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"...I do not write this in defense of the Bedlam Faction, as I am sure such a talented group..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column

The London Cuckolds

In the Bedlam Faction's production of the Restoration comedy The London Cuckolds, "rubber-faced" is a highly appropriate way of describing the majority of the cast, and that's a problem. Rather than telling a funny story, the actors are begging for laughs at the expense of the script and the characters they play, and it leaves the play cold.

"...me, and that's exactly what you find in the Bedlam Faction's production of this Edward Ravenscroft play. (A note..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Reefer Madness

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"...Watching the Bedlam Faction's staging of Reefer Madness while straight is almost..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Brats of Clarence

The Bedlam Faction's latest is a wildly entertaining marriage of Shakespearean history and wacky, absurd humor

"...production after an extended hiatus, the members of the Bedlam Faction have chosen a script right up their artistic..."

March 28, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

'Tis Pity She's a Whore

The Bedlam Faction is as smart a bunch of actors as you'll find, and they take the Jacobean tragedy 'Tis Pity She's a Whore and make its extra-dense language crystal clear and its characters comprehensible, and the story relatively easy to follow, but the production suffers from a flatness born of a lack of specificity.

"...Reviving Ford's play is the Bedlam Faction, as smart a bunch of actors as you'll..."

March 7, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Romulus

Gore Vidal's script for Romulus, from a play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, is as perceptive as they come, and the Bedlam Faction's production has more than a few things to recommend it, but the company's playing style often undercuts rather than enhances the drama.

"...When you enter the Off Center to attend this Bedlam Faction production, you're struck by two things: first, the..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Volpone

Welcome the Bedlam Faction, the latest theatre company to be founded by veterans of UT Austin's Shakespeare at Winedale program, and its inaugural effort, Ben Jonson's Volpone, a tale of greed, conniving, status, and, ultimately, morality that Bedlam stages with a seeming insanity that befits its name but which is really quite smart, energetic, creative, and hilarious.

"...So welcome the Bedlam Faction, replete with veterans of Winedale, and its inaugural..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Reefer Madness

The Bedlam Faction tackle the cult hit 'Reefer Madness' with a postured, exaggerated approach that's totally intentional and often quite funny

"...in this live rendering of the film from the Bedlam Faction performance collective. Bill and Mary are two sweet..."

April 22, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The Brats of Clarence, The Bedlam Faction..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Stella Adler and the American Theater

UT's Harry Ransom Center, which acquired the complete archive of Stella Adler, celebrates her impact on American acting in the symposium Stella Adler and the American Theater

"...companies such as Salvage Vanguard Theater, Rude Mechs, and Bedlam Faction are founded on the same principles, and even..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Top 10 Most Memorable Theatrical Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2005 (A Hierarchical List)

'Chronicle' theatre writer Barry Pineo names his 10 favorite stage productions of 200

"...9) Reefer Madness (Bedlam Faction) Theatre on the edge – no, make thatfalling..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...The Emperor of the Moon, Bedlam Faction..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Born in the Barn

How Shakespeare at Winedale spawned some of Austin's – and the country's – best theatre

"...among them the Rude Mechanicals, Austin Shakespeare Festival, the Bedlam Faction, even Esther's Follies. Like the man who taught..."

July 23, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Screwed Into the Book of Love

The Bedlam Faction's production of Wayne Alan Brenner's Screwed Into the Book of Love is an ambling journey through a maze of situations built upon the effects and circumstances of love

"...Love shapes itself in monologues stitched together using the Bedlam Faction's collective efforts and an original script by Chronicle..."

May 7, 2004 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

The Emperor of the Moon

The Bedlam Faction's sci-fi, action-movie, musical upgrade of Aphra Behn's 17th-century comedy The Emperor of the Moon is a good time that's edgy enough for the wilder bunch and tame enough for conventional crowds.

"...The Emperor of the Moon by arts collective the Bedlam Faction. The 17th-century play by Aphra Behn, a woman..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

After a Fashion

How badly did Stephen's illustrious editor screw up his column last week? You'll just have to read to see -- but trust us, it's worth it, if only for the amazing list of haute fashion events listed herein. Your social calendar will thank you.

"...See www.wildflower.org for more info. Sunday, Oct. 19, the Bedlam Faction brings you the Lunar Lounge Fashion Show &..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

A "northern stream" of high fashion comes to Austin… And what celebrity was sighted among the frat daddies on the Drag? Where did she go, and what did she buy?

"...Ruby Pearl in-store boutique... A press release from the Bedlam Faction Theatre Company announces a design competition with a..."

July 4, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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.

"...Esther's Follies, Boxtree Players, Rude Mechanicals, Austin Shakespeare Festival, Bedlam Faction, and many other companies. Ayres has received the..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Most Memorable Theatrical Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2002

Austin Chronicle reviewer Barry Pineo delivers his list of the Top 10 most memorable moments in Austin theatre for 2002.

"...5. Greg Gondek's utterly entertaining turn in The Bedlam Faction's Romulus...."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Secret History of the Off Center

Looking back at the former home of the Rude Mechs and why it mattered

"...en Bloc, Capital T Theatre, Teatro Vivo, paper chairs, Bedlam Faction, Breaking String Theatre ... so many more. Sometimes..."

June 30, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Theatrical Treasures and Pleasures of 2008

Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires recalls 2008, in the theatre

"...The Brats of Clarence (The Bedlam Faction)..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...The Brats of Clarence (Bedlam Faction)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...The Brats of Clarence (Bedlam Faction)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

Nominations for the 2004-2005 B. Iden Payne Awards

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

"...Reefer Madness, Bedlam Faction..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature

More Words From Winedale

Additional life lessons and meditations from students in the Shakespeare at Winedale program

July 23, 2004 Arts Feature by Clayton Stromberger

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...The Bedlam Faction..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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"...Rude Mechanicals, Salvage Vanguard, Tapestry, Pollyanna, U.T.P.A.C., dirigo, Mainline, Bedlam Faction, Zach Scott, A.M.T., A.L.O., and other companies too..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...The London Cuckolds, Bedlam Faction..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Frailty, Thy Name Ain't Woman

"...the role with rising star Kelly Kaduce. 472-5992... The Bedlam Faction, which made its debut this year with a..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires