from a survey of the 115 productions reviewed since September 1, 2009
In a non-competitive examination of the 2009 - 2010 season so far, ALTcom offers enthusiastic renewed applause to favorite productions, performances and artists:
DRAMAS
The Cherry Orchard by Chekhov, directed by Graham Schmidt, Breaking String Theatre Company Endgame by Samuel Beckett, directed by Kate Eminger, Palindrome Theatre
The Jungle, based on the novel by Sinclair Lewis, conceived and directed by Connor Hopkins, Trouble Puppet Theatre Company
Mary Stuart by Schiller, translated by Peter Oswald, directed by Ann Ciccolella, Austin Shakespeare
Measure for Measure, directed by Ann Ciccolella, Austin Shakespeare
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansbury, directed by Lisa Jordan, City Theatre
The Turn of the Screw adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from Henry James, directed by Lara Toner, Austin Playhouse
ACTORS IN DRAMAS
Ryan Crowder as Katherina Minola in The Taming of the Shrew, Hidden Room Theatre
Joey Hood as Augustine Early in The Atheist, Hyde Park Theatre
McArthur Moore as Walter Lee Younger in A Raisin in the Sun, City Theatre
Matt Radford as Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure, Austin Shakespeare
Tom Truss as the Stage Manager in Our Town, University of
Kristin Bennett as Ruth Younger in A Raisin in the Sun, City Theatre
Pamela Christian as Elizabeth I in Mary Stuart, Austin Shakespeare
Kate DeBuys as Hecuba in The Trojan Women,
Liz Fisher as Kelly in Dying City, Capital T Theatre
Babs George as Amanda Wingfield in A Glass Menagerie, Tex-Arts, Lakeway
Helen Merino as Mary Stuart in Mary Stuart, Austin Shakespeare
Thanks for the nod, Michael. Marsha and I were commenting at lunch how much we appreciate not just the mention, but also the diversity of shows you manage to see. 115 since September is quite a feat, and it covers a very wide spectrum of productions that may otherwise not see much exposure - high school, college, outer circle of Austin, and Austin itself. We'd like to slip you in as the Actor's Favorite for an Applause Award as well.
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Hear, hear!
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