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Cowboy Noises

Presented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center for the Performing Arts

October 6-October 17, 2010

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Cowboy Noises, written by and starring Greater Tuna’s Jaston Williams:
Critically acclaimed co-author and co-star of the hit Tuna comedies, Jaston Williams is at it again! After voyaging east to adopt a 7-year old boy, Williams’ latest solo effort, COWBOY NOISES offers a journey through time, space and memory. It's laughter, tears and outrage anew from the Tuna star and acclaimed creator of I'm Not Lying. Williams is “bewilderingly talented,” proclaims Michael Barnes of The Austin American-Statesman.
 

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    The Long Center for the Performing Arts

    701 West Riverside Drive
    Austin, TX 78704

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    October 6-October 17, 2010

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    • Event Name: Cowboy Noises
      "Jaston Williams - What a Great Wordsmith!"
      Review posted by: Lassie from Austin, TX, Oct 07, 2010
      

      The phrases and descriptions of Jaston's Texas "cowboy" upbringing roll off his tongue with an ease the rest of us can only dream of possessing. I laughed throughout the first act - from his early... Expand

      The phrases and descriptions of Jaston's Texas "cowboy" upbringing roll off his tongue with an ease the rest of us can only dream of possessing. I laughed throughout the first act - from his early childhood recollections, to the description of his first experience with the Beatles on TV - quite a few "cowboy noises" made by his father that night! However, the first scene of the second act quickly becomes a discourse covering a volatile period in Argentina's political history...really brings down the mood of the evening. Luckily for the audience, the last scene is a hilarious re-telling of his trip to China to adopt his son, a 7-year old boy from the "screaming" part of China. The stage is simple, yet strong, and enhances the stories in a way that transports you to those small, dusty towns on the edges of Texas farms and dirt roads. I would love for this show to be recorded - I can never remember the evocative descriptive phrases! Collapse

    • Event Name: Cowboy Noises
      "Jaston, OUT (and) LOUD"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Oct 07, 2010
      

      I guess I’m the last person to know that this superb actor-playwright is gay, as if that matters. But it definitely does to Jaston’s hilarious, emotional and sometimes painful recollections of a... Expand

      I guess I’m the last person to know that this superb actor-playwright is gay, as if that matters. But it definitely does to Jaston’s hilarious, emotional and sometimes painful recollections of a West Texas upbringing and ultimately (2nd Act) to recounting his adoption of a seven-year-old Chinese boy. His retrospective of his harmful one-upping an Asian classmate by calling her a “Jap” clearly demonstrates the hurtfulness of labeling a homosexual a “fag.” Point made, Jaston. Williams’ onstage confirmation is humorously punctuated with a wink and the line, “Some of us are meant to be cowboys and some of us are meant to be tied up and rescued.” But this show eloquently speaks to “the inner cowboy” in all of us – wanting to prove ourselves, unleash our independent spirit and to connect with and understand family and ourselves. Yee-hah! For the complete review head to http://tiny.cc/hpk1p Collapse

    • Event Name: Cowboy Noises
      "Impressive Way with Words"
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Oct 07, 2010
      

      Jaston Williams is a talented actor, well known for his creative character portrayals in the “Greater Tuna” play series and other stage productions. His lengthy resume, accolades and name... Expand

      Jaston Williams is a talented actor, well known for his creative character portrayals in the “Greater Tuna” play series and other stage productions. His lengthy resume, accolades and name recognition are well deserved. BUT this autobio show gives the audience honest access to the funny and sometimes poignant stories of Jaston’s teenhood growing up in West Texas. Williams reminds me of a Texas version of Garrison Keillor (“Prairie Home Companion.”) His prose flows beautifully and even though he is the author, how does he remember all those lines?! Caveats ahead: If you’ll be easily offended by a touch of Republican bashing and a few G-Ds, this is not a one-man show for you. And if you are height-challenged like me, select a seat on the first two rows or in the first rows of the elevated section of the Rollins Studio Theatre. When the star sits in one of the three chairs/benches, it’s difficult to see him. Rollins IS an intimate space compared to Dell Hall, and Jaston is, too. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Cowboy Noises
      "Jaston Williams - What a Great Wordsmith!"
      Review posted by: Lassie from Austin, TX, Oct 07, 2010
      

      The phrases and descriptions of Jaston's Texas "cowboy" upbringing roll off his tongue with an ease the rest of us can only dream of possessing. I laughed throughout the first act - from his early... Expand

      The phrases and descriptions of Jaston's Texas "cowboy" upbringing roll off his tongue with an ease the rest of us can only dream of possessing. I laughed throughout the first act - from his early childhood recollections, to the description of his first experience with the Beatles on TV - quite a few "cowboy noises" made by his father that night! However, the first scene of the second act quickly becomes a discourse covering a volatile period in Argentina's political history...really brings down the mood of the evening. Luckily for the audience, the last scene is a hilarious re-telling of his trip to China to adopt his son, a 7-year old boy from the "screaming" part of China. The stage is simple, yet strong, and enhances the stories in a way that transports you to those small, dusty towns on the edges of Texas farms and dirt roads. I would love for this show to be recorded - I can never remember the evocative descriptive phrases! Collapse

    • Event Name: Cowboy Noises
      "Jaston, OUT (and) LOUD"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Oct 07, 2010
      

      I guess I’m the last person to know that this superb actor-playwright is gay, as if that matters. But it definitely does to Jaston’s hilarious, emotional and sometimes painful recollections of a... Expand

      I guess I’m the last person to know that this superb actor-playwright is gay, as if that matters. But it definitely does to Jaston’s hilarious, emotional and sometimes painful recollections of a West Texas upbringing and ultimately (2nd Act) to recounting his adoption of a seven-year-old Chinese boy. His retrospective of his harmful one-upping an Asian classmate by calling her a “Jap” clearly demonstrates the hurtfulness of labeling a homosexual a “fag.” Point made, Jaston. Williams’ onstage confirmation is humorously punctuated with a wink and the line, “Some of us are meant to be cowboys and some of us are meant to be tied up and rescued.” But this show eloquently speaks to “the inner cowboy” in all of us – wanting to prove ourselves, unleash our independent spirit and to connect with and understand family and ourselves. Yee-hah! For the complete review head to http://tiny.cc/hpk1p Collapse

    • Event Name: Cowboy Noises
      "Impressive Way with Words"
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Oct 07, 2010
      

      Jaston Williams is a talented actor, well known for his creative character portrayals in the “Greater Tuna” play series and other stage productions. His lengthy resume, accolades and name... Expand

      Jaston Williams is a talented actor, well known for his creative character portrayals in the “Greater Tuna” play series and other stage productions. His lengthy resume, accolades and name recognition are well deserved. BUT this autobio show gives the audience honest access to the funny and sometimes poignant stories of Jaston’s teenhood growing up in West Texas. Williams reminds me of a Texas version of Garrison Keillor (“Prairie Home Companion.”) His prose flows beautifully and even though he is the author, how does he remember all those lines?! Caveats ahead: If you’ll be easily offended by a touch of Republican bashing and a few G-Ds, this is not a one-man show for you. And if you are height-challenged like me, select a seat on the first two rows or in the first rows of the elevated section of the Rollins Studio Theatre. When the star sits in one of the three chairs/benches, it’s difficult to see him. Rollins IS an intimate space compared to Dell Hall, and Jaston is, too. Collapse

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