This Is America: Part Two

More from the Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...of the discussion with Zell Miller III, Carla Nickerson, Michelle Alexander, and Kriston Woodreaux covers many of the challenges..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Challenge of Playing Living People in Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

The cast discusses how hard it can be getting into the skin of living people in Anna Deavere Smith’s play

"...parts. That foursome – Zell Miller III, Carla Nickerson, Michelle Alexander, and Kriston Woodreaux – sat down to discuss..."

March 1, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

This Is America: Part One

Zach's Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...of the discussion with Zell Miller III, Carla Nickerson, Michelle Alexander, and Kriston Woodreaux covers many of the challenges..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Ground Floor Theatre’s Unexpected Joy

Sitcom sheen overwhelms this musical’s stage pleasures

"...is in a new relationship with "lesbian warrior" Lou (Michelle Alexander) and planning their wedding...."

Dec. 10, 2021 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

This production of Anna Deavere Smith's provocative docudrama calls out America's criminal justice system

"...Kleberg Stage features four actors who divide the workload: Michelle Alexander, Carla Nickerson, Kriston Woodreaux, and Zell Miller III...."

March 15, 2019 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

Zilker Theatre Productions' All Shook Up

Take Elvis at his silliest, mix in Twelfth Night, stir playfully, and you have the latest Zilker Summer Musical

"...these old favorites some appealing new sounds. Listening to Michelle Alexander infuse "There's Always Me" with a shot of..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Zach Theatre's A Christmas Carol

This slick and polished musical adaptation of the Dickens classic serves up holiday cheer in abundance

"...Eagle" with her as the Ghost of Christmas Present. Michelle Alexander's Mrs. Cratchit garners applause midway through Beyoncé's "Halo,"..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Austin Jewish Repertory Theater's The Art of Remembering

In Adina L. Ruskin's play, AJRT offers an intimate look at how memories shape us

"...and nothing more. The cast (composed of theatrical veterans Michelle Alexander, Sarah Viskovich, and Sarah Zeringue) proceed to seamlessly..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Zach Theatre's The Great Society

Robert Schenkkan's smart script and remarkable ensemble work make this a powerful look at LBJ's White House years

"...hates to elevate any performance above the others, but Michelle Alexander's voice in the several songs is a thing..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Zach Theatre's Mary Poppins

Great singing and dancing make Dave Steakley's staging soar, but a spoonful of calm would help the spectacle go down

"...welcome effervescence to the part. Her second-act duet with Michelle Alexander as rival nanny Miss Andrew nearly lifts the..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Clybourne Park

This company has vibrant success with Bruce Norris' racial drama that shows how far we haven't come in 60 years

"...a wonderful evolution of power between the two characters. Michelle Alexander and Jarrett King play a married couple in..."

June 3, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Color Arc Productions' People of Color Christmas

With her new holiday comedy, theatre artist Christine Hoang makes a safe place for everyone

"...developed by the actors who play them; Hoang and Michelle Alexander helped arrange a few a cappella numbers, and..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Rocky Horror Show

Doctuh Mistuh's visit to the Frankenstein place is delightfully inclusive for die-hard fans and virgins alike

"...performer who disappoints, but Keaton Jadwin as Riff Raff, Michelle Alexander as a fiery Magenta, and Sarah Zeringue as..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

All the Way

In Zach Theatre's staging of this epic political drama about LBJ, the fight for civil rights feels particularly urgent

"...in part because of the righteous fire in actor Michelle Alexander, but also because we recognize in it our..."

May 1, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

'The Gospel at Colonus'

After 17 years, Zach Theatre revives this spirited mix of soulful music and Greek tragedy

"...The Estate, The Book of Grace) for Preacher Oedipus, Michelle Alexander (Xanadu, In the Next Room, or The Vibrator..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hair

Little City fields a big, strong tribe for its go at the love-rock musical

"...on my earlier promise not to name standouts because Michelle Alexander has some serious pipes that demand special mention...."

Sept. 2, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

This Spring of Love

Treating Shakespeare as a high school musical comedy leads to much fun at City Theatre

"...way). Generally speaking, the supporting cast steals the show. Michelle Alexander as Julia's maid, Lucetta, executes the patter song..."

April 29, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Michelle Alexander, All the Way..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Review: Single Black Female

Lisa B. Thompson's play preaches from a Nineties perch

"...SBF1 (Michelle Alexander) and SBF2 (Valoneecia Tolbert) take the stage in..."

Feb. 26, 2020 Arts Post by Yasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel

Local and National Gifts for the Politically Minded

Goodwill to all and coal for a few

"...collection of poems by the celebrated poet. Modern classic Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow is also on the..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Five Things to Keep Your Arts Account in the Black

From a fresh take on War of the Worlds to pushing back against censorship

"...Lisa B. Thompson, starring Melody Fullylove as Dotty, with Michelle Alexander, Patti Neff-Tiven, Jeremy Rashad Brown, Grayson Hunt, and..."

May 27, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: Ground Floor Theatre’s Dot

An authentic albeit imbalanced emotional journey into dementia

"...her symptoms and care. As her 45-year-old daughter, Shelly, Michelle Alexander’s transition from overwhelmed and resentful caregiver to relieved..."

May 19, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Five Things to Relish About the Stage Over Thanksgiving

Plan your theatrical December

"...family that hasn't experienced true joy in decades." Starring Michelle Alexander, Caroline Mullins, Amber Quick, and Cathie Sheridan. Dec...."

Nov. 26, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin African American Book Festival

Biographer Arnold Rampersad headlines the eighth edition, focusing on inspiration for change

"...UT psychology professor Kevin Cokley leads a discussion of Michelle Alexander's book, which draws parallels between the current mass-incarcerations..."

June 27, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Sept. 22-29

"...'THE NEW JIM CROW' Michelle Alexander talks about her book addressing the mass incarceration..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Column

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Michelle Yeoh) who can't seem to finish her taxes. Cast..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Aaron Alexander, Metamorphoses/Fight..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...the American dream. Cast: Charlie Plummer, Eve Lindley, Mason Alexander Park, Rene Rosdado, Robyn Lively (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Behanding in Spokane

This black comedy delivers everything you expect from a Hyde Park Theatre show

"...seems to find the whole scenario exciting. Entertaining, even. Michelle Keffer's tagalong Marilyn serves as an effective argumentative foil..."

May 6, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Roger Kumble; with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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