AESTHETIC — noun A guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; artistic sensibility. An underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior. Nearly all theatre companies in this region function with mission statements, action plans of a sort, some better crafted, better articulated and … Continue reading
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Amphibian’s “Fiction” by Steven Dietz, A Marital Deconstruction
Not hard to tell fact from fiction in Amphibian Stage’s production of “Fiction”, Steven Dietz’s play about diaries and relationship. Fact: when two of north Texas’ most skilled, creative actors, Lydia Mackay and Jakie Cabe, negotiate the challenges presented by the convoluted twists and turns of Dietz’s 2002 script with nuanced artistry and smooth style, … Continue reading
Before the Boob Tube: Theatre Three’s The Farnsworth Invention
Who could imagine that a semi-documentary about a corporate battle over the rights to the cathode ray tube would hold an audience spellbound for two acts? Jeffrey Schmidt could and does, directing Theatre Three‘s “The Farnsworth Invention”, running through March 17 on the company’s main stage venue. Playwright Aaron Sorkin, best known as the Emmy … Continue reading
Stage West’s True Lonesome
“I thought Leenane was a nice place when first I turned up here, but no. Turns out it’s the murder capital of f***ing Europe.” So comments the mournful, young, alcoholic parish priest Father Welsh as he introduces himself in acclaimed playwright Martin McDonagh’s hard-hearted comedy The Lonesome West, running through May 9 at Ft. Worth’s … Continue reading
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