Race is a tricky subject to tackle in any medium. Take one wrong turn, and your piece becomes offensive and you're booed off the stage. Go too saccharine or over-the-top, and your piece loses its believability, therefore making it all but worthless. There are so many pitfalls in creating a piece that examines race, that … Continue reading Jarrott Productions’ “Admissions” is a stunning examination of race in millennial America
Theatre en Bloc’s “Dance Nation” is a dazzling post modern satire with surprising heart
I first came upon "Dance Nation" on a random October night, a light rain falling on a too-hot Autumn afternoon. Though I had made other plans that night, the play had gripped me, leaving me unable to escape its world. The moment I finished it, I knew that someone in this city must produce it, … Continue reading Theatre en Bloc’s “Dance Nation” is a dazzling post modern satire with surprising heart
‘Les Miserables’: Broadway in Austin brings a spectacular, heart-rending rendition of a Broadway classic
Some feelings are evergreen. Holst's "Mars" will always quicken the heartbeat; "Psycho"'s shower scene will always have one's nerves on end; and, no matter how often you see it, a powerful rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" will always leave one in tears. The musical "Les Miserables" is a piece of art which, despite running … Continue reading ‘Les Miserables’: Broadway in Austin brings a spectacular, heart-rending rendition of a Broadway classic
Trouble Puppet’s ‘American Blood Song’ is an epic, painfully honest look at one of the darkest parts of American history
When most of us look back on America's history, we like to remember the good times: the victories, the discoveries, the stories of heroes and brave men. There is, however, an importance in never forgetting the darker moments that make up our past, those shadowy corners that we dare not even whisper about in mixed … Continue reading Trouble Puppet’s ‘American Blood Song’ is an epic, painfully honest look at one of the darkest parts of American history
Summer Stock’s “Sister Act” is a stunning display of fresh young talent
Some of my favorite productions over my years of reviewing have come from the humble stages of Summer Stock Austin. Those in the know surely have fond memories of their productions of Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, or Legally Blonde, or even their legendary joint-production of Chess, if you were lucky enough to attend. … Continue reading Summer Stock’s “Sister Act” is a stunning display of fresh young talent
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