Our Town, Our Time

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of The Laramie Project retells the story of Matthew Shepard's murder in a compelling, heartfelt way, but it also tells a town's story and gives us the opportunity to see our town in its reflection.

"...wilderness. With wooden planks and sturdy chairs, set designer Michael Raiford takes us into the rustic bar where Matt..."

March 15, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

In the Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Andrew Rannells is wonderfully ablaze in the role of the German-born rocker whose sex-change operation was botched, and everything about this hilarious musical spectacle has been fine-tuned to maximum pleasure.

"...just-like-a-rock-club lighting of Jason Amato, the hundred-Styrofoam-wig-display-head backdrop by Michael Raiford, Colin Lowry's eccentric videos, and the sweet turn..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

At Long Last Love

Love will get you when you least expect it. So it goes in Charles Mee's Big Love, a vigorous update of the ancient Greek drama The Suppliants, and so it went when the Rude Mechanicals theatre company saw the play. They fell unexpectedly and unabashedly head over heels for it and are staging it now in what they describe as "a huge love affair."

"...of it as ideal for the collective. Set designer Michael Raiford was taken with "the way the script balances..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Executive Director Elizabeth Ferrer resigns from the Austin Museum of Art, and Allen Robertson's Jouét flies again at Louisville.

"...McCall reprising her performance as the global pop star, Michael Raiford designing costumes, and Zachary Scott Theatre Center Artistic..."

July 20, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Touring plans for the Rude Mechanicals; two two shows for theatregoers to see before they close.

"...And as realized by Zach, with design work by Michael Raiford that echoes the inventiveness, poetry, and challenge of..."

March 17, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Making History Personal

History is more than a bound collection of facts; it is something personal, something intimate, something that, even in contradiction, demands to be shared. Robi Polgar gleans that immediate sense of history from two plays currently running in Austin theatres: E Pluribus Unum: Barbara Jordan -- One Voice and The America Play.

"...incorporates a live stage echo to brilliant effect; and Michael Raiford's earth and lumber design is always the source..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Exhibitionism

The Mystery of Irma Vep: Summer Camp

"...-- and the show is filled with many -- Michael Raiford has constructed some clever, witty sets. And director..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Arts Review

Working Vacations

Theaterless Theater Corps, Rude Mechanicals, KAIROS! Co.

"...on August 7. Call 409/278-3530 for info. Dave Steakley, Michael Raiford, Allen Robertson..."

July 9, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...Michael Raiford: Prankster of Style..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Girl Crazy

Austin Women Taking Center Stage

"...do equally well: Ron Reeder as Tish's geeky boyfriend, Michael David as the best gigolo around, and Chamblee Furguson..."

May 12, 1995 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...affiliation of arts writers, consisting of the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre/music), Clare Croft (dance),..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...May 2, 2010, were assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Claire Canavan (theatre), Clare Croft (dance), and..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...were assembled by the following writers: the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance), Randy Harriman (music), Erin..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

"...affiliation of arts writers, consisting of the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Randy Harriman (music),..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...ended April 30 -- were Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), and freelance..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...April 30, 2011, were assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Canavan (theatre), Luke..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...assembled by the following arts writers: the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance), Randy Harriman (music), Erin..."

May 18, 2007 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.

"...Participating critics this year include Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), Austin Chronicle..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2015

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

"...raucous comedy and Porter's sly tunes delighted, as did Michael Raiford's eye-popping designs. 4) Tortoise & Hare (Summer Stock..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

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

"...April 30, 2012, was assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Canavan (theatre), Luke..."

May 25, 2012 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

"...Michael Raiford (Porgy and Bess)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

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

"...Michael Raiford (Porgy and Bess)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

I'd Like to Thank ...

The 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...2005, to April 30, 2006, were the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre/music), Clare Croft (dance),..."

June 9, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Growth Spurt

Nine Shows That Transported Me

"...and sense of community of its priceless cast and Michael Raiford's wonderful set;..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 1999-2000 Winners

The Austin Theatre Critics Table presented its eighth annual awards for achievement in the Austin arts in a lively ceremony at the Continental Club

"...the selection and presentation of this year's awards were Michael Barnes, Jamie Smith Cantara, and Jean Claire van Ryzin,..."

June 2, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1999 Critics' Table Winners

"...and presentation of the seventh set of awards were Michael Barnes, Jamie Smith Cantara, Kendall Klym, and Jean-Claire van..."

June 18, 1999 Arts Feature

Take Me Out

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of the baseball drama Take Me Out is powerful evidence that theatre is also a team sport and we're all playing together

"...do not apply. He knows that he is, as Michael Jordan was and Tiger Woods is, a paragon of..."

April 13, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Rocky Horror Show: Spaced Out on Sensation

Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin

"...see the seriously prim Brad and Janet -- Steven Michael Miller, all wide-eyed and long-limbed: a scarecrow in geek's..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

The Last Night of Ballyhoo: Southern Discomfort

"...shift. The sense of nostalgia is appealing, what with Michael Raiford's set, tinged with the stale yellow of an..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Arts Review

Theatre Critics Table Awards 1997

"...at Top of the Marc. The participating critics -- Michael Barnes, Jamie Smith, and Anna Hanks, Austin American-Statesman; John..."

May 16, 1997 Arts Feature

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