Theatre Thinker

In the online dialogue about the art of the stage, Travis Bedard is a star

"...He's probably poring over a vast assortment of theatre blogs from around the world, but he might be..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

Endgame

Nigel O'Hearn terminates Palindrome Theatre after three years, just as planned

"...its press preview, and despite a three-year run making theatre with his company, Palindrome, O'Hearn's never felt this tense..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

Edinburgh Festivals

If it's August, this must be Scotland, say three Austin arts groups

"...dog days mean Scotland. Every August sees another area theatre company, solo performer, improv troupe, or school group jumping..."

July 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hedda Games

Two productions take a new look at Ibsen's troubled and troubling heroine

"...That, of course, hasn't stopped generations of theatre artists from seeking out Hedda's secrets, trying to tease..."

March 4, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Endgame

Palindrome Theatre's debut squeezes all the meaning it can from Beckett's bleakness

"...Larry L. King Theatre at Austin Playhouse,..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

All My Sons

When an outstanding free production of a classic drama can't draw a crowd, we all lose

"...to query, was there such a dismal turnout at Palindrome Theatre Company's opening night of All My Sons? OK,..."

July 27, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Best in Show

The 2012-13 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The Hidden Room Theatre production of Rose Rage was the runaway winner at..."

June 7, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for these awards, covering the period from..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TOP 10 Theatrical Wonders of 2010

A theatre year with a tipsy crew, a zoo, a shrew, and lots of cross-dressing

"...1) 'THE DROWSY CHAPERONE' (ZACH THEATRE) A speakeasy's worth of cocktails couldn't match the intoxicating..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Attic Space

A husband and wife play out their decades-long marriage in this intriguing farewell from Palindrome Theatre

"...The Attic SpaceSalvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd., 736-5191 www.palindrometheatre.com Through Dec. 22 Running time: 1 hr., 20 min...."

Dec. 21, 2012 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

'Accidental' Designed To Join in Dialogue

"...Dear Editor, The Palindrome Theatre Company is proud to celebrate with the city..."

June 10, 2012 Postmarks

'Hedda Gabler'/'Heddatron'

Two new productions put Ibsen's pistol-packin' heroine in a new light

"...three weeks, they will be facing off on Austin's theatre calendar in productions by the Palindrome Theatre company and..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!

Bobcats go Broadway, Palindrome goes Scottish, and billboards go for Austin art

"...• Texas State University musical theatre students have a video hit on their hands. Some..."

June 17, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

At Home at the Zoo

Palindrome makes Albee's old/new play remarkable, insightful, and unsettling

"...The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 939-6829, www.palindrometheatre.com..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, visual arts, and theatre...."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hey, Jude

The talented Mr. Hickey deftly clambers up that old ladder (ladder, ladder, ladder) of success

"...crapshoot of genetic heritage. And maybe a talent for theatre – for acting, especially – is also something that..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Most Memorable Locally Produced Live Performance Offerings That I Chanced To See in 2010

A theatre year of staged fantasies, musical fun, and crazy families

"...1) 'THE RED BALLOON' (TONGUE AND GROOVE THEATRE) A boy. A red balloon. A moving cartoon background..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Top 10 Gifts From 2010 (In Random Order)

Savoring 2010's immaculate acting, arresting beauty, and over-the-top comedy

"...1) 'HUNTER GATHERERS' (CAPITAL T THEATRE) Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's comedy went well past irreverence and..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Avimaan Syam

Top 10 Instances in 2010 in Which I Hit My Word Count

Toasting 2010's most memorable performances, set designs, and directors

"...DOUGLAS AS WALTER FLOOD IN 'BECKY'S NEW CAR' (ZACH THEATRE)..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Palindrome's staging succeeds in the acting department but fails as a political statement

"...of an AnarchistUp Collective Gallery, 2326 E. Cesar Chavez www.palindrometheatre.com Through June 3 Running time: 1 hr., 15 min...."

May 25, 2012 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

Melancholy Play

A funny, charming, truly sweet staging of a play that's not melancholy at all

"...www.palindrometheatre.com..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Top 10 (+1) Theatrical Joys of 2012

Recalling a year of Shakespeare on bikes, masterful Miller, and a one-woman eco-soap

"...1) PUPPET THEATRE Connor Hopkins (Trouble Puppet Theater Company) and Caroline Reck..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

Setting the Stage

Austin's art scene spent 2012 prepping for the big things to come

"...... might be good; the shuttering of the Blue Theatre and Domy Books; the self-imposed termination of Palindrome Theatre;..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Designer Contributions of 2012

Celebrating the year's most exquisite – and often surprising – stage designs

"...2) IA ENSTERÄ'S SET FOR 'THE TWELFTH LABOR' (Tutto Theatre Company) The roof of the family house seemed to..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Top 10 Ensembles of 2012

The year's most memorable groupings in classical music, dance, and theatre

"...2) THE CAST OF 'ALL MY SONS' (Palin­drome Theatre) Possibly the most striking aspect of a wholly fantastic..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Hot Nights: 'The Bear' and Whiskey Shivers

Barkeep, gimme a whiskey with a Chekhov chaser

"...other quite well, and every few years another local theatre company discovers anew how an adult beverage can help..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Photos: Jana Birchum

January 4, 2013. 10 Photos

"...Palindrome Theatre director Nigel O’Hearn..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Photo Gallery

Austin City Elections

Time to get creative with your vote

"...of the Pot tour or catch the opening of Palindrome Theatre's Accidental Death of an Anarchist or do one..."

May 11, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Demetri Martin

Whether making jokes with punch lines or with pie charts, Demetri Martin's job is directed daydreaming

"...has also mastered the lost art of the long-form palindrome. Cue Demetri Martin...."

April 18, 2014 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno