The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Penfold Theatre's first show in Round Rock delivers a pleasant evening of laughs

"...for Penfold's Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), under Beth Burns' direction. Audiences wishing for an intellectual exploration into..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Taming of the Shrew

Shakespeare's troubling comedy, done old-school, gets a new lease on life

"...her fellow musicians. The thing is, no amount of Elizabethan doublets or lutes and recorders or men in skirts..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Long Now

Beth Burns' play has the seed of a unique love story, but it still needs developing

"...most recent Shrewd Productions show, written and directed by Beth Burns, features a young woman whose worst enemy is..."

May 29, 2009 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Twelfth Night

Scottish Rite Theatre serves up Shakespearean comedy with actors who know their stuff

"...has in its favor in Twelfth Night, directed by Beth Burns. The entire cast uses the play's language nimbly,..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Rose Rage

The Bard is rampant and rules this Hidden Room.

"...Luckily, the indefatigable Beth Burns of the Hidden Room Theatre Company has brought..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Top 10 Arts-Related Program Activities of 2015

The most memorable art of 2015 carved strange and brilliant new spaces out of familiar ones

"...original work fully created in the ATX. 4) Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Mary Moody Northen Theatre)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Shows Must Go On(line)

More Austin performers take their acts to the internets for streaming

"...got going for your improv comedy pleasure. And now Beth Burns – you know: the esteemed Matriarch of The..."

March 19, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

2018 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

Top honors go to Drowsy Chaperone and Fixing Troilus

"...Dramaturgy Eric Colleary, Beth Burns, Kate Meehan, Toby Minor, Amelia Turner, Howard Burkett,..."

Nov. 7, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Before EAST? During EAST? Something Other Than EAST?

We totally <3 that East Austin Studio Tour, but hold on a minute

"...5. THE HISTORY OF KING LEAR BY NAHUM TATE Beth Burns and the Hidden Room bring back this forgotten..."

Nov. 11, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Pleasure of the Paynes 2014

The 'Fix' was in at the 40th theatre awards ceremony

"...Direction Beth Burns, Der Bestrafte Brudermord..."

Nov. 4, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), and the Chronicle's Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Caitlin Greenwood (visual arts), Seth Orion Schwaiger..."

May 8, 2014 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

"...For more information, contact Beth Burns, bethwarriorprincess@yahoo.com. For fundraising event sponsorships and donations, contact..."

June 28, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Q&A Hole: What Extinct Animal Would You Bring Back To Life?

With Matt Oztalay, Peter-John Byrnes, Wiley Wiggins, and more

"...Beth Burns of The Hidden Room: The lucky species I’ll..."

Feb. 11, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

You Wouldn't Know Her, She Lives in London/You Wouldn't Know Him, He Lives in Texas

This play's use of social media and interactive tech brings something new to theatre

"...pond, and he wants them to finally meet her. Elizabeth, a feminist librarian played by the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed..."

March 11, 2011 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

TOP 10 Theatrical Wonders of 2010

A theatre year with a tipsy crew, a zoo, a shrew, and lots of cross-dressing

"...OF THE SHREW – ORIGINAL PRACTICES' (HIDDEN ROOM THEATRE) Beth Burns' approach was old-school, casting all guys, but the..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2010 B. Iden Payne Awards

Four shows took home nearly half the honors at this year's ceremony

"...The Taming of the Shrew – Original Practices director Beth Burns gleefully claimed the comedy production prize for the..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Class

The 2009-2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...be good's Claire Ruud (visual arts); and the Chronicle's Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Jonelle Seitz (dance), Avimaan Syam (theatre), and..."

June 11, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...be good's Claire Ruud (visual arts); and the Chronicle's Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Michael Kellerman (music), Jonelle Seitz (dance), Avimaan..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 9 Most Memorable Locally Produced Live Performance Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2009

A theatre year of crazy families, love lost and found, and lots of dancing

"...Rite Theatre and Robert Matney as Jaques? Directed by Beth Burns...."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...the hands of longtime Giant Sand rhythm duo Joey Burns and John Covertino, Calexico's Touch & Go debut from..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Project ATX6

The city’s unofficial music ambassador program turns 4 thanks to the sweat equity of founder Chris Brecht

"...Chavez, and Elijah Ford; and wild card talent Aisha Burns and Beth Chrisman...."

Nov. 24, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Pythia Dust

The folks at ethos boldly go where no one has gone before with Pythia Dust, an outer space musical revue that feels at once brand new and yet curiously familiar

"...every song pulses with a quasar beat and love burns hotter than a supernova. The folks at ethos, creators..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

It Takes Two

Asking local musical couples what it's like to do everything together

"...the melodie, that's sweetly played in tune" -- Robert Burns, "A Red, Red Rose"..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Gay Place

Support our talented local queer artists this holiday season

"...knockout artwork? Gender Portraits, Shaun Lee Creative, Court Lurie, Beth Consetta Rubel, and Sasha Jones have lots to choose..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Sisters Doin' IT

You will see red if the Austin Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have their way

"...BETH CONSETTA RUBEL CLOSING RECEPTION Last chance to see this..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...between action and art, daring us to join choreographer Elizabeth Streb and her dancers in pursuit of human flight...."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...parent/child love story, when love means letting go. Cast: Beth Broderick, Ashley Rickards, Greg Germann, JR Bourne, Reno (World..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...one way or another. Cast: Allison Tolman, Sophie Reid, JoBeth Williams, Luis Bordonada, Larry Jack Dotson, Butch Hancock, Bob..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to the grand stage of world events. It also burns in the moments of decision faced by ordinary people...."

Aug. 25, 2006 Column

Live Shots

Cowboy Junkies

"...MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO, JOSH WINK, Q-BURNS ABSTRACT MESSAGE..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature

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