Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect ...

Part One: The Artists' Application Process

"...may be the healthiest attitude for playing the game. Joseph McClain..."

March 26, 1999 Arts Feature

Sexy Beast

With a bold new take on Andre Previn's operatic adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire, Austin Lyric Opera has a remarkable opportunity to lead the operatic pack and show the world the stuff it's made of.

"...was more than zeal that led ALO General Director Joseph McClain to hire him for what will be only..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arts Stalwarts

Twelve of Austin's cultural heroes will be inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame at the 2003 Austin Critics Table Awards ceremony, and here is an introduction to them and some of their significant contributions to the local arts scene.

"...Joseph McClain and Walter Ducloux Seventeen years ago, Austin didn't..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

A weekly rundown of the latest news in Austin's visual and performing arts scene

"...has given to the organization, it's impossible to separate Joseph McClain and Austin Lyric Opera. And yet that's precisely..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Months of speculation come to an end as Austin Lyric Opera appoints conductor Richard Buckley to the position of artistic director.

"...10 months of speculation as to who would succeed Joseph McClain, the general director and co-founder of the company..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Rigoletto

With Rigoletto , Austin Lyric Opera once again executes in bold strokes a classic opera in the vaulting openness of the City Coliseum, with director Joseph McClain again showing a flair for the theatrical and finding a degree of intimacy in that vast space.

"...of nasty courtiers, and a most effective curse. Director Joseph McClain again shows a flair for the theatrical and,..."

May 17, 2002 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Articulations

Twelve more friends of the arts have been named to the Austin Arts Hall of Fame, and Austin Lyric Opera loses Managing Director Michael Murphy to a performing arts organization in San Diego, from whence he came.

"...Indian classical dancer Gina Lalli; Austin Lyric Opera founders Joseph McClain and Walter Ducloux; Esther's Follies writer and accompanist..."

March 28, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Lyric Opera Makes History With Tannhäuser Our First Wagner

"...has been lost on the folks at the ALO. Joseph McClain, the company's general director and the stage director..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Arts Feature

Articulations

The Austin Circle of Theaters has handed out its annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in local theatre from August 2002 through July 2003.

"...performance. Austin Lyric Opera co-founder and former artistic director Joseph McClain was given the annual Special Recognition Award for..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

More trouble at Austin Lyric Opera as it fires seven staff members and eliminates its Young Artist Program.

"...board fired general director and co-founder of the company Joseph McClain in one of the most vindictive and disrespectful..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...held chiefly responsible for the deficits, General Manager Joe McClain. Considering that McClain co-founded the opera, was its public..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

One Extreme to the Other

For every creative triumph in the Austin arts community in 2002 -- and they were plentiful -- there seemed to be a corresponding defeat, usually tied to the economic downturn and its problems for the arts community.

"...brought them to national prominence, co-founder and Artistic Director Joseph McClain. Austin Musical Theatre introduced the city to two..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Onstage Works of Wonder in 2002

Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires delivers his list of the Top 10 most memorable productions in the performing arts for 2002.

"...design in a farewell to the City Coliseum and Joseph McClain's vigorous staging in what ended up being his..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Austin Lyric Opera hires a new managing director, Horton Foote's The Carpetbagger's Children is named best new play by America's theatre critics, and half-price tickets are back at BookPeople.

"...of the heat is off Joe. That would be Joseph McClain, general director of Austin Lyric Opera for lo,..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Don Giovanni: Lover on the Lam

Robi Polgar examines the Austin Lyric Opera production of Mozart's Don Giovanni.

"...Director Joseph McClain keeps this talented ensemble in perpetual motion, sometimes..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Song of Life on Death Row

How Dead Man Walking came to be an opera -- and to be produced in Austin before almost every other city in the world -- reveals the great risks and rewards in developing new works for the modern operatic stage.

"...many seasons. Supporting new work was the mission of Joseph McClain as ALO general manager, and his efforts moved..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Critic's Picks

Arts & Entertainment

"...Best Missionary for the ArtsJoseph McClain, Austin Lyric Opera..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Best of Austin Feature

Articulations

The joyful debut of the new Austin Lyric Opera headquarters and community music school.

"...applauding their efforts. At one point, general director Joe McClain, for whom this facility has been a long-cherished dream,..."

May 5, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Another Ballet Switch

"...Used to be Joseph McClain only had to worry about opera in Austin...."

June 13, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...UT campus, the company founded by Walter Ducloux and Joseph McClain in 1986 (Austin Lyric Opera for its first..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...Joseph McClain (Austin Lyric Opera) -- company founder, director, educator..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, Texas, and the World

"...the local arts world by firing longtime General Director Joseph McClain. See Articulations...."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling: Poetry-Soaked World

Ada Calhoun covers Frontera Hyde Park Theatre's world premiere of Erik Ehn's Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling.

Nov. 26, 1999 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Ashes to Ashes: Dense and Chilling Quiet

Ada Calhoun covers The Public Domain production of Harold Pinter's Ashes to Ashes.

Nov. 26, 1999 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Articulations

Getting Online With Art

"...a reception where they can meet ALO General Director Joseph McClain and singers from the operas. ALO is also..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Column

Articulations

IRS OKs G&S @ CCP

"...a reception where they can meet ALO General Director Joseph McClain and singers from the operas. ALO is also..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Arts Column

Articulations

On the Funding Front

"...a reception where they can meet ALO General Director Joseph McClain and singers from the operas. ALO is also..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Arts Column

What a Tangled WWWeb

"...Dr. John Weinstock, UT Department of Germanic Languages; and Joseph McClain and Margaret Perry of ALO, will talk about..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Arts Column

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Editorial Interns: Kanchan Limaye, Clay SmithManagementInterns: Robbin McClain, Kay Miller, Cheryl Collins, Art Fernandez, Sarah Hatfield, Diane..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...24 Hours to Live Writers: Zach Dean, Jim McClain, Ron Mita Director: Brian Smrz..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones