FronteraFest Best of Week 2015 - 2015-01-17 - 8:00pm
Tonight we present five shows from earlier in the week--four chosen by our panel, and the fifth by audience vote, as the shows they would most like to see again.
An Unimportant Failure,
Zoey Cane Belyea and Devon Adams. Icarus flew too close to the sun. What was he thinking? This is a play and a paper cut out.
Just a Touch,
by Anthony Ellison (ScriptWorks Commission). It's a dark comedy about Gordon, who is obsessed with the quantification of love and loyalty...so much so that he pushes his wife to some very questionable habits after her grief support group on Thursday nights...enter Bruce...a pitiful, sensual man.
Side Roads: A Traveler’s Almanac,
by Cheryl Parrish. Side Roads: A Traveler’s Almanac is a compilation of short stories written and performed by musician Cheryl Parrish. The central character of the stories is master gardener Annie Albright, whose insights into life come from her rich childhood relationships and the organization and beauty of nature.
MYHEB,
by Raul Garza. A monologue delivered by a loyal HEB customer comedically managing food/identity/cultural/economic issues.
Hey Girl, It's Ryan,
written by Chris Alonzo, story by Chris Alonzo and Bina Chauhan. In this darkly comedic autobiographical piece, Bina Chauhan revisits her psychotic break in 2011, when the only thing saving her from government spies, movie studio executives, and psychiatric ward personnel was her dreamy boyfriend, Ryan Gosling.
Performances at Hyde Park Theatre.
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The box office is now closed for this show, but tickets are still available at the theater beginning an hour before the show.
FronteraFest Best of Week 2015 - 2015-01-24 - 8:00pm
Tonight we present five shows from earlier in the week--four chosen by our panel, and the fifth by audience vote, as the shows they would most like to see again.
More Song Tales From the American Edge,
by Kiya Heartwood. Singer-songwriter Kiya Heartwood sings songs and tells stories about Wobblies, Icarus, Comanches and Burial Ground.
www.kiyaheartwood.com
Tom and Liz Go on a Picnic,
by Max Langert (ScriptWorks Commission). A musical romp of love and digestion.
Angels, Hermits, and Phantoms,
by Emily Cicchini. A short scene from the life of Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, primary architect and designer of the Fred Harvey Company and Santa Fe Railway as they popularized the Southwest United States, particularly the Grand Canyon. Directed by Alva Hascall, produced by Lisa Westkaemper, written by Emily Ball Cicchini, featuring Mary Agen Cox. Part of the
365 Women a Year Playwriting Project.
Lurleen/Lovin' Cheatin' and the Apocalypse,
by Laura Freeman. An exploration into what it means to be a Texas woman. Songs will be sung. Vintage pantyhose collection will be displayed.
Cross My Legs & Hope to Sneeze,
by Janet Hyde. A comedic monologue about childhood fantasies, crying, and masturbation.
Performances at Hyde Park Theatre.
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The box office is now closed for this show, but tickets are still available at the theater beginning an hour before the show.
FronteraFest Best of Week 2015 - 2015-01-31 - 8:00pm
Tonight we present five shows from earlier in the week--four chosen by our panel, and the fifth by audience vote, as the shows they would most like to see again.
Mother's Day,
by Lisa B. Thompson. Mother's Day is a futuristic short play that examines the persistence of long-standing stereotypes about black women and motherhood. Directed by Marcus McQuirter.
All the Weight You Should Not Carry,
by Charley Devany and Catherine Devany Serio. Walking the ancient pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago, a brother feels the weight of old family pains. Walking "The Way" and using the practice of yoga, he discovers an unexpected path forward. Directed by Nathanael Johnson. Starring Charley Devany and Nikki Newman.
Law is a Curious Thing,
by The Bar & Grill Singers. The Bar & Grill Singers are lawyers who sing parodies that poke gentle fun at our weird, wonderful, justice system. Lawyers, judges, juries, and clients are fair game, as are many styles of music -- classic rock, modern pop, choral standards, and jazz have all been twisted to meet our comedic and melodic needs. This is a sneak peek in our world.
Between Brother and Sister,
by Briandaniel Oglesby. A short play in which a brother and sister recount a harrowing experience when they were young - and the youngest brother they lost.
How to Finish a Sentence,
by Pete Betcher, Katie Kohler, Justin Morley, Marie Fahlgren, Jeremiah Rosenberger (The Back Pack). The third in a series of rhythm-based movement pieces combining music, drawing, and dance to explore expectation and whimsy.
Performances at Hyde Park Theatre.
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The box office is now closed for this show, but tickets are still available at the theater beginning an hour before the show.
FronteraFest Best of Week 2015 - 2015-02-07 - 8:00pm
Tonight we present five shows from earlier in the week--four chosen by our panel, and the fifth by audience vote, as the shows they would most like to see again.
The Sound That Shook the World,
by Jason Phelps & Heloise Gold. A dance theatre piece about when the small things in life become operatic.
Is Your Washroom Breeding . . . FEMINISTS,
by E.D. Harrelson (Loaded Gun Theory). Directed by Ian LeClair and featuring E.D. Harrelson, Amy Lewis, and Julie Winston-Thomas. Vintage PSA warning innocent young ladies of the dangers of Feminism. Will Sally choose the dark side of unshaven legs, veganism, and Ani DiFranco, or the righteous path of marriage, motherhood, or the secretary pool?
Late Bloomers,
by Rachel Madorsky and Dave Buckman. Trained by The Second City, married Duo Rachel & Dave perform an original sketch comedy revue loosely based on their 10 years of living and improvising together.
The Miracle,
by Kyle John Schmidt. After having a Vision that she’s destined for Sainthood, a determined nun enlists a plucky novice to find three people in need of a miracle . . . with unforeseen results. A whimsical new play from writer Kyle John Schmidt and director Elizabeth C. Lay.
Love Me Tinder: A Musical Sketch Revue,
by Ensemble. Heckle Her presents Love Me Tinder, a musical sketch revue that pops the ultimate Valentine’s Day question - swipe left or right? Featuring Minerva Villa, Cené Hale, Jillian Summar, Jared Robertson, Chris Hatcher, and David Nguyen, accompanied by Brian Kremer, musical direction by Ammon Taylor, and directed by Adrienne Dawes.
Performances at Hyde Park Theatre.
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The box office is now closed for this show, but tickets are still available at the theater beginning an hour before the show.
Where
Hyde Park Theatre
511 West 43rd Street
Austin
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TX
78751
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Jan 17th 2015, Jan 24th 2015, Jan 31st 2015, Feb 7th 2015 at 8:00pm