Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Same rules apply for Hotel Hyperreal.  – James Scott FronteraFest Short Fringe..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

An Open-Door Policy for Performance Art at FronteraFest

Austin’s innovative and egalitarian gathering keeps its public service mission

"...the worth of a thing is most appreciated. Take FronteraFest, Austin's celebration of alternative and experimental performance, which went..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Ingredients for a Perfect Halloween

Like the best bags of trick-or-treat candy, it’s all in the selecton

"...interactive theatrical experience earlier this year as part of FronteraFest at Hillside Farmacy, and now takes its historical chills..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: A Song of Ice and Fire

Recovering from last week's ice storm, and rocking out to Urban Heat

"...Jasmine Lane reviews Brooke McCarthy's touring one-woman cabaret at FronteraFest...."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

FronteraFest Review: How to Be an Ethical Slut

How to have a good time in three parts

"...I say about Brooke McCarthy’s touring one-woman cabaret at FronteraFest, How to Be an Ethical Slut? The story of..."

Feb. 7, 2023 Arts Post by Jasmine Lane

Review: Flood of Spirits

World premiere conjures up a haunting evening

"...play by Rebecca Maag that debuted last night at FronteraFest...."

Feb. 3, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Shows to Light Up the Stage

As the new year's dark period lifts from theatres, it's time to get back in the stalls

"...those ugly, modern-farmhouse-style McMansions. Through Jan. 28, 8pm1165 Angelina$22latinocomedyproject.com FronteraFest..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

FronteraFest Is Back to Push New Boundaries

The theatrical fringe festival proves there's still space to experiment in a crowded Austin

"...festival returns after a two-year pandemic hiatus. In 2023, FronteraFest will be a collaboration between Hyde Park Theatre and..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Playhouse Opens New Venue with Lowell Bartholomee’s Previews of Departing Attractions

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll … possibly think of Walter Matthau?

"...Bartholomee started out doing short pieces for FronteraFest in the early 90s, and he’s still doing short..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Things to Relish About the Stage Over Thanksgiving

Plan your theatrical December

"...the meatspace world of local performance. Yes, the annual FronteraFest has been officially canceled for next year; yes, Rubber..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Is FronteraFest Even Half Human?

Two local brothers deck the Long Fringe walls at Ground Floor Theatre

"...and everything to do with this year’s slate of FronteraFest Long Fringe shows...."

Jan. 23, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Duo Harvests Up Some Hilarity in Texas Gothic

Booker & Maykus are sure ’nuff sharper than a pitchfork

"...Boots, for instance … they’ll also be part of FronteraFest’s Short Fringe lineup this year. That Short Fringe gig..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hyde Park Theatre's Hot Dogs at the Eiffel Tower

Maggie Gallant relates her search for her birth parents with slow-burn storytelling that captivates with its blend of cheekiness and honesty

"...as a 25-minute one-act that premiered at the 2006 FronteraFest Short Fringe and focused on the comedian reconnecting with..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Viking Heroine Towers Over FronteraFest in Shield Maiden

Play brings TED Talks to 10th-century Sweden

"...I’m talking here about Shield Maiden, yes, that FronteraFest Long Fringe show in which a TED Talk sort..."

Jan. 29, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Speed Levitch’s “Birth of the New Ghetto”

NYC’s favorite tour guide brings Zionist O.G. to FronteraFest 2019

"...has written and is starring in this part of FronteraFest’s Long Fringe productions at Ground Floor Theatre...."

Jan. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Recommended Arts Events In Austin This Weekend

Mind the rain, yes, but don’t miss these public treats IRL

"...from Montana to Austin and pretty much conquer every FronteraFest they perform in, year after year, with their silent..."

May 3, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Arts Events in Austin This Weekend

FronteraFest, Refigured, Ellsworth Kelly, Ballet Austin, ColdTowne

"...1) This is the last weekend of 2018’s FronteraFest Short Fringe, which means that it’s Best of the..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Arts Events in Austin This Weekend

Theatre, graphic glory, steamrollering, coffee, and the ol' brown box

"...1) Of course you know that FronteraFest’s been going on for weeks now, with its four-or-five..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

FotoATX: Pics and the City

This new arts festival celebrates Austin as seen through the lenses of local photographers

"...January (see "More First Month Fests," below), and like FronteraFest and PrintAustin, FotoATX is wide-ranging in its scope. Among..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five Arty Events: Jan. 12-14

The year continues! The present trips into the future! Who'd'a thunk?

"...2) The 25th annual FronteraFest unmasks its protean Short Fringe face on Tuesday, but..."

Jan. 11, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ground Floor Theatre's Long Comeback

With Gibberish Mostly, Lisa Scheps' company makes its long-awaited return to the stage scene

"...been slated as the primary venue for that year's FronteraFest Long Fringe, but when a surprise inspection by the..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The 25th Annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

The lowdown on the 2017 submissions, judges, 10 finalists, and the prize-winning stories

"..."MyHEB," a Best of the Fest selection in the FronteraFest Short Fringe. He is also co-founder and creative director..."

June 9, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

An Idiot at FronteraFest

Diary of getting a homegrown 25-minute play onto the stage for Austin's biggest annual performance festival

"...prepared a 25-minute piece for the 2017 edition of FronteraFest, the annual performance event at Hyde Park Theatre. Here's..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Arts Feature by T. Lynn Mikeska

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...them accolades not only from their colleagues but at FronteraFest and beyond, scoring the first B. Iden Payne theatre..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Making Room to Play

Create Space Austin kicks off the drive to secure more performing venues in the city

"...Ground Floor Theatre was shuttered immediately before the FronteraFest Long Fringe was set to begin in January of..."

April 15, 2016 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

The 24th Annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

The lowdown on the 2015 submissions, judges, 10 finalists, and the prize-winning stories

"..."MyHEB," a Best of the Fest selection in the FronteraFest Short Fringe. He is also co-founder and creative director..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2016 Long Fringe Canceled

Permit issue leads FronteraFest to shut down part of festival

"...For the first time in its 23-year history, FronteraFest has canceled an entire portion of the festival. Late..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

FronteraFest: The Place to Start

Hyde Park Theatre and ScriptWorks' annual performance festival keeps giving artists a spot to launch a stage career in Austin

"...FronteraFest, now entering its 23rd year, has become a tradition..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...What's new: "How Soon After?" at FronteraFest Short Fringe, Jan. 28 Sharon Marroquín..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

When Magic is a Real Darling

This popular Austin magician tells it like it appears to be

"...stuff onstage – Turning Tricks with The Darlings at FronteraFest, and so on – and we can rely on..."

May 11, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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