Top 10 Theatrical Sets of 2013, to a Cat

The year's scenic designs proved especially appealing to the feline theatregoer

"...4) 'NOISES OFF' (Patrick Crowley for Austin Playhouse) Disregard the slamming doors, if..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Extraordinary Measures

Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford play a parent and a scientist who fight time, man-made obstacles, and each other to find a cure for a rare childhood disease.

"...Starring: Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Jared Harris, Patrick Bauchau, Courtney B. Vance, Meredith Droeger, Diego Velazquez and..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Noises Off

Austin Playhouse stages this chaotic, ridiculous backstage farce with precision and fun

"...the crew disassemble and reassemble the entire set. Designer Patrick Crowley's work is dictated by the play's strict requirements..."

May 3, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Ballet Austin II Launches Fables of the World Series

A more inclusive happily ever after with Maria and the Mouse Deer

"...forest onstage, lit by Steven Myers and designed by Patrick and Holly Crowley, is populated with native Philippine plants..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Arts Feature by Leila Saidane

Now Then Again

Penfold's staging propels us through the time-space continuum to see one romance play out in many alternate ways

"...yet evocative production elements under the technical direction of Patrick and Holly Crowley...."

Sept. 26, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

The Liar

Austin Playhouse's colorful production gives heightened dimension to an already heightened farce

"...bright colors by the Playhouse, with design power team Patrick and Holly Crowley providing a highly illustrated set that's..."

March 7, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

A Walk in the Woods

Street Corner Arts revives this tale of Cold War arms negotiations with style, notably in the forest set

"...names circling in my brain belong to set designers Patrick and Holly Crowley. For the second time in a..."

July 26, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Triumph of Love

Austin Playhouse's take on this chamber musical features a wealth of talent, but the staging is static

"...of the title veritably sweeps across the boards in Patrick and Holly Crowley's set. The triumph here is the..."

July 5, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Other Desert Cities

A talented, fiercely committed cast makes this drama of a family homecoming arresting

"...factors wondrously in Don Toner's direction, in Holly and Patrick Crowley's set work, and, perhaps to the greatest degree,..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

King Knight

Gentle pagan comedy lets the outsiders find their place

"...magic with you,” Thorn (Gubler, coming on like a Crowley-reading version of mid-Eighties Tom Hanks) lightly chides his life..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...a lusciously ethered pace, stark and dazed as ever. Patrick Phelan, of ambient post-rock outfit South, released his solo..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

This Is the Week That Is

"...of A&R reps were spotted cooing over the Kacy Crowley gig at Liberty Lunch and immediately after, the same..."

March 14, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...into a desperate fight for his own soul. Cast: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Miles Robbins, Sasha Lane, Hannah Marks, Mary Stuart..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dancing About Architecture

photograph by Todd V. Wolfson A Big Hand for a Little Lady

"...the Derailers; MC Overlord with Hot Buttered Rhythm; Kacy Crowley, Ana Egge, & Trish Murphy with special guest Jon..."

March 13, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Further Reflections

"...Dir/scr: Jeffrey Janger; Prod: Lane Janger, James Crowley, Brunson Green; DP : Michael Saint Hilaire; Ed: Joe..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...The 2015 Oscars ceremony, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air Sunday, Feb. 22, on ABC. Keep..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Penfold Theatre's Ghost Quartet

Among the threads of this darkling tapestry are spirits of malice and mayhem and longing and love

"...fully rewarding night of entertainment, enhanced with design by Patrick and Holly Crowley, Megan Reilly, Lowell Bartholomee, and Aaron..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Patrick and Holly Crowley, Fat Pig..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Fat Pig

Neil LaBute's play about body-size and social douchebaggery gets a sharp production from Theatre en Bloc

"...A nod also to the set design from Patrick and Holly Crowley. Within the budget of a smaller..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...very well. Jerry lived on a farm south of Crowley, Texas. I was a drummer, and I would get..."

March 24, 2006 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Patrick Park8pm, Stubb's Coloradoan Park knows the expanse of the..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Postmarks

Don't Shelve Smart Growth

"...Bob Crowley..."

July 2, 1999 Column

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...Christopher Barrett, Little Shop of Horrors Edmound Fitzpatrick, Man of La Mancha Matthew Patterson, Triskelion Dan Sullivan,..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Bye, Bye Clubs

"...the Blue Flamingo was a temporary thing," says organizer Patrick Burkhart, as does the fact that, though closed, the..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

That Was the Week That Was

"...further abuse of the body that followed on St. Patrick's Day. There were some, like Rev. Ivan Stang, whose..."

March 21, 1997 Music Column

AHFF Wrap-Up

Every Picture Tells a Story

"...the films. Included were 84 Charlie Mopic, written by Patrick Sheane Duncan (Courage Under Fire, Mr. Holland's Opus), The..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten