A Veteran's Voice

Playwright Johnny Meyer returned from war to learn that theatre is essential to life

"...my work," he says. So the veteran with zero theatre experience reworked a novel that he'd written about his..."

March 22, 2013 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

In Memoriam: Jason Tremblay

Playwright to be remembered at the Paramount on Sunday

"..."Jason Tremblay – Our Theatre Hero." So read the Paramount Theatre marquee on April..."

April 28, 2017 Arts Post 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

Gricelda Silva, Equal Parts Pragmatism and Whimsy

For five years, the actress has been among the busiest and best on Austin's stages

"...those undergraduate years, albeit in a new home: the Austin theatre scene. Over the past five years, Silva has..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

'The Gospel at Colonus'

After 17 years, Zach Theatre revives this spirited mix of soulful music and Greek tragedy

"...modern playgoers a window into the catharsis experienced by theatre's earliest audiences. It was something rapturous to witness...."

March 28, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Of Thee I Sing (and Dance)

The musical is America's gift to theatre, and here's the local state of the union

"...in which our nation was founded? After all, musical theatre, like jazz, is one of America's contributions to world..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Mary Moody Northen Theatre..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Subterranean Theatre Company..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Subterranean Theatre Company..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Witch, A Macbeth, State, 2001; Alice, Closer, Zachary Scott Theatre, 2000; Valerie, The Weir, State, 2001; Kate, Taming of..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Rude Mechanicals, Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

In Memoriam: Frank Benge

Remembering the artist, critic, and man of the theatre

"...On March 14, Central Texas theatre lost one of its most ardent and active players,..."

March 18, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Matney vs. Cancer – FIGHT!

Artists and supporters from across Austin's theatre community unite behind actor Robert Matney to KO the Big C

"...Austin show folk do not take kindly to a medical..."

June 28, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Mary Margaret Farabee: In Memoriam

Remembering the Texas Book Festival co-founder and Austin Arts Hall of Famer

"...A Dallas native, Farabee came to Austin in the late Fifties to attend the University of..."

March 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Founders Day

The 2010 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...At this point, Austin's creative scene has been so active and dynamic for..."

June 4, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Making It Happen

The 2007 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...without prompting and do the work necessary for dance, theatre, classical music, and visual arts to take root and..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Local Heroes

The 2015 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...living it. The ever-active, productive music director-composer-performer came to Austin in 1989 to obtain a master's degree in children's..."

May 29, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Game-Changers

The 2009 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...That Austin's creative scene is among the liveliest and most watched..."

May 29, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre, Mary Moody Northen Theatre..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika: Feels Like Hope

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center, through November 22 Running Time: 3 hrs..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Arts Review

In Memoriam: Rodolfo Mendez

Remembering the founder of Ballet East Dance Theatre

"...of his life to bringing dance to students on Austin's Eastside, changing countless lives in the process, has left..."

May 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Changing of the Bard

Austin Script Works director Dan Dietz passes the pen to Colin Denby Swanson

"...wrangling playwrights and driving the big bus that is Austin Script Works, Dan Dietz is ready to relinquish the..."

May 21, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Statesman Cuts Arts Staff

Arts critic Jeanne Claire van Ryzin terminated after 17 years

"...a whole lot softer. As of Dec. 31, the Austin American-Statesman is eliminating the position of full-time arts writer,..."

Nov. 30, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Onstage Theatre, Project InterAct..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Subterranean Theatre Company..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Mary Moody Northen Theatre..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

'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

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Physical Plant Theater, 1999; Kip, Raised in Captivity, Subterranean Theatre Co., 1998; the Schoolmaster, The Visit, RAP, 1998...."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

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