Bob Bursey Takes Over Texas Performing Arts

UT hires the director of Bard College's Fisher Center to run TPA

"...ready to welcome a new executive director to Texas Performing Arts. Today, the University of Texas at Austin College..."

Sept. 3, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

It's No Drag: The Past, Present, and Possibilities of Ballroom at ATX Television

Leiomy Maldonado and Dashaun Wesley from FX's Pose and HBO Max's Legendary are finally taking the spotlight

"...– we were behind artists," said Wesley. "We were performing and doing different things with different brands, but we..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

WE Con Unites Through Stories

Women's Empowerment Confer­ence offers a space for women to tell their stories

"...Conspire Theatre, whose members will lead a discussion called "Performing Possi­bilities: Stories of Texas Women During & After Prison."..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Jessi Cape

Conspire Theatre

Out of prison, women find a new stage for telling their stories

"...into the broader community with its first-ever public performance, Performing Possibilities, at 5pm, July 14...."

July 12, 2013 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Critical Care

"...Lumet was tempted to this stiff by the Network-like possibilities inherent in Steven Schwartz's script. Both films use major..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Making Room to Play

Create Space Austin kicks off the drive to secure more performing venues in the city

"...While no one-size-fits-all solution appeared, attendees suggested possibilities that might work for some companies. Religious organizations may..."

April 15, 2016 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Sharing the Dance

A new generation of Austin choreographers is expanding our concept of dance through the combination of movement styles and traditions from across the globe, and Barbejoy Ponzio talks to them about the part fusion plays in their work.

"...outgrowth of the festival, which features different local companies performing together in mixed programs. "Last year, in bringing the..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Arts Feature by Barbejoy A. Ponzio

Warning! Nudity!

Austinites love to shed their clothes, and a number of them do it onstage -- what's up with that? Some of the city's most nakedness-prone actors, performance artists, and directors expose their reasons to arts writer Ada Calhoun.

"...in the Public Domain production of Howard Barker's The Possibilities, currently playing in an old airport hangar on what..."

April 14, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

The Possibilities: Theatre on the Move

Local Arts Reviews

"...The Possibilities:Theatre on the Move..."

March 31, 2000 Arts Review by Skipper Chong Warson

2022 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action

Universal insights into unique stories

"...who wanders into an empty bar and insists on performing a particular karaoke song. He has his reasons, which..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Language Lessons

Natalie Morales and Mark Duplass test the online connections formed in lockdown

"...speed given the screen-bound nature of the friendship they’re performing. But it’s a realistic side effect of weathering massive..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Selome Hailu

That Body, My Teacher

Deborah Hay dances her way into the Blanton to give us a lesson in expanding perception

"...series of steps, Hay opens the dancer to multiple possibilities of movement, an endless variety determined by the dancer's..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

"...Robi Polgar, The Possibilities..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Lauryn Paige Fuller Story

Eighteen-year-old Donald Scott Fuller was brutally murdered last year. Jordan Smith explores

"...American-Statesman on January 13, the day Coria was arrested. Performing Fuller's autopsy, Travis County Medical Examiner Dr. Roberto Bayardo..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

Visions of Sugar Plums

It may be old news to most of us, but every December thousands of children discover The Nutcracker for the first time, and it inspires many to take up dance. Dawn Davis was one of them, and she talks to three young ballerinas about what The Nutcracker means to them.

"...dream. They know firsthand the work that goes into performing. They've been in rehearsal for The Nutcracker since August..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Dawn Davis

1998-99 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

The year's best work on Austin stages.

"...entertainment ­ which included Boyd Vance and Scott Schroeder performing a duet of "Wilkommen" from Cabaret; Tamara Beland and..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dancing About Architecture

The Warden of the Asylum

"...the band playing, sans opening act, from 10pm-2am, and performing songs from throughout their 20-year career, plus, as vocalist..."

May 8, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Off the Record

The Dawg Days of Summer: Introducing Cameron Smith and Austin Backstage Live

"...University of Texas' "repurposing" of the Cactus Cafe, Texas Performing Arts' Assistant Director Cameron Smith is being cast by..."

July 23, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Articulations

The Austin Museum of Art has a new chief curator.

"...start a new job, you look forward to the possibilities," he notes. "And this is an especially good time..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Entrances & Exits

Comings and Goings on the Theatre Scene

"...patrons, musicians, managers, teachers, critics, and others in our performing arts community, and each season sees the departure of..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Arts Feature

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...2022 after seven years here, and was living and performing nomadically as she figured out her next career move...."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

P.G. Moreno Can’t Get Enough “Adventurous Music” and Austin’s More Interesting For It

Epistrophy Arts leader talks past, present, and holy grail bookings

"...The nonprofit status opens up a lot of new possibilities, and a lot of new responsibilities. There’s a lot..."

Aug. 29, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 26 - December 2

"...and useful for you in the coming weeks. Fresh possibilities will be coalescing. New storylines will be incubating. Be..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Luv Doc: Uncool!

Yes, you should stop checking his phone

"...That said, I truly believe your overactive imagination is..."

July 1, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Wheels of a Dream

With the long-awaited Topfer Theatre, Zach races full-throttle into the future

"...enough signifier for this $22 million addition to Austin's performing arts venues. But it isn't like Zach hasn't put..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Agnes & Alfred: A Relationship Forged in Fire

Steve Moore and Carlos Treviño's Physical Plant Theatre Returns

"...in town. And he was talking about his experience performing Exit, Pursued By a Bear. The show opens with..."

Sept. 24, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Crossing, Zach, 2000; Alexander the Great, et al., The Possibilities, PD, 2000...."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...in the sun, a picnic in a meadow, the possibilities of a bright sunny day. That’s perfectly complemented by..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

What Is the Livestreamed, Interactive, Cross-Country, Music-Fueled, Comedy of Natatorium?

American Berserk Theatre + Density512 really pools the talent

"...gated community full of gleaming mansions, sparkling pools, and possibilities ripe for the taking...."

April 7, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Becoming Johellen, Part 2

A young queen dives wig-first into the pool of Austin drag divas

"...his home in San Antonio, where he grew up performing in his church's choir. Raised in a religious and..."

Dec. 25, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Jesse Mandell-McClinton

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