Weird Wednesday Interview: Don Barton and 'Zaat'

And you thought C.H.U.D. was slimy

"...monster movie sorta-classic, and a primo example of his state's longstanding penchant for truly bizarre filmmaking...."

July 10, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Playing 'House' (and 'Garden')

At Austin Playhouse, running Alan Ayckbourn's paired comedies side-by-side is double the pleasure, double the fun

"...in the house and garden of an English country estate and written to be performed by one cast at..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Trouping Ahead

The Latino Comedy Project keeps creating laughter and its own opportunities

"...Humanidad's seventh annual Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta at the State Theater this weekend. The local sketch troupe is driven..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Feature by Patti Hadad

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...St. Edward's University its first-ever win for Production, Musical; State Theater Company's world premiere of Nightswim; and the Zachary..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Wonder Bread Years

Pat Hazell's 'The Wonder Bread Years,' his solo comic riff on growing up as a kid in the Sixties, touches the late-generation baby boomer in all of us

"...State Theater, through May 22..."

May 13, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Man Who Laughed

More remembrances of Boyd Vance

"...were in Joe Sears' production of Splendora at the State Theater. Playing the preacher's wife, on the last day..."

April 29, 2005 Arts Feature

Austin Playwrights

The playwrights of Austin Script Works are continuing to gain ground in their takeover of the American theatre

"...Steve Moore's Nightswim, which premiered at the State Theater last fall, is a finalist for the American..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Arts Feature

From Heaven to the Springs

'Nightswim' moves Barton Springs from history to literature

"...Steve Moore's Nightswim, a world premiere production by the State Theater Company. The 90-minute one-act re-creates the springs via..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Hail to the Chiefs

By popular demand, the boys of 'The Dead Presidents' Club' are back in town

"...They did the show eight years ago at the State Theater. And people kept askin', "When you gonna do..."

July 16, 2004 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

I'm Not Lying

You think you know who Jaston Williams is, but unless you've seen his autobiographical solo show I'm Not Lying, you don't. Not by a very long shot.

"...I'm Not LyingState Theater, through Feb. 29..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Articulations

The Austin Circle of Theatres has released the nominations for the 2002-03 B. Iden Payne Awards.

"...The Austin Circle of Theaters has announced its nominations for the 2002-03 B. Iden..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Esther's veteran Joel McKean passes away, and during a rare Broadway strike Austin playwright John Walch is honored by the American Theatre Critics Association.

"...Fund for New American Plays and staged by the State Theater Company last season. The presentation took place during..."

March 14, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Most Memorable Theatrical Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2002

Austin Chronicle reviewer Barry Pineo delivers his list of the Top 10 most memorable moments in Austin theatre for 2002.

"...quintessential Catholic nun in Late Nite Catechism at the State Theater...."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Articulations

The winners are in for the 28th annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Austin theatre from August 2001 through July 2002.

"...site of this year's ceremony was once again the State Theater, where David Potts' impressive two-story house set for..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Late Nite Catechism

The popular interactive theatre piece Late Nite Catechism thrives on the interaction between the audience, cast as students in a course of religious instruction, and the actor who plays the nun teaching it. In the touring production, Amanda Hebert is amazing in the role, playing Sister with perfect presence and timing.

"...State Theater,..."

July 19, 2002 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Art of Parenting With Art

Trying to find ways to make art while sustaining a family is no easy road.

"...Now Katie is two, and Michelle works for the State Theater Company -- at last, one of us is..."

June 22, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Articulations

Another Austin theatre company suffers a mid-performance disaster and responds to it with resourcefulness and pluck, and the Austin Community College Drama Department marks Shakespeare's 437th birth with an all-star "Billy Bash."

"...himself a talented interpreter of Shakespearean drama with the State Theater Company productions of The Taming of the Shrew..."

April 20, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Austin playwrights are drawing attention around the nation, and one theatre company is getting hit by the Macbeth curse smack in the face.

"...Dinosaur Within. (The award included a grant to the State Theater Company to stage the work's world premiere.) Walch..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Dark of the Moon: Gotta Slop Them Hogs

Local Arts Reviews

"...The State Theater,..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...Arts Association); the moves to shift artistic direction at State Theater Company and Ballet Austin; the deaths of Gary..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...many salient arts organizations: ALAA, AVAA, ACOT, Ballet Austin, State Theater Company, Zach Scott (adding Ann Ciccolella), among others...."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature

Articulations

The loss of the architects for the new Blanton Museum of Art; a home for the Rude Mechanicals.

"...in the center of the 40 Acres. While the statements in the release are all very polite and talk..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...awards for achievement in theatre. Critics representing the Austin American-Statesman, The Austin Chronicle, Round Rock Leader, and West Austin..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Articulations

Siegel Tapped for Kennedy Center Post

"...really unique team of people with disabilties, the renovated State Theater will be one of the most accessible facilities..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Recommended

"...and the Silos at Babes, Robyn Hitchcock at the State Theater, Dele Mandeyah at the Flamingo Cantina, and the..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

TribFest Recap: Red and Blue Teams Find Common Ground Before the 88th

Six points of agreement as the new Legislature coalesces

"...task of lawmaking in a sharply divided country and state with rapidly developing life-or-death issues on the agenda...."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Lives Up to Its Title

Stephen Harrigan chronicles the Lone Star State’s last 500 years

"...That said, the Lone Star State is always in need of a good history, one..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Robert Plant Carries Fire

Ex-Austin deities sell out three nights at the Moody Theater

"...delivered its title track Monday night at the Moody Theater, he caressed the air in front of the microphone..."

Oct. 2, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Juno Black's Queer Riot Festival Creates Community Through Music

Friday's family friend fest unites LGBTQ and straight musicians

"...Artist and audio engineer Juno Black began to conceive..."

March 7, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Kevin Curtin

ZZ Top’s Pincushion

Flyin’ high and fast at a sold-out Moody Theater

"...If ZZ Top’s explosive set at the Moody Theater Wednesday night grazed 75 minutes, it was by mere..."

Oct. 10, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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