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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Here comes the 10th year of Penfold in the Park, as the indefatigable theatre company brings Shakespeare's beloved comedy to life up there in Round Rock, with all 21 characters galvanized by just four performers in a whirlwind of love and lore-spawned lulz among the fae. Adapted and directed by Rosalind Faires, featuring the talents of Yunina Barbour-Payne, Kevin Percival, Taylor Flanagan, and Dane Parker.Through Oct 16. Thu.-Sun., 7:30pm. Free. -
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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
This powerful and influential work of literature has become one of the most beloved and performed shows in Shakespeare's canon. And now we can see what The Baron's Men (under the direction of Laura Trezise) can do with it.Through Oct. 22. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $15-20. -
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I Love HPT
This show's a fundraiser for Hyde Park Theatre, written and performed by HPT's artistic director Ken Webster, and it's about Hyde Park Theatre – the highs and lows of the company's long history, the ins and the outs, the day-to-day humdrum and (until we see this show we can only imagine) the truly fucking weird. Fascinating from a local perspective, even if you've never been (how?) to HPT, and – as manifested by Webster, live onstage – well worth seeing. He's fierce, funny, obsessive, a true powerhouse of professional passion. And, yes, he was our cover story back in 2007.Through Oct. 8. Fri.-Sat., 8pm. $25. -
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Shining City
Longtime Austin theatre company Different Stages opens a new season with this complexly haunting play by Conor McPherson, in which a man is visited by the ghost of his dead wife. Directed by Norman Blumensaadt, with performances by Rick Felkins, Sam Grimes, Weston Smith, and Adrienne Gilg.Through Oct. 9. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $25 and up. -
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The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
Kristoffer Diaz's dramatic comedy follows the life of wrestler Macedonio Guerra, a “jobber” who's paid to lose to bigger-name stars in the ring. Macedonio meets a young Indian man from Brooklyn, who he wants to team up with, and promotional antics ensue. Unspoken racism, politics, and courage are woven through this play that leaves it all on the mat. Directed by Jerry Ruiz for Zach Theatre, and – oh, here, let the Chronicle's Shanon Weaver tell you about it.Through Oct. 23. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $25 and up. -
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The Miser
Social commentary meets boisterous comic antics in this Wild West version of one of Molière’s most famous plays, here adapted and directed by Robert Tolaro.Through Oct. 2. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $25 ($10, students). -
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The Pact
This world premiere – the inaugural show in Jarrott Productions' first full live mainstage season in three years – is Max Langert's play about family, pizza, climate change, dating apps, and fringe religious sects. Featuring Natalie D. Garcia, David R. Jarrott, Jennifer Jennings, Lisa Scheps, and Hannah Schochler, as directed by Will Gibson Douglas.Through Oct. 15. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 6pm. $18-35.
