Articulations
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By Robert Faires, Fri., Jan. 23, 1998
Off the Desk
The folks behind the Big Stinkin' International Improv & Sketch Comedy Festival are always trying to do their bit to justify the "big" in the fest title (I'd say getting 30 comedy troupes from all over the U.S. is justification enough, but that's me). This year, for their third go-round, they've gone and gotten a big cable network to be the fest's presenting host. The BS-ers report that Comedy Central will provide support to all performance showcases at BS3. To find out which troupes are already lined up to perform, check out the BS website: http://www.bigstinkin.com
Austin Access Arts is sponsoring Audio Described Performances for two local stage productions this weekend. AAA trained volunteers will be broadcasting descriptions of the onstage setting and action to patrons wearing headsets at the Live Oak Theatre production of I'm Not Rappaport on Saturday, January 24, 8pm, at the State Theatre, 719 Congress, and at the Austin Theatre for Youth production of Ordinary People on Sunday, January 25, 2pm, at the McCallum Fine Arts Academy Theatre, 5600 Sunshine Dr. For info, call 454-9912.
Worthy Causes
The Austin Circle of Theatres will hold another "Spectacular Script Sale" on Saturday, January 24, 1-3pm, at 823 Congress, Plaza level, Suite 5. Up for grabs will be hardback theatre books for $2 each, hundreds of theatre scripts for the low, low price of $1 each, plus magazines, music scores, and more. Proceeds benefit ACoT. For more info, call 499-8388. ComedySportz Austin hosts Chili Bowl VI, the latest round in the group's ongoing "battle" with ComedySportz San Antonio. The two troupes square off in a tournament of improv for the benefit of AIDS Services of Austin. The event, which also includes a silent auction, will be held Thursday, January 29, 8pm, at the ComedySportz Playhouse, 2525 W. Anderson, Suite 630. Admission is by a suggested donation of $10. For more info, call COMEDY-7.
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