Now Playing Onstage in Austin - Week of 10/14/2012

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MIDDLETOWN
Hyde Park Theatre
9/20-10/20/2012
An OurTown-inspired piece from the author of HPT's award-winning production of Thom Pain (based on nothing). Last fall, the New York Times praised the play's "screwball lyricism. . . delicate, moving and wry." Rights pending.
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THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
Hyde Park Theatre
9/20-10/20/2012

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THE BEST MAN
Paradox Players, Howson Hall Theater
10/5-10/21/2012
Paradox Players presents Gore Vidal's classic political thriller, The Best Man, October 5 - 21, at the Howson Hall Theater. In the play, two men -- one an ex-academic trying to remain ethical, and the other a thoroughly unscrupulous man corrupted by power -- vie for their party's Presidential nomination. "When The Best Man premiered on Broadway in 1960, it was widely regarded as an accurate picture of what goes on behind the scenes in American politics" says Paradox Artistic Director Gary Payne, who also directs the production. "But what's really scary is that it may be as accurate today as it was 50 years ago," he adds. In a great bit of irony, Ronald Reagan auditioned for the lead role in that first production, but was rejected by Vidal because he didn't think Reagan would make a credible president.
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DOCTOR FAUSTUS
6701 Burnet Road Market
10/11-10/27/2012
Fed up with traditional pursuit of knowledge, well known scholar Doctor John Faustus sells his soul to Lucifer in exchange for knowledge of black magic and twenty four years of service from Mephistopholes, one of Lucifer's demons. At first, Faustus enjoys his newfound power and freedom. But will he get more than he bargained for? Starring Ben McLemore as Doctor Faustus and directed by Kevin Gates, this production is sure to be a fun and creepy Halloween delight.
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MEDIEVAL MACABRE
The Baron's Men
10/5-10/27/2012
Two road weary travelers seek shelter from an impending storm in a country estate. The owner is a man with true insight into the supernatural. They soon find themselves engaged in a literary debate with their accommodating yet mysterious host. A wager is set and the travelers begin a harrowing journey through the library of this eccentric man; a journey that will take them further into the depths of evil than they could have ever foreseen. The wager: Can literature be frightening? The Baron�s Men invite you to tread bravely through this original work. They will present you with the supernatural, the superstitious, and the super psychotic that riddle the pages of time. You will find you are face to face with a werewolf, a troll, ghosts, demons, and deranged humans with inner demons of their own. This fast paced, visually exciting play will thrill you and make you rethink literary legends. The event will take place at The Curtain Theater, the only Elizabethan style theater in in Austin. You will set forth on your adventure down a winding road that leads you to a magical place hidden away under 100 year old pecan trees on the shores of Lake Austin. The mischief, mayhem, and ghoulish goodies will set the tone in the Malady Marketplace preceding the show. An evening truly unique and startling awaits you, if you dare. Show times are Fridays & Saturdays, October 5th � October 27, and Thursday performances, October 18 and October 25. Malady Marketplace and Box Office open at 7pm. For more information and tickets purchased on line please visit us at www.thebaronsmen.org or you may purchase tickets at the Box Office. Credit cards are now accepted at the door. Ticket costs are $15 for General Admission and $12 for Students and Seniors. The Curtain Theater is located at 7400 Coldwater Canyon, Austin, TX 78730.
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