Nominees for the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

The Critics Table's picture-perfect year

"...Público, Elizabeth Doss Echo of a Refugee … Me?, Zell Miller III Gretel! The Musical, Jason Tremblay with Suzan..."

May 13, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

FronteraFest 2003

It's time again for that annual performance jamboree FronteraFest, and time to mark its first decade of presenting Austin with adventuresome new theatre, comedy, dance, and spoken word by anyone with the courage or folly to take a stage.

"...Ellie McBride (Jan. 22); The Anatomy of Language, by Zell Miller, III (Jan. 29); and Rhapsody, written and performed..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

FRONTERAFEST 2002 DAILY SCHEDULE

"...the Ghetto & Other Things that Raized Me: Segment III, IntroDICshun" by Angela Kariotis..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Growth Spurt

Nine Shows That Transported Me

"...help of strong lead performances from Jim Elliott and Zell Miller III, and the sharp hand of director David..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

FronteraFest Celebrates 30 Weird and Wild Theatrical Years

New and returning artists flock to this year’s 30th edition of the theatre fest

"...THE Talk: A Pep Rally Purity Play. The legendary Zell Miller III, who appeared at the first Frontera as..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The Critics Speak … and Speak … and Speak

Clybourne Park, Manchurian Candidate big winners

"...the Austin Arts Hall of Fame, from absent honoree Zell Miller III and delivered by his longtime stage manager..."

June 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

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

"...Zell Miller III, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Best of the Fest, Bill B

"...In finale, Austin poet Zell Miller III showed us a glimpse of fatherhood and..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

South by Spoken Word

Thursday

"...ZELL MILLER III: Austin audiences, of both the poetry and..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature by Phil West

Alaskan Heat Blue Dot

"...the fine work of the five featured actors -- Zell Miller III, Florinda Bryant, Clayton Murrell, Emily Cicchini, and..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Tem Vanessa Fuentes and concludes with Austin Poet Laureate Zell Miller III.   – James Scott Scream..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Lang, Harvé Franks, and newly crowned Austin Poet Laureate Zell Miller III; drumming by Afrique Gninze; food by Mama..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...artists, such as critically lauded Black poet and performer Zell Miller III, that she thought should easily reach the..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...Spotify. Sandrea and the group's artistic director, theatre artist Zell Miller III, emphasized the need for an inclusive space..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

This Is Who We Are #11: Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre's blood pudding

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...smile, betrays a turn or two around the block. Zell Miller III projects that jester's spirit, a sly mocking..."

May 26, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Five Recommended Arts Events This Weekend

Fear not, citizen! We’ll shield you against that mofo of a FOMO!

"...hilarious as it is heartbreaking and heartwarming? That’s when Zell Miller III performs his Oh Snap! … My Alien..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Critics Table Tops at 25

The nominees for the 2016-17 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...local artists into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame: Zell Miller III (theatre, spoken word), Katherine Brimberry and Mark..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Vortex’s Ballot Eats the Bullet

This timely production’s extraordinary performers speak truth, as black women in America, that makes us see them

"...surprising since it's been put together and staged by Zell Miller III. For over 20 years, this formidable poet..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Art or Parenting?

Four professional artists discuss how having kids has affected their careers and ways of working

Oct. 30, 2015 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Three More Views

"...Zell Miller III • Interdisciplinary theatre artist and educator •..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Arts Feature

Omi Osun Joni L. Jones' Theatrical Jazz

The accomplished stage artist, scholar, and UT professor pens the first study of artists translating jazz aesthetics into theatre

"...Grisha Coleman, Walter Kitundu, and locals Florinda Bryant and Zell Miller III. But the author gives special attention to..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place: Last Gasp

The annual Splash Days ritual is back

"...written and performed by brilliant Ebony Stewart, directed by Zell Miller III. Thu.-Sat., Sept. 3-5, 8pm. The Vortex, 2307..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Austin's Gay Days

We've got all the Pride info and sneak peeks into a very gay fall season.

"...performed by brilliant spoken-word artist Ebony Stewart, directed by Zell Miller III. See p.30 for more. Through Sept. 5...."

Aug. 28, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Ebony Stewart's Hunger

Spoken-word artist Ebony Stewart enters a new stage with her solo show Hunger

"...a full-blown theatrical work titled Hunger. With direction by Zell Miller III and lighting design by Patrick Anthony, this..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place: We're Expecting Guests

Gird up, ATX! The city's expecting 150,000 revelers in a rainbow sea next weekend.

"...performed by brilliant spoken-word artist Ebony Stewart, directed by Zell Miller III. Aug. 27–Sept. 5. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. The Vortex,..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Never Mind the Polar Kind, Austin Has Its Own Vortex

And that irrepressible powerhouse of theatre is about to turn 25

"...wildest artists from throughout its 25 years (Toni Bravo! Zell Miller III! Chad Salvata! Matthew Patterson! Ann Marie Gordon!..."

Jan. 9, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Carver Museum Hosts Austin African American Book Fest

Annual event is free and open to the public

"...who wrote Understanding Etheridge Knight (the poetry of whom Zell Miller III will perform), and Anita Richmond Bunkley, who's..."

June 21, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

What's Black & Female & A Thrill To Behold?

How about "tight ensemble piece in a seven-part harmony"?

"...it last fall? Shange's award-winning "choreopoem,"under the direction of Zell Miller III, returns this weekend – with the same..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Howdy, Pardner!

In 2010, the watchword among Austin creatives was 'collaboration'

"...or Tapestry Dance Company's collaboration with spoken word master Zell Miller III; a business partnership, like the one Texas..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Give Urban Talent Its Due

"...Review, Aug. 27] is accompanied by a photograph of Zell Miller III, the auteur, in front of a piece..."

Sept. 1, 2010 Postmarks

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