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The Laramie Project
Deaf Austin Theatre premieres the first American Sign Language and spoken English production of Moisés Kaufman's The Laramie Project with a deaf and hearing cast. This thought-provoking documentary play exploring the aftermath of the tragic 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay college student in Laramie, Wyoming, is directed by Jules Dameron.Sept. 9-16. Wed.-Fri., 7pm; Sat., 2 & 7pm; Sun., 5pm. $25.
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Caught
See the interior of Hyde Park Theatre transformed into an art gallery for a show by a dissident Chinese conceptual artist, a man who was imprisoned and tortured for an art piece in which he organized an imaginary protest. Or maybe that's what they're doing, as HPT presents this intricate, puzzling Christopher Chen drama – under the direction of Ken Webster, with performances by Norman Tran, Esther Park, Rebecca Robinson, and Robert Pierson. And, look: Here's Bob Abelman's review of the production.Through Sept. 23. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $23-28 (pay what you can, Thursdays). -
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Head Over Heels
This laugh-out-loud love story about the outrageous escapades of a royal family is set to the music of the iconic 1980s rock band the Go-Go’s and includes the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” and Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.” Featuring the Go-Go’s very own Kathy Valentine as music director.Through Sept. 10. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $25 and up. -
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Pipeline
The Alchemy Theatre presents Dominique Morisseau's urban drama about a teacher who finds herself caught between her devotion to her students and her desire to provide her only son with opportunities that seem out of reach. Directed by Simone Raquel Alexander.Through Sept. 30. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $35-45.Alchemy Theatre, 130 N. Pedernales #318 -
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Raven-Winged Hours: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre, vividly comes to life in the Archive Theater’s new adaptation of his poetry and stories. Chris Fontanes, Jennifer Rose Davis, and Adriana Fontánez bring you into the author's world of gothic terror with your favorite poems and stories.Sept. 7-17. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $15-40. -
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The Norwegians
Oh, uff da, this one's a real hoot! Do yourself a favor and head on out to see C. Denby Swanson's delightfully dark comedy about women scorned in Minnesota and the really, really nice gangsters – Norwegian hit men – they hire to whack their ex-boyfriends. Directed by Lara Toner Haddock for Austin Playhouse, and starring Sarah Zeringue, Ben Wolfe, Sarah Fleming Walker, and Lowell Bartholomee.Through Oct. 15. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., Sept. 24 & Oct. 15, 2pm; Oct. 1 & 8, 5pm. $18-36. -
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Words Into Worlds: Creating Place in the Theatre
See displays from landmark American and British theatre productions from the past century, bringing together the iconic work of writers Adrienne Kennedy, Arthur Miller, Robert Schenkkan, Tennessee Williams, and others – with award-winning designs from artists Boris Aronson, Beowulf Boritt, Jo Mielziner, and Norman Bel Geddes.Free.