Over the past few seasons, Street Corner Arts has made a name for themselves with topical and emotionally riveting productions, winning acclaim and awards in the process. Their latest may be their most on-the-pulse production yet, an examination of the people at the heart of the military industrial complex, and the effects violence and war … Continue reading Street Corner Arts’ ‘Grounded’ is a harrowing journey into the dark corners of the human mind
New Seasons: Zach Scott Theatre
Zach Scott Theatre, one of Austin's oldest companies, has just announced their latest season, and it has the potential to be one of their most interesting in years. Mixing upbeat musical fair with deep, thoughtful contemporary dramas, Zach seems to reaching out to a wide stretch of audiences. Here's a rundown of just what Zach's … Continue reading New Seasons: Zach Scott Theatre
Webster brings empathy, and energy, in Hyde Park’s ‘Wakey Wakey’
A truly great play is one that stays with you. Sure, theatre can often be a fun way to spend an evening with whimsical entertainment, grabbing a few beers and a few laughs, but the plays that you remember, the ones that you still look back on fondly ten years later, are the ones that … Continue reading Webster brings empathy, and energy, in Hyde Park’s ‘Wakey Wakey’
‘Pocatello’ is a devastating look at small town life in 2010s America
Some of the best pieces of media are those that use specific situations to tell universal truths. Through these stories, you not only see part of yourself in the character, but see your world in the one in which these character's live. Samuel D. Hunter has created one such world through his latest play, in … Continue reading ‘Pocatello’ is a devastating look at small town life in 2010s America
Austin Shakespeare serves up some of the biggest laughs of the year with “Much Ado”
There are few artists that get as much space on stages in Austin, and around the world, as William Shakespeare, and as such, it can be difficult to determine which of these productions is worth your time. When it comes to Austin Shakespeare productions, it's an easy choice, however, as they're sure to bring an … Continue reading Austin Shakespeare serves up some of the biggest laughs of the year with “Much Ado”
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