This Is America: Part Two

More from the Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...first part of the discussion with Zell Miller III, Carla Nickerson, Michelle Alexander, and Kriston Woodreaux covers many of..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

This Is America: Part One

Zach's Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...first part of the discussion with Zell Miller III, Carla Nickerson, Michelle Alexander, and Kriston Woodreaux covers many of..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Challenge of Playing Living People in Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

The cast discusses how hard it can be getting into the skin of living people in Anna Deavere Smith’s play

"...play the parts. That foursome – Zell Miller III, Carla Nickerson, Michelle Alexander, and Kriston Woodreaux – sat down..."

March 1, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Melodramatic Entrance

On set with 'Shades of Life,' the multicultural soap-opera access show giving minority actors a shot at exposure

"...which has given him an edge in auditions. And Carla Nickerson, who plays Sheila Wright, says the show is..."

April 23, 2004 Screens Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

In Pro Arts Collective's admirable production of Having Our Say, the intimacy of the performing space and warmth of the show's two actresses make the experiences of the centenarian Delany sisters -- and the history they have lived -- come alive in a remarkably personal way.

"...that, despite the lack of light over the audience, Carla Nickerson and Jennifer Cumberbatch can lock eyes with each..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin Dance India Calls on Us All to Respect Mother Earth

Multimedia, multicultural production Sacred Earth Stories appeals to the heart

"...spoken word commentary by Austin Critics Table Award winner Carla Nickerson and projected images and sound of the rainforest..."

June 28, 2019 Arts Feature by Sumaiya Malik

Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

This production of Anna Deavere Smith's provocative docudrama calls out America's criminal justice system

"...features four actors who divide the workload: Michelle Alexander, Carla Nickerson, Kriston Woodreaux, and Zell Miller III...."

March 15, 2019 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

Austin Playhouse's Monroe

In Lisa B. Thompson's tender drama, young African-Americans work out where they belong in the world

"...in all matters is Cherry's grandmother, a sweetly tart Carla Nickerson baked with equal helpings of righteousness and irascibility...."

Sept. 21, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Spectrum Theatre Company's Juneteenth Chronicles

With this play, Crystal Bird Caviel honors ancestors who were slaves and her colleague, the late Dr. Billy F. Harden

"...that he had with, say, Spectrum co-founders Jacqui Cross, Carla Nickerson, and Janis Stinson – with whom he'd been..."

June 15, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Playhouse's Death of a Salesman

Marc Pouhé creates a powerful and sympathetic portrait of Willy Loman in a production starring African-American actors

"...to actors of the caliber of Marc Pouhé and Carla Nickerson. As Willy, Pouhé has clearly done the work..."

March 3, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Spectrum Theatre Company's Spunk

This Austin company weaves three classic tales by Zora Neale Hurston into a spirited service full of sass and grit

"...In Spectrum Theatre Company's Spunk, the eyes have it. Carla Nickerson's eyes flash it when the washerwoman she plays..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing

The script for this baseball play is a bit wobbly, but Austin Playhouse fields a strong production for the win

"...house of an old friend, Mrs. Hopkins (the velvet-voiced Carla Nickerson). While love of the game seems to outweigh..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

To Kill a Mockingbird at St. Edward's University

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre staging of Harper Lee's novel is a shining example of a classic tale told well

"...reading assignments, innocence, and home. Then Equity guest artist Carla Nickerson (in a thoughtful turn as Calpurnia) breaks the..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

The Mountaintop

Katori Hall's drama probes Martin Luther King Jr.'s mortality and legacy on the last night of his life

"...striking sequence that breaks free of the play's naturalism, Carla Nickerson – who, as the maid, Camae, has gracefully..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin African American Book Festival

Biographer Arnold Rampersad headlines the eighth edition, focusing on inspiration for change

"...10am: Remembering the Phenomenal Maya! Award-winning Austin actor Carla Nickerson (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike) leads..."

June 27, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Spectrum Theatre Company

'Illumination Celebration' brings African-American theatre one step closer to the spotlight

"...are working to change that. Jacqui Cross, Billy Harden, Carla Nickerson, and Janis Stinson – all familiar from their..."

June 27, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Nominations for the 2004-2005 B. Iden Payne Awards

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

"...Carla Nickerson, House Arrest..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Pearl, NightswimActress, DramaJanelle Buchanan, Omnium-GatherumActor, DramaDavid Stahl, NightswimSupporting Actress, DramaCarla Nickerson, House Arrest/Omnium-Gatherum/Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992Supporting Actor, Drama Guy..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Carla Nickerson, House Arrest/Omnium- Gatherum/Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Anna Deveare Smith Gets Under Austin's Skin

The packed house at Zach on Feb. 12 showed that Austin was ready for Anna Deveare Smith, and Smith proved herself more than ready for Austin

"...the wake of Rodney King's beating by L.A. police. Carla Nickerson and Mark Anthony Banks, who both appeared in..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Omnium Gatherum

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center production of 'Omnium Gatherum' starts as captivating, then rounds a hairpin turn to become compelling

"...sarcasm, offhandedly dropped, like a napkin from her lap. Carla Nickerson sets up Julia as the picture of composure..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Talking Through 'That Day'

Two plays – Omnium Gatherum and The Guys – try to express what happened on September 11

"...The production stars Janelle Buchanan, Harvey Guion, Helen Merino, Carla Nickerson, Erik Parillo, Brian Coughlin, Tej Paranjpe, and Fajer..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

"...harrowing pieces of dramatic literature (both beautifully performed by Carla Nickerson in Zachary Scott Theatre Center's staging), but these..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Naked City

Watching the Detectives

"...Several interested citizens, including seven-year APD veteran Carla Nickerson, who lives in central East Austin, outlined their..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Food-o-File

"...entertainment will be a historical drama performed by Austinites Carla Nickerson and Jennifer Cumberbatch. Saturday begins with breakfast boxes..."

June 19, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Carla Nickerson, The Mountaintop..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Sound & Color: Four Visual Depictions of Austin's Musical Identity

A whole palette of music-related art happenings of late, from a new Daniel Johnston mural to Bob Dylan's depiction of the Hole in the Wall

"...depict musician/East Austin arts advocate Harold McMillan, multidisciplinary artist/activist Carla Nickerson, and veteran singer/bassist Andrew Venson, also known as..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

This Is Who We Are #13: Pro Arts Collective's Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...of black/white relations lands with a profound punch. Likewise, Carla Nickerson's Mrs. Young-Soon Han, whose cry for justice is..."

June 1, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Critics Table's Grand Tales

The winners of the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Booth’s Richard III/Your Mother’s Copy of the Kama Sutra Carla Nickerson, Monroe/Notes From the Field..."

June 4, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Introducing the 2019 Class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The stories behind the art transformers of this year's Hall of Fame inductees

"...African American artists, Harden, Jacqui Cross, Janis Stinson, and Carla Nickerson founded Spectrum Theatre Company with the same goal,..."

May 24, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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