Writers have been exploring the creative process for almost the entire history of the medium, so when a playwright sits down to write about how writers write, it can be difficult to find something new and interesting to say. With her latest play, The Antipodes, Pulitzer-Prize winner Annie Baker, acclaimed creator of hits like Circle Mirror … Continue reading Hyde Park’s ‘The Antipodes’ is a witty, foreboding, look inside the writers’ room
‘The Afterparty’ is a dark, whimsical journey to a celestial dreamscape
The moment one steps into the Vortex Repertory Theatre, one knows they're in for a magical evening. Most of the plays performed under its roof explode with life and originality, full of big ideas, and the talent to make those dreams a reality. The latest production calling the Vortex home is the newest from Shrewd … Continue reading ‘The Afterparty’ is a dark, whimsical journey to a celestial dreamscape
Jarrott Productions’ ‘Seminar’ is a witty, affective peek into the inner workings of the literati
David Jarrott's Jarrott Productions may only be three seasons old, but in that time it has become one of the city's most acclaimed companies, thanks to an intelligent choice of plays and professional productions. The company seems to be continuing this trend with their latest, a perfectly cast and thoughtfully produced presentation of Theresa Rebeck's … Continue reading Jarrott Productions’ ‘Seminar’ is a witty, affective peek into the inner workings of the literati
Tears fall, voices soar, and hearts flutter in Austin Opera’s ‘La Traviata’
Guiseppe Verdi's La Traviata is a near-perfect opera. It comes out of the gate with a bang, with one of the most famous songs in the opera canon, "Labiamo", energizing the audience for the love story to come, slowly decrescendoing to more quiet love songs in the First Act's back half. Just when it's in … Continue reading Tears fall, voices soar, and hearts flutter in Austin Opera’s ‘La Traviata’
Street Corner Arts’ ‘Grounded’ is a harrowing journey into the dark corners of the human mind
Over the past few seasons, Street Corner Arts has made a name for themselves with topical and emotionally riveting productions, winning acclaim and awards in the process. Their latest may be their most on-the-pulse production yet, an examination of the people at the heart of the military industrial complex, and the effects violence and war … Continue reading Street Corner Arts’ ‘Grounded’ is a harrowing journey into the dark corners of the human mind
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