House and Garden

'House' and 'Garden,' Alan Ayckbourn's coupled comedies performed in tandem by a single cast, is really one show divided between two stages

"...Joanna, played with vulnerability by (the only English filly) Bernadette Nason, goes from peaceable to absolutely bonkers in Garden,..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

A Christmas Carol

The State Theater Company brings its artistry to bear on that most conventional show of the season, 'A Christmas Carol,' and delivers a perfectly packaged production

"...fit snugly into their old costumes and roles, notably Bernadette Nason's eager portly gentleman and tall Rick Roemer as..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Payne Pleasures 2004

Sam Bass Theatre's Forever Plaid took top honors at the 30th anniversary B. Iden Payne Awards

"...Bernadette Nason (The Underpants)..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Underpants

To get into The Underpants, as it were, director Don Toner has deployed a reliable ensemble of able actors, who deliver a friendly poke in the ribs about matters a little farther south

"...Moe, Larry, and Curly. Rounding out the cast are Bernadette Nason as the upstairs neighbor, salaciously goading Louise into..."

May 28, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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

"...Bernadette Nason, The Winter's Tale..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Winter's Tale

You should go to the Austin Shakespeare Festival's The Winter's Tale only if you'd like to see a truly magical story of hope from despair, joy from grief, and life from death

"...school with at UT 15 years ago; Lowell Bartholomee; Bernadette Nason; and Judson L. Jones. The only person in..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Articulations

The Austin Circle of Theaters has handed out its annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in local theatre from August 2002 through July 2003.

"...Comedy: David Jones, 16 Spells to Charm the Beast Bernadette Nason, Merry Wives of Windsor..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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.

"...Bernadette Nason, The Merry Wives of Windsor..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Austin helps the Lysistrata Project become a global phenomenon, and Governor Rick Perry and Austin Mayor Gus Garcia speak out in favor of the Long Center.

"...by Robi Polgar. Katherine Catmull, as Lysistrata, schemed with Bernadette Nason and Jessica Hedrick as her chief sisters in..."

March 7, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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.

"...Hulsman, Content-Love Knowles, Karen Kuykendall, Traci Laird, Meredith McCall, Bernadette Nason, Lowell Bartholomee, Sean Carey, Richard Craig, Gray Haddock,..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

It's a Screenplay!

Austin screenwriting contest Movie Midwifing helps scripts with their first baby steps.

"...Oct. 3: Letty's Prayer by Bernadette Nason:..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Movie Midwifing

"...doctor prescribes true love."); Oct. 3: Letty’s Prayer by Bernadette Nason ("When a poor teenage Haitian girl living in..."

Sept. 19, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

It's still summer in the city, but news about fall film-related events means a break in the heat isn't too far away.

"...Thing); John L. Shea III (What the Doctor Ordered); Bernadette Nason (Letty's Prayer); and Scott Miles (Schizophrenic Oz). Congrats..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Local Arts Reviews

"...her face every time she's in Whiteside's presence; by Bernadette Nason as the chipper cook, beaming as she serves..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Richard III

In the new production of Shakespeare's Richard III staged by the Disciples of Melpomene, it's the crafty and well-crafted portrayal of Richard by David Stahl that drives this show -- a performance built around performances by a master actor on the stage of life.

"...bar set by the leading man -- most notably Bernadette Nason, whose Queen Elizabeth, enraged by Richard's murder of..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Stuffed to bursting with outrageous characters, broad reactions, and slapstick, The Merry Wives of Windsor as mounted by the Austin Shakespeare Festival and Austin Playhouse is big on big comedy, and the crisp comic work of the cast makes it a sizable pleasure.

"...sports a French accent as thick as Dijon mustard. Bernadette Nason's Mistress Quickly boasts a bust ample enough to..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

Chronicle Art Reviews

"...as one half of the bickering blind couple and Bernadette Nason is his equal, matching him dig for dig..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Arts Review

Review: Different Stages’ The Art of Martyrdom (A Comedy)

For one of the season's best comedies, get thee to a nunnery

"...CB Feller) and, eventually, the Abbess Gerberga (an enchanting Bernadette Nason, channeling the best qualities of every older female..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

FronteraFest Is Back to Push New Boundaries

The theatrical fringe festival proves there's still space to experiment in a crowded Austin

"...Gallant, Jomo & the Possum Posse, Joy Cunningham, and Bernadette Nason...."

Jan. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips: Dobie Dichos, Oakville

Gather under the stars to celebrate storytelling and J. Frank Dobie

"...tales of Texas. This year's participants are W.F. Strong, Bernadette Nason, Ken Roberts, Tim Tingle, Micaela Mendez, and musician..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

2008 B. Iden Payne Awards

A strong sense of community at possibly the funniest Payne Awards ceremony ever

"...Bernadette Nason, Blithe Spirit DRAMA..."

Oct. 31, 2008 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

"...Bernadette Nason (Blithe Spirit)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

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

"...Bernadette Nason (Blithe Spirit)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

And the Award Goes to ...

The 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Jones, UT Theatre & DanceJohn Bustin Award for Conspicuous VersatilityBernadette NasonAddition of Note AwardEd Kliman, for his musical participation..."

June 8, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Bernadette Nason, Shirley Valentine..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Steel Magnolias

Thanks to an ensemble of fine actresses, Austin Playhouse's new production of Steel Magnolias is a breath of fresh Louisiana air

"...and mourning – another heart-wrenching performance by Babs George. Bernadette Nason and Janet Hurley Kimlicko, as Clairee and Ouiser,..."

May 4, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

An Ideal Husband

The overall feel of the Austin Playhouse production of Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband is polite and relaxed, but the actors do provide gut-busting performances

"...and in the blubbering old man (Dirk van Allen). Bernadette Nason's idle prattle as Lady Markby is most comical...."

Feb. 2, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Bernadette Nason, The Rivals/The Odd Couple..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

FronteraFest Schedule

"..."Bill's Dead," by Bernadette Nason. A comic take on an Englishwoman abroad based..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Arts Feature

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.

"...Bernadette Nason, Faith Healer..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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