"All the Way" drops its audience into 1960s America, right after the death of John F. Kennedy, one of our nation's most beloved presidents. We follow Lyndon Baines Johnson following this horrific event, and during the period of his first year, a year with focused on fighting the horrible treatment of African Americans, and his … Continue reading ‘All the Way’ is a well-acted look at this nation’s turbulent past
‘Great God Pan’ is a grounded and poignant Texas premier
treet Corner Arts has only been around for a few years now, but they have made an amazing statement in the meantime. They've brought in some of Austin's best actors and gave them challenging, unique scripts, always bringing about some of the year's best plays. With Amy Herzog's "The Great God Pan", they bring Austin … Continue reading ‘Great God Pan’ is a grounded and poignant Texas premier
‘Jacob’s Ladder’ is a powerful historical look at the war at home
On today’s stage, the historical play is somewhat of a rare beast, especially in a town like Austin, where the modern pieces tend to reign. Writers David Mixner and Dennis Bailey look to buck this trend with “Jacob’s Ladder” a journey into the heart of World War II, where we meet a group of people … Continue reading ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ is a powerful historical look at the war at home
‘The Last Five Years’ is a heartbreaking, delicate piece of musical gorgeousness
In recent years, Jason Robert Brown's “The Last Five Years” has been getting a lot of attention, culminating in a major motion pictures starring Anna Kendrick, but before all that, some five years ago, Penfold Theatre brought forth their own production of the play, which garnered the fledgling company heavy praise, and as well as … Continue reading ‘The Last Five Years’ is a heartbreaking, delicate piece of musical gorgeousness
‘The Christians’: A thoughtful and confident examination of faith and compassion
Hyde Park has often presented works that turn the audience’s eyes towards society at large, and with their latest, they turn the camera on religion, but those expecting trenchant comedy or biting satire should perhaps go elsewhere. Lucas Hnath's “The Christians” is a heartbreaking examination of what it means to be a Christian, and the … Continue reading ‘The Christians’: A thoughtful and confident examination of faith and compassion
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