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Shrewd Productions

Shrewd Productions features productions that are well-produced, thoughtful, provocative, and entertaining and focus on concentrating on women's voices, new plays, and work developed through a collaborative, artistic approach.

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    Shrewd Productions

    
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    09/09/10- 09/26/10

    MilkMilk Lemonade The VORTEX MilkMilk Lemonade Presented by Shrewd Productions at The VORTEX September 9-September 26, 2010 Joshua Conkel's MilkMilkLemonade premiered in New York in 2009 to across-the-board rave reviews, hailed as a "hilariously absurd and moving tale" (Broadway World) and "like something Edward Albee might have written for a pair of 10-year-old protagonists...bitterly funny and broadly satiric" (nytheatre.com). Voted "Best Off-Off Broadway Show in 2009” by the New York Press and receiving 4 stars from TimeoutNY, the play was noted as “the campy kind of...

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    07/23/10	There Be Dragons Blue Theater There Be Dragons Presented by Shrewd Productions at Blue Theater July 23, 2010 There Be Dragons is the story of a three-hundred-and-twelve-year-old dragon girl who falls for a boy from Texas, the story of a young Minnesota mother whose old lover, a dragon, flies in for a visit one cold winter night, and a meditation on what happens when our stories get real. Mosey on over to the Blue Theatre for a frosty cold one, some tasty barbecue, and one heckuva sweet new play. We'll be kicking up our heels to some great live music after the show! About the...
    07/16/10	Low-Hanging Stars Eponymous Garden Low-Hanging Stars Presented by Shrewd Productions at Eponymous Garden July 16, 2010 A vacation takes a mysterious turn... On an impossibly pretty hill in New England, a rising Hollywood starlet and her mother encounter a strange young man. Afterwards, none of them are quite the same. Inspired by stillness, aftermath and Dakota Fanning. Join us at the Eponymous Garden Guest House, with a catered reception including gourmet pizza from Spartan Pizza and music by members of The LateJoys after the reading. A lovelier evening under the stars is not to be...
    07/11/10	The Only Children Carousel Lounge The Only Children Presented by Shrewd Productions at Carousel Lounge July 11, 2010 A woman seeks lessons from a pool shark, hoping to avoid the cycle of nightmares that visits her every year on her birthday. But will his game of 8-ball be a match for her buried secrets, or will she be sunk? Come to the Carousel Lounge and enjoy free cupcakes by Delish and live music by Whiskey Priest after the show. Not to mention a fantastic new play! Featuring the cast of Joey Hood, Lana Dieterich, Doug Taylor, Shannon Grounds and Marisa Pisano. Directed by Heather...
    12/31/09	New Years Eve Bash Blue Theater New Years Eve Bash Presented by Shrewd Productions at Blue Theater December 31, 2009 SHREWD PRODUCTIONS and the BLUE THEATRE are teaming up to co-host the first annual New Year’s Eve Bash @ the BLUE. Join us for food, drinks, music and more in the biggest, best New Year's Eve party in town! We have an exciting line-up of performances including singer Stephanie Delk, burlesque delights by the lovely ladies of Shrewd After Dark, bellydancing by Amae and an all-night dance party with DJ Manateeman, Michael Joplin! But wait, there’s more! Delectable treats,...
    05/21/09- 06/13/09	The Long Now Blue Theater The Long Now Presented by Shrewd Productions at Blue Theater May 21-June 13, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (4.0 Stars): Tish Reilly has a very special friend – Time. Tish can go back to any place where a good memory remains and enter it, reliving the moments that please her. When she reunites with the oft-remembered Larry, her first love, she finds a reason to finally begin to push forward in her life again. But will Time, who has grown so fond of her, be willing to let her go?
    12/04/08- 12/20/08	X-Mas Unwrapped: A Holiday Burlesque '08 Hyde Park Theatre X-Mas Unwrapped: A Holiday Burlesque '08 Presented by Shrewd Productions at Hyde Park Theatre December 4-December 20, 2008 Tis the Season when Shrewd Productions turns Hyde Park Theatre into a naughty winter wonderland featuring your favorite Jingle Belles and Naughty Elves in a night of comedy, dance and classic burlesque. This year's annual holiday treat features some of the best numbers from years past plus a host of new numbers sure to make the holidays all the merrier!   Starring Jingle Belles: Kristen Bennett, Alisha Golding, Shannon Grounds, Cassandra Guard, T. Lynn Mikeska, Marisa Pisano,...
    07/10/08- 07/26/08	Kidnapped by Craigslist Blue Theater Kidnapped by Craigslist Presented by Shrewd Productions at Blue Theater July 10-July 26, 2008 Want to buy a couch? Find a date? Complain about your roommate? Your boss? Your sketchy neighbor that sleeps in his doghouse? Kidnapped by Craigslist is a unique new comedy that explores the carnivalesque, cult-like phenomenon that is Craigslist. Combining actual postings from the Austin website with scripted material, the show tells the true stories locked inside an online community that has shaped and inspired today's internet generation. Adapted exclusively for...
    11/30/07- 12/15/07	Xmas Unwrapped: A Holiday Burlesque Hyde Park Theatre Xmas Unwrapped: A Holiday Burlesque Presented by Shrewd Productions at Hyde Park Theatre November 30-December 15, 2007 Back by popular demand! The Jingle Belles return to celebrate the holiday season! With extra performances, brand new Belles and a host of new numbers, Xmas Unwrapped is sure to liven up your frosty winter nights. Combining classic burlesque, sexy new moves, and your favorite holiday tunes – The Belles will jingle their way into a holly jolly night of fun that's very naughty, and oooh…so nice! Important Information: This performance is intended for mature audiences.
    10/19/07- 11/10/07	Io: A Myth About You The VORTEX Io: A Myth About You Presented by Shrewd Productions at The VORTEX October 19-November 10, 2007 Shrewd Productions is thrilled to announce the world premiere of Io: A Myth About You , a play with music written by Co-Artistic Director, Monika Bustamante, and directed by NYC-based (by way of Austin) director, Elena Araoz. This exciting new foray into heroic tales, vengeance, decadence, salvation, forgiveness, and rock & roll was recently awarded a Seed Support grant from local playwrights organization, Austin Script Works. Important Information: This play contains...
    07/29/07	Shrewd NLP (Naked Lady Party): A Clotheswap Fundraiser Blue Theater Shrewd NLP (Naked Lady Party): A Clotheswap Fundraiser Presented by Shrewd Productions at Blue Theater July 29, 2007 On Sunday, July 29 at 5 PM, Austin's Shrewd Productions will host their first-ever clothes swap fundraiser, Shrewd NLP. What's an NLP, you ask? In the language of clothes-savvy women everywhere, it stands for "Naked Lady Party" a term coined to capture the frenzy that accompanies a giant pile of very wearable clothing. Women from all over Austin are invited to the Blue Theater, 916 Springdale Rd, to eat, drink, and find themselves a whole new summer/fall wardrobe, all for the...
    06/17/07	365 Days/365 Plays Festival Hyde Park Theatre 365 Days/365 Plays Festival Presented by Shrewd Productions at Hyde Park Theatre June 17, 2007 It's time for the next installment of the International 365 Days/365 Plays Festival, by Suzan Lori-Parks. Shrewd Productions bring you 7 plays in just one evening, and under one hour! Performers include: Monika Bustamante, Lana Dieterich, Brock England, Shannon Grounds, T. Lynn Mikeska, Marisa Pisano, Andrea Skola, Adam Sultan and Paul M. Wright. This week's plays include: Watergate Show Me the Weapons of Mass Destruction In the Air Over Los Angeles...
    06/17/07	365 Days/365 Plays Festival Hyde Park Theatre 365 Days/365 Plays Festival Presented by Shrewd Productions at Hyde Park Theatre June 17, 2007 It's time for the next installment of the International 365 Days/365 Plays Festival, by Suzan Lori-Parks. Shrewd Productions bring you 7 plays in just one evening, and under one hour! Performers include: Monika Bustamante, Lana Dieterich, Brock England, Shannon Grounds, T. Lynn Mikeska, Marisa Pisano, Andrea Skola, Adam Sultan and Paul M. Wright. This week's plays include: Watergate Show Me the Weapons of Mass Destruction In the Air Over Los Angeles The Kingdom of the...
    05/03/07- 05/26/07	Trash Anthems Hyde Park Theatre Trash Anthems Presented by Shrewd Productions at Hyde Park Theatre May 3-May 26, 2007 Shrewd Productions is proud to present Trash Anthems. Humorous and heartbreaking at once, Trash Anthems is devoted to characters teetering dangerously on the brink. Join the all-star cast, including the man of the hour himself, as we bid a loving 'bon voyage' to one of Austin's favorite artists.

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    • Event Name: The Long Now
      "The Long Now"
      Review posted by: Heather Barfield from Austin, Jun 03, 2009
      

      see full review at http://www.vividstage.com A soft piano lullaby with a lulling and feminine voice start the show. A woman sits downstage right, alone, and gently speaks out, “I have a... Expand

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      see full review at http://www.vividstage.com A soft piano lullaby with a lulling and feminine voice start the show. A woman sits downstage right, alone, and gently speaks out, “I have a secret.” And thus, The Long Now unfolds. This woman, Tish, played passionately by Shannon Grounds, is a social recluse, backing away from her super-friendly co-worker, Sherrie (Anne Hulsman) for lunch dates, or coiling in retreat from her sexually inappropriate and awkward boss. Tish lives in a haunted world, always lonely, preferring to live in memories from past rather than approaching the present with awareness. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Long Now
      "Going Back for Seconds!"
      Review posted by: Contessa from Austin, TX, May 22, 2009
      

      The show was wonderfully done! Beth Burns is a great storyteller who hits both your funny bone and your tear ducts with excellent precision! It's the kind of show that you want to see more than once... Expand

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      The show was wonderfully done! Beth Burns is a great storyteller who hits both your funny bone and your tear ducts with excellent precision! It's the kind of show that you want to see more than once so you can continue to get different elements out of the show. Kudos to all of the cast, Beth Burns, and to Connor Hopkins for his set work and assistance with the shadow puppets! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Kidnapped by Craigslist
      "Can't wait!"
      Comment posted by: Leo from Austin, TX, Jul 05, 2008
      

      OMG I heard about this show! My friend saw it in NYC
      and loved it! Can't wait to check it out.

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      OMG I heard about this show! My friend saw it in NYC and loved it! Can't wait to check it out.

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    • Event Name: Kidnapped by Craigslist
      "Not to be Missed!"
      Comment posted by: Chase Maclaskey from Austin, Texas, Jul 01, 2008
      

      I can't wait for this show! Shrewd Productions puts on the best shows in town!

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      I can't wait for this show! Shrewd Productions puts on the best shows in town!

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