Theatre can be a serious tool for tackling serious subjects in an intriguing and thought-provoking way, and it’s at its best when it’s turning its eye on our society and showing us a mirror of ourselves. However, there are times when all you need is a good laugh. Luckily, Austin Playhouse is giving us just … Continue reading ‘The Explorer’s Club’ is a zany, but smartly written, farce
‘Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing’ is a lively historical drama
The best plays are crystallization of a time and place, a solidified image of a moment in time, showing us all the sides, textures, and rough edges of the world in the era With their latest production, “Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing”, Austin Playhouse takes us to the days of Jackie Robinson, when … Continue reading ‘Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing’ is a lively historical drama
‘Disgraced’ is a brave and powerful look at race and religion in America
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
‘The Mountaintop’ is a soulful, human look at Martin Luther King
As Martin Luther King Day has just passed, we find ourselves in the middle of a time when race has come to the forefront, making it the perfect time for Austin Playhouse to present their latest work, Katori Hall's "The Mountaintop", a look at the final hours in the life of Civil Rights leader Martin … Continue reading ‘The Mountaintop’ is a soulful, human look at Martin Luther King
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