Seared is an amazing showcase for some of Austin's top acting talents, tackling difficult questions in painfully authentic ways, with some top notch production design and direction and elements you won't see in any other show.
Dirty Gold’s ‘Insomnia Cafe’ is a darkly funny examination of the darker sides of Nostalgia and Obsession
With their latest production, Dirty Gold shows us what happens when obsession goes a step too far in Insomnia Cafe, a deeply uncomfortable, yet darkly funny, tale of two Friends-obsessed young people whose love for their favorite TV show leads them down dark paths.
Zach Theatre’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is a polished, deeply felt production of a complicated, controversial musical
There's an emotional depth to the performances and a vibrancy to the production here that one can't help but admire. Steakley makes very clever choices with the material, elevating the show in certain areas to make it more palatable even to its detractors, bringing the beating heart of the piece to fore to create a very successful production.
Doctuh Mistuh’s ‘Toxic Avenger’ is a charming, if crude, laugh-a-minute riot
Elevated by a winning cast, Doctuh Mistuh's Toxic Avenger is surprisingly charming, constantly hilarious, and shockingly well-designed. The comedy may not always hit, and some of the props show their budget, but on the whole the journey through the dirty streets of Tromaville is a worthwhile one, even for those who aren't acolytes of Kaufman and his works.
Powerful performances highlight Hyde Park’s pristine production of Pinter’s ‘Betrayal’
Betrayal is an intense piece of emotional intrigue where the clever minimalist set merges with the smart, subtle, but potent performances from its cast to create a stunning dance of romance, deception, and, indeed, betrayal.
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