‘A Million More to Go’ is a dark, droll, if uneven slice of twisted political satire

Despite its faults, A Million More to Go is a solid piece of absurdist political satire, with a stellar ensemble, often riotous dialogue, and intriguing world-building. It's also a great opportunity to support original work by a local playwright, something that can be hard to come by in this city. Jarrott Productions continues to bring unique works to the Austin stage, and this is another feather in the cap for the company, and may just act as a calling card for its associate company Cinnamon Path as well.

Hyde Park Theatre’s ‘Caught’ is an enigmatic, mentally demanding masterstroke

A curious feeling came over me as I left "Caught" the latest production of Hyde Park Theatre. Typically, when leaving a production, I have a general idea of the shape and character of a review, particular points I would bring up to give a reader an idea of what to expect from a work. "Caught", … Continue reading Hyde Park Theatre’s ‘Caught’ is an enigmatic, mentally demanding masterstroke

‘Small Steps’ is a bold, eccentric trip across the cosmos

One can tell early on that Small Steps is a labor of love, that everyone involved cares deeply about creating something truly special, and on the whole they succeed admirably. It overstays its welcome, stretching some scenes too thin, with jokes that don't always hit, but it's never short of audacious, original, and so uniquely itself. Like so much of Shrewd's work, its a singular experience that feeds a need that you won't find fulfilled elsewhere, and for that it's worth any missteps along the way.