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Austin
Essay

Austin

A Way of Saying Yes

19 April 2013

Robert Faires offers a brief overview of the theatre scene in Austin, Texas.

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Playwrights Doing It For Themselves
Essay

Playwrights Doing It For Themselves

19 April 2013

Christina J. Moore writes about the weirdness of Austin, and how FronteraFest has revolutionized the way the city develops and produces new work.

Two wooden chairs.
The Right Chair
Essay

The Right Chair

18 April 2013

A call to designers to carefully consider the details of their work, no matter what budget size they have, as it is in the details that show deliberate care of the design.

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Austin
Essay

Austin

17 April 2013

Daniel Alexander Jones muses on his lively experiences working in Austin's expanding theatre scene.

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The Austin Puppet Revolution
Essay

The Austin Puppet Revolution

17 April 2013

Caroline Reck reminds us that puppetry is originally for adults through her company’s commitment to it. With that, it has caused a renewal of theatrics tools in Austin, TX.

The company of Rude Mechs.
Making Friends to Make Shows With to Show Friends
Essay

Making Friends to Make Shows With to Show Friends

16 April 2013

The Rude Mechs explain how their method of including their audiences – inviting them to join in on the creative process – helps to better engage their patrons... and their artists.

A statue and the Capitol building in Austin, Texas.
Hacking Theater In A Networked World
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Hacking Theater In A Networked World

15 April 2013

Robert Matney writes about the various ways in which theater companies are adapting and thriving by incorporating technology into their practice.

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Call a Thing by Its Proper Name
Essay

Call a Thing by Its Proper Name

14 April 2013

In this essay, Travis Bedard shows Austin, Texas, as an ideal city for theatremakers yearning to innovate .

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