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"...a serious conflict of interest with one of your theatre reviewers, Barry Pineo. If he is an ethical man,..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Sharing the Dance

A new generation of Austin choreographers is expanding our concept of dance through the combination of movement styles and traditions from across the globe, and Barbejoy Ponzio talks to them about the part fusion plays in their work.

"...and Mexican-Indian," says the choreographer who directs Kinesis Dance Theatre Projects, "which gives me four ways to view the..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Arts Feature by Barbejoy A. Ponzio

Exhibitionism

America Hurrah: period piece

"...John Henry Faulk Living Theatre, through May 16..."

May 8, 1998 Arts Review

On the Bus

In the process of writing her new play con flama, Austin poet / writer Sharon Bridgforth discovered that the piece was not complete without her own voice in it. In the process of observing con flama's development, writer Belinda Acosta discovered something about her own voice, too.

"...approached con flama, the opening production for Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre's 10th season, as a vehicle for telling the personal..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Big Range Austin

The festival that packs a year of contemporary dance into two weekends

"...a couple of autumn showcases at the Boyd Vance Theatre and Austin Community College, and so on. So if..."

June 25, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Performing in the Moment

"...Jaroschy. As the community was paying homage to the theatre's founder and managing artistic director, Diana Prechter gazed into..."

May 7, 1999 Arts Feature by Barbejoy Ponzio

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...A panel on the trans liberation movement moderated by Kikis With Louie host Louie Ortiz-Fonseca, featuring..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Making History, Part One

Playwright Robert Schenkkan on bringing LBJ to the stage in 'All the Way'

"...In his new play All the Way, Robert Schenkkan draws on his..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five.Foot.One 2 'Five.Two.Ten'

Tiny dynamo Andrea Ariel works up short dances

"...the numerous full-length dance works that her Ariel Dance Theatre has produced since 1993 and the choreography she's done..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Earth Moves

For choreographer Ellen Bartel, dance does make the world go 'round

"...dancers down, I greased their hair down, and created movement that was mutually aggressive. I got all 20 women..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Film at Wit's End

An Interview With Stan Brakhage

"...by a startlingly varied array of directors, studios, cinematic movements and, yes, even corporations. He's in your MTV, your..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Screens Feature by Jerry Johnson

For His Dance (Re)current Unrest, Charles O. Anderson Keeps Moving

Through the pandemic and other obstacles, the choreographer and UT teacher continues to adapt

"...stream it in the University of Texas Department of Theatre & Dance's 2020-21 season when one of his dancers..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dance Fever

With Hot September Flurries, a corps of Austin choreographers burn up the Blue all month long

"...with a variety of creative lineups and approaches to movement. (See "Flurries Still to Come.")..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Automated Body Project

In The Automated Body Project, Sharir + Bustamante Danceworks' latest attempt at synthesizing dance and technology, the company took a step back from larger venues and as a result, the humanness and beauty within the movement became more evident.

"...Brockett Theatre,..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Review by Dawn Davis Loring

A Question of Equity

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

"...a cast member receives a phone call from the New York office of Actors' Equity Association (AEA) with a..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Working Vacations

Theaterless Theater Corps, Rude Mechanicals, KAIROS! Co.

"...Ice Factory, New York City, NY..."

July 9, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dance of the Century

Rhoda Winter Russell reflects on a historic life in dance and the Mary Wigman connection

"...the dance world to launch a distinguished career in movement therapy, but her memory is a jewel box, a..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...achievements in the visual arts, dance, classical music, and theatre. The nominations for the 2008 Austin Critics Table Awards,..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

First Night Schedule

"...dancers with disabilities create human sculpture and joyful, expressive movement. 3-3:30pm...."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature

The Basics, With Bogart

"...Then, when one of the nine begins a different movement, the rest gradually follow her lead until all nine..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Humor, Introspection, Ecstasy

UT Composer Dan Welcher is one step away from greatness.

"...professor Dan Welcher to take a little trip to New York with him, a sort of classical-music guy getaway...."

April 13, 2001 Music Feature by Robert Faires

Scavenging for Home

The NATObombing of Belgrade provoked playwright Lisa D'Amour to examine the intention behind her art and reasons for being an artist.

"...previous fall, studying with Dah Teatar, the powerhouse collaborative theatre company that wowed audiences in Austin during the 1996..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Lisa D'Amour

Black & White

Two Arts Groups Cross the Color Line Creatively

"...two performing arts groups sit down to discuss a new work. Two are white, two are black. Three are..."

June 21, 1996 Arts Feature

Polishing Elephants

On Finishing a Dance

"...At a company performance in February, Bustamante presented a new dance, Where Are the Elephants?, as a work-in-progress. In..."

April 28, 1995 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to the Works

"...This year's New Works Festival runs for six days, with performances beginning..."

March 27, 2009 Arts Feature

Summer Camp Guide

"...the only girl without a curling iron – who knew they could run on batteries? The details are different,..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

MoM's Kids

A Partial Who's Who at MoMFest 2000

"...John Henry Faulk Living Theatre..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Long Fringe @ the Hideout

"...largest performance festival in the Southwest, is adding a new long-form performance festival and two new venues to its..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature

Rude Awakening

Austin's Rude Mechanicals Get Inspired Training at SITI

"...Theatre training isn't a subject you hear much about in..."

July 31, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...gods, in himself – all get shaken when a new visitor comes into his labyrinthine world. Good for those..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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