Examining the Sins and Virtues of Hypermasculine Theatre

When is violence in theatre too much?

"...brutality on the stage has a long history, notes Mark Pickell, artistic director of Capital T Theatre, which has..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

Song About Himself

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

"...dread of that detachment. And Cap T Artistic Director Mark Pickell generates a similar disorienting disconnection and chilling unease..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Hand to God at Hyde Park Theatre

Capital T Theatre delivers a fast-paced, funny take on this tale of a demonic hand puppet in a church basement

"...Hand to God is a church basement. Designed by Mark Pickell (who also directed), over there is the rickety..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Trevor

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

"...Mark Pickell's work as both director and scenic designer is..."

May 27, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Realistic Joneses at Hyde Park Theatre

With Will Eno's comic drama, HPT brings a funny kind of fear to the 'burbs

"...of Cap T's Detroit, with Cap T Artistic Director Mark Pickell providing for HPT Artistic Director Ken Webster's show..."

March 18, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Top 10 Arts-Related Program Activities of 2015

The most memorable art of 2015 carved strange and brilliant new spaces out of familiar ones

"...of machismo gone troppo was spot-on as directed by Mark Pickell (on a stunning set he designed himself), but..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Night Alive

Hyde Park Theatre captures five lonely Dubliners in all their broken humanity in Conor McPherson's drama

"...a shabby, cluttered flat – and end with the trademark powerful stillness of Hyde Park Theatre...."

July 17, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

The Strangerer

Bush 43 ponders murder and existentialism while debating Kerry in this ambitious comedy from Capital T

"...that parses in the way of most theatre. Under Mark Pickell's direction, Capital T's production seems about as clear..."

June 12, 2015 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

A Bright New Boise

Hyde Park Theatre's latest takes a compelling look at religious extremism through a glass, darkly

"...There's a technical bonus, too, even beyond that Mark Pickell set and Don Day's lighting and Robert Fisher's..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Detroit

Capital T's Detroit is a destination worth a visit, but you wouldn't want to live there

"...use, strip clubs, the Internet – have obscured the landmarks pointing the way there and made it all but..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

punkplay

Gregory Moss' play turns out be about something much greater than punk: teens' search for identity

"...Director/designer Mark Pickell heads a technical team with much to be..."

June 13, 2014 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Smith

Top 10 Creative Things I Lucked Into in 2013

Remembering the year thick with superlative works of art onstage and in galleries

"...year thick with superlative works of art. Directed by Mark Pickell, the script was embodied by three actors –..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

There Is a Happiness That Morning Is

Mickle Maher's play is fiercely literary yet wholly accessible, and Capital T Theatre's staging is a joy

"...Katherine Catmull and Jason Phelps playing these roles, under Mark Pickell's direction, is a joy. Phelps has what is..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Lieutenant of Inishmore

There's plenty of blood in Capital T Theatre's staging, but also plenty of laughs and plenty to think about

"...to the credit of Capital T Theatre Artistic Director Mark Pickell that even in a town with resources more..."

June 14, 2013 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

Gruesome Playground Injuries

Kelsey Kling makes a distinguished directorial debut with Rajiv Joseph's gem of a love story

"...However, the production's beautifully detailed design – set by Mark Pickell, costumes by Glenda Barnes – might have benefited..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Exit, Pursued by a Bear

An abusive husband gets a shot of Southern discomfort in this hysterical revenge comedy

"...utterly authentic sound by Breton Christopherson and set by Mark Pickell, Exit, Pursued by a Bear is hysterical in..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

A Lie of the Mind

A long yet insightful look into families where love and kindness are rare

"...help of her brother Mike (played by artistic director Mark Pickell, who also directs this production), she learns to..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Spirits to Enforce

Twelve superheroes plus The Tempest equals FronteraFest at its finest

"...show, and the sound (Brett Hamann) and set design (Mark Pickell, also Capital T's artistic director) are appropriately minimalist...."

Jan. 28, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Bombs in Your Mouth

Two siblings mourning their jerk of a dad are cause for hilarity rather than grief

"...carpet to the Photoshopped family portraits on the wall, Mark Pickell has created a crapass apartment right inside the..."

March 20, 2009 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Blackbird

Capital T and Hyde Park Theatre deserve better than this David Harrower script

"...forces for this show, with Capital T Artistic Director Mark Pickell directing and Hyde Park lending its considerable experience..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobb

The Love Sonatas

Much has been invested in mounting Manuel Zarate's five-play cycle, all to answer the basic question: What is love?

"...their similar characters, themes, and author. Kuka, directed by Mark Pickell, is the last play in the cycle. The..."

May 30, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Happy Days

With standout work by Katherine Catmull, Beckett's 'happy' play gets a revival to be grateful for

"...nowadays, we're grateful to Capital T Theatre and director Mark Pickell for staging this play. We're even more grateful,..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Mr. Marmalade

Capital T Theatre Company brings a brightness to Noah Haidle's Mr. Marmalade that keeps the whole affair surprisingly light

"...a brightness that keeps the whole affair surprisingly light. Mark Pickell's living-room set, with its flat, butcher-paper rug and..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Killer Joe

It won't warm your heart, but this tour de force of dark humor ought to thrill you

"...Director Mark Pickell really keeps this Capital T Theatre production moving...."

June 12, 2009 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Zach Theatre David Mark Cohen New Play Award..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Mark Stewart (The Red Balloon)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Mark Stewart (The Red Balloon)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

Culture Class

The 2009-2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Mark Pickell, Killer Joe Acting in a Leading Role..."

June 11, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Power and Light

A guide to 10 new companies that are charging up Austin's theatre scene

June 16, 2006 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Caught

Theatrical bait and switch drives this intriguing, infuriating play

"...by director Ken Webster, although the contributions of designers Mark Pickell (set), Amy Lewis (lighting), Robert S. Fisher (sound),..."

Aug. 28, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

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