2003 Short Fringe


FronteraFest Short Fringe Schedule
at Hyde Park Theatre

Tuesday January 14

"Ghost Story," by C. N. Coats. The story of love and life as told in the confines of an old woman's world.

"Terminally Straight/Killing Little Cindy" (Gary Chason).

"Rhodes and the Aminals," by Madeline Lavrentjev.

"Cold Snap," by Rebecca Schwarz. A one-act play where two characters deal with the human effects of a cold snap.

Gag Reflex: Group-generated theatrical sketch comedy.

 

Wednesday, January 15

"Yahoo! Buckle My Shoe," created and performed by Julia Smith. A short sweet piece about a cowboy who goes searching for his piece of The Big Apple.

"With In," adapted from Hedda Gabler by Deepti Gupta (Austin Shakespeare Festival).

"Mickey, Mongo, and the Fat Lady," by Craig Staggs, directed by Chase Staggs, will entertain and delight through an unusual friendship and its pushing and pulling over dirt, swear words, beer and lust. Featuring Mark Stewart, Elizabeth Doss, and Craig Matthew Staggs as Mongo.

"Woof Woof Rrrrr!" by Viengvilay Oudonesom. An adaptation of the Three Little Pigs which explores love and violence in relationships. Music, Sex, Murder, Comedy and Tragedy in less than 20 minutes of romp and fun!

"One Hundred Haiku," by Hank Schwemmer (Austin Script Works Commission).

 

Thursday, January 16

"Paper Moon," by Jeff Goldberg. A short play for man, woman, and cow which examines the relationship between a fighting couple as the man attempts to proclaim the moon is made of paper. And there's also a talking cow.

"Progress" A modern dance performance choreographed by Cristina Jesurun.

"Scaping the Goat" by Timothy Thomas (Loaded Gun Theory). Much like a quiche, Mr. Thomas' light and fluffy comedy takes our minds off current thoughts of war. Two Eastern European Heavy Metal fans are caught up in a race to prove their innocence before execution at the hands the nefarious President. Madcap hilarity ensues.

"Samurai Dance," by Bridget Slate. A 10-minute play with post-modern fighting. Plus: "Rubbish," by Alan Acosta. 10 minutes of British farce.

"Jews Among the Indians." A play with clowns by Aaron Tucker.

 

Friday, January 17

"For this I went to art school?" by Joy Klein, directed by Ellie McBride.

"SubversaStation" by Andy Pickard. A one-man show asking "Where are our prophets?"

Rm 120 presents "Oral Hyjinx: Redux."

Shard Live Performance Collective: "Vanity Fairest."

"Through Lines: A Work Unfinished," written and performed by Mary E. Hill.

 

Saturday, January 18: BEST OF THE WEEK
"Jews Among the Indians." A play with clowns by Aaron Tucker.

"Mickey, Mongo, and the Fat Lady," by Craig Staggs, directed by Chase Staggs, will entertain and delight through an unusual friendship and its pushing and pulling over dirt, swear words, beer and lust. Featuring Mark Stewart, Elizabeth Doss, and Craig Matthew Staggs as Mongo.

"Through Lines: A Work Unfinished," written and performed by Mary E. Hill.

"One Hundred Haiku," by Hank Schwemmer (Austin Script Works Commission).

Shard Live Performance Collective: "Vanity Fairest."

 

Tuesday, January 21

"Beauty & The Blunt," written by Matthew Emilio Garcia.

"Elegy," choreographed by Kent de Spain. A dance/theater work, much of it in slow motion, that explores dependence/independence in a relationship.

"Leave It to Beverly," by Kirk German. A 50's sitcom gone wrong.

"Bar Fight," written and performed by local spoken-word artist Mike Henry.

 

Wednesday, January 22

"Actual Lives": Autobiographical writing by people with disability.

"The Main Event - An Evening with Rory," by Ryan Wilsey. A one-man show with music and monologues.

Tapestry Dance Company performs a series of rhythms to explore the souls of our human relationships.

"Fireweed," written and performed by Kimberly Burke, directed by Ellie McBride (Austin Script Works Commission).

"Lost, Found & In-Between", by Brad McEntire (Audacity Productions). Four short works exploring confusion, misunderstanding, and revelation.

 

Thursday, January 23

"Switch Hitters," by Neil LaRubbio from a story by Nick Mundy. A post-modern satire of a trio of baseball coaches in the 1950s.

"MINOR whITeY major: OTHER" (an excerpt from "Reminiscence of the Ghetto & Other Things that RaiZed Me") written and performed by Angela Kariotis.

"This Vivid Life," created by Cynthia Allison and Cari Kerkhoff (Moving Voices). Excerpts from a multi-generational dance piece, the second part of a trilogy on aging.

"Margaret Sanger Is My Hero," written by Jennifer Hardy. A ten-minute play about three women dealing with the death of a high school friend.

"Mommy, How Can We Move This Big Rock?" (Viva La Vulva - San Antonio) Original work exploring our individual uniqueness and how we have come to (and continue to explore) an understanding of our place in the world and the world itself.

 

Friday, January 24

"Heat Wave" by Rebecca Schwarz. A one-act play where two characters deal with the human effects of a heat wave.

"Poet on Watch, It's 6 a.m.," by P.O.W. A multi-disciplinary spoken word neo-soul funk musical that explores the utter state of mind between self and consciousness. Featuring P.O.W. and Firesong.

"Mister Z Loves Company" (Josh Meyer/Matt Hislope). 2 Stupid Dummies! 2 Tiny Organs! 2 Piles of Poot! 1 Outrageous tête à tête!

"Everything Has Changed. Really." by Eric Geyer. Stories of 9/11 from the people who feel like they were there.

"The Best of Tina Youthers" (Punch Drunk Comedy). A sketch revue which takes a sharp look at the brutality of love and relationships. Written and performed by "The Best Comedy Troupe in Dallas" (Dallas Observer).

 

Saturday, January 25: BEST OF THE WEEK

"Heat Wave" by Rebecca Schwarz. A one-act play where two characters deal with the human effects of a heat wave.

"MINOR whITeY major: OTHER" (an excerpt from "Reminiscence of the Ghetto & Other Things that RaiZed Me") written and performed by Angela Kariotis.

"Elegy," choreographed by Kent de Spain. A dance/theater work, much of it in slow motion, that explores dependence/independence in a relationship.

"The Main Event - An Evening with Rory," by Ryan Wilsey. A one-man show with music and monologues.

"Bar Fight," written and performed by local spoken-word artist Mike Henry.

 

Tuesday, January 28

"Voices I Have Heard: Stories from Hulsey County,TX," by Tom Doyal A reading of three short pieces, including "Uncle Norvel Remembers Gandhi."

"Deus Ex Caffeina," by Kimm Antell A short play abut God, Satan, coffeeshops, souls, and the verbal abuse of waiters.

Prof. Poetry presents a one-person show written and performed by Peter Ramon. You've heard of be-bop, you've heard of hip-hop, but have you heard flip-flop? Prof. Poetry, inventor and maestro of a unique brand of advanced poetry with music, will excite, entertain and bemuse you. Be bemused!

"We Never Danced, You and I," by Philip Crabtree.

 

Wednesday, January 29

"To Dog Godot." A ten minute play by John Fleming, directed by Jeremy Torres.

"Thank You Very Much," by Linda Leseman, directed by Jay Asterman (Round About Players)

"The End of History," by Adam Frank. One act play where the word is king.

"Split," by Rommel Sulit. Two couples simultaneously explore the nature of their relationships--one couple through words, the other through movement. Featuring Blythe Day, Amy Henry, Diego Arias. Music by Frank Triefenbach..

"Love don't move like it use 2," by Zell Miller, III (Austin Script Works Commission).

 

Thursday, January 30

Preston Jones presents "A Day With the Homeless". Solo performance based on interviews with Austin homeless.

"Baila con Ganas" (Ellen Stader/Marita de la Torre). A dance performance which follows the narrative of a young woman's journey from oppression to triumph; combining tap, modern, flamenco, hip-hop & burlesque.

"Standing Room Only." What makes for a cool death? Do jeans commercials ever make you cry? Throw dirt in or don't throw dirt in? These and other questions will be contemplated, if not answered, in this short piece by Lowell Bartholomee. Starring Robert Pierson and B. Michael Rains.

Roget Topham presents "Global Domination Falls Short," by Bubba Stillman.

"Drama Queens Come Clean," a work about women created and performed by Victoria Osborne and Lory Stewart.

 

Friday, January 31

"Teachers" by Max Langert. An only slightly exaggerated comedy about — and starring — high school teachers.

"Roaches Is In," by Suzanne Vance Zoch and Barbara Carr. Two eccentric authors hold a book signing at the Buggy Bookstore and read from their best selling book, "Roaches Is In."

"Bigly Huge(Hugely Big)" (Jeremy Lamb). A one man character-based improvisation.

"Radio Free Dave," by Steve Barney. A one-person show with five characters. Dave has a weekly radio talk show during which he takes on topics such as capitalism, nuclear power, and Big Mouth Billy Bass.

 

Saturday, February 1: BEST OF THE WEEK

"This is not a play," written by the Austin Poetry Slam and directed by Mike Henry.

"Bigly Huge(Hugely Big)" (Jeremy Lamb). A one man character-based improvisation.

"Standing Room Only." What makes for a cool death? Do jeans commercials ever make you cry? Throw dirt in or don't throw dirt in? These and other questions will be contemplated, if not answered, in this short piece by Lowell Bartholomee. Starring Robert Pierson and B. Michael Rains.

"Radio Free Dave," by Steve Barney. A one-person show with five characters. Dave has a weekly radio talk show during which he takes on topics such as capitalism, nuclear power, and Big Mouth Billy Bass.

"Drama Queens Come Clean," a work about women created and performed by Victoria Osborne and Lory Stewart.

 

Tuesday, February 4

"Inanna Mysteries" (Sumi Komo). Dance theatre piece revealing the descent of the feminine into the underworld, harmonizing of masculine/feminine, and rebirth into light and creative expression.

"Six Minute Medea" by Jarret Cooper (Terri Lynne Hudson). The classic Greek tragedy, condensed to its barest essentials by a vulgarian with no respect for art.

outside the box : "Urban Fusion."

"Are You Ready For This" by Jim Chappeleaux and Rick Rankin. A female character in her 50's lip syncs an opening, gives fashion advice through gobbledeegook language, asks about do's and don'ts, mistakenly talks about her sexual abuse as a child, and lip syncs a closing songs.

"Little Miss Fresno" by Ara Watson and Mary Gallagher. Second Stone Theatre goes femme when it directs this comedy about two women from different social spheres confronting each others life experiences, all while watching their daughters perform in a local beauty pageant.

 

Wednesday, February 5

"Rhapsody," written and performed by David Gunderson (Austin Script Works Commission). The saga of Iphigene continues.

"Falling Into Flight" (Lauren Tietz). Dance duet about the lives of two women living in separate landscapes whose connection to each other reveals parallel themes, fears and desires.

"A Bone Close to My Brain," written and performed by Dan Dietz.

"Anticipating Miles," by Randy Wyatt and Kate Meehan. The incredibly true story of an improv actress turned unexpected mother, a gay playwright turned unexpected birth coach, and the little nipper who wound up with dual citizenship. Told through improv, poetry, monologues and crayons.

Cornerstore Productions: "Here & Now. Hear & Now," by Natalie George. A FronteraFest show brought to you by the letter H and the number 42.

 

Thursday, February 6

"The Knife and Fly," a musical in one act by Frank Alexander and Manda Clair Jost.

"Something Different," a comedy by Carl Reiner (Diana Lynn Wiley).

"The Honeymoon Period Is Officially Over," written and performed by Gemma Wilcox.

"Changing Clothes in the Parking Lot," by Andrea Schoeneberger, directed by Carie Esquenazi.

"Rumple Wrinkle," by Megan Gogerty.

 

Friday, February 7

[nine], by Cris Edwards (In Absentia Brand Arts).

"The Betty Goats Gruff," by Kimberly Burke, directed by Chris Krejci. A musical reimagining of the familiar children's tale "The Billy Goats Gruff." Song and dance, a short lived Romance, and a lot of camp help make this social satire a seriously funny melodrama.

"Rest and Remainder," by Molly Beth Brenner A solo show about the relationship between a woman and a very important box.

"Pizza Apostrophe," by Katherine Catmull. Oh how could you not tell from the ache in my voice that I wanted extra cheese.

"Oversimplification," by Lowell Bartholomee. For $10 a month you can enter a virtual world not of fantasy and escape, but of interior design and geekish attention to furniture arrangement. Sound like fun? Well, you're not alone as Judson L. Jones shows you the ropes. Also featuring Christa Kimlicko Jones.

 

Saturday, February 8: BEST OF THE WEEK

"Rhapsody," written and performed by David Gunderson (Austin Script Works Commission). The saga of Iphigene continues.

"Little Miss Fresno" by Ara Watson and Mary Gallagher. Second Stone Theatre goes femme when it directs this comedy about two women from different social spheres confronting each others life experiences, all while watching their daughters perform in a local beauty pageant.

"A Bone Close to My Brain," written and performed by Dan Dietz.

"Are You Ready For This" by Jim Chappeleaux and Rick Rankin. A female character in her 50's lip syncs an opening, gives fashion advice through gobbledeegook language, asks about do's and don'ts, mistakenly talks about her sexual abuse as a child, and lip syncs a closing songs.

"The Honeymoon Period Is Officially Over," written and performed by Gemma Wilcox.

 

Tuesday, February 11: BEST OF THE FEST (Bill A)

"Little Miss Fresno" by Ara Watson and Mary Gallagher. Second Stone Theatre goes femme when it directs this comedy about two women from different social spheres confronting each others life experiences, all while watching their daughters perform in a local beauty pageant.

"MINOR whITeY major: OTHER" (an excerpt from "Reminiscence of the Ghetto & Other Things that RaiZed Me") written and performed by Angela Kariotis.

"Radio Free Dave," by Steve Barney. A one-person show with five characters. Dave has a weekly radio talk show during which he takes on topics such as capitalism, nuclear power, and Big Mouth Billy Bass.

"This is not a play," written by the Austin Poetry Slam and directed by Mike Henry.

"The Honeymoon Period Is Officially Over," written and performed by Gemma Wilcox.

 

Wednesday, February 12: BEST OF THE FEST (Bill B)

"Through Lines: A Work Unfinished," written and performed by Mary E. Hill.

"Elegy," choreographed by Kent de Spain. A dance/theater work, much of it in slow motion, that explores dependence/independence in a relationship.

"A Bone Close to My Brain," written and performed by Dan Dietz.

"Standing Room Only." What makes for a cool death? Do jeans commercials ever make you cry? Throw dirt in or don't throw dirt in? These and other questions will be contemplated, if not answered, in this short piece by Lowell Bartholomee. Starring Robert Pierson and B. Michael Rains.

"Bar Fight," written and performed by local spoken-word artist Mike Henry.

 

Thursday, February 13: BEST OF THE FEST (Wild Card Night--the FronteraFest staff's choice of their favorite shows that were overlooked by the judges)

"Leave It to Beverly," by Kirk German. A 50's sitcom gone wrong.

"This Vivid Life," created by Cynthia Allison and Cari Kerkhoff (Moving Voices). Excerpts from a multi-generational dance piece, the second part of a trilogy on aging.

"Rhodes and the Aminals," by Madeline Lavrentjev.

"Love don't move like it use 2," by Zell Miller, III (Austin Script Works Commission).

"The Betty Goats Gruff," by Kimberly Burke, directed by Chris Krejci. A musical reimagining of the familiar children's tale "The Billy Goats Gruff." Song and dance, a short lived Romance, and a lot of camp help make this social satire a seriously funny melodrama.

 

Friday, February 14: BEST OF THE FEST (Bill A)

"Little Miss Fresno" by Ara Watson and Mary Gallagher. Second Stone Theatre goes femme when it directs this comedy about two women from different social spheres confronting each others life experiences, all while watching their daughters perform in a local beauty pageant.

"MINOR whITeY major: OTHER" (an excerpt from "Reminiscence of the Ghetto & Other Things that RaiZed Me") written and performed by Angela Kariotis.

"Radio Free Dave," by Steve Barney. A one-person show with five characters. Dave has a weekly radio talk show during which he takes on topics such as capitalism, nuclear power, and Big Mouth Billy Bass.

"This is not a play," written by the Austin Poetry Slam and directed by Mike Henry.

"The Honeymoon Period Is Officially Over," written and performed by Gemma Wilcox.

 

Saturday, February 16: BEST OF THE FEST (Bill B)

"Through Lines: A Work Unfinished," written and performed by Mary E. Hill.

"Elegy," choreographed by Kent de Spain. A dance/theater work, much of it in slow motion, that explores dependence/independence in a relationship.

"A Bone Close to My Brain," written and performed by Dan Dietz.

"Standing Room Only." What makes for a cool death? Do jeans commercials ever make you cry? Throw dirt in or don't throw dirt in? These and other questions will be contemplated, if not answered, in this short piece by Lowell Bartholomee. Starring Robert Pierson and B. Michael Rains.

"Bar Fight," written and performed by local spoken-word artist Mike Henry.