Creative Experience Recap: Line Upon Line

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TweetOnce the clock struck 5:30 I powered down my computer, packed up my bag and headed out.  I braved the traffic of central Austin, crossed the parking lot that was I-35 and wound my way through the neighborhood streets of the East Side to finally arrive at our haven: Gourmand’s Neighborhood Pub.  Even though I […]

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Nursery Crimes Delivers on Crime Noir

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TweetOn a brisk evening in late November Chinatown (the 1974 classic film with Jack Nicholson) met childhood bedtime stories.  Come on, what a fantastic idea:  a crime noir reimagining of the classic nursery rhyme Little Bo Peep, brought to life by Austin’s own Last Act Theatre Company.  It just stands as even more proof of […]

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Therapy is Good for Everyone – Even Zeus!

TweetLast night the Creative Fund hosted a Creative Experience around Tutto Theatre’s production of Zeus in Therapy. The performance, the set design, the lighting – again made me realize just how important our contribution is to these artists. The show last night renewed my spirit and energy toward building a stronger more sustaining organization. We […]

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Holier Than Thou – A Creative Experience

TweetCreative Fund members and friends joined Saturday night for another stellar performance from Austin’s own Poison Apple Initiative (POI). Supposing a reunion of reality show competitors, the energetic cast and thoughtful yet witty script had the audience in hysterics. Written by POI’s artistic director Bastion Carboni, “Holier Than Thou” was recently awarded one of The […]

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A Creative Experience: Solo Symphony

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TweetOur Creative Experience took us to the ballet in a unique production that highlighted the movement behind the music. One of the Creative Fund’s Q Subsidy Grand Awardees, Solo Symphony by Forklift Danceworks, was an absolute delight. The dance, created by choreographer Allison Orr, showcased the intricate, dance like movements that Peter Bay performs as […]

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A Creative Experience: The Aliens

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Tweet  Thursday night, Creative Fund members joined up to see Hyde Park Theatre’s “The Aliens.” The local troupe put on a wonderful show that had us laughing hysterically! After the show, we crossed the street and mingled with the cast and crew at the Parlor. We discussed The Creative Fund’s Q subsidy and Creative Experience […]

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Foursquare – A Delightful Experience

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TweetA Creative Experience played a game of Foursquare Saturday night hopping from location to location.  We began the night with Manuel Zarate’s new play Foursquare at The Blue Theater. The room was packed, the stage was set, and the show was an absolute delight!  Afterwards, Creative Fund members ended up at Uncorked joined by the cast and crew, […]

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