Festival at UT Austin to Honor Terrence McNally’s New-Play Legacy
This 3-day celebration in Austin will include readings of five new American plays, an academic symposium, and a revival of McNally’s landmark play ‘Corpus Christi’ by the Rude Mechs.
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Thornton Wilder Estate to Launch ‘Long Christmas Dinner’ Festival
This new annual festival of performances of Wilder’s play‘The Long Christmas Dinner’ will be seen across theatres, high schools, and colleges nationally.
Taken for Granted? The NEA Under a New Regime
The National Endowment for the Arts has survived decades of attacks and cuts, even two Trump elections. But at what cost?
Marking a Big Birthday for a Nation That Contains Multitudes
A roundup of the countless projects celebrating America’s 250th birthday this summer and beyond.
This Month in Theatre History
From a 1776 play about the American Revolution to ‘Hamilton,’ July has been a hot month for theatre.
Small Is Beautiful
We asked leaders at some of the nation’s small theatre companies which shows, both large and small, they were most looking forward to in the coming season.
It’s All in the Game at VORTEX’s ‘Performance Park’
The Austin troupe’s new immersive piece offers audiences an interactive space to wander, watch, play—and reflect on the world.
Rude Mechs Plans to ‘Crush It’ With Mobile 2017-18 Season
After losing its longtime home, the Austin theatre collective will hold events around the city next season.
How Rude Mechs Built a ‘Mountain’ to Scale
The Austin-based company bid farewell to their home base, the Off Center, with an irreverent ode to impermanence.
Barbara Chisholm and Robert Faires Can’t Get Enough of Each Other
The Austin couple juggle many different roles, but the most important ones are husband and wife.
