Zach Scott Theatre, one of Austin's oldest companies, has just announced their latest season, and it has the potential to be one of their most interesting in years. Mixing upbeat musical fair with deep, thoughtful contemporary dramas, Zach seems to reaching out to a wide stretch of audiences. Here's a rundown of just what Zach's … Continue reading New Seasons: Zach Scott Theatre
Webster brings empathy, and energy, in Hyde Park’s ‘Wakey Wakey’
A truly great play is one that stays with you. Sure, theatre can often be a fun way to spend an evening with whimsical entertainment, grabbing a few beers and a few laughs, but the plays that you remember, the ones that you still look back on fondly ten years later, are the ones that … Continue reading Webster brings empathy, and energy, in Hyde Park’s ‘Wakey Wakey’
Austin Opera’s ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ is a piece of postmodern perfection
There can be certain preconceptions that come with experiencing opera. One need only watch a Bugs Bunny cartoon to see how much the style is parodied and lambasted, thanks to its grandiose feelings and esoteric drama. With the opening production of their latest season, Kelley Rourke’s audacious translation of Strauss’s “Ariade Auf Naxos”, Austin Opera … Continue reading Austin Opera’s ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ is a piece of postmodern perfection
‘Pocatello’ is a devastating look at small town life in 2010s America
Some of the best pieces of media are those that use specific situations to tell universal truths. Through these stories, you not only see part of yourself in the character, but see your world in the one in which these character's live. Samuel D. Hunter has created one such world through his latest play, in … Continue reading ‘Pocatello’ is a devastating look at small town life in 2010s America
Austin Shakespeare serves up some of the biggest laughs of the year with “Much Ado”
There are few artists that get as much space on stages in Austin, and around the world, as William Shakespeare, and as such, it can be difficult to determine which of these productions is worth your time. When it comes to Austin Shakespeare productions, it's an easy choice, however, as they're sure to bring an … Continue reading Austin Shakespeare serves up some of the biggest laughs of the year with “Much Ado”
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