Awful/Lucky Martha Kelly

Austin comedian Martha Kelly has two ways of looking at her improbable path to fame

"...very successful comedian – winner of the 2000 Funniest Person in Austin contest, celebrated co-star of FX's Baskets with..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

Zachary Scott Theatre Center

The National Endowment for the Arts is giving the Zachary Scott Theatre Center $40,000 toward a production of 'Porgy and Bess' to be staged in 2007

"...The folks at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center were ready to spring forward last..."

April 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Professors of Pleasure

Their name may suggest a lack of intelligence, but make no mistake, the Flaming Idiots are wise men when it comes to comedy.

"...ball that will hold it in place over the Zachary Scott Theatre Center's Kleberg Stage. And it's made still..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Question of Equity

Is It Time for Austin Actors To Go Union? And Vice Versa?

"...his close call, "[Equity] had no legal recourse. The person I spoke with was just having a bad day,..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Dream On

Austin Museum of Art Re-Examines Its Downtown Plans

"...all designed to your needs, every detail reflecting your personal tastes and style of living...."

Jan. 30, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five Recommended Austin Arts Events

Our weekly pick of the top art events to get you out of the house

"...of Miracles premieres 600 days after the company's last in-person concert...."

Oct. 15, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The AggreGAYtor: March 12

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

"...It Came from the Tubes Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: President Barack Obama from President Barack Obama..."

March 12, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Play's the Thing

Nine local directors on the secrets of season selection

"...For Penfold Theatre Company and Zach Theatre, season subscriptions play a big role, though in..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

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 W. Riverside, 476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through..."

May 11, 2012 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

Spring Awakening

At Zach, foot-stomping teens score a victory for love and courage over fear

"...Spring AwakeningZach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 1421 W. Riverside, 476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Hanging Up the Torches

After 20 years of juggling fire and other foolery, the Flaming Idiots are calling it quits.

"...to indoor theatres with several sold-out runs at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center; appearances on national television, including The..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What It Is to Be Human

Actor Martin Burke, now in the midst of his fifth sell-out run as David Sedaris' Little Elf in The Santaland Diaries, talks about that show's success and his career as an actor.

"...AC: The bulk of your work has been at Zach Scott...."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Faster Than Sound: Love Wheel Records Rolls In

Austin music mainstay Mike Nicolai retails vinyl and Indoor Creature parties at the Ballroom

"...made a leap of faith in debuting just as in-person retail reemerged. Following a busy last Saturday of non-official..."

June 18, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Razzle-Dazzle 'Em

David Bologna on making it to Broadway with 'Billy Elliot'

"...more and more kidsActing. I did a show at Zach Scott Theatre. The hardest part was just that initial..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Tru Artistry

With Jay Presson Allen's Tru, performer Jaston Williams takes a vacation from the little town of Tuna, Texas, with which he is so closely identified, to portray celebrated writer Truman Capote, and in the process reminds us what an actor of range and skill he is.

"...Tru. In this solo show now onstage at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, Williams must portray the celebrated writer..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five Things to Relish About the Stage Over Thanksgiving

Plan your theatrical December

"...Dickens classic returns to the Topfer stage at the Zach for the seventh year, with exciting new songs and..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wonder Woman 1984

Diana Prince stars in an all-new episode of I Love the ’80s

"...for women in blockbuster cinema is that the only person who seems to get what this film should be..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Laughs, Deaths, and Scrubs

Bill Lawrence on the serious side of his crazy hospital comedy

"...show. At the same time, stars and best friends Zach Braff (who played nebbish medical intern John Michael "J.D."..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Guide to Austin Improv

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

"...all offering performances and classes, plus an institute providing personal education and corporate training (put them together and you..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Hart, Jordan Horowitz Stuck at a crossroads in her personal life, it falls on Miss Stevens to chaperone three..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Lazer Team

The first feature film from Austin's Rooster Teeth gang is a hoot

"...the long-running Red vs. Blue series, which repurposes the first-person shooter Halo video game as a uniquely weird, comic..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Goodnight Moon

Zach Theatre's production pleases and would be as pleasing to return to as Margaret Wise Brown's book

"...Goodnight MoonZach Theatre Kleberg Stage, 1421 W. Riverside, 476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through..."

March 22, 2013 Arts Review by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...A documentary about embracing your passions and becoming the person of your dreams, disguised as an inspiring biopic about..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Of Thee I Sing (and Dance)

The musical is America's gift to theatre, and here's the local state of the union

"...contemporary Broadway smash on a local stage. Along with Zach Theatre and Texas State University, which received this year's..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins

This drama about the Texas writer is informative, entertaining, and inspiring

"...Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage, 1421 W. Riverside, 476-0541..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

'Suzan-Lori Parks: Watch Me Work'

The playwright invites the public to observe her as she pursues her craft

"...play The Book of Grace that she'll direct at Zach Theatre next spring, Parks will host three Watch Me..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Matt Bearden

The Austin comedian on his influences, why he's not in L.A., and Red River hipsters

"...to cotton to the company town. "I remember seeing Zach Galifianakis after he crashed some 'please hire our nonworking talent'..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Working Playwright

Steven Dietz just wants to get in, roll up his sleeves, and make the words better

"...are all steel-mill workers from Pennsylvania. I'm the first person in my family to go to college, so both..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Seussical the Musical

This theatrical tribute to the good doctor tries to take on too much at times, but its heart is in the right place

"...Jose Villarreal, who's cast as the Cat in the Zach Performing Arts School production of Seussical; he injects some..."

July 18, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Radical Inclusion: A Morality Tale

Halfway through the 365 days of 365 Days/365 Plays, Suzan-Lori Parks' dramatic project has everyone making theatre and in new ways

"...written by Suzan-Lori Parks and anchored locally by the Zachary Scott Theatre Center...."

April 27, 2007 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

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