One of the biggest current tragedies in Austin theatre right now is the disappearance of performance spaces. What this leads to is artists converting atypical spaces into theatres, meaning you can find great talent in the strangest places. One of these places, buried in the heart of what was once Highland Mall, among blank storefronts … Continue reading ‘Disgraced’ is a brave and powerful look at race and religion in America
Doctuh Mistuh has never shied away from the audacious. They've presented musicals such as "Silence!", the Silence of the Lambs Musical, "Reefer Madness: The Musical", and "Evil Dead: The Musical", but perhaps none of those has reached the level of audacity of their latest. With "Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical", Doctuh Mistuh plumbs levels of … Continue reading ‘Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical’ is a sassy, if slight, slice of musical camp
David Hare's "Skylight" has had its profile raised recently, thanks to an award-winning production on the West End starring Carey Mulligan and Billy Nighy, and the scene is better for it. The wordy, political, and authentic piece tells the story of two former lovers reuniting after a terrible event, and the truths and histories that … Continue reading ‘Skylight’ is an authentic, emotionally raw look at modern relationships
There are few more iconic plays in the American canon than “Streetcar Named Desire”. Stanley Kuwolski has become an American icon, and his yelling of “Stella” has become one of the most parodied lines in history. Taking on such a beloved work is always a difficult endeavor, as people come to it with their own … Continue reading Austin Shakespeare presents a raw, emotional ‘Streetcar Named Desire’
“King Lear” is one of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedies, but during the Restoration, it had fallen out of fashion, so writer Nahum Tate took the piece and turned it into something audiences would find more palatable. Along the way, he eliminates characters, combines parts, and even gives the piece a happy ending, creating what would … Continue reading Hidden Room gives us a new look at a Shakespeare staple in Tate’s ‘Lear’
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