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
‘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
‘Bull’ is a powerful, painful, but often humorous, look at modern society
Street Corner Arts has become a company to watch, producing many of the most important plays each year, and with Mike Bartlett's "Bull", they continue this in a very impactful way. This dark comedy of workplace politics is one of the most topical, relevant pieces on stages right now, and it's given a tight, humorous, … Continue reading ‘Bull’ is a powerful, painful, but often humorous, look at modern society
‘Skylight’ is an authentic, emotionally raw look at modern relationships
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
‘Great God Pan’ is a grounded and poignant Texas premier
treet Corner Arts has only been around for a few years now, but they have made an amazing statement in the meantime. They've brought in some of Austin's best actors and gave them challenging, unique scripts, always bringing about some of the year's best plays. With Amy Herzog's "The Great God Pan", they bring Austin … Continue reading ‘Great God Pan’ is a grounded and poignant Texas premier
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