In Memoriam: Ken Johnson

Remembering the versatile theatre artist, who died March 2

"...board changed the name of the company to the Zachary Scott Theatre Center in memory of the Austin-born star..."

March 8, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...positive premieres at other fests, Andrew Bujalski and David Gordon Green will be showing their latest films, Results and..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

FF2011: 'No Rest for the Wicked' (or for Ryan Schifrin)

How to build a short into a franchise

"...Maul himself, the inimitable Ray Park, and Chuck star Zachary Levi, and casts them as Basil and Moebius, a..."

Oct. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Dog' Has Its Day

Pro Arts Collective premieres Suzan-Lori Parks' breakthrough drama Topdog / Underdog.

"...Vanguard Theater, and The America Play, staged by the Zachary Scott Theatre Center -- but that brief surge of..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Flaming Idiots

As long as the Flaming Idiots are juggling and making fun onstage at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, you won't care about anything but the pure pleasure they let you experience.

"...The Flaming IdiotsZachary Scott Theatre Center Kleberg Stage, through Jan. 4..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Tail Wags the Dog

"...Art (AMOA), Austin Symphony, Austin Lyric Opera, Ballet Austin, Zachary Scott Theatre Center, and the Austin Theatre Alliance, all..."

July 6, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

An architect to design the next stage for the Zachary Scott Theatre Center.

"...the Blanton). Well, that approach was not for the Zachary Scott Theatre Center. While a third space has been..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Working Vacations

Theaterless Theater Corps, Rude Mechanicals, KAIROS! Co.

"...Theater Corps (Golem, Night of the Werewolf), Rude Mechanicals (don b.'s Snow White, Salivation), and KAIROS! Co. (No Safe..."

July 9, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the lives they ruin along the way. Cast List: Zachary Quinto, Lukas Gage, Simon Rex, Sebastian Arroyo, Christopher Reed..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Gross In

Is any writer in Austin as revolting and entertaining as Andrew Hilbert?

"...familiar with glory holes and, boy, once he was done explaining to me what they were, I wished I..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by François Pointeau

Ballet Austin

Big Apple scores big with 'NAT/D' 4

"...standing: Gregory Dolbashian, founder of the DASH Ensemble; Loni Landon, founder of Loni Landon-projects; and Bradley Shelver, artistic director..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: For Those Who Took Us In

Raising a glass to the generation that gave us a place in this community

"...prizes for her acting, and she and her husband, Gordon, were among the first recipients of the Austin Circle..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Porgy and Bess

Zach's ambitious new staging of the Gershwin opera says a lot about those things that matter more than money

"...The folks who live on Catfish Row don't have much. That's never more apparent than when the..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

Adventures in Kitchen Space, the Big Top Candy Company, and the world of chili cook-offs

"...Rarely does a month go by that I don't hear from some caterer or aspiring artisan food manufacturer..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

365 Days/365 Plays: Over the river, but in the River of Spirit

The local launch of the 365 Days/365 Plays project saw hundreds of people, including playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, crowd onto the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge for a dramatic spectacular

"...event. And by people in charge, I mean the Zachary Scott Theatre Center staff, but chiefly Artistic Director Dave..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What We Learned

What is the state of the arts in America and where does Austin fit in the mix?

"...organized by Austin Script Works' C. Denby Swanson and Zachary Scott Theatre Center's Ann Ciccolella) and the 2005 meeting..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...State Theater Company's world premiere of Nightswim; and the Zachary Scott Theatre Center's Omnium-Gatherum. Ballet Austin's premiere of Light:..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Year's Eve Events

"...ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE Zach Scott's sending off the season with..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

New Year's Eve Events

"...ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE Zach Scott's sending off the season with..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Better Tomorrow

For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in perpetual gloom, but with the city reviewing its Cultural Contracts Program, artists and arts companies talking with each other about collaborations and a shared vision of what the arts mean to Austin, there are glimmers of light on the city's arts funding horizon.

"...every year there are higher expectations to meet. I don't know how elastic our system is and how long..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The former bakery turned arts center on Tillery gets another tenant, Austin Musical Theatre gets an executive director, and Zachary Scott Theatre Center alums get plum acting gigs on opposite coasts.

"...as well. If the name doesn't ring a bell, don't be concerned. IDEA is a new organization being formed..."

July 5, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

In the Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Andrew Rannells is wonderfully ablaze in the role of the German-born rocker whose sex-change operation was botched, and everything about this hilarious musical spectacle has been fine-tuned to maximum pleasure.

"...Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Drag on FireZachary Scott Theatre Center Whisenhunt Arena Stage,..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Articulations

It may still be too hot to frolic in the noonday sun, but it's not too hot to put on a show to help someone in need, and that's what a number of Austin artists are up to this month, raising funds for flood victims in Houston and an Austin musician with a spinal cord injury.

"...Company, Tapestry Dance Company, Women in Jazz, and the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, will all be presenting performances from..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

.com

You know the way Dilbert can sometimes get the whole office / cyber scene down perfectly? That's what Tapestry Dance Company does in their new show .com, and just as cleverly -- but with dance. And with some real depth and beauty worked in there, too. It was like the best of Dilbert, but with Dilbert as drawn by one of the Wyeths.

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

June 8, 2001 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

What Kind of Theatre Do You Go For?

Our sassy quiz will match you up with the Austin theatre company of your dreams.

"...the letter that best answers each question. When you're done, see how many As, Bs, Cs, and Ds you've..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature

Closer: Within Fucking Distance

Local Arts Reviews

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Whisenhunt Arena Stage,..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Nonunion Actors: Raising It a Notch

"...real money working for the big companies such as Zachary Scott Theatre Center or the State Theater while retaining..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Austin Theatre Critics Table 1999-2000 Winners

The Austin Theatre Critics Table presented its eighth annual awards for achievement in the Austin arts in a lively ceremony at the Continental Club

"...Musical The Rocky Horror Show, Zachary Scott Theatre..."

June 2, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pride's Crossing: Shimmering Waters

Script-wise, Pride's Crossing is PBS-esque : one of those wistful period pieces about a lively old woman looking back on her privileged youth : but throw a bunch of charming actors into the mix and hip director Sarah Richardson, and you get a show happily at odds with this Masterpiece Theatre-worthy tale.

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center, through June 4..."

May 5, 2000 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Articulations

Touring plans for the Rude Mechanicals; two two shows for theatregoers to see before they close.

"...they think it was. To be honest, they really don't remember too much about it. If you want to..."

March 17, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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