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apital T has assembled an all-star cast to tackle Sam Shepard’s dysfunctional family drama A LIE OF THE MIND openingMay 12th at Salvage Vanguard Theatre.

Jake – Kenneth Wayne Bradley
This marks Ken’s fifth project with Capital T. He was seen last Summer as Richard in HUNTER GATHERERS (an all-time favorite role,) and played title role in KILLER JOE in 2009, as Goss in BUG in 2010 and wrote “WIND CHIMES AND VARICOSE CREAM”  for Capital T’s I ♥ WAL-MART which was recently published in the Texas Theatre Journal. Ken is also a core company member of …

Capital T Theatre will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of A LIE OF THE MIND on the morning of Sunday March 27th at Hyde Park Theatre. Rehearsals will begin in early April. The show runs May 12-June 4 at Salvage Vanguard Theatre and will be directed by Mark Pickell. All roles are paid. Some of the roles have been cast, however, there are 4 key roles we are seeking actors for:
Beth – 25-35 Years old female
Jake’s wife who has been brutally beaten by her husband. …

We were able to sneak into the Enforcers’ top secret submarine lair and snap some photos of the superheroes at their phone bank trying to raise money for their upcoming production of the Tempest. We could have sold them to the National Enquirer, but instead we decided to give them to you for your enjoyment for free. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported Capital T’s production of SPIRITS TO ENFORCE by Mickle Maher. Cast members include Braden Hunt, Toby Minor, Jay Fraley, Travis Bedard, Blake …

Cap T has evidently discovered a theatre critic’s Kryptonite- a performance of Spirits to Enforce. We are almost embarrassed to post all of these wonderful reviews. The Austin Chronicle, The Austin American-Statesman, The Daily Texan, Austin Theatre Examiner and Austin Live Theatre all agree, SPIRITS TO ENFORCE is the first hit of 2011. Click on the quote to read the entire review!
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“90 minutes of frenzied hilarity”

- The Daily Texan

“every actor in the piece seems to perform at the absolute top …

Cap T’s artistic director Mark Pickell fired off some questions at SPIRITS TO ENFORCE director Gary Jaffe. Gary is the fourth director Cap T has hired for its New Directions Program that introduces a new directorial voice to Austin every year. The lifetime Austinite and recent Yale grad reveals some of his thoughts on SPIRITS TO ENFORCE, directing, and his cast in the interview. Enjoy!
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How did you hear about our New Directions program and what made you interested in the program?
Two …

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Mickle Maher was kind enough to set aside some time to answer some questions posed by Cap T’s artistic director Mark Pickell.  Here is their serious and not so serious conversation.
How did the idea of writing a play about 12 superheroes unsuccessfully working a phone bank in a submarine to raise money for a production of the Tempest become a play? What was the spark for this unique story?

I rarely remember the initial idea I have for a piece. I just all of a sudden find myself six months into …

Karen Alvarado
The Silhouette
Karen Alvarado is thrilled to be working on her first Capital T production. Karen received a theatre degree from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, is currently represented by Boulevard Talent Agency and has been lucky enough to be doing non-stop theatre since she moved to Austin 3 yrs ago.  Most recent credits include roles in CRUMBLE with Poison Apple Initiative, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM for The Baron’s Men, EARLY GIRL with Paladin Theatre, THEATRE DU GRAND GUIGNOL  with The @ Theatre Project, and KUKA with HBMG Foundation.

Travis Bedard
The Untangler
This is Travis’ first time to work with Capital …

Why are we so excited? It’s probably because Capital T Theatre received 13 nominations from the Austin Theatre Examiner, and won 4 awards.  All three eligible Cap T productions are represented in the nominations including a Best Drama nomination going to DYING CITY while HUNTER GATHERERS received a Best Comedy nomination.  For the second straight year Capital T was nominated for Company of the Year.  Cap T took home the top prize last year.   Winners are listed in red print.
Actor of the Year – Reader’s Choice
Kenneth …

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apital T is excited to announce auditions for its next production SPIRITS TO ENFORCE by Mickle Maher.   We are looking for 12 outstanding actors of all genders, ages and sizes for this highly ensemble-driven piece. All actors will be paid.
About the Play
Twelve superheroes take up residence in a secret submarine to hold a fundraising drive for their upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST. Seriously. Infusing elements of Shakespeare’s language, comic book lore, and choral arrangement, Mickle Maher’s SPIRITS TO ENFORCE is …