It may be a sign that the end is near when we are able to assemble such an amazingly talented cast like we have for our upcoming production of boom by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb.  We have gathered two of your favorite austin actors as well as a ridiculously talented recent Austin transplant. We have coaxed the amazing Katherine Catmull back onstage with Capital T for the first time since she was buried up to her waist in a mound of sand in HAPPY DAYS which she was recognized as the Best Actress …

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of Precious Little Talent
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recious Little Talent Director Scott Tipton was kind enough to answer some questions from our Artistic Director Mark Pickell regarding his childhood, New Directions, and what he wants people to take away from PLT.
How did you end up in Austin and why did you apply for the New Directions program?
I have always wanted to live in the Austin area. So, when an opportunity to move here presented itself my wife and I were to quick to move on it. Life is better in Austin, Texas! I have been a supporter …

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Ella Hickson was kind enough to set aside some time to answer some questions from Cap T’s dramaturg Carrie Klypchak. Here is what she had to say about PRECIOUS LITTLE TALENT, America, and playwrighting.
You have previously stated elsewhere that PRECIOUS LITTLE TALENT contains autobiographical elements. Could you discuss a bit about the inspiration for writing the play and the developmental process of the show’s practical realization?
I wrote the show in the Winter of 2009 My first play ‘Eight’ had just done very well and transferred to New York. I had …

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apital T has assembled an amazing cast to produce the British hit Precious Little Talent opening January 25th at the Blue Theatre

Sam – Joey Banks
Joey Banks is honored to be a part of this exciting Capital T production. After graduating from SU in 2007, he has gone on to work in equity and touring productions around the country and owes every bit of his success to the Austin theatre community and their tireless efforts toward creating an enriching and welcoming arts environment. REGIONAL: “Lysander”, A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM, Austin Shakespeare… …

“With a true sensitivity to language, serious comic chops, and seamless ensemble work, Gary Jaffe and his superteam of actors transformed The Tempest into something ‘rich and strange.’” – Robert Faires Arts Editor – Austin Chronicle

Cap T’s production of SPIRITS TO ENFORCE by Mickle Maher was recently named a Top 10 Theatrical Wonder of 2011 by Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires. The show was listed at the number 2 spot bested only by the National Theatre of Scotland’s production of BLACK WATCH. It is pretty amazing what you can …

What a great way to start out the new year!  Capital T Theatre was nominated for 12 Austin Theatre Examiner Awards at the beginning of the new year including Company of the Year!.  Both eligible productions of Spirits to Enforce and A Lie of the Mind received multiple nominations including Best Direction of Comedy and Drama as well as Best Comedy.  Cap T’s favorite husband wife duo of Travis and Melanie Dean also grabbed a nomination each.  Check out all of the nominations here.
Best Featured Actress in a Drama
Melanie Dean …

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apital T is excited to announce auditions for its next production Precious Little Talent by Ella Hickson.   We are having open casting for all 3 roles.  All actors will be paid.
When
Auditions will be held Sunday November 27th from 2-5pm.
Roles
Joey – Female – 24 years old – British Accent
Joey’s got a first-class college degree, 20k worth of debt and works in a pub. Shunned by the world, rejected by her estranged father, she finds herself falling in love with an idealistic young American…
Sam – Male – 19 years old
The …

Cap T took home 3 B Iden Payne Awards at the ceremony held at the State Theatre last Monday.  Help us congratulate Travis Dean and Rebecca Robinson as they took home top honors in their respective Categories. This was Travis Dean’s second time to win this particular pair of awards while working with Capital T.  He won Best Featured Actor for I ♥ Wal-Mart and Outstanding Fight Choreography for Killer Joe 2 years ago.  A list of all the winners can be found here.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Drama

Travis Dean – …