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New Austin theatre Company.

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    12/14/12- 12/22/12	The Attic Space Salvage Vanguard Theater
    07/13/12- 08/04/12	All My Sons Salvage Vanguard Theater
    05/12/12- 06/03/12	Dario Fo’s: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST The VORTEX
    07/28/11- 07/30/11	Palindrom Theatre Goes International: Hedda Gabler Salvage Vanguard Theater
    06/22/11	Palindrome Theatre Goes International Fundraiser
    03/01/11- 02/08/11	Community Night- Palindrome's "Hedda Gabler"--Pay What You Wish Blue Theatre
    02/18/11- 03/13/11	Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" Blue Theatre
    07/16/10- 08/08/10	Melancholy Play Austin Playhouse
    01/15/10- 01/31/10	Endgame Austin Playhouse

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    • Event Name: Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"
      "Ibsen-Hitchcock Mesh"
      Review posted by: Will G from Austin, TX, Feb 24, 2011
      

      Saw this production on Saturday night. Wife wasn't crazy about idea of an Ibsen play, but having met Nigel who adapted the play and Kate who directed and having seen their previous outstanding... Expand

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      Saw this production on Saturday night. Wife wasn't crazy about idea of an Ibsen play, but having met Nigel who adapted the play and Kate who directed and having seen their previous outstanding productions, we wouldn't miss anything they're involved in. This was an outstanding production--cast, set, costumes, dripping water engineering..... I'm intrigued and want to understand better what Nigel did with his adaptation, so am now going to read Ibsen's play. From that and what I know of Ibsen, it seems that Nigel and Kate took HEDDA into a Hitchcockian psychodrama direction, but I shall be interested to explore as to what degree. Definitely, the Palindrome company is one to watch. Liked the Blue Theatre and how they used it; my 1st time there. A great space. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"
      "Hedda Gabler for real ..."
      Review posted by: Jon Wayne from Austin, TX, Feb 23, 2011
      

      This show is, as the title says, Hedda Gabler for real. The language put together by up-an-coming playwright Nigel O'Hearn is thoughtful, beautiful, and best of all to the point. Unlike its... Expand

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      This show is, as the title says, Hedda Gabler for real. The language put together by up-an-coming playwright Nigel O'Hearn is thoughtful, beautiful, and best of all to the point. Unlike its father, this translation of Hedda Gabler doesn't take 20 minutes to get a point across, but still tells the absolute truth about the characters. The set for this show is, by far, some of the best work "scene" by local scenic designer George Marsolek. Kate Eminger's directing is truthful, showcasing the real humanity in everyone, even the audience. Touching and dangerously exciting, I felt overjoyed every time Hedda Gabler twisted and manipulated everyone around her. A visit to the Tesman house is imperative for all Austin theatre-goers. A MUST SEE! Especially if you're going to see Heddatron (preferably after this one). Collapse

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    • Event Name: Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"
      "Hedda Gabler beauty, danger and delight"
      Review posted by: Stephen from Austin, TX, Feb 20, 2011
      

      I did not know of Palindrome Theatre until about two weeks ago. I knew director Kate Eminger who has never directed anything less than perfection and continues here. Ibsen's Hedda Gabler is not an... Expand

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      I did not know of Palindrome Theatre until about two weeks ago. I knew director Kate Eminger who has never directed anything less than perfection and continues here. Ibsen's Hedda Gabler is not an easy piece and a new adaptation by Palindrome's resident playwright, Nigel O'Hearn was just the right way words. The setting could not have been better for using the Blue Theatre. I fear a bit might have been lost performing this at a big stage where you were far away from the cast. The use of mirrors, water dripping into buckets for a rain storm, cast seen somewhat through a curtain on scenes taking place on the aside and great costumes, ladies especially. I don't want to give up much of the plot but can say that the acting pool of this theater is great. I found the lead actress of Robin Grace Thompson and Chase Crossno took every piece of a scene and made it come alive. Aaron Alexander, Nathan Osburn, Rommel Sulit, Rachel McGinnis, and Jackie Harper never a weak moment on stage. GO SEE!!! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Melancholy Play
      "Sharply silly, entertaining and funny!"
      Review posted by: Ryan from Austin, TX, Aug 05, 2010
      

      While Palindrome's "Melancholy Play" may celebrate the blue-tinted romance of that un-sung humor, its affect on the audience hardly lives up to its name. Instead, "Melancholy Play" is sharply silly,... Expand

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      While Palindrome's "Melancholy Play" may celebrate the blue-tinted romance of that un-sung humor, its affect on the audience hardly lives up to its name. Instead, "Melancholy Play" is sharply silly, entertaining and funny. Featuring a strong and even ensemble of capable comic actors, as well as an impressive original score by Matt Hines, "Melancholy Play" reminds us that longing, mourning, and isolation are experiences to honor, even while lampooning our tendency to indulge in them by taking the characters to absurdist extremes. This "contemporary farce" is shrewdly directed in Brechtian fashion by Kate Eminger, whose savvy and thoughtful choices (in my opinion) make a her a director to watch in the future. But she's not the only one with vision. If the night's program was an accurate snapshot of the company, Producer Nigel O'Hearn has a vision for Palindrome, and with two successful productions under their belt, I'm excited to see how it unfolds. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Melancholy Play
      "Delightful & suprising present moments"
      Review posted by: Pauline R. from Ausitn., Aug 04, 2010
      

      This was the first Sarah Ruhl play for me and it won't be the last. The writing and staging were original and kept me smiling and surprised though out the evening. Every member of the cast... Expand

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      This was the first Sarah Ruhl play for me and it won't be the last. The writing and staging were original and kept me smiling and surprised though out the evening. Every member of the cast convincingly embraced the quirkiness of their characters with imagination and passion. They must have had a great time rehearsing for this play! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Melancholy Play
      "A "Seriously Joyous" Play"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Austin (Spicewood) TX, USA, Aug 04, 2010
      

      Go ahead. Step out of your comfort zone. This is not your typical proscenium-and-footlights stage show. Even Nigel O’Hearn, Artistic Director for the one-year-old Palindrome Theatre (mostly St.... Expand

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      Go ahead. Step out of your comfort zone. This is not your typical proscenium-and-footlights stage show. Even Nigel O’Hearn, Artistic Director for the one-year-old Palindrome Theatre (mostly St. Ed’s U. students or recent grads) admits “Melancholy” is “not a perfect play.” But it is strangely engaging with its choral musical tactic – characters singing and talking in unison -- and subtitle messages (“Defense of Melancholy”) projected on the back wall. Even Matthew Hines, the Composer/Musical Director who also plays Julian, distracts and draws our attention to his lofty perch with his rotating guitars and record player. There’s a lot to like here and not just the familiar Austin Playhouse stage with seating on three sides. The play’s pacing helped by the interchangeable set parts, almost like an on-stage transformer, moving audience from scene-to scene, and the sharply drawn characters and their competitiveness for the sad/happy Tilly, so well portrayed by Helyn Rain Messenger. (more) Collapse

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    • Event Name: Melancholy Play
      "Interesting, but . . ."
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Austin (Spicewood) TX, USA, Aug 03, 2010
      

      I must say up front that this play is not my “cup of tea and triangle-shaped sandwiches.” To me, the play itself is silly and vapid. It was called a musical and a farce, but a couple of songs and... Expand

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      I must say up front that this play is not my “cup of tea and triangle-shaped sandwiches.” To me, the play itself is silly and vapid. It was called a musical and a farce, but a couple of songs and some background guitar do not a musical make. And it certainly looks like no farce I have ever seen. That said, many others in the smallish Sunday audience disagreed. I don’t know how many of the attendees were friends of the cast, but most of the patrons seemed to find the performance quite funny and entertaining. This play was playwright Sarah Ruhl’s master thesis at Brown U., and surely her work has substantially improved since then. The acting was really good. The set was creative and the concept original. The Palindrome Theatre complied with its stated mission: “To be always dirty, gritty, intimate, fallible, human, and above all, brave.” Collapse

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    • Event Name: Melancholy Play
      "Melancholy Play"
      Review posted by: Rudi Lee from Austin, TX USA, Aug 01, 2010
      

      I have to admit, I didn't know what to expect when I went to see this play. A melancholy farce? But the acting was wonderful, the writing was sharp and witty and I gained a new perspective on what it... Expand

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      I have to admit, I didn't know what to expect when I went to see this play. A melancholy farce? But the acting was wonderful, the writing was sharp and witty and I gained a new perspective on what it must be like to be an almond. No one disappointed. And though it wasn't one of the songs in the play, I couldn't help myself; as I was leaving the theater I found myself singing "Sometimes you feel like a nut..." Melancholy Play was pure Almond Joy. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Melancholy Play
      ""Nutty" but Likable"
      Review posted by: Pammyla Brooks from Austin, Texas, Aug 01, 2010
      

      “How are you like an almond?” This play seeks to answer that – in a half-comedic, half Theater of the Absurdist way. At times, the characters burst into song, although it is not a musical. I... Expand

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      “How are you like an almond?” This play seeks to answer that – in a half-comedic, half Theater of the Absurdist way. At times, the characters burst into song, although it is not a musical. I like the irony of a comedy devoted to melancholy – a word that we don’t use very often these days. The actors and actresses perform the roles well, and there are several moments that will make you laugh out loud. I like how the ending wraps everything up for the audience, like why Frank and Frances say many of the same lines at the same time. Well, the happy ending defines comedies, right? One recommendation: don’t sit in the front row unless you like to be a part of the onstage action. This company does not seem to have much personal space, with regard to the “Fourth Wall.” They cut hair, played Duck, Duck, Goose, and fought physically right on top of me, it seemed. So, if you like that type of thing, you will LOVE this. Anyway, although a bit "nutty" the show is definitely likable. Enjoy! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Melancholy Play
      "MELANCHOLY a job well done!"
      Review posted by: Sean Martin from Austin, TX, Jul 31, 2010
      

      as an amateur reviewer: MELANCHOLY PLAY by Sarah Ruhl who: Palindrome Theatre Company where: Austin Playhouse when: July 16-Aug 8, thur - sun I went to see this play this weekend primarily because... Expand

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      as an amateur reviewer: MELANCHOLY PLAY by Sarah Ruhl who: Palindrome Theatre Company where: Austin Playhouse when: July 16-Aug 8, thur - sun I went to see this play this weekend primarily because I had some friends in it. I was readying myself to leave town and I felt like I had a duty to go and see as many of my friends things as I could. No high expectations, just seeing some friends and theatre and saying some goodbyes. Well last night I received way more than I bargained for. Usually I don't say much after I see a show, and I especially don't if my friends are involved because I feel biased. However, with this production something needs to be said. It was wonderful. It was simple, fresh, unique, honest. Truly a wonderful look into humanitys soul. Ruh'ls script is so passionate and new. The play thrives with story and wit, as well as an amazing original score completely performed on stage with the show. So many times a play like this can get skipped over. You don't recognize the title, its a fairly new company in town, you have other plans, but this is the kind of show that I would strongly encourage you not to miss. The thing that amazed me the most is the honesty and commitment from every actor in the show. I don't think it would be the easiest script to do, and it requires a tremendous amount of commitment, but these actors just delve into with everything in their being and create something truly original and great. So job well done! And I may as well add the direction that Kate Emminger provided for them was pretty wonderful as well. You can't pull off a show like that without a great hand at the wheel. She staged each moment in such a way that it was beautiful and new. Palindrome may be a new name for most, this is only there second production since there inception. But if Nigel and Kate and the rest of the Palindrome team keep doing what they are doing, I have high hopes that this theatre will go far. This show only runs the rest of this weekend and all of next. Go See It! You will be doing yourself a disservice if you don't. And Palindrome, wonderful work Collapse

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