'The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later'

Zach Theatre joins a national presentation of the epilogue to The Laramie Project

"...A young man savagely beaten, then tied to a fence and left to die, which..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Review: Deaf Austin Theatre's The Laramie Project

Enhanced American Sign Language adds depth, dimension to "testimony's ambitious sister"

"...Docudramas – plays whose theatrical narratives and cast of characters are built from historical..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Gifts of the Magi

A conversation about community and creativity with three wise men of the Austin arts

"...As Dave Steakley works in theatre, Stephen Mills in dance, and Craig Hella Johnson in..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...liked an awful lot of it. That essentially describes the reaction of the Austin Critics Table to the last..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The National Equality March: A Recap

Tensions abound after this weekend's National Equality March. The HRC and national reps on one side, the grassroots on the other.

"...For decades, Thornton Wilder’s Our Town has been the most produced play in the country. The play spoke..."

Oct. 13, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

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.

"...men and a town. That pretty much sums up the careers of Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, at least..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: October 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Ole Miss students miss the point, the British totally love queers but are not..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Qmmunity Post

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.

"...On Monday, June 3, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: The Same but Different

Reruns on TV may be the same old thing, but onstage they show us something new

"...Summer – it's always been the season of dread for the TV junkie in me...."

Aug. 31, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Our Town, Our Time

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of The Laramie Project retells the story of Matthew Shepard's murder in a compelling, heartfelt way, but it also tells a town's story and gives us the opportunity to see our town in its reflection.

"...There is the actor directly addressing the audience, setting up..."

March 15, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Capitol Chronicle

A right-wing mailout stirs up a firestorm among Texas' Republican legislators.

"...It's fitting that The Laramie Project should be playing Austin at the same..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Imagine, Nation

Using play to map the emotional terrain of 9 / 11

"...a long time," says Courtney Sale. And by that, the master's of fine art candidate means longer than the..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Management

This romantic comedy about a saleswoman and her stalker strains credibility.

"...a film director (with a screenplay he also wrote), the playwright creates some interesting characters only to let them..."

July 3, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Ashes, Ashes (UT Department of Theatre & Dance)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Ashes, Ashes (UT Department of Theatre & Dance)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

TV Eye

Spin City: How the media manipulates truth into something very different.

"...There are at least two versions to every story --..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...half-dozen arts writers are handing out honors to local theatre artists in the Continental Club, and the next, a..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Starting Over

For Tuna creators Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, the fourth time is the charm

"...No one expected there to be a fourth trip to Tuna...."

Oct. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hi Mom, I'm Home

On the heels of threatened industry strikes and life-changing world events, this year's Sundance Film Festival in Utah featured more deals, more attendees, and more stars.

"...to Sundance this year. She feared for my safety. The annual festival, which is the most important and prestigious..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later

The follow-up is no mere epilogue but a powerful tale that stands on its own

"...The Laramie Project: 10 Years LaterZach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 1421..."

May 11, 2012 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 8-15

"...FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HEAP Former Black Panther and Angola..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

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.

"...On Monday, September 30, the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) hosted the 28th annual..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Telling His Own Story Fearlessly

With his theatrical memoir "I'm Not Lying," Jaston Williams proves there is more to the man than Tuna.

"...Carp and critter-lovin' Petey Fisk; as Didi Snavely of the heavy artillery and perpetual cigarette; as Stanley Bumiller, the..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Ridiculous Theatre Company's Everett Quinton comes to Austin to do a "twisted" version of Oliver! for Zach, Ballet Austin gets in touch with New York, and honors for painter Michael Ray Charles and Austin Babtist Women.

"...Twist-ed Re: 'Placement' When scheduling conflicts led Jaston Williams, the noted actor from the Tuna trilogy, The Laramie Project,..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Top 10 Onstage Works of Wonder in 2002

Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires delivers his list of the Top 10 most memorable productions in the performing arts for 2002.

"...1. The Laramie Project (Zachary Scott Theatre Center): This theatrical mosaic,..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rude Mechs' Richardson to Read With Ethan Hawke

At his BookPeople appearance on Friday, Aug. 2, 7pm, Ethan Hawke and his Ash Wednesday will be joined by the Rude Mechanicals' mega-talented Sarah Richardson.

"...for you and me. This little Ethan went to the movies, this little Ethan went to the theatre, this..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Hustle and Show

City Theatre Company's first year is a lesson in building a new stage and mounting a season at breakneck speed

"...Some theatre companies plan for years to take over their own..."

July 20, 2007 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Age of Aquarius

With a new production of the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" Hair, director Dave Steakley caps 10 years of making the Zachary Scott Theatre Center rock -- and so much more.

"...The members of "the Tribe" wander into the playing space,..."

July 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place: Oops, Mami!

The Laramie Project's Wilde Party, VAC's new Traditional Family Values, and ArtErotica top this week's list of must-do gAy-TX arty party fun

"...We are so sorry, Corpus Christi. We've even taken the pilgrimage to her statue in your park, so WTF?..."

April 6, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Working Worked Out

Theaterless Theater Corps, Rude Mechanicals, KAIROS! Co.

"...For a while, it looked like the City That Eats Its Young was also going to..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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