I haven't been to much theater in Austin (except the big productions) because I never know which…read moreones to go to. And i loathe sitting in shows that are bad because I've paid $15 a ticket and feel compelled to wait and see whether it will improve. Luckily, the show I saw here was funny and well done. Part of the Frontera Fest (long fringe) and the whole process was quite efficient. You're on the guest list? Great. Here's a program and a seat. In fact they were nice enough to provide me with a chair so I didnt have to traipse about the chairs on the risers. They've got sodas for sale but it may be BYO (check first) and they've got plenty of bathrooms. All good things to know when you're headed to a performance. If you get the chance to see a show here, do. Its a small theater so there are no bad seats and if you make sure you're not seeing bad theater, well then you're most likely in for a treat.

A fucking puppet show? Are you kidding me?…read more That's what I went to see at Salvage Vanguard Theater, and I liked it so much I went back for another show. I'll be back again. Now, I've only seen their puppet shows, I have no idea if they do other things. The puppet shows are different from anything you've seen: excessively dark, and no strings attached. The puppeteers wear dark beekeeper like suits and hold the brightly painted puppets up and manipulate them from behind. You can see everything that's going on, but within a minute or two, you forget the puppeteers are there and the characters take a life of their own. And what characters! It's obviously all-original and all home made, but they do such a good job of creating compelling characters and stories for them to tell that you'll wonder why they aren't more successful. My girlfriend and I still endlessly quote the shows we've seen and we keep trying to describe the characters and stories in a way that makes sense. It seems we utterly fail at that, and it's why I'm going to keep my review short. This place doesn't make sense. The show doesn't make sense out of context. It doesn't look like much from the outside ... or the inside. But trust me. I give it five stars for a reason, and this isn't even ordinarily my scene. I've tried to convince all my friends to go with varying levels of success, but no one has been disappointed and they all want to come back for more. If you've found it, go experience it.

To the Director and Board: A good amount of money was spent to buy tickets to Verdi's Requiem. I, a…read more76 year old native Austinite arrived at the Long Center about 20 minutes early (at the entrance to the parking garage). The next 15 minutes were spent looking for a parking place in the garage. I ended up parking at the very top and taking the elevator down. There were several other older ladies as well there who don't quite move quickly. By the time we walked to the door of the Long Center it was 3 minutes after the start of a 90-minute opera. I raced to get to my seat but was escorted to the upper balcony. As I entered there was a lady bandaging her leg on the stairs. From falling there. When I got to the upper balcony it was pitch dark and the helper had a flashlight that didn't work. It took me a while for my eyes to adjust and finally was able to be seated, slightly short of breath from the race and the altitude of those seats. Other nicely dressed older ladies came in after me and stumbled around to find seats. We were informed we would have to sit there for the duration as there was no intermission for a 90 minute performance. Why? I ask you why? Along with a canteen of water, a flashlight and a first aid kit do I need to bring a catheter to the Opera? This is ridiculous. I am pretty ticked off and will not attend again until something is done to remedy the deeply flawed, user-unfriendly experience I had. Navigating in the dark for a 76-year-old is not something that is a healthy activity. You do realize a lot of your audience are seniors, don't you? You do realize that you all probably go to the valet or VIP parking I passed at the one minute marker entrance to the parking lot and then go to your box seats? You're not experiencing what other people are experiencing and I'm afraid you've lost track. I hope you will do something to remedy.

I had the opportunity to see Cruzar de la Luna last night with friends and had such a great time…read more The storyline had beautiful depth and the orchestra was outstanding too. Great experience overall, Austin Opera knows how to put on a show!

A wonderful black box theater in a rather large retro church. Intimate seating. Only 5 rows or so…read more It's not fancy, but it is well equipped with lighting and some back stage space. You're not going to see broadway here, but intimate pieces will go far. Nonprofit, so you'll see some off-path entertainment; I saw a Rakugo here.

My husband and I decided to go to a play to support an acquaintance of ours. I bought two tickets…read morefor the show POTUS online. I got a confirmation email with instructions. We've never been here before. There is parking on the street and in garages around the area. We parked on the street. Upon entering the building we were greeted at the door and told to go to the 4th floor. There is an elevator and stairs to head up. As we got to the 4th floor there was a check-in table where you tell them your name and they mark you off. There was also another table with someone serving drinks and bottled water. We bought two bottled waters for $1 a peice. Then we went into the theater. The theater is in a church building. It's in a room with chairs on both sides of the stage and chairs facing the stage. I like the fact that it was a smaller theater. Upon entering the room temperature was comfortable but by the end of the show it was very cold. The seating allows for everyone to be able to see and the chairs are comfortable. The show that we saw was entertaining, and funny. The actresses in the show did a fantastic job. I'd return in the future to watch another show as I liked the smaller venue and the great acting.

These guys bring in some world class guitarists. I highly recommend that you go to a show if you…read morecan catch one. Tickets are cheap, especially if you use the student or senior discount. I went to a performance of Yamandu Coste. A true virtuoso. He did not follow the program and just kind of felt the mood of the room and chose the pieces to play. The crowd was so pleased that Yamandu played 2 encores. Before the show there was an amateur performance by the society. It was not as strong as Yamandu Coste and I did not enjoy it tremendously. But I still think it was valuable in getting everyday people to participate in the love for this amazing instrument. # For the Music Lover

I really liked the seats in the state theater . The ushers were very helpful and let us sit inside…read more The movie Jerry maguire was very good:

The State is part of Paramount and located next door. It's an older venue but it's clean and…read morecomfortable. It's definitely on the smaller side as well. Came for a speaking engagement and found the sound to be adequate. The staff are friendly and helpful.

What a wonderful local gem! I had no idea there was a theater scene in Round Rock. It's a very…read moresmall and intimate venue. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Snacks and drinks were available for purchase before the show and it was cash only. Overall, I had a great time and I look forward to the next event.

So glad I got to visit this place and see Clue. The venue itself is quaint and cozy with a small…read morelobby, long hallway decorated with art where half way down is the entrance to the theater and at the end were two single stall restrooms. Restrooms were pretty tidy, nothing fancy. Their concession stand had a few items for purchase, I got a bottle water. Theater itself was very intimate and allowed for a good seat anywhere in the house. I was in the second row and absolutely loved the intimacy with the cast. The show start time was set for 7:30 however didn't actually start until about 7:40. The cast was amazing and I believed all of their characters. The stage props were also cleverly made to transport you to different rooms of the house. Such clever use of the space! I was engaged until the end of the show and surprised how fast the time went. Highly recommend seeing before it closes on Oct 11.

Came here with my husband during the ATX TV Festival to attend The Gilded Age panel, and had…read moreanother wonderful experience! We had previously been here for the Vivian Tu event, which was also great--this venue continues to impress. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the space is clean, well-organized, and never feels chaotic, even during big events. The bathrooms were spotless, which is always appreciated when attending longer programs. It's a great theater for panels, talks, and community events. We'll definitely be back again for future happenings!

I love the summer movie theater. Comfortable seats and very cute movies such as babe. It's nice…read morethey give film members free popcorn.

I saw Raped Clarity at the Gemini and was fairly impressed with the space and how they use it. When…read moreyou first enter, you arrive at a very professional ticket and snack counter, and paintings and photographs by a local artist adorn the walls. I enjoyed a nice Malbec while surveying the works, which seemed to exemplify a simple, contemporary style infused with elements of pop culture - such as you would find in greeting cards and cartoons. Some of them were quite clever, and even the photographs somehow speak to the modern style and popular ambitions of this theatre's proprietor. Despite my fine first impression, there were quite a few problems. Seating is unfortunately folding, metal chairs - but at least they were the padded kind. The stage itself was quite good - raised a foot or so above the floor, with adequate space and entrance portals, and decent sound - but the lighting was barely adequate and could not possibly be useful in most, true theatrical productions. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of Raped Clarity was marred by the lack of quality lighting. Finally, the script itself has problems, with incongruities that tend to distract one's attention as the action unfolds. Glaring examples include an inconsistent, unprofessional, and even unethical psychologist character. If this were a minor, peripheral character, perhaps the problem would not exist or it might be insignificant, but this is a central character that helps drive the action throughout the heroine's journey. Some minor problems with props may have simply been mistakes during the particular performance I attended, and these might not necessarily be blocking and choreography errors. The dialogue, in general, is problematic, with some vocabulary and word choices that seem inconsistent with the characters who deliver them and the situations in which they are delivered. By far the best performance in this production was that of the heroine's father, an archetypal southern working man and alcoholic. This character functioned as both an anti-hero and comic relief, and was oddly endearing. The heroine's mother was also a good performance, and contributed some fine, comic moments, but the character was fraught with some of the aforementioned dialogue problems. Raped Clarity is a work in progress and may very well be autobiographical, representing the author's sorting out of her own psyche after experiencing rape. I find, in fact, that the only way that I can reconcile the various characters and situations of this play is to consider them as symbolical. Indeed, I conclude that each character and situation represents an aspect of the heroine's - and perhaps the author's - own mind as she works toward recovery after a violent rape. This is the only way Raped Clarity makes any sense to me.

I was recently in a play here, and was very impressed with the Gemini playhouse. The facilities are…read moreclean and well-maintained, and though it's a bit tricky to get to, a quick phone call to the friendly and helpful owner Anita will set you straight. I would highly recommend the Gemini for shows, rehearsals, and events.