Tonight we present five shows performed earlier this week--four chosen by our panel, and the fifth by audience vote, as the shows they would most like to see again:

UpRise! Productions Presents: "The Art Of Verse," by Xenogia Spoken Word Collective. The Austin-based spoken word collective is back! And are giving the FronteraFest audience a glimpse into their new works for the 2012 season. Directed by Zell Miller, III.

"Leaving England," by Philip Kreyche, with dialogue by Lord Byron. London, 1816: In the wake of scandal and rumor, the legendary poet, womanizer, and hedonist, Lord Byron, bids a final farewell before leaving his homeland forever.

"The King & The Clockmaker," by Tom Horan, Courtney Sale, Trey Gilmore, Rowan Doyle (ScriptWorks Commission). The story of the King of Spain's attempt to make a miracle told through a toy theatre in a suitcase.

"20 Min Macs," text by Shakespeare, cut by Robert Deike. William Shakespeare's Macbeth distilled to its essence, performed in 20 minutes by Beth Burroughs, Robert Deike, and Toby Minor.

"Laura Lynn Loving, Modern Day Mom," by Rhonda Kulhanek. At Modern Day Mom, we don’t put on a show. We ask honest questions and give honest answers. So if you’re looking for a talk show where you can ask tough questions and receive no-nonsense advice about raising today’s teenage girls…this studio audience is the place for you!

Tonight we present five shows performed earlier this week--four chosen by our panel, and the fifth by audience vote, as the shows they would most like to see again:

"The Yellow Wallpaper; A Puppet Adaptation," by Parker Dority. A puppet adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" using a combination of Table-Top and Shadow puppetry.

"Actor of the Year," by Molly Fonseca. Molly is an actor, sometimes. She is a person the rest of the time. Perhaps you know her? Or maybe you would like to? You might remember her from things, a while ago. She is interested in doing more of those things, in the future, the near future. Molly is available on her cell phone, but she is most comfortable with texts. Or facebook. Maybe her email.

"Honey Mushroom," by Gabrielle Reisman. The Honey Mushroom fungus and the General Sherman Sequoia tree are unlikely penpals in a budding romance, until an unused Saturn V rocket enters these lovers’ lives.

"The Requirements," by Max Langert (ScriptWorks Commission). Do you have what it takes?

"Crossing the Streams (October 25, 1985)," by E.D. Harrelson (Jeanne Harris). A time travel snafu sends scientists scrambling.

Tonight we present five shows performed earlier this week--four chosen by our panel, and the fifth by audience vote, as the shows they would most like to see again:

"South of Tennessee," by Susannah Raulino & Topping Haggerty. A short improvised play in the style of a deep South steamy twisted drama with comic overtones. Susannah Raulino and Topping Haggerty create all dialogue and plot points, based on an audience suggestion, in a style that may be described as a cross between Tennessee Williams, Lanford Wilson, and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

"Breeders," by McNichol & May. Scenes about those that procreate.

"Howell and Hume," by Kirk German (ScriptWorks Commission). Two very different shows. Two very different castaways. One improbable encounter

"Handbomb Misinterprets Romeo and Juliet," by Handbomb (Alex Berry, Michael Foulk, Vanessa Gonzalez). We all know the story. . . or do we? Probably not when Handbomb is finished with it. Watch The New Movement's house troupe, Handbomb, put the question mark in "tragedy?"

"Idol Worship," by Joe Hartman. A comedic one-man show exploring the relationship between a gay performer and his entertainment "goddesses" (Miss Piggy, Carol Burnett and Judy Garland).

Tonight we present five shows performed earlier this week--four chosen by our panel, and the fifth by audience vote, as the shows they would most like to see again:

"Musical Theater and Other Drugs," by Meg Peck. This portion of Meg's one woman show invites you into the private life of an eleven-year-old overeater. Prepare for over-sized laughs.

"Volley," by Hank Schwemmer. A contest. A meditation. We will have words.

"Dice," by Candyce Rusk. "Dice" (working title) is a musical work in progress. Set in The Dirty Mermaid Lounge, "Dice" focuses on the lives of four women immersed in the Butch/Femme community in 1955, just on the cusp of the LGBTQ revolution.

"Marilyn," by Beth Broderick. A monologue describing a man's journey to LA after the death of his brother. Written and directed by Beth Broderick.

"Turning Tricks with the Darlings," by Jack Darling and Christine Schiele. The Darlings are putting on a magic show, with the help, or hindrance, of their overbearing director. Performed by Jack Darling, Christine Schiele, and Renee Troxler. Music written and performed by Greg Rhoades.