vigorously puppeted by the script.Through March 31. Thu.-Sun; times vary; see website for details. $25. -
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Yankee Tavern
Just when you thought you'd heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a guy walks into a bar and orders two beers – one for himself and one for his absent buddy – and a young couple find themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Norman Blumensaadt directs Steven Dietz's chilling new play for Different Stages. And here's our reviewer's take on the whole thing.Through April 14. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-30.
