Hang the DJ

The new political theatre invites you into its messy, sexy conversation

"...guys win, people can pee for free, and everything starts falling apart. It's a powerful moment handled with great..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Playing God … and W

Actress Shannon Grounds on tackling a pair of the ultimate power roles – at once

"...work with those guys!" I look at companies like Refraction Arts, Hyde Park Theatre, Physical Plant, the Rude Mechs,..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Cap City Comedy Club...."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

You Made Me Love You

What is this thing called crush? Specifically, what makes us swoon over people we've never met? The creative minds at the Blue Theater have gathered over two dozen actors, musicians, artists, writers, and puppeteers to create art, wall-writing, and short performance pieces to address that very question in Celebrity Crush.

"...director of the Blue Theater and its resident company, Refraction Arts Project -- has a gentler take on crushes:..."

March 1, 2002 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: Refraction Arts Project..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts. The group recognized artistry in the theatre and beyond..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Backward 'Spin'

Catherine Berry explains how to reverse engineer your very own musical

"...her toes back in the theatrical pool via the Refraction Arts Project original epic Orange, and that turn in..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Adriene Mishler: Making her 'Assumption'

For this active Austin actress, there was something special about Refraction Arts' hillbilly/kung fu/rock & roll 'Hamlet'

"...hillbilly/kung fu/rock & roll take on Hamlet produced by Refraction Arts Project, the show went on to be named..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Dance Fever

With Hot September Flurries, a corps of Austin choreographers burn up the Blue all month long

"...Hot September Flurries makes a welcome addition to the arts calendar – you might even say a desperately needed..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Blue Christmas Prom

With the Blue Christmas Prom, the good folks at Refraction Arts Project are giving you a chance to give a really nice "in-your-face" to high school and the torture of school dances.

"...system? Well, here's your chance! The good folks at Refraction Arts Project are hosting the Blue Christmas Prom at..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Live Feed

Jason Phelps turns to his theatrical past to nourish the present with a Feast of My Heart

"...to create Feast of My Heart, the ambitious multidisciplinary project opening Dec. 11 at Salvage Vanguard Theater for which..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The 2002 Austin Critics Table Awards

On Monday, June 3, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club...."

June 7, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Touching All Those Hands

Remembering Boyd Vance, his life and legacy

"...of the working week, the man who ran Pro Arts Collective, or the Boyd Vance of Sunday, worshiping at..."

April 29, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

When Worlds Collude

Two forward-thinking arts festivals make the most of sharing the same weekend

"...week's calendar, where Art City Austin, the venerable visual arts fair that evolved from Fiesta, and the Fusebox Festival,..."

April 23, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Growth Spurt

Nine Shows That Transported Me

"...Red, White and Tuna..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

10 That Get 10s in 2003

"...1) Ron Berry and The North Project (Refraction Arts Project) Ron Berry led a talented creative..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...work are a deeply ingrained part of the local arts calendar, and with this, their 30th go-round (recognizing work..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Memorializing The Public Domain Theatre Company, 1993-2001

"...The Arts Seen..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Becoming Birds

'The Philomel Project' allows myth to take wing at the Blue Theater

"...story in existence. It's certainly at the heart of Refraction Arts' latest production. "I first read the myth of..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Articulations

Oklahoma!, A Macbeth, and Art were the big winners at the 27th Annual B. Iden Payne Awards.

"...one for Oliver! and a pair for its Performing Arts Academy production of Once Upon a Mattress. The State..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

Norm L.:zero Tolerance

"...Watching Aaron Brown's latest play Norm L., it's near..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Arts Review

Nonunion Actors: Raising It a Notch

"...do not outweigh their need to act in any project they think worthy of their attentions. For some, such..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Top 10 Shows in 2003 That Shed Light in a Dark Year

"...8) Nita and Zita (Artspot Productions) Who knew ghosts could be so charming ......"

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TCB

"...a party welcoming the Fresh Up Club to the Refraction Arts Project, 8pm, Saturday, at the Blue Theater, 916..."

July 25, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Top 10 Stage Excitements of 2006

"...1) The Assumption (Refraction Arts Project) A David Bowie-esque Hamlet who fights kung..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Patti Hadad

Top 10 Most Memorable Theatrical Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2005 (A Hierarchical List)

'Chronicle' theatre writer Barry Pineo names his 10 favorite stage productions of 200

"...7) Up in the Old Hotel (Refraction Arts Project) An original, surreal tribute to New Yorker..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Most Memorable Theatre I Chanced to See in 2003 -- A SemiHierarchical List

"...8) Kristine Olson's opera diva in Celebrity Crush '03 (Refraction Arts Project) I didn't even want to imagine speaking..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

1998-99 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

The year's best work on Austin stages.

"...Quintessential Austin Production Award for Refraction Arts Project's staging of The Visit, for its integration..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Director Dreams: Homing in on the Playwright du jour

"...audience at the Continental Club in a fundraiser for Refraction Arts Project...."

April 30, 1999 Arts Feature

Articulations

"...Su Teatro last February, and The Visit, staged by Refraction Arts Project in the fall, and the attention generated..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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