Hyde Park has always gone to great lengths to bring Austin new, original works, introducing Austin to artists like Will Eno and Annie Baker, and this tradition continues with latest, a unique little piece following a woman whose suicide attempts are sidetracked by strange goings-on at a nearby quarry. This is only the beginning to … Continue reading ‘The Quarry’ is a unique, textured play with a powerful lead performance
‘The Little Mermaid’: First act flounders, but talent bubbles to the surface
Disney's "The Little Mermaid" is one of the most celebrated and loved animated films in history, so it was only a matter of time before it made its way to the Broadway Stage. Now, Broadway Across America has brought the Broadway hit to Austin, along with everyone's favorite characters, scenes, and song. It also brings … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’: First act flounders, but talent bubbles to the surface
Ballet Austin’s ‘Hamlet’ is a dark, surreal wonder
Ballet, by its very nature, is dramatic. It's pure emotion given form through movement, light, and music. This makes "Hamlet", perhaps the most dramatic of Shakespeare's plays, a perfect choice for a ballet, as Stephen Mills has proven through his world-renowned production. Ballet Austin's "Hamlet" is a dark, sumptuous journey through Shakespeare's tale, bending and … Continue reading Ballet Austin’s ‘Hamlet’ is a dark, surreal wonder
‘Year of the Rooster’: Dark comedy rules the day in Capital T’s funniest in ages
“Year of the Rooster” is, in many ways, a hard sell. The moment you tell someone that it’s a black comedy about cock fighting, you can expect some eye-rolling and shocked looks. Thanks to fast-hitting humor, energetic performances, and sharp direction from Mark Pickell, Capital T has created gold from his concept, taking audiences on … Continue reading ‘Year of the Rooster’: Dark comedy rules the day in Capital T’s funniest in ages
‘Mast’ is an emotional, if fragmented, night of drama
Elizabeth Doss is one of those playwrights that will have this critic in a seat opening night. Many of her former plays, including the stunningly original musicals "Murder Ballad Murder Mystery" and "Hill Country Underbelly" have become favorites, and it's always a delight to see what her mind can cook up. With her latest, "Mast", … Continue reading ‘Mast’ is an emotional, if fragmented, night of drama
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