Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2015

Wild theatrical energy and masterful performances were the hallmarks of outstanding theatre in 2015

"...were to die for. 2) Refugia (UT Dept. of Theatre & Dance)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Subject to Control

American Berserk Theatre's debut is a heady, funny treat, smuggling heavy ideas in a light package

"...Subject to ControlSalvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd. www.americanberserktheatre.com Through June 4 Running time: 1 hr., 40 min...."

May 27, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Now Streaming in Austin: "Butterflies"

Director Ken Brisbois on fetishes and power

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. For..."

July 29, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Actors' Inequity

The Cost of Art IV: The artists onstage in Austin aren't just not paid what they're worth, many aren't paid at all

"...is all that is needed for an act of theatre to be engaged."..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

A Theatre Mecca?!?

Honest, Some Folks Move to Austin for the Theatre

"...heritage, I realize that that feeling is actually in Austin. While this city does not have quite the same..."

July 18, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Speaking Methodic Lee, David Strasberg brings his father's Method to Zach Theatre

"...called him "one of the few artists among American theatre directors." The man upon whom such fervent praise has..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Ground Floor Theatre and Deaf Austin Theatre's Next to Normal

In this collaboration between the two companies, having signing actors and speaking actors perform side by side provides a uniquely engaging experience

"...In keeping with Ground Floor Theatre's stated mission of theatre for underrepresented communities, the company..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

A Man of the Theatre

Memories of Capitol City Playhouse's Michel Jaroschy

"...touched the lives of just about everyone in the Austin theatre community. If you lived here during the past..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Arts Feature

Robert Faires' Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2016

Works that struck a nerve with the political state of our city and our nation stood out in this year's outstanding theatre productions

"...tensions made America's political landscape a battleground, no local theatre artist took to the front lines as often or..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Highs and lows from Austin’s stages in their first real post-pandemic year

"...After theatres shuttered in 2020 due to the pandemic and attempts..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Glass Half Full Theatre's Once There Were Six Seasons

Using innovative puppetry, Glass Half Full Theatre dukes it out with climate change in an invigorating way

"...Six Seasons, the latest production by Glass Half Full Theatre. Under the picture, I wrote: "I'm reviewing an interactive..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Hideout Theatre's Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After shows how to put on a Disney-inspired musical: improv edition

"...When I learned that Hideout Theatre would be doing a show called Happily Ever After..."

July 10, 2015 Arts Feature by Alexa Harrington

Austin Theatres Are Moving the Stage Beyond Zoom

Companies thinking outside the boxes bring theatre to your radio, your mailbox, and your neighbor's yard

"...words most likely to be associated with the word "theatre" were "none" and "Zoom." For most, this art form..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...together to recognize the year's most exceptional work in theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art. On Saturday, May..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Review: Ground Floor Theatre’s Dot

An authentic albeit imbalanced emotional journey into dementia

"...stage and screen should only be played by LGBTQ+ actors...."

May 19, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

The X Files' Mitch Pileggi at Zach Theatre

What conspiracy brought X-Files star Mitch Pileggi back to Austin, Zach, and Walter Skinner all at the same time?

"...in 1994 was languishing in the ninth circle of theatre hell. When he could have been in front of..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Theatre Performances of 2015

The Austin stage actors who gave the most impressive performances in 2015 just made it look so damned easy

"...Odysseus Rex in Year Of The Rooster (Capital T Theatre) Liebrecht killed as the drug-addled fighting cock. Also he..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

Now Streaming in Austin: Coming Undone With Minnow Mountain

Resurrecting Rotoscoping for the Amazon Prime mindbender

"...and paper and effort to be worth the time. Austin animation studio Minnow Mountain keeps proving “them” wrong by..."

Nov. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hidden Room Theatre's Henry IV

Beth Burns' latest foray into Shakespeare will school you on how to present plays penned by the Bard

"...one. This evening's lesson, provided by the Hidden Room Theatre, is on how to produce, direct, and perform the..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Gateway Theatre Project's Ghosts

This site-specific staging immerses its small audiences in Ibsen's bleak, tragic world via an Austin home

"...can't help it. It'd be rude to ignore these actors midperformance...."

March 6, 2020 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

On the Stage, On the Screen: Austin's Theatres Embrace a Virtual Future

Ahead of Austin Playfest and the All Together Now! Revue, directors and producers discuss the challenges and potential they've found online

"...The rumors of the death of virtual theatre have been greatly exaggerated...."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

This Is Who We Are #9: Mary Moody Northern Theatre's bobrauschenbergamerica

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...– many sharing art online – which speaks to Austin's driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit,..."

May 18, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Hidden Room Theatre Is Working With a Presidential Assassin

Aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln, we reckon you’ll really enjoy the show

"...Austin’s Hidden Room theatre company is officially in cahoots with..."

June 12, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Theatre Refuses to Fade in 1995 And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

The past 12 months saw some of Austin's

"...which moved from its longtime home at 607 Trinity; theatre artists Norman Miller and TJ Gaudette, who passed away..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Arts Feature

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...made it. "A long, long way, my friend," the Austin actor laughs. "Did my mother write you an email?"..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Charles Dickens' Prolific Work Comes to Several Austin Stages

There's more than Scrooge on Austin stages this holiday season – which is just as his creator would want it

"...addition to a familiar pair of Carols – Zach Theatre's original musical adaptation with contemporary pop songs threaded through..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2017 Payne Theatre Award Winners

Lotta love for Nevermore, Drowning Girls, Agent Andromeda

"...The theatre fans who voted for this year's B. Iden Payne..."

Oct. 25, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gobotrick Theatre Company: Keeping the Soul Happy

Naomi Wallace's drama One Flea Spare is the latest venture from Gobotrick Theatre Company

"...the city. It received its American premiere at the Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival of New American Plays;..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Theatre -- ALL CAPS, All the Time

There's nothing lower-case or lethargic about theatre director, actor, and producer Sharon Sparlin. She's bold, animated, even electric, and channeling all that high-voltage energy into creating equally energetic theatre all the time.

"...get some tea, don't do anything until noon," the Austin actor and director says. She has to practice at..."

April 13, 2001 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

Austin Playhouse's Death of a Salesman

Marc Pouhé creates a powerful and sympathetic portrait of Willy Loman in a production starring African-American actors

"...play could be considered the definitive work of American theatre. The group settled into two camps: Thornton Wilder's Our..."

March 3, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

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