Hang the DJ

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

"...his tender and politically questioning American Fiesta for the State Theater Company last fall, says, "I consider a political..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...Ken Bradley, Josh Meyer, and Catherine Berry) and the State Theater Company production of The Woman in Black (nominated..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

"...6) "I'm Not Lying" (State Theater Company) This theatrical self-portrait from Jaston Williams was..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

10 That Get 10s in 2003

"...talented creative team on a quest through the Blue Theater to discover our fascination with all things North. Arctic..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Tale of a Tale Spinner

How a ballplayer, a piano player, beatnik poetry, and Lubbock made Terry Allen an epic storyteller.

"...he will offer a "Dugout" theatre piece at the State Theater (see "Dugout III")...."

Dec. 19, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

People and organizations on the move: KMFA and the Austin Circle of Theatres look for new homes, and Austin Theatre Alliance CEO Dan Fallon and KMFA Director of Broadcast Operations Randy Harriman leave their respective companies.

"...When the Paramount Theatre and State Theater Company merged two years ago, the boards of..."

June 28, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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.

"...through April 2001. Participating critics this year include Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Kids in Black

That innocuous-seeming crew of people listed beneath the actors in every program, who scurry around in black backstage and hover over the proceedings in the sound and light booth, may not be well-known to most theatregoers, but this silent, hidden army is all-powerful. Techies get almost no share in the glory, but they run the world, and here's how.

"...recent triumph was A Macbeth (not Hamlet) at the State Theater. In this production, a long rain falls --..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Articulations

A new name for the merged Paramount Theatre/State Theater Company and a new artistic director.

"...Well, apparently ParaState didn't cut it. Neither did the State-a-mount. No, in..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Secret History of Tuna

Tuna isn't the only Texas town with which actor-writers Jaston Williams and Joe Sears can be closely identified. Austin has played a significant role in the development of their town, and in return Sears and Williams have changed the face of the capital city.

"...time. This was in the pre-dot-com bust, pre-dot-com boom, pre-real-estate bust, pre-real-estate boom Austin of the early 1980s, and..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Flood relief is on the way for Houston arts organizations devastated by Tropical Storm Allison and a memorial service is being held for longtime Austin actress Judi Sklar Becker.

"...a third of which was localized in the city's Theater District. Jones Hall, the Alley Theatre, and the Wortham..."

June 29, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!

Pay your respects to the late Boyd Vance, June means green for the Paramount and State, and six Austinites are officially 'New American Talent'

"...run of August Wilson's King Hedley II at the State Theater, 719 Congress. Check out one of its final..."

June 17, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Arts Board Love Stories

That special thing that happens between artists and boards of directors can be a lot like a love relationship: Intimate. Fulfilling. Long-term. Working as one body. However, it can be and often is complicated.

"..."You file articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State that establish not-for-profit status," he says. "It's virtually the..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

Postmarks

City council elections must be coming up soon...

"...The City Council Place 6 seat is not a state office. It's a local office. The city clerk's office..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Column

Nothing Succeeds Like Access

"...behavior, and extends some really sound advice. Question seven states: "Tonight there is a sign interpreted performance and a..."

June 11, 1999 Arts Feature by Dawn Davis

Ten Minutes With Terry Allen

Q&A with Lubbock son, multimedia don, and Cactus Cafe ace

"...other things. I did two huge projects – two theater pieces – with a lot of music. There was..."

Jan. 16, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The Pee and the Fix

SXSW Film begins for this queermo

"...film premieres on Thursday, March 17 6:15pm at the State Theater, and plays again on Saturday, March 19, 2:30pm..."

March 12, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Days of Future Past

The history of Salvage Vanguard Theater's unlikely sci-fi success, The Intergalactic Nemesis

"...Intergalactic Nemesis, is still feeling the love. Salvage Vanguard Theater's affectionate spoof of the cliff-hangers of yesteryear, performed in..."

July 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

American Fiesta

In 'American Fiesta,' Steven Tomlinson's quest for a set of Fiestaware leads him to embrace his past, imperfections, and those who are different

"...State Theater, through Oct. 23..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Nominations for the 2004-2005 B. Iden Payne Awards

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

"...Barrett Nash, The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip MUSIC THEATERProduction..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature

Top 10 Performances That Transported Me in 2004

Robert Faires lists his favorite theatre, dance, and classical productions of 2004

"...5) Death of a Cat (Salvage Vanguard Theater) Death and laughter walked hand in hand down the..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Performances of 2004 That I Ruminate Over After the Dust Has Settled

Heather Barfield lists her favorite stage performances of 2004

"...6) David Stahl in Nightswim (State Theater Company) Stahl's precision and strength of heart were..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Heather Barfield Cole

A Plum Job for Bloom

Michael Bloom plucked to head the country's oldest regional theatre

"...Critics Table Award), he also directed Wit for the State Theater Company; helped found the Actors Repertory of Texas,..."

July 16, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Leading off the new year with good news: an arts success story from the Paradox Players and grants for Austin artists from the NEA.

"...Secondly, while the State Theater Company has been affected by the economy, it..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...the awards, it was a banner year for the State Theater Company, which practically swept the Drama category and..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Mrs. Warren's Profession

The State Theater Company's scintillating revival of Mrs. Warren's Profession moves George Bernard Shaw's characters beyond the politics for which they serve as mouthpieces and fills them with the breaths and gestures and expressions of people who live.

"...State Theater, through April 13..."

March 28, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Articulations

The final exit for actress Patsy Goldwater, a home run for playwright Dan Dietz, a fair for your inner Frankenstein, and a training ground for aspiring critics

"...The Show-Off (Different Stages), The Beauty Queen of Leenane (State Theater Company), and Light Up the Sky (Austin Playhouse)...."

Jan. 24, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Way We Were

On the eve of his move to New York City, playwright and Austin Script Works Artistic Director John Walch reflects on the development of Austin's theatre scene during his time here.

"...didn't even have a home, and now it's the State Theater Company and part of Austin Theatre Alliance...."

Dec. 13, 2002 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

Payne the Town Red

What might be considered the theatrical fringe in other cities is more and more the theatrical mainstream in Austin, an idea that was reinforced with the announcement of the nominations for the 2001-02 B. Iden Payne Theatre Awards.

"...Payne Awards, slated for Monday, September 30, at the State Theater, is none other than Salvage Vanguard Theater Artistic..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The Dallas-based Meadows Foundation proves to be a true friend to the Austin arts in hard times with three special grants to Austin Lyric Opera, Zachary Scott Theatre Center, and Mexic-Arte Museum.

"...into a fine arts facility to a Salvage Vanguard Theater audience-development campaign targeting youth and young adults to renovating..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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