Search Through the Skies

The new musical Jouét represents a journey not only for the title character, a pop star in search of a home, but one for Austin composer Allen Robertson and for the city's Zachary Scott Theatre Center, which is producing its first original musical.

"...thesis when he was getting his masters in children's theatre at UT -- that is titled The Journey. And..."

April 6, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Terrence McNally Knows About Lasting Impact

About to open a new play at Zach Theatre, the Tony Award-winning playwright talks about what endures

"...three artists being given a Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre honor at the 2019 Tonys. On June 14, Jeff..."

June 7, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Uses of Joy

When Conspire Theatre helps incarcerated women, it's all in the game

"...– Conspire Theatre's mission statement..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Pleasure of the Paynes 2016

Annual theatre awards think Terminus is the living end

"...at the 42nd edition of the B. Iden Payne Theatre Awards on Monday, where the Vortex Repertory Company production..."

Oct. 27, 2016 Arts Post

In Memoriam: Phyllis Slattery

Remembering the longtime director of Dance Umbrella

"...drama in the schools and developing curriculum for a summer youth program, and few probably expected her to be..."

Dec. 19, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

What's Happening?

Ruta Maya toasts the Summer of Love

"..."Have your owwwwn summer of luuuuuv," the woman's voice purred. A 900 number..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Make Your Mama Proud

The Gospel According to Bill "The Mailman" Martin and Chester Baldwin

"...singer wanted to do was raise money for his summer youth camp. He had no idea his ensuing CD..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Kids Are All Right

Not your parent's summer camp, rock & roll camp!

"...the more sophisticated Jewish Community Center camp the next summer, we camped out overnight, complete with roasted marshmallows, sleeping..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Public Notice

Creepy Crawlies

"...The Teatro Humanidad Cansada's Youth Theatre Project shows its stuff, Fri-Sat, Jul 11-12, shows..."

July 11, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Actual Innocence

Austinite wrongfully convicted for a decade-old school prank hopes to clear his name

"...served as a peer mentor at the school; during summers, he worked as a city of Austin lifeguard. His..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

MoM's Kids

A Partial Who's Who at MoMFest 2000

"...Different Stages, For the Love of Linko for ONE Theatre Company, and Fractured Greeks and Dark Goddess for VORTEX..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Film News

News from Cannes and nearer climes

"...Texandance International Film Festival at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre in New Braunfels, June 5-7. More, including the schedule,..."

May 22, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...While Austin's theatre community has seen a return to full stages and..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...kinds, art songs, operas, cantatas, scores for dance and theatre works, soundtracks for films – several hundred over the..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Small Wonders

They just nabbed two festival awards, next up is HBO, and Ed Wood is their greatest influence. Meet Austin's most successful 12-year-old filmmakers.

"...the tube or some Ray Harryhausen re-release at the theatre downtown, and Karloff's Frankenstein never scarred me half as..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Articulations

The Austin Circle of Theaters has handed out its annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in local theatre from August 2002 through July 2003.

"...B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in local theatre from August 2002 through July 2003. The ceremony returned..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth photograph by Michael Crawford SONIC YOUTH: Every SXSW, it's..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...from Aquaholics in Volente and enjoy a day of summer fun – including the obligatory summer hamburger and non-spirit..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...at present, and you can find them making instant theatre across the city seven days a week, 52 weeks..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Paramount's Kid-Centric Programming Keeps the Cheap Seats Cheap

Educational shows returns with affordability in mind

"...Hundreds of parents and students filtered into Paramount Theatre on Jan. 9, filling the building with sounds of..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Ikram Mohamed

2008 B. Iden Payne Awards

A strong sense of community at possibly the funniest Payne Awards ceremony ever

"...had the tightly packed crowd in the Rollins Studio Theatre howling throughout (mostly at a pitiful pooch named Dirk,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...consequences of such a Òself-abasingÓ love echoing throughout the theatre. The price Carrington pays for her love may seem..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...June, you expect local teens to be marking the summer break in the time-honored ways: minimum-wage-slaving it in some..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: 50 Years Queer History

Everything you need to know to make the best of Pride Weekend

"...flung out of space. Thu., Aug. 8, 7pm. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress. www.austintheatre.org...."

Aug. 9, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Qmmunity: The Queer-ster Bunny

A springtime showing of Austin's queer haps, like a new leather bar, pre-show parties, and the academic achievement by a young Black trans scholar.

"...and this upcoming series of pre-show parties by Paramount Theatre and The Little Gay Shop prove it. Big Gay..."

April 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

A Stage of Their Own

TexARTS has yet to find its audience in Austin, but outside it is another story

"...Square Garden – spreading seasonal cheer from the Paramount Theatre stage. Things didn't, so it won't...."

Sept. 26, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...museums, two new performing arts organization headquarters, one new theatre and one renovated theatre, a new cultural center, and..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...as much fun here as he was in this summer's Desperado, with the screen just about exploding with energy..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...know the ending before you even step into the theatre - and it suffers from a few too many..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

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