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
Austin Shakespeare presents a raw, emotional ‘Streetcar Named Desire’
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’
Hidden Room gives us a new look at a Shakespeare staple in Tate’s ‘Lear’
“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’
‘The Quarry’ is a unique, textured play with a powerful lead performance
Hyde Park has always gone to great lengths to bring Austin new, original works, introducing Austin to artists like Will Eno and Annie Baker, and this tradition continues with latest, a unique little piece following a woman whose suicide attempts are sidetracked by strange goings-on at a nearby quarry. This is only the beginning to … Continue reading ‘The Quarry’ is a unique, textured play with a powerful lead performance
‘Year of the Rooster’: Dark comedy rules the day in Capital T’s funniest in ages
“Year of the Rooster” is, in many ways, a hard sell. The moment you tell someone that it’s a black comedy about cock fighting, you can expect some eye-rolling and shocked looks. Thanks to fast-hitting humor, energetic performances, and sharp direction from Mark Pickell, Capital T has created gold from his concept, taking audiences on … Continue reading ‘Year of the Rooster’: Dark comedy rules the day in Capital T’s funniest in ages
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