Review: Beyond August Productions' God of Carnage

A good play about bad behavior, made even better by a great production

"...Carnage (Le Dieu du carnage), currently being staged by Beyond August Productions from Christopher Hampton's translation...."

Aug. 4, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Review: Shrewd Productions’ Small Steps

Intriguing maiden voyage for local playwright’s campy sci-fi romp

"...Now Austin’s Shrewd Productions appears to have discovered a lost chapter from Ray..."

July 25, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

The latest on Texas festivals, swimming holes, and terrifying worms

"...canceling in-person 50th anniversary shows last year. The student productions in the converted barn of three rotating plays occur..."

July 2, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Among this year's most nominated productions are Penfold Theatre's A War of the Worlds, a..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Theatre Review: Exit Strategy

Or, how one scrappy school strives for salvation

"...next June. Students and staff get the news in August, and the specter of closing haunts their year. Milquetoast..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...got to check this out.   – Cat McCarrey Beyond August Productions presents: Exit Strategy..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Highs and lows from Austin’s stages in their first real post-pandemic year

"...ensembles of actors still reestablishing their sea legs, did productions and performances meet audience expectations? Here are 10 of..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...born in the U.S. are heading to Canada and beyond when it comes time to go before the cameras,..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...period between September 1988, when we went weekly, until August 1991, when we moved to our current location. During..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Macbeth's Myriad of Misfortunes

The Scottish Play – still cursed after all these years

"...Having two separate productions of Macbeth running in Austin this week called to..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Keeping Score

With a bumper crop of musicals onstage in August, musical directors give some notes on what they do

"...revival in Austin this summer, courtesy of Zilker Theatre Productions. But that's not all, folks: At least 11 –..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Chapter 3: Crazy Weekly

September 1988-August 1991

"...Not My Beautiful House" as the cover of an August 1990 issue. NPR correspondent John Burnett read it and..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...hangars for film activities, an office building to headquarter productions, and two long T-hangars where film-support businesses are located...."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Unheard Voices

Diverse Stories Break Through

"...all that unusual in our theatre community to find productions written by folks other than Euro/American males. What is..."

July 7, 1995 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hey Freshman: IG Follows to Fast-Track Your Immersion in Austin Music

Under-21 and underground rave resources on Instagram

"...disco ball, booking all-ages and often via Texas' Spune Productions (@spune)...."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...Waiting for the Barbarians in its U.S. premiere. AO productions are distinguished less by the spectacle seen at Texas..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Invasion of the Kiddie-Lit Plays

Characters from children's literature storm Austin-area stages in July.

"...fairy tale musical Into the Woods). But all the productions seek to draw on the wonder that made those..."

July 5, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Classics Comeback

Are the great dramas of yore reclaiming their place on Austin's stages?

"...record heights, so too is the number of local productions of plays that, for lack of a better term,..."

July 3, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Curse of the Play

"...with a curse on the show and all its productions...."

Oct. 13, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Commercial Venture

Preempting Shania Twain

"...extra hours a night of air time. Then, in August 1996, as part of the new cable franchise agreement,..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Austin’s Best Free Summer Events

From museums to live music to yoga to bats, Austin has it all

"...Every Thursday through August 11 Doors open at 6:30pm and music starts at..."

July 15, 2022 Events Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Naked City

"...approved a new incentive for film, TV, and video productions: Austin will waive facility use and rental fees and..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

Articulations

Getting Online With Art

"...(Amparo Garcia, Daniel Alexander Jones & Jason Phelps) and beyond (Laurie Carlos of New York and Mauricio Cordero of..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Column

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...reserve for rolling out their high-profile items -- prestige productions, Oscar bait, and "serious" dramas. Would-be award contenders vie..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

All Over Creation: Glory Days

When is gazing back at the past looking in the wrong direction?

"...Oz series. I was playing him in Bright Now Beyond, a new musical adapted from The Marvelous Land of..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...surreal imagery, emotional catharsis, and girls with swords ascends beyond most other magical girl material due to how hard..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Stays the Course on Mask Precautions

Steady on safety guidelines, Austin promoters and club owners juggle an unclear concert calendar

"...Beyond continued March dates with the local favorite, Garrett isn't..."

March 19, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

'Kidnapped by Craigslist': See the incredible obsessive postings!

How two theatre grads from St. Edward's turned the online phenomenon into a wildly successful play

"...postings and made Kidnapped by Craigslist. Its premiere last August at the Peoples Improv Theatre, where Goan is managing..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Michener Center for Writers

"...Johnson, Ruth Margraff, Sherry Kramer, Anne Rapp, William Hauptman, August Kleinzahler, and Talvikki Ansel, commercialism and even academicism have..."

April 21, 2000 Books Feature by Ric Williams

Under-Stated

"...A handful of playwrights had made names for themselves beyond the borders of the state -- among them Ramsey..."

July 2, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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