Capital T Theatre has never been a company afraid to push the boundaries of “decency”, but with their latest production, they may have made their boldest choice yet, with the dirty puppet dramedy, Hand to God. With dirty puppets, rough sex, and in one scene a combination of both, this production is not one for … Continue reading ‘Hand to God’ is a crude, but hopeful, comedy about grief and dirty puppets
‘Addams Family’ is a polished, if corny, musical comedy
Over its decade-spanning existence, Summer Stock Austin has become a city institution, creating some of the most memorial music moments in Austin theatre history, and it has given birth to many skilled performers in Austin, and throughout the country. It’s a fantastic showcase for young performers, giving them a chance to perform for large audiences … Continue reading ‘Addams Family’ is a polished, if corny, musical comedy
‘The Flick’ is an authentic, humorous love-letter to a dying art
In recent years, Hyde Park Theatre, and director Ken Webster, have been at their best when producing the works of Annie Baker, with pieces like Body Awareness, Circle Mirror Transformation and The Aliens becoming some of their most successful and popular pieces to date. It was only a matter of time, then, before they picked … Continue reading ‘The Flick’ is an authentic, humorous love-letter to a dying art
‘Trevor’ is a surprisingly sensitive, often hilarious story of a Hollywood ape
Capital T Theatre has a very successful history of producing comedies that are still able to strike an emotional cord with audiences, and with their production of "Trevor", Nick Jones' fictionalized tale of the latter days of the famed Hollywood ape, they've created one of their most surprising, emotionally satisfying works. Much like last years' … Continue reading ‘Trevor’ is a surprisingly sensitive, often hilarious story of a Hollywood ape
‘Wars of Heaven: Smackdown’ is a intriguing, bold look at modern morality
When Trouble Puppet’s “Wars of Heaven: Part I” hit last year, audiences were not sure what to expect. So many of Trouble Puppet’s previous shows had their basis in literature or history, and even if they veered off in different directions, there’s always a stabilizing backbone behind it all. With “Wars of Heaven”, they let … Continue reading ‘Wars of Heaven: Smackdown’ is a intriguing, bold look at modern morality
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