Shrewd Productions' The Madres

In Stephanie Alison Walker’s new play, women’s fight for the “disappeared” in Argentina’s Dirty War proves timely

"...In Shrewd Productions' staging of The Madres, Carolina (Yesenia Garcia Herrington,..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Shrewd Productions' Jump

In Charly Evon Simpson's drama, characters caught in the dark currents of grief and depression seek a way through

"...with questions about mental health and suicide, and in Shrewd Productions' staging – part of a National New Play..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Shrewd Productions’ The Revolutionists

This staging of Lauren Gunderson’s satire proves the pen is mightier than the guillotine

"...utterly horrific period of French history. Rudy Ramirez directs Shrewd Productions' latest offering, which features a flawless ensemble composed..."

June 16, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Shrewd Productions' Alabaster

This deeply felt staging of Audrey Cefaly's new play brings us into a home where loss lives to show us when to leave

"...Audrey Cefaly's play – which is having 11 productions across the country this year in a National New..."

March 6, 2020 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Review: Shrewd Productions’ Small Steps

Intriguing maiden voyage for local playwright’s campy sci-fi romp

"...Now Austin’s Shrewd Productions appears to have discovered a lost chapter from..."

July 25, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Shrewd Productions' The Afterparty

We’re invited to hobnob with history’s great minds up on the astral plane

"...The cast in Shrewd Productions' world premiere performs well under Liz Fisher's direction,..."

June 29, 2018 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Shrewd Productions' Hold Me Well

Playwright Eva Suter's reworking of Othello in a world without men depicts love in many forms with power and beauty

"...In its Shrewd Productions premiere, Suter's script replaces "space" with a dystopian..."

July 22, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Still Now

Shrewd Productions' Still Now provides a fresh perspective on cancer through butoh

"... Through Oct. 4 Running time: 1 hr., 20 min. www.shrewdproductions.com..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

2017 Payne Theatre Award Winners

Lotta love for Nevermore, Drowning Girls, Agent Andromeda

"...Iden Payne Awards seemed to love a number of productions from the 2016-17 season, but as became clear at..."

Oct. 25, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...announced the nominees for the 2016-17 season, Doctuh Mistuh Productions' staging of Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Theatres Are Moving the Stage Beyond Zoom

Companies thinking outside the boxes bring theatre to your radio, your mailbox, and your neighbor's yard

"...and the curtains lowered, why not? As Shannon Grounds, Shrewd Productions' artistic director, says, "I think our present circumstances..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Xmas Unwrapped: Doff we now our gay apparel

After a powerhouse first year of sold-out shows, critical awards, and company growth, the shrewd women of Shrewd Productions are returning to their debut effort, the holiday burlesque Xmas Unwrapped!

"...Shrewd Productions took 2006 by storm. The company introduced itself..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

Trash Anthems

Each of the seven short plays written by Dan Dietz in Shrewd Productions' Trash Anthems unfolds like a gift being opened, full of surprising scenarios and sympathetic characters

"...Shrewd Productions' Trash Anthems, an evening of seven short plays..."

May 11, 2007 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...its Noche de Folklor 2018 on the Zilker Hillside; Shrewd Productions' opening of its National New Play Network rolling..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Mi Casa Es Su Teatro: Home is where the art is

Time again to get your theatre outside the theatre and inside someone's home, via FronteraFest's one-day, site-specific fiesta, Mi Casa Es Su Teatro

"...year, that Saturday is this Saturday, Feb. 10, and Shrewd Productions, which curated the 2007 Mi Casa, has lined..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Stillborn: a bedtime story

The title of Monika Bustamante's 'Stillborn' is no pun but a promise of what is to come: two hours of anger, rape, murder, and stillbirth that is upsetting, dark, and, unfortunately, not illuminating

"...In Shrewd Productions' latest effort, Paul Davis' set design is nothing..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Playing God – Literally

A smartphone's all you need to let loose your inner Zeus and control the action in Deus Ex Machina

"...foster a dozen storylines, say the masterminds at Whirligig Productions, creating a choose-your-own-adventure structure that they swear contains more..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 9 Ways to Decorate a Set

Looking back at 2009 through its most memorable scenic designs

"...AND DIRECTOR CATHERINE WEIDNER FOR 'HENRY V' (RED THEN PRODUCTIONS) Simple is not only effective but brilliant in this..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Gay Place: We Need Emma

Emma Goldman play opens just in time

"...hoopty. Sorry, grrrl. I know we've let you down. Shrewd Productions presents a tribute to Emma Goldman (see Thursday)...."

May 8, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Reina Hardy

For this Michener Playwriting Fellow, autumn brings local premieres of two of her plays

"...of her plays premiering on local stages. This week, Shrewd Productions opens Glassheart, Hardy's irreverent update of Beauty and..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

MilkMilkLemonade

The revival of this gender-play comedy still tastes freshly squeezed

"...MilkMilkLemonadeThe Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress www.shrewdproductions.com Through Sept. 25 Running time: 1 hr., 20 min...."

Sept. 16, 2011 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Cheater

With cheating so hip today, Andrea Skola and Shrewd Productions have put together eight original 10-minute plays that explore the contemporary nuances of being a cheat

"...skirts of Frontera's fringe, Andrea Skola has collaborated with Shrewd Productions to put together eight 10-minute themed plays just..."

May 12, 2006 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

'Where Are They Now?'

Cyndi Williams is living a playwright's dream with her play 'Where Are They Now?,' which is being staged for the third time in 15 months

"...get a script produced a single time. Get two productions, you're really lucky. Get more, and you're truly blessed,..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Glassheart

Reina Hardy's update on 'Beauty and the Beast' is fascinating, but the premiere is oddly lacking given the talents involved

"...the simple question at the core of Glassheart, from Shrewd Productions: What if, back in the day, Beauty never..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Dragon Play

Jenny Connell's drama lets us see ourselves reflected in the mythical beast's scales

"...In her directorial debut, Shrewd Productions Artistic Director Shannon Grounds keeps well-focused on the..."

April 13, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Big Love

An ensemble of lovely, lovely actors makes this updated Greek drama great fun

"...need a group of actors with some serious chops. Shrewd Productions has fortunately cast its production of Big Love..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

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

"...5) 'MILKMILKLEMONADE' (SHREWD PRODUCTIONS) A daring theatrical oddity: an elementary-school gay love..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

MilkMilkLemonade

A gay elementary school love story with palpable resonance for everyone

"...The Vortex, 2307 Manor Rd., 478-5282 www.shrewdproductions.com..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

'MilkMilkLemonade'

Why the Shrewds are doing a play with a giant talking hen and how one plays her

"...– interior life, which gets its Austin premiere from Shrewd Productions starting Sept. 9...."

Sept. 10, 2010 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Three Guys, a Girl, and a Dog Named Friday

Austin film collective Jollyville Pictures on its ingredients for success

"...Jollyville, Mikeska has her own "feminist collective" theatre company, Shrewd Productions.)..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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