Who Wants to Be a Theatre Geek?

A quiz to find out who knows what about theatre in Austin.

"...1. On average, how many productions does the Austin theatre community mount or present in Austin during a year?..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Robert Faires' Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2016

Works that struck a nerve with the political state of our city and our nation stood out in this year's outstanding theatre productions

"...tensions made America's political landscape a battleground, no local theatre artist took to the front lines as often or..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2015

Wild theatrical energy and masterful performances were the hallmarks of outstanding theatre in 2015

"...were to die for. 2) Refugia (UT Dept. of Theatre & Dance)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Examining the Sins and Virtues of Hypermasculine Theatre

When is violence in theatre too much?

"...This past June, a Chicago theatre company became the focus of national attention when the..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

Capital T Theatre's It Is Magic

This captivating staging of Mickle Maher's comedy debates theatre's enchantments where Macbeth meets "The Three Little Pigs"

"...Big Bad Wolf. She's called Tim down to the theatre basement for another audition – this is, like, his..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

What Kind of Theatre Do You Go For?

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

"...which you aren't well-suited. Where, oh where, is the theatre company for you? Life without a theatre company to..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...the B. Iden Payne Awards Council Monday. When the theatre group announced the nominees for the 2016-17 season, Doctuh..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Theatre Mecca?!?

Honest, Some Folks Move to Austin for the Theatre

"...country, particularly if one has an ear to the theatre grapevine. My college advisor, when I asked her about..."

July 18, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Raving About Theatre

A Swarm of Wily, Unruly Theatre Types Meet in the Heat

"...most clear about RAT is that it is about theatre and at least in part about bringing together people..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

"...The Austin Theatre Critics' Table have announced nominations for their eighth annual..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Theatre Critics Table Nominations 1997

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced nominations for their fifth annual..."

May 9, 1997 Arts Feature

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Productions and performances, from the fantastic to the unfortunate

"...When we reflect back on a live theatre production, it's often one brief shining moment that we..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Theatre Town Meeting

"...Austin this August? That's RATs as in Regional Alternative Theatres, or Raggedy Ass Theatres, or Raving Anarchic Thespians, or..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Capital T Theatre's Small Mouth Sounds

This hilarious and moving production reveals near deafening truths with barely a sound

"...is performed in near silence. Mostly. In Capital T Theatre's latest offering, genius actors Zac Thomas, Rebecca Robinson, Ellie..."

May 25, 2018 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

The Dumb Waiter

In Capital T's simple, elegant staging of the Pinter classic, it's what isn't said that matters

"...a great service. Her program notes for Capital T Theatre's run aptly refer to the play as a "comedy..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Song About Himself

Walt Whitman's spirit logs on to social media with imagination in this Mickle Maher drama

"...scenario hard to picture, let me direct you to Hyde Park Theatre, where Capital T Theatre's spare yet fully..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Robert Faires' Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2017

From monsters to mountains, wolves to wild horses, the year came alive with figures boldly created onstage

"...1) LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (National Theatre of Scotland/Texas Performing Arts)/THR3E ZISTERS (Salvage Vanguard Theater) In..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Capital T Theatre's The Brothers Size

In this staging of Tarell Alvin McCraney's drama, struggles with brotherhood and blackness play out against Yoruban ritual

"...What is the nature of theatre and ritual? Is all theatre the ritual of storytelling?..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Top 10 Theatre Performances of 2015

The Austin stage actors who gave the most impressive performances in 2015 just made it look so damned easy

"...Odysseus Rex in Year Of The Rooster (Capital T Theatre) Liebrecht killed as the drug-addled fighting cock. Also he..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

A Boone to Austin Theatre

In 10 years of leading Frontera productions, Vicky Boone has touched many lives and changed the community.

"...Life game: What would the last decade of Austin theatre look like if Frontera Productions had never existed?..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...The Austin Theatre Critics' Table have announced nominations for their sixth annual..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

Top 10 Wonderful Things About Austin Theatre in 2008 (In No Particular Order)

Chronicle Arts writer Avimaan Syam recalls 2008, in the theatre

"...1) Ophelia (Tutto Theatre Company) Full of magic moments and dramatic direction, Ophelia..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Avimaan Syam

Capital T Theatre's The Hunchback Variations and ...Faustus

The company's pairing of two Mickle Maher one-acts gets lit about art in a sublime way

"...Capital T Theatre brings yet another Mickle Maher play (two short plays,..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Trevor

An aging chimp in show business provides the focus for this engrossing vehicle for Capital T Theatre

"...TrevorHyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd, 512/479-7529 www.capitalt.org Through June..."

May 27, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Capital T Theatre's Year of the Rooster

Behind the black comedy of Eric Dufault's cockfighting play is a stunning indictment of hypermasculinity

"...Capital T Theatre Artistic Director Mark Pickell is, pardon my ineloquence, one..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Theatre in the Round (Rock)

Penfold Theatre makes its entrance up north – where it's always wanted to be

"...The past decade has seen more than 50 theatre companies spring from the fertile soil of our creative..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Top 10 Reasons (+3) I Stayed in Love With Theatre in 2014

Valentines to theatre and comedic craft played a large part in making 2014 a memorable year in theatre

"...1) THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART (National Theatre of Scotland/Texas Performing Arts) On a Bass Concert Hall..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

World Theatre Day

On March 27, you may encounter theatre where you least expect it

"...This Saturday, March 27, get ready for theatre to come out of the theatre and into your..."

March 26, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

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

"...After theatres shuttered in 2020 due to the pandemic and attempts..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

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