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This play was written by Gabriel Jason Dean as a direct response to the true story of the U.S. government’s textbook propaganda contributing to the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan. This play draws a line from the Cold War to the war on terror and is a story of healing, grace, and connection. This play stars Lowell Bartholomee, Kareem Badr, and Kacey Samiee – directed by Rudy Ramirez for the Vortex. And here's the scoop on the playwright and the play's origins. And here's what our Robert Faires says about the show.

This bluegrass comedy brings its "irreverent, heart-warming, toe-tapping show" to Austin before heading across the country. Imagine a sort of Music Man in a Southern coal mining town, as a charismatic preacher, saucy stripper, and greedy Hollywood production company show up to create their own version of the American Dream. Directed by Michael Myers for Austin Playhouse.

This Pulitzer-winning Lynn Nottage drama about a struggle for survival among factory workers is directed by Kat Sparks for Southwest Theatre Productions. And here's Elizabeth Cobbe's review of the show.

Different Stages presents Lillian Groag's comedy about a young woman growing up in a family of European immigrants who surround themselves with art to fend off the realities of Juan Peron’s Argentina after World War II. Directed by Norman Blumensaadt.