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

"...result was a romance with stakes, sumptuous clothes by Jennifer Davis, and a glorious comic turn by Mary Cox..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cake

In a rare dramatic role, Jennifer Aniston plays a woman grappling with chronic pain, painkiller addiction, and personal tragedy.

"...Directed by: Daniel Barnz. Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, Anna Kendrick, Sam Worthington, Chris Messina,..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

2018 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

Top honors go to Drowsy Chaperone and Fixing Troilus

"...Lead Actress Jennifer Coy Jennings, Wild Horses..."

Nov. 7, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Vortex's Performance Park

Whatever you want to call this play/scavenger hunt/immersive live roleplay, it’s a one-of-a-kind, wonderful theatrical experience

"...I was introduced to my house's Queen – coincidentally, Jennifer Coy Jennings as the Queen of Cups on both..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

The Vortex’s Wild Horses

This staging of Allison Gregory’s new play takes you back to your 13th summer with all its freedom and fear

"...both the close quarters and the vibrant performance of Jennifer Coy Jennings. The bar in which this shaggy colt..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Vortex Repertory Company's Storm Still

Gabrielle Reisman's script refashions King Lear into the daughters' story, and the Vortex stages it with admirable heart

"...work. The older sisters, Goneril (Andreá Smith) and Regan (Jennifer Coy Jennings), begin to play a game from when..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Tempest

Faraway-feeling Rain Lily Farm proves a perfect setting for the enchanted isle in Shakespeare's late romance

"...casting to great advantage; both Rankin as Ferdinand and Jennifer Coy as Queen Alonsa (changed from King Alonso) give..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Much Ado About Nothing

Everyone, young and old alike, gets drawn in to Present Company's staging of this Shakespearean rom-com

"...down the house during a surprise moment of crooning. Jennifer Coy has a couple of show-stopping moments as she..."

May 2, 2014 Arts Review by Spike Gillespie

Sing Muse

The cast sings together with ease, but this new work hasn't yet found its voice

"...great straight woman to Karen Rodriguez's infectiously funny Thalia. Jennifer Coy also commands attention as the motherly Polyhymnia, muse..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Life on the Edge

"...Directed by: Andrew Yates. Starring: Jeff Perry, Jennifer Holmes, Andrew Prine, Greta Blackburn, Thalmus Rasulala and Liz..."

Nov. 15, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Cressida Chanel, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill Jennifer Coy Jennings, Wild Horses Sarah Danko, The Effect/Grounded Sam..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Critics Table's Crème de la Crème

The winners of the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Cressida Chanel, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill Jennifer Coy Jennings, Wild Horses Sarah Danko, The Effect/Grounded Judd..."

June 5, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Performance Park Preview at the Vortex

"...of Pentacles (Susan Bennett), and the Queen of Cups (Jennifer Coy Jennings)..."

March 22, 2018 Photo Gallery

Oceana

The Vortex's latest theatrical immersion in myth sinks you down 20,000 leagues

"...ditties reeled off by the Greek-chorus-like Sirens (Kimberly Pruitt, Jennifer Coy, and Brenna Pritchard, making like the Andrews Sisters..."

May 22, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Annihilation

Alex Garland's SF mystery is weird for weirdness' sake.

"...Directed by: Alex Garland. Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac and Tessa Thompson...."

March 2, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Simple Wedding

A slightly contemporary update to a very traditional rom-com

"...undoubtedly a very contemporary meet-cute when the couple-to-be exchanges coy glances at a “Smash the Patriarchy” rally – her..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

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

"...Jennifer Davis & Howard Burkett, Rose Rage..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2001 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...Children's Chapter Read Me a Story Tent Reading: John Coy Noon to 12:30pm Giving an Earful Reading TentReading: Jane..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Books Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...LIPS: Last SXSW, Oklahoma boy and lead Lip Wayne Coyne had enough tapes and willing volunteers to make an..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Beside the Point

Council members take to the waters, al fresco

"...of gratitude for pushing the boundaries. Leffingwell, along with Jennifer Kim, Mike Martinez, Brewster McCracken, Parks and Recreation director..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

I Stuck My Head in the Garden

With I Stuck My Head in the Garden, Johnson / Long Dance Company moved into new territory in its exploration of things sexual and sensual, and the result was good-natured fun, a romp in the garden, with nothing remotely threatening or dangerous.

"...onto the stage, and three other performers, Darla Johnson, Jennifer Tietz, and Rudy Villela, hastened to stack them up..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Jana Birchum's Top 10 Photos of 2022

"...March: Milo Coy, star of Apollo 10½, Austin director Rick Linklater’s latest..."

Dec. 15, 2022 Photo Gallery

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Industry: Former White House Senior Advisor for Making Andrew Coy; Fab Foundation Chief Implementation Officer Sonya M. Pryor-Jones; Author..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Angst Is Their Co-Pilot

'Only the Young' charts the agony and ecstasy of a certain age

"...Garrison's sometime-girlfriend. Skye pines after Garrison, while Kevin remains coy about his feelings for Skye. Garrison, for his part,..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

Brandon's Tops & Bottoms

Gay Place bloggers weigh in with individual lists: 2012 from 10 to F1

"...Megan Rapinoe Some may accuse me of being the Jennifer Jason Leigh to Pinoe's Bridget Fonda, but I have..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

RG4N Vows to Fight On

The movement to stop the Northcross Wal-Mart rallies the neighborhood troops

"...Place 1." Meeker said he isn't trying to be coy – the hang-up is that he was supposed to..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Meeker: '99.9% Going to Run'; Kim: Wal-Mart Will Be 'Freaking Disaster'

Responsible Growth for Northcross vows to keep fighting

"...on interviews I got tonight with City Council Member Jennifer Kim and likely council candidate Jason Meeker.First off, would..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Here They Come!

With the November kickoff approaching, the municipal candidates begin to emerge

"...first announced opponent to Place 3 City Council incumbent Jennifer Kim, we've officially entered a campaign of much greater..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Coming Soon

The Most Memorable Sex Scenes in Film

"...his 1999 heist film Out of Sight is all coy glances, pregnant pauses, brushing hands, and remarkably little sex...."

Aug. 11, 2000 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...of George W. Bush continued on Tuesday when the coy governor announced the shocking news that yes, he really..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

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