Growing Pains

Austin Theatre for Youth Builds on First Season

"...upon a time, in the enchanted land of Austin, theatre companies believed that all they needed to do to..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Mother Courage

Melba Martinez's legacy at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

"...tenure as artistic director of the Mary Moody Northen Theatre. Tackling epic works like the nine-hour Pulitzer Prize-winning drama..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pleasure of the Paynes 2015

Big wins for Am I White?, Heathers at the 2015 theatre awards

"...affair. Indeed, so much love poured down on local theatre companies and artists, it seemed like Aphrodite was running..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Fragile Rock: Austin's Emo Puppet Band

Maybe the world's only emo puppet band?

"...achingly sensitive Milo S., has a run at The Institution Theatre?..."

June 3, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

But You Can Win Her Yet

TexARTS revives a classic musical and a big musical theatre dream

"...it's "intense!!!" While Lewis, the nonprofit's co-founder and musical theatre academy director, has been getting "Shipoopi" shipshape with the..."

June 23, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

He Happy Is

For Mark Pickell, Capital T Theatre is a source of joy

"...That Morning Is; as artistic director for Capital T Theatre, he also has on the producer's cap, and, because..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Improvising Chekhov With Nothing and Everything

To improvise Chekhov plays, the cast of Nothing and Everything learned just how much goes on in them

"...show that was a smash success at the Hideout Theatre in 2014 and is being revived this weekend for..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Arts Feature by Alexa Harrington

Institutionalized Innovation

In its 11th year, the annual Austin theatre celebration FronteraFest is as edgy as ever.

"...with something for 11 years, that's almost -- well, institutional...."

Jan. 9, 2004 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Whipping Man

City Theatre travels unexplored territory in this Civil War drama in which both slaves and masters are Jewish

"...City Theatre, 3823-D Airport, 512/524-2870 www.citytheatreaustin.org Through March 2 Running time:..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Whatcha Doing This Weekend, Austinite?

Here are at least five events you should definitely know about.

"...on – with (among so many other options) The Institution Theatre offering the anthrophagic horrors of RISEN (set in..."

Sept. 3, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Do Women Rule The Austin Comedy Scene?

Kat Ramzinski suggests that, yeah, they sure as hell do

"...Door; Roxxy Castillo: Crapshoot Improvised Comedy (Fridays at The Institution Theatre); Shana Merlin of Merlin Works: Improv at Zach..."

Feb. 21, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback: Can Austin Be a Jazz City?

Two venues usher in a new era in Austin jazz. Plus music scholar Bill Bentley brings the Smithsonian Institution to bear at BookPeople.

"...the Long Center, Bass Concert Hall, and One World Theatre bring in jazz legends to variant successes on a..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Tarantino Costume Party Will Not Get Medieval On Your Ass

Andreas Fabis and Spider House bring the QT vibe and more

"...drink and dance and watch improv artists from The Institution Theatre trip some off-the-cuff Tarantino tropes in the party..."

April 5, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Improvising All Night Long! Twice!

The Hideout's annual improv marathon extends to 48 hours

"...5pm Sunday, June 23-25, they'll be at the Hideout Theatre performing in 48 different improv shows...."

June 21, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

What the Hell Is Going On, Austin Arts Scene?

Here: Some nuggets of news from the frontlines of local culture.

"...The Cherry Bowl or another episode of No Shame Theatre or the latest sonic wonderment from Church of the..."

Nov. 21, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Merlin Enchantment at Zach

Shana Merlin, that is – making improv magic with Wizards

"...improv launches. Last January saw the debut of the Institution Theater. Now Merlin Works, the improv institute founded by..."

Jan. 13, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Bob Bursey Takes Over Texas Performing Arts

UT hires the director of Bard College's Fisher Center to run TPA

"...extensive experience with new work – 100-plus pieces of theatre, dance, and classical music – but a Tony Award..."

Sept. 3, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Richard Linklater Shooting 20-Year Stephen Sondheim Musical

Merrily We Roll Along his most ambitious project yet

"...Richard Linklater is going to the theatre. Sort of. This morning, the filmmaker confirmed that he's..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cine Las Americas Announces Full Lineup

Exec. dir. Eugenio del Bosque Gómez walks us through the CLAIFF17 slate

"...A local institution with an international reach, Cine Las Americas may be..."

April 10, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

It's WaffleFest Time at the Hideout Downtown

So … what's something that you'd put on sweet toasted dough?

"...more simultaneous approach available this night, as the Hideout Theatre presents their 12th annual WaffleFest weekend...."

Nov. 20, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival

In its eighth year, the annual Austin comedy festival did this city proud

"...terrific performances! Austin's own Confidence Men, anchored by the Institution Theatre's Tom Booker and Asaf Ronen, was a nearly..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Can Cap City Comedy Club Reclaim Its Throne?

The Austin comedy institution is back, but it returns to a radically changed stand-up scene

"...Comedy Mothership will be located at the old Ritz Theatre on Sixth Street). Rogan has said he wants Austin..."

July 29, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Austin-Made Sitcom Wind Ups Breaks Out of the Toy Box Tonight

Pilot filmed in and inspired by Toy Joy premieres tonight

"...Wind Ups, a comedy filmed in a genuine local institution: Toy Joy...."

Nov. 15, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Joan Baez Gots to Ramble

Famed folk activist says fare thee well to touring

"...ahead of a sold-out show tonight at the Paramount Theatre...."

April 17, 2019 Music Post by Elise Barbin

Tenth and Final SXSW Artist List

Action Bronson, Talib Kweli, a Blaze Foley tribute, and 196 more

"...Bronson, Black Star rapper Talib Kweli, and Crescent City institution the Preservation Hall Jazz Band...."

March 1, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Five Arty Things to Do: Dec. 15-17

Counting it down, arting it up, struggling with the goddamn tinsel

"...3) You think it’s called the Institution Theatre because, maybe, the people who perform there are..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Your Weekend in Film

Some closer inspection required

"...just the tip of the whole. Come to the theatre and witness this notion in play with these new..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Dance Hall Days

New doc celebrates Austin institution the Broken Spoke

"...March 15, 1:45pm, Marchesa Thursday, March 17, 4:45pm, Topfer Theatre Friday, March 18, 6:45pm, Alamo South Lamar..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Always on a Sunday: The Comedians of 'Thinning the Herd'

Tyler Bryce wrangles up an improv-spiked weight-loss competition

"...Bryce: That's right – at 6pm, at the Institution Theatre...."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

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