Oscar Brockett

Remembering the world's foremost theatre historian

"...as apt a one as you'll find to describe Oscar Brockett, who was world-class on both counts. As a..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Memorial for Oscar Brockett

"...A public memorial celebration for Oscar Brockett will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, at 4pm,..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Arts Feature

Theatre's Great Historian The Essential Oscar

"...the American Society for Theatre Research. He is the Oscar G. Brockett. Although you may never have seen him,..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

The First To Question

Remembering the ultimate theatre historian, Oscar Brockett, 1923-2010

"...Measuring the impact that the late Oscar Brockett had upon the world is well nigh impossible,..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

In honor of this week's commencement ceremonies at UT, here's a roundup of recent college-related honors for theatre historian Oscar Brockett, composers, Kent Kennan and Kevin Putz, late playwright David Mark Cohen, and UT theatre department alum Marcia Gay Harden. Plus, the 2001 Funniest Person in Austin is Rich Gabe.

"...° Oscar Brockett, professor of theatre history and criticism at UT,..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Staging Building the Wall Before Trump Builds His Wall

Robert Schenkkan races to get his latest work on stage

"...except Sat., Sept., 2, 8pm; Sun., 2pm, in the Oscar Brockett Theatre, Winship Drama Bldg., 300 E. 23rd, UT..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Howdy, Pardner!

In 2010, the watchword among Austin creatives was 'collaboration'

"...Ohio; and, sadly, the passing of preeminent theatre historian Oscar Brockett; the latter with recognition for local dance pioneers..."

Jan. 7, 2011 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.

"...Oscar Brockett Growing up in the smallest county in Tennessee,..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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.

"...at Winedale founder James Ayres; theatre historian and educator Oscar Brockett; Austin Choral Union founder and conductor Morris Beachy;..."

March 28, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Director David Charles Goyette uses an army of actors to stage Brecht's epic of war, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, and his constant movement of them, along with the impressive design work, gives the impression of a huge and hungry populace, but much of the story is lost in the broad acting of much of the UT student cast.

"...The Caucasian Chalk Circle: Army on StageOscar Brockett Theatre, UT campus, through Nov. 17..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Law and Other Performing Arts

The hottest arts venue in Austin this week may well be the UT Law School, where internationally renowned cultural figures, local arts luminaries, and prominent legal experts are converging there for a symposium on law and the performing arts.

"...Phil Markowitz, along with local arts luminaries Peter Bay, Oscar Brockett, Shawn Sides, Michael Bloom, Ann Ciccolella, Joe McClain,..."

March 1, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Macbeth

Intense is an apt word for describing Shakespeare's bloody Macbeth, but intense moments in the UT Department of Theatre & Dance's new revival are few and far between

"...Oscar Brockett Theatre, through Nov. 20..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Make Space to Create

The two organizations partner on a residency program to support Austin artists making adventurous new work

"...Theatre, Bates Recital Hall, B. Iden Payne Theatre, and Oscar Brockett Theatre). The artists are free to design the..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

UT Department of Theatre & Dance's Building the Wall

UT Department of Theatre & Dance rushes to get Robert Schenkkan's timely political drama onstage

"...vehicle for Schenkkan's grand and frightening vision. Building the WallOscar Brockett Theatre, 300 W. 23rd www.jointhedrama.org Through Sept. 10..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Loading Up The Method Gun

The Rudes' latest run at UT caps eight-year odyssey with the play

"...Gun: The Final Edition Wednesday through Sunday in the Oscar Brockett Theatre...."

Sept. 10, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texan Typists Unite

'The Typewriter (in the 21st Century)' gets a Texas premiere

"...the typewriters used by Walter Cronkite, Andy Rooney, and Oscar Brockett will be on display along with typewriter art..."

April 18, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Intimate Apparel

The loneliness of an African-American seamstress in 1905 is staged with powerful honesty by UT

"...Intimate ApparelOscar Brockett Theatre, 300 E. 23rd, 471-5793 www.jointhedrama.org Through March..."

March 8, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Charles Pasco

Remembering the Texas State University educator and playwright for children

"...weeks after the death of University of Texas historian Oscar Brockett, Texas State University lost Charles Pascoe, professor of..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Elephant's Graveyard

In this new play, the infamous tale of a circus elephant that was hanged is recounted in heartbreaking fashion

"...Oscar Brockett Theatre, through Nov. 18..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Marriage of Miss Hollywood and King Neptune

Robert Schenkkan's 'The Marriage of Miss Hollywood and King Neptune' eases us back into that long-ago world of screwball comedy and serves up some new fun

"...Oscar Brockett Theatre, through Nov. 13..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Sueño

While the UT Department of Theatre & Dance's production of Sueño has an eye for the visual, the perfunctory sound design and strained emotionalizing by the actors leave it less than dreamy

"...Sueño Oscar Brockett Theatre, through March 12..."

March 12, 2004 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

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.

"...Oscar Brockett (University of Texas, retired) -- author, educator..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Talking the Talk

Angela Kariotis knows that everyone has their own stories, and in Reminiscence of the Ghetto & Other Things That raiZed Me, her one-woman show about growing up poor in New Jersey, premiering at UT's David Mark Cohen New Works Festival, Kariotis tells hers in her very own way.

"...will be performed Saturday, April 12, 7pm, at the Oscar Brockett Theatre in the Winship Drama Building on the..."

April 11, 2003 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

As You Like It

Director Johanna McKeon opens her UT Department of Theatre & Dance staging of As You Like It in a court of stylish bleakness, but when she moves it to the Forest of Arden, spring permeates the production and a buzzing, exuberant spirit takes over.

"...As You Like It: Spring BreakOscar Brockett Theatre, UT..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Articulations

The passing of celebrated actress Irene Worth touches Central Texas, Austin Cabaret Theatre lights its birthday cake with Charo, and Hedwig bumps bee at Zach.

"...previously scheduled on Tuesday, April 16, 7:30pm, in the Oscar Brockett Theatre of the Winship Drama Building. With the..."

March 22, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

This year's recipient of the UT College of Fine Arts' E. William Doty Award.

"...patron Jack Blanton, and world-renowned theatre historian and scholar Oscar Brockett -- well, that makes it a damn prestigious..."

May 19, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Rockin' Scriptmas!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Plays

"...R: That would be Oscar Brockett......"

Dec. 12, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Getting Online With Art

"...Billington and Mel Gussow; and scholars Ruby Cohn and Oscar Brockett provided much personable and lively chat about the..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Column

Articulations

IRS OKs G&S @ CCP

"...Billington and Mel Gussow; and scholars Ruby Cohn and Oscar Brockett provided much personable and lively chat about the..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Arts Column

Articulations

Listening in the Evening

"...Billington and Mel Gussow; and scholars Ruby Cohn and Oscar Brockett provided much personable and lively chat about the..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Arts Column

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