Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

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

"...police sirens and church chatter, are provided by designer Craig Brock, and theatrical lighting design by Rachel Atkinson, which..."

March 15, 2019 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

Zach Theatre's Heisenberg

In Simon Stephens' play, we observe the unlikely pairing of two people as an experiment in risk and change

"...with Guion and Beckham acting as stagehands as well. Craig Brock's sound is lovely, providing distraction during scene changes..."

July 6, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Jarrott Productions' The Price

This staging of the Arthur Miller drama keenly appraises the worth of a life

"...the Sixties (the era cued up by sound designer Craig Brock in preshow tunes by the Vince Guaraldi Trio,..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Wheels of a Dream

With the long-awaited Topfer Theatre, Zach races full-throttle into the future

"...Not surprisingly, audio supervisor Craig Brock has sound on his mind, and it's the..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rent

A Broadway-quality staging of the popular rock musical with energy to spare

"...Robertson's rocking musical direction, Alison Heryer's street-inspired costumes, and Craig Brock's cityscape sounds, Steakley has assembled a production that..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Our Town

This staging of the classic play reveals it is still the microcosm of American life

"...would be remiss if I didn't mention sound designer Craig Brock, who provides such pure evocations of nature that..."

May 7, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Grapes of Wrath

John Steinbeck's tale of the Great Depression is delivered with beauty and power

"...just as Cliff Simon's set, Jason Amato's lighting, and Craig Brock's sound make us feel we're in a physical..."

March 27, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Blown Sideways Through Life

Tour de force describes what actress Barbara Chisholm's performance in 'Blown Sideways Through Life,' Claudia Shear's autobiographical journey through the workplace

"...of the word. Throughout, songs and sounds provided by Craig Brock and lights provided by Brian S. Davis set..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Bill of the Week: This Bill’s for You

Rep. Craig Goldman serves up a new round of beer-based tax

"...House Bill 3287, Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Ft. Worth..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Design Lowell Bartholomee, The Tree Play/Year of the Rooster Craig Brock, Evita Ben Campbell, The Diary of Anne Frank..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...Brock England, Rose Rage..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Craig Brock, The Drowsy Chaperone/Metamorphoses/Rent..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2010 B. Iden Payne Awards

The homegrown musical of mayhem in the swamp leads the nominations with 11

"...Robin Lewis' choreography, Susan Branch Towne's costume design, and Craig Brock's sound design); and Breaking String Theater's production of..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Craig Brock, City of Angels/Our Town (Zach)..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Craig Brock, Altar Boyz/The Grapes of Wrath..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Shooting Star

Stories told this well don't come around very often, and this one deserves to be seen

"...designer Michael Raiford's airport waiting area, Jason Amato's lights, Craig Brock's sound, and Blair Hurry's costumes: no flair, nothing..."

March 20, 2009 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Craig Brock, Jesucristo Superestrella/Porgy and Bess..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2007 B. Iden Payne Awards: Prize night

Running down the winners at this year's awards from the Austin Circle of Theaters

"...Craig Brock, Take Me Out..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2007 B. Iden Payne Awards

More than 60 shows scored nominations for ACoT's annual theatre honors

"...and Zach Thompson; lighting designer Jason Amato; sound designer Craig Brock; and fight choreographer Tina Gramann. Present Laughter is..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Disney's High School Musical

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center's peppy staging of Disney's High School Musical proves the live version can beat out what's in the box

"...skilled at acting, singing, dancing, and dribbling. Sound designer Craig Brock's screeching sneakers and gymnasium echoes here are reminiscent..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Peter Sukovaty, Funnyhouse of a NegroSound Design Craig Brock, Take Me Out..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Craig Brock, Urinetown: The Musical..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...UGLY CASANOVA: This solo project from Isaac Brock, singer/guitarist of Modest Mouse, is aptly named; the chaos..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...True Adolescents Director/Writer: Craig Johnson Aging indie rocker Sam Bryant takes two teen..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Screening Calls

What to see and when and where to see it at SXSW Film 04

"...Black and WhiteD: Craig Lahiff; with Robert Carlyle, Kerry Fox, David Ngoombujarra, Colin..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature

Off the Record

The estate of Don Walser and Southbound's Lowkey both get their respective days in court

"...the wrongs that existed before Watermelon," concluded lead prosecutor Craig Barker, "but we can right the wrongs that still..."

June 4, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

The Dedringers and James McMurtry visit VideoRanch, the Strange Boys land In the Red, the Decoder Ring crosses paths with the Hold Steady and Modest Mouse, and Full Service amps up in a parking lot near you

"...President Geoff Peveto, whose work with the Hold Steady's Craig Finn dates back to his days in Lifter Puller,..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...DREAMS OF EL DORADO Douglas Brinkley AMERICAN MOONSHOT Sean Brock, SOUTH: ESSENTIAL RECIPES AND NEW EXPLORATIONS Adrienne Brodeur WILD..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sundance Recap: Part III

Mental instability, poverty, a disappearance, and a docu-thriller

"...is routine, but the script is balanced and well-written; Craig Johnson and Mark Heyman won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting..."

Feb. 3, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...Chester of Ed Hall merged with Pocket FishRman Jason Craig and Moist Fister Shane Shelton, Red River's retro darling..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

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