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Volpone
Atlanta’s Resurgens Theatre Company will stage Ben Jonson’s Volpone at Garriott’s Curtain Theatre, 7400 Coldwater Canyon Dr., on March 23-25, 2018. Delight with us in the duplicitous schemes of a master con artist and his cunning parasite as they expose and exploit the ravenous cravings of a corrupt society. Directed by Dr. Brent Griffin, this “original practices” production focuses on the biting satire and multifaceted irony that makes Jonson’s comedy, as Samuel Pepys claimed, “a most excellent play; the best I think I ever saw.”March 23-25. Fri., 5:30pm; Sat., 2 & 5:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $15 (cash only).
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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 Repentance of Saint Joan
This is a new play by Austin playwright Patrick Shaw that blends personal narrative with a historical account of the patron saint of France, a staged version of the past where recorded history and personal memory turn against one another. Directed by Elizabeth Doss, Lisa Laratta, and Patrick Shaw for paper chairs. Bonus: Original music by Peter Stopschinski.Through April 7. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $15-25.Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, 8604 FM 969 -
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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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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.
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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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con flama
Salvage Vanguard Theater presents Sharon Bridgforth's lyrical drama, set in Los Angeles in the 1940s-1970s, that offers a glimpse of a black gurl's coming-of-age, through ancestral passages and her family history. Directed by Florinda Bryant.Through April 7. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm. $10. -
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Fixing Troilus & Cressida
The Rude Mechs haven't stopped "fixing" Shakespeare's lesser-known plays yet, and here's the latest one from the acclaimed company – the one that's got a love story hidden in the center of history's greatest war. See what these fierce revisionists have come up with via Kirk Lynn's new script under the direction of Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw. And you can read our full review of the show right here.Through March 31. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $5-100.Nowlin Rehearsal Studio, 1426 Toomey -
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The Foreigner
Larry Shue's classic fish-out-of-water comedy is directed by Linda Dobbs for this Lakeway Players' production.March 22-24. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm. $20. -
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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.
