Character Generator

Why Tom Parker Never Looks the Same Way Twice

"...by Austin playwright Ellsworth Schave, and Toner and director Jill Parker-Jones hadn't cast the play's key figure: a mysterious..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Beauty Queen of Leenane: The Price of War

In the State Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh's The Beauty Queen of Leenane, director Don Toner and a strong acting ensemble strikingly evoke a world of brutal feuds and long memories, where an unending series of bitter skirmishes between mother and daughter ends in tragedy.

"...voices from it creating a tranquilizing buzz. But then Jill Parker-Jones' Maureen Folan enters from outside, and immediately you..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...Carlos, blood pudding Karen Carver-Snead, Juno and the Paycock Jill Parker-Jones, Beast on the Moon Dave Steakley, Angels in..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

Never Give Up

Don Toner's 13 years as producing artistic director of the State Theater Company have been full of struggles, but in Toner's world, struggles are good. They bring understanding, richness, beauty, and in his case, a new theatre and a loyal company.

"...The assembly of artists -- Babs George, Steve Shearer, Jill Parker-Jones, Janelle Buchanan, Barry Miller, Tom Parker, Ev Lunning,..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

WOMEN WHO STEAL: Crime and Fun-ishment Women Who Steal

Carter W. Lewis' play Women Who Steal is a hilarious, tightly constructed joy ride, complete with squealing tires, tequila-chugging, and Meat Loaf : yes: Meat Loaf! : blaring from the car radio, and the State Theater Company production is what good theatre is all about.

"...a case for that equation. Babs George's Karen and Jill Parker-Jones' Peggy are people so convincingly portrayed, it takes..."

May 26, 2000 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Articulations

New Direction at the State

"...work -- most notably, company artists Joe York and Jill Parker-Jones, but also guest artists such as Peter Sheridan..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

1995 Austin Critics' Table Nominations

"...Jill Parker-Jones, Lost in Yonkers..."

May 12, 1995 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

Hay Fever: Child's Play

"...stage might as well be a playground, for director Jill Parker-Jones and her cast have turned back the clock..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Review

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.

"...Jill Parker-Jones, Women Who Steal Actress, MusicalLuAnn Aronson, The Music..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...Joe York & Jill Parker-Jones, The Last Night of Ballyhoo..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Growth Spurt

Nine Shows That Transported Me

"...Beast on the Moon (Live Oak Theatre), for Jill Parker-Jones' sensitive direction and the heart-wrenching turns by Ken..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

"...Roberts' partner is Jill Parker-Jones, who puts on Sook with the easy grace..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Arts Review

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...and Babs George (As Bees in Honey Drown) star. Jill Parker-Jones directs. June 4-27, Wed-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 5pm. State..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Payne Nominees

"...Outstanding Musical Direction -- and for actor-directors; Freddy Carnes, Jill Parker-Jones, Ken Webster, and Joe York were all honored..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Frailty, Thy Name Ain't Woman

"...St. Edward's student actors are accomplished artists Babs George, Jill Parker-Jones, and Jenny Larson. Melba Martinez directs. It runs..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

The Last Night of Ballyhoo: Southern Discomfort

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center production. Co-directors Joe York and Jill Parker-Jones show us they know how to play for..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Arts Review

From Script to Screen

"...Talenti; with Amalia Stifter, Rupert Reyes Jr., Lori Heuring, Jill Parker-Jones, David Blackwell, William T. Sutherland, Fred Wills, Irene..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

Articulations

Less Payne, More Pleasure

"...Director, Play: Jill Parker-Jones, Beast on the Moon..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Arts Column

Steven Fromholz

"...Hank Williams Died that pairs him with fellow actor Jill Parker-Jones:..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Fear & Loathing in Austin: A Clarification

Articulations

"...the Kleberg stage? Capote and cabaret. Scotty Roberts and Jill Parker-Jones will reprise the version of Truman Capote's A..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Arts Column

The 1995 Harvest

"...Directed by Jill Parker-Jones. With Michael Stuart, Karen Skloss, Cyndi Williams, Lou..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Arts Feature

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Jill Sprecher; with Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, Alanna..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...van Ryzin (arts) and the Chronicle's Elizabeth Cobbe (theatre), Jillian Owens (theatre), Jonelle Seitz (dance), and Robert Faires (arts)...."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Reflections

"...SOLDIERS WITHOUT SWORDS Dir/prod: Stanley Nelson. Scr: Lou Potter, Jill Nelson, Marcia Smith, Stanley Nelson; DP: Robert Shepard, Rick..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...Jill K. Swanson, Othello..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

14 R&B Acts to Soothe Your SXSW Soul

"...Tameca JonesWed. 13, Cooper’s BBQ, 1am Philly's got Jill Scott, but Austin boasts Tameca Jones. Austin native and..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Jill Blackwood, Kiss Me Kate..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Endorsements

"...education, and has hands-on experience in government. GOP opponent Jill Warren espouses a vision for Travis County that includes..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: John Duigan; with Elisabeth Shue, Aaron Eckhart, Jill Hennessy, D.W. Moffett, Thomas Jane...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Endorsements

"...House seat being vacated by Sherri Greenberg. GOP opponent Jill Warren espouses a vision that includes squashing abortion rights..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

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