Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...the 16th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics have joined to recognize the year's most exceptional achievements..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Local critics have put their heads – and pens – together..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Local critics have put their heads – and pens – together..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...the 18th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance,..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...the 17th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance,..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...the 19th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance,..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Connectors

The 2013 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...On any given date, Austin's cultural calendar offers so many options that it's almost..."

May 31, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...Citizens of Austin, prepare to meet the official representatives of your 10..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Delighted Lee

Actor Lee Eddy is back onstage in Austin after five years away, and boy, is she happy

"...Austin got a lot less funny when Lee Eddy left..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Blood and Guts and Dirt and Joy

Michael Miller may appear at first meeting to be withdrawn, but he is absolutely present onstage and off, and his willingness to "get dirty" with his characters and continuous challenge to himself to be better make this seemingly reserved actor one of Austin's best.

"...be better make this seemingly reserved actor one of Austin's best...."

Aug. 10, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Blist'ring Strings

This summer the Austin Chamber Music Festival really brings the heat

"...no. Please. Like I'd need to tell anyone in Austin that this time of year it's hot enough to..."

July 8, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Dance Writer Moves On

After a decade with the Chron, Jonelle Seitz takes her leave

"...Oh, friends in Austin's dance community, this is news I'm sorry to deliver...."

Oct. 17, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Roberto Orci Grabs the Bull by the Horns for 'Matador'

Taking Robert Rodriguez from his comfort zone with soccer'n'spies

"...Roberto Orci have picked a worse day to visit Austin? All is calm in the lobby of the Four..."

July 15, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Om Shanti – Once Upon a Time in Bollywood'

The cinematic musicals of India dance their way onto the stage in Austin

"...Indian live performance in Austin has, up to now, come largely from the classical..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Welcome to My Studio

The East Austin Studio Tour offers a rare chance to see where artists work and live

"...The East Austin Studio Tour is your best opportunity all year to..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Everyone's a Critic

The theatre community sounds off on critics as artists.

"...I am a writer for Theatre in Austin, TX. I have recently become concerned by the glaring..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...the artists to be on the move. And in Austin, they certainly are, pirouetting, lunging, stomping, leaping in scores..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Everything Is Exemplary

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For 22 years, the critics have been the ones handing out the honors at..."

June 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Grand Designs of Ia Ensterä and Jason Amato

"...Over Creation column "In Praise of Designers", two of Austin's most accomplished theatrical designers are soon to leave town...."

July 17, 2015 Photo Gallery

Arts Stalwarts

Twelve of Austin's cultural heroes will be inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame at the 2003 Austin Critics Table Awards ceremony, and here is an introduction to them and some of their significant contributions to the local arts scene.

"...They are Austin's cultural heroes. They are individuals who have founded local..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Honors: Critics Table & Payne awards, Circumference of a Squirrel; Payne..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Honors: Best Diva, Chronicle "Best of Austin" 1999; Critics Table award & Payne nomination, Full Gallop;..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Honors: Critics Table award & Payne nomination, Jouét; Critics Table nomination,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...The Rocky Horror Show, Zach, 2000, 1999; various, Candide, Austin Lyric Opera, 2000; The King, Big River, Zilker Theatre,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Honors: Payne award, Body and Soul; Payne & Critics Table nominations, Ashes..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Payne nomination, Virtual Devotion; Payne nomination, WAR; Payne & Critics Table nomination, In the House of the Moles; Critics..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...The Tempest, State Theater Co., 2001; Henry, The Fantasticks, Austin Playhouse, 2001; Hang Town Fry, Austin Theatre Co., 2001;..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Honors: Payne & Critics Table nominations, A Macbeth; Critics Table award & Payne..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

In Praise of Designers

A show of gratitude as two of our finest, Ia Ensterä and Jason Amato, depart Austin

"...designs. They can't even count on consistent recognition from critics, the bastards!..."

July 17, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

New Work: Performances

Journeys in story, song, and dance with four outstanding women of color

"...You can see Austin artists presenting new work on pretty much any day..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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