Improvising Every Second

The secret history of Austin Circle of Theaters director Latifah Taormina, from Second City to the Committee and beyond

"...background necessary to take on a huge undertaking like ACoT. And it's that spark of surprise that has given..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Lowell Bartholomee

Articulations

A major change in direction for the Austin Circle of Theatres.

"...ACoT Change..."

July 21, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Robert Faires corrects an omission in his review of The Cry Pitch Carrolls and tells you where to find an umbrella.

"...which might be making it difficult for some of ACoT's constituents to locate it. But ACoT wants to remedy..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Is DIY design? Your Style Avatar weighs in ... like the 500-lb. gorilla in the middle of the room.

"...about the work that Austin Circle of Theaters does. ACOT is a performing-arts service organization that provides marketing, ticketing,..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Articulations

Ciccolella Change-Up

"...there was a meeting, a hearing, a party where ACoT needed to be represented, Ann was there, talking it..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Creative Alliance

After a decade of leading the arts service organization, Latifah Taormina retires

"...night in September 2000 when she was introduced at ACoT's B. Iden Payne Awards ceremony as the arts umbrella's..."

April 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arts Bits

Calling all artists for new Art in Public Places projects! Heather Barfield does England with Metamorphosex.

"...& Dance. All this activity means she's leaving the ACoT staff – stepping into her managerial shoes is St...."

July 2, 2004 Arts Feature

Articulations

The end of the Ann Ciccolella Era at the Austin Circle of Theatres.

"...in part because she's only the fourth executive director ACoT has ever had, in part because her tenure spans..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Two theatre companies may have to cancel shows if they don't raise funds by a certain date; ACoT gets down to business; and Hogg Auditorium is headed for a makeover.

"...ACoT Gets Down to Business..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

1998-99 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

The year's best work on Austin stages.

"...stages from the period August 1998 through July 1999. ACoT members voted on 23 awards, in categories covering musicals,..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Payne Pleasures 1999

"...and Outstanding Direction. Ballots have been mailed to the ACoT membership, which will vote on the nominations. These awards,..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

"...to the members of the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) asking them to make a donation to the umbrella..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Box Office Change-Up

"...board of directors of the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) in regard to Betty Siegel, until last week the..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Little Big Plan

The Austin Creative Alliance proves it can think big by thinking small

"...Payne Theatre Awards for the past 37 years. But ACoT also provided other services to its members, and over..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Plan, Be

The citizens who spent years dreaming up CreateAustin are now working to make it real

"...If you know ACoT only for the B. Iden Payne Awards for local..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...by 35 different companies and organizations, was announced by ACoT on Monday, Aug. 16. Garnering six nods apiece were..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Oklahoma!, A Macbeth, and Art were the big winners at the 27th Annual B. Iden Payne Awards.

"...On Monday, Sept. 24, the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) hosted the 27th annual B. Iden Payne Awards ceremony,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

The winners of the 26th annual B. Iden Payne awards for local theatre..

"...On Monday, September 18, the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) hosted the 26th annual B. Iden Payne Awards ceremony,..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

A new tool in finding performance space in Austin.

"...ACoT's directory doesn't cover every rentable arts facility in town;..."

July 14, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

What to Give the Starving Performing Artist O, for the Poor Player

"...(For designer referrals, call the Austin Circle of Theatres [ACoT], 499-8388.) You could fill the box with theatrical make-up..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Arts Feature

Articulations

Bogosian Hits Talk Radio

"...the ComedySportz Hot Line: COMEDY -7. Salon Success for ACoT The Austin Circle of Theatres held a low-key fundraiser..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Arts Column

Get Your Art On

A new 18-day campaign tries to build awareness of the city's rich cultural scene

"...are built around events developed specifically for the campaign, ACoT's Get Your Art On simply – and smartly –..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Free Night of Theater 2006: Encore run, still no charge

After a smash debut in 2005, the Free Night of Theater goes nationwide, with 300 performances across the country – including 21 in Austin – being offered at no charge

"...Association of Performing Arts Service Organizations," says Latifah Taormina, ACoT's managing director. "We have an annual conference where we..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Payne Pleasures 2005

Drama with a Gothic flair scored high in the nominations for the 2005 B. Iden Payne Awards, as announced by Austin Circle of Theatres on August 15

"...Theatres' annual B. Iden Payne Awards. As announced by ACoT on Monday, Aug. 15, the most favored productions were..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Theatre critics have a place to sharpen their craft and learn about their profession, and Robert Faires reports on his stint as a teacher there.

"...design the posters promoting all that stage work. Well, ACoT is rectifying that this year with a six-week exhibition..."

July 25, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

More trouble at Austin Lyric Opera as it fires seven staff members and eliminates its Young Artist Program.

"...pounds and chopping off one's leg. It won't grow back.ACoT Benefit The cast of the Broadway touring show Miss..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

The winners are in for the 28th annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Austin theatre from August 2001 through July 2002.

"...On Monday, September 30, the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) hosted the 28th annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Payne the Town Red

What might be considered the theatrical fringe in other cities is more and more the theatrical mainstream in Austin, an idea that was reinforced with the announcement of the nominations for the 2001-02 B. Iden Payne Theatre Awards.

"...That idea was reinforced Monday, Aug. 26, with ACoT's announcement of the nominations for the 2001-02 Payne Awards...."

Aug. 30, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Paynes on Parade

"...of Lady Day." When the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) handed out the trophies at the 22nd B. Iden..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Arts Column

1995 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

"...On September 17, the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACOT) held the 21st annual B. Iden Payne Awards Ceremony..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Arts Feature

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