Deveare Smith Visits – and Inhabits – Austin

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center is hosting a special performance by Anna Deveare Smith in which she'll present theatrical portraits of select Austinites

"...Last summer, House Arrest showed us Anna Deveare Smith's search for the American character in the..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Getting Physical

Anna Deavere Smith returns to Austin to investigate the resilience of the human body

"...When she was here last year, Anna Deavere Smith showed us a bit of Austin's soul,..."

May 12, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Challenge of Playing Living People in Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

The cast discusses how hard it can be getting into the skin of living people in Anna Deavere Smith’s play

"...Fund and one of 16 individuals who appear in Anna Deavere Smith's Notes From the Field, a play that..."

March 1, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

This production of Anna Deavere Smith's provocative docudrama calls out America's criminal justice system

"...Leading the charge in this arena is playwright/actor Anna Deavere Smith. Her critically acclaimed reality-based plays have addressed..."

March 15, 2019 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

Rachel Getting Married

Anne Hathaway tears up the screen in Jonathan Demme's new film about a self-absorbed woman who wreaks family havoc while out of rehab to attend her sister's wedding.

"...DeWitt, Bill Irwin, Mather Zickel, Debra Winger, Tunde Adebimpe, Anna Deavere Smith and Anisa George. The upshot to a..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

This Is America: Part One

Zach's Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...Field – an investigation into the school-to-prison pipeline by Anna Deavere Smith – Zach Theatre was able to have..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

This Is America: Part Two

More from the Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...Field – an investigation into the school-to-prison pipeline by Anna Deavere Smith – Zach Theatre was able to have..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Matthew McConaughey, Peter Fonda, Luke Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Farrah Fawcett, Louis Black: Which godlike celebrity did Style Avatar Stephen deign to spend a hot 15 minutes in a trailer with? Oh, wouldn't you like to know …

"...Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Matthew McConaughey, Dabney Coleman, Tess Harper, Anna Deavere Smith ... founding chairs of the event Texas..."

March 14, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Stephen remembers when his life was simply an orgy of sex and drugs and rock & roll... No, silly, not last week...

"...lucky I was to see the last performance of Anna Nicole Smith at Zach Scott recently. While I am..."

June 9, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith, Samantha Mathis. (PG-13, 114 min.) Although it's..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

A Year Later, the Time Is Right for Another Conversation About Notes From the Field

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Zach Theatre streamed its staging of the 2019 production and led a discussion on Zoom

"...it for a pair of Commun­ity Conversations centering on Anna Deavere Smith's Notes From the Field. A documentary theatre..."

June 19, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Let Me Down Easy

In Anna Deavere Smith's personal journey to confront mortality is a gift of grace

"...At the outset of Let Me Down Easy, Anna Deavere Smith shares this child's perspective, not from the..."

May 8, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

House Arrest

Both Anna Deavere Smith's script for 'House Arrest' and Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of it fall short as meaningful political theatre

"...the two-part, Tony Kushner clock-buster Angels in America to Anna Deavere Smith's House Arrest, playwrights seem trapped in torturous..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

After a Fashion

How many times did Stephen wear that suit? Come along to the premiere of the Domain and this year's Texas Film Hall of Fame.

"...was celebratory rather than mournful. Ann's dear friend Liz Smith emceed the night, and there's no question that Austin..."

March 16, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

How to resolve conflict? Japanese import Iron Chef has the right idea.

"...Texas Monthly Talks. Hosted by Texas Monthly Editor Evan Smith, the 30-minute program promises to "chronicle life in contemporary..."

April 4, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Getting Their Due

The 2003 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...broadening the perception of Texas films. Founding Chair Evan Smith (also the editor of Texas Monthly) is adamant that..."

March 7, 2003 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Going Underground at the Vortex

Lisa B. Thompson's new drama digs deep into politics past and present, and asks us all: What are you gonna do?

"...I was also a student of Anna Deavere Smith at UCLA, and I remember her doing..."

March 24, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TV Eye

The pre-Top 10, unofficial year in review.

"...A decent vehicle for Anna Deavere Smith, Blythe Danner, and the other women of..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Malcolm, Movement, Memory

With subjects that range from Malcolm X to choreographer Alvin Ailey, Orlando Bagwell's documentaries depict the African-American -- as well as American -- experience.

"...a dance in memory of Ailey. It started with Anna Deavere Smith [Twilight] interviewing the dancers and then performing..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...LIVE NUDE GIRLSD: Julianna Lavin; with Dana Delany, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Stevenson, Laila..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith, Samantha Mathis. (PG-13, 114 min.) Although itÕs..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

The Human Stain

Despite some terrific moments, Philip Roth's words fail to stick to the screen.

"...Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Gary Sinise, Wentworth Miller, Jacinda Barrett, Anna Deavere Smith and Harry J. Lennix. Somewhat near the..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

After a Fashion

Stephen's lists of things to do, places he went, and people he dished

"...from a dozen Austin stores – including Populuxe, Jezebel, Anna Maria, and Girl Next Door – and the Blue..."

June 2, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

State Fair

Recognizing the pictures, but also the kinds of spirits who appreciate them: the Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...and Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards co-founder Evan Smith hasÊtold more than once, but under the circumstances, it's..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Steve Uhler

After a Fashion

Stephen's annual Oscar roundup of who DHOH (did her own hair), and look out, Neiman Marcus is coming!

"...accepted by the legendary Ann-Margret). Special guests include Liz Smith, Lily Tomlin, Anna Deavere Smith, and Bud Shrake, with..."

March 2, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Huzzah! Stephen is back, jingling his balls and getting all Carrie on yo' keister.

"...and Bill Paxton. With presenter Ellen Burstyn, emcee Liz Smith, and special guests Lily Tomlin and Anna Deavere Smith,..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

How to resolve conflict? Japanese import Iron Chef has the right idea.

"...executed musical numbers and really horrid costumes on American Idol-wannabe Fame...."

June 13, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Robert Faires' Top 10 Theatre Treasures of 2019

History came alive and exceptional ensembles propelled the year's most memorable shows

"...4) NOTES FROM THE FIELD (Zach Theatre) Anna Deavere Smith trusted her documentary report on race and..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Critics Table's Grand Tales

The winners of the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...musical Sunday in the Park With George and the Anna Deavere Smith investigation of the school-to-prison pipeline, Notes From..."

June 4, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Decoder

Lawrence Wright reflects on a decade spent exploring and explaining the Middle East in My Trip to Al-Qaeda

"...made and you're trying to look natural"). Inspired by Anna Deavere Smith's play Fires in the Mirror – in..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

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