The Rude Mechs' Fixing Timon of Athens

The theatre collective's latest repair job on a broken Shakespeare play is wildly accessible, welcoming, and enthralling

"..."all-star" cast would be an understatement, with Austin heavy-hitters Barbara Chisholm, Elizabeth Doss, Ellie McBride, Robert S. Fisher, Lowell..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Tartuffe

David Long's direction of this Molière comedy infuses what could be a dusty antique with light and life

"...of actors, including Equity guests Beckham, the always formidable Barbara Chisholm (who is, full disclosure, married to Chronicle Arts..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Evans

The Importance of Being Earnest

At Mary Moody Northen Theatre, Oscar Wilde's comedy is not only wonderfully expressed but played with remarkable accuracy

"...Robert Faires as her cheery Chasuble. But it is Barbara Chisholm as Lady Bracknell who racks up the most..."

April 19, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

All Over Creation: Dispatch From the New Theatre Front

Four new UTNT dramas prove you can't go home again

"...I hasten to add, is played by my wife, Barbara Chisholm, who is serving as a professional guest artist..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Top 10 Theatrical Delights of the Latter Half of 2011

Recapping the fightin', spoonin', boppin' stage sensations of 2011's summer and fall

"...6) BARBARA CHISHOLM AS THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY IVINS IN 'RED HOT..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

Top 10 Theatrical Wonders of 2011

Remembering a theatrical year with superheroes, The Tempest, and a mash-up of the two

"...social-conscience/ass-kicker? A perfect match of actor to role, with Barbara Chisholm's own vitality, charisma, wit, and political conviction fusing..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: Home-Cooked Art

You can't beat the taste of a concert or play reading made in your own home

"...mind of the readings that my wife, the actress Barbara Chisholm, and I had hosted in our home. Some..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Zach Theatre

Construction is starting on Zach's third performance space, its biggest yet

"...and Lady Bird Johnson (as portrayed by Zach mainstay Barbara Chisholm), a Zach "dream team" chorus – more than..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Celebrity Autobiography'

The twaddle peddled by celebs in memoirs is even funnier when read aloud

"...in, so look for Zach Theatre regulars Lauren Lane, Barbara Chisholm, and Martin Burke; improv star Tom Booker; Austin..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zach Theatre

The theatre is giving away a free wedding to some homegrown George and Emily

"...Full disclosure: My wife, Barbara Chisholm, will be in Zach's Our Town, as will..."

March 26, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Belly Laughs of 2008

Chronicle Arts writer Elizabeth Cobbe remembers the sweetest comedic moments in 2008

"...1) Barbara Chisholm upending a large potted plant over her head..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Karen Kuykendall Tribute: More bouquets for the missing diva

Zach Theatre hosts a memorial tribute to the beloved performer, patron, and local legend

"...was a tour de force for Kuykendall, performed by Barbara Chisholm (Present Laughter) and Karen's granddaughter Haley Naiser; and..."

May 2, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar kisses and makes up with a certain Downtown club

"...I bawled like a baby when my sister Margaret, Barbara Chisholm, and Kate Messer did a karaoke version of..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Culture Flash!

The Art Palace glows in the 'Times,' and Dan Dietz gets a hearing at the Kennedy Center

"...will be spending Labor Day weekend at the festival: Barbara Chisholm (full disclosure: this reporter's wife) is taking time..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Lyric Opera

Austin Lyric Opera announces what's coming when it turns 20 next season and serves up a banquet of opera on celluloid in a party, titled Lights, Camera, Opera

"...Rollergirls, and banter between yours truly and award-winning actress Barbara Chisholm. Lights, Camera, Opera takes place March 25, Saturday,..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Scrambling to take care of that Secret Santa on your list? Your Style Avatar has the perfect solution!

"...but then again, any chance to party with actress/goddess Barbara Chisholm is going to be a very special occasion…..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Hyde Park TheatreDirector, ComedyCarlos Treviño, Not Clown Actress, Comedy Barbara Chisholm, Blown Sideways Through LifeActor, ComedyMichael Stuart, The Drawer..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Barbara Chisholm, Blown Sideways Through Life..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two

A series of shifts: Mike Clark-Madison departs, our redesign winds up, and 'Page Two' tries to find joy while democracy crumbles

"...Special thanks to Barbara Chisholm, who's done a yeoman's work in listings for..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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

"...Quinton, charming though he is, offers basically one character. Barbara Chisholm (who is the Chronicle Community listings editor and..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

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

"...Barbara Chisholm, The Winter's Tale..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Building a City on a Stage

Epic is not something often attempted in the theatre, much less by small arts groups, but with Orange, Refraction Arts Project is telling the epic history of a fictitious city across three time periods in four overlapping storylines, with the participation of 15 playwrights and 25 actors.

"...25 cast members, including local favorites Mary Agen Cox, Barbara Chisholm, Robert Pierson, Leigh Anderson Fisher, and even Chronicle..."

May 23, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Barbara Chisholm, The Pavilion..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

As You Like It

Welcome! The following is our comprehensive Austin guide to the American classic commonly known as the hamburger.

"...meal. Mick Vann, MM Pack, Wes Marshall, Claudia Alarcón, Barbara Chisholm, Rachel Feit, and I divided up the burger..."

March 7, 2003 Food Feature

Articulations

Austin helps the Lysistrata Project become the Little Peace Project That Could, the Long Center says "no thanks, after all" to the $25 million in Waller Creek tunnel bond money, and Austin Shakespeare Festival launches a new reading series.

"...you won't see Holly Babbitt, Janelle Buchanan, Katherine Catmull, Barbara Chisholm, Mary Cox, Joy Cunningham, Lee Eddy, Kristen Ensrude,..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Top 10 Onstage Works of Wonder in 2002

Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires delivers his list of the Top 10 most memorable productions in the performing arts for 2002.

"...cosmic event; performances by Robert Newell, Meredith McCall, and Barbara Chisholm that balanced comic precision and wrenching pain; and..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gourmet Gadgetry

The Food staff offers some ideas on stocking stuffers for the kitchen enthusiast on your list.

"...you. We asked Mick Vann, MM Pack, Rachel Feit, Barbara Chisholm, Wes Marshall, and Claudia Alarcón for some foolproof..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hamlet: Words, Words, Words

Despite the presence of a talented ensemble, the Austin Shakespeare Festival production of what most of the English-speaking world considers the greatest play ever written is a thin Hamlet of watered-down performances and even more diluted directorial choices.

"...the play within the play, The Murder of Gonzago). Barbara Chisholm's recounting of the death of Ophelia turns flamboyant,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Disaster Relief

In the wake of last week's terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., Austin theatre artists are doing their part to help out: raising funds for disaster relief from audiences attending their shows.

"...his wife, Chronicle Community Listings editor and Food writer Barbara Chisholm, and his daughter Rosalind, are all in the..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Southern Comfort

The Chronicle food staff has scoured Austin in search of the city's best down-home eateries; they're served up within.

"...staff, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry, Pableaux Johnson, Mick Vann, Barbara Chisholm, and myself, have identifed some of the best..."

March 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

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