An incredible aspect of humanity is showing up as the globe deals with quarantine, a mysterious virus, and an uncertain future: the arts are our balm. We see...

by Christopher Soden The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros is the story of 12-year-old Esperanza Cordero, a daughter in a large Mexican America family...

by Cristee Cook In Mlima’s Tale by Lynn Nottage, an elder and revered African elephant (Mlima) is poached, and his beautiful tusks stolen. Referred to as a “...

By Christopher Soden Adaptation can be a harsh mistress, I suppose. Turning a novel into a stage piece. The task of distillation ( rather than summary ) amou...

The theatre community in D/FW is rich, diverse, and warm. The March performance calendar reflects that with abundant opportunities to see local talent onstag...

by Cristee Cook Adapted by Shay Youngblood from the popular children’s book series, Amazing Grace, and Directed by Soul Rep Theatre Company Co-Artistic Direc...

On the outskirts of Deep Ellum, nestled between a building that houses a magic show and a small pub, there is a blue door, behind which is a new world. Stepp...

Soul Rep Theatre will continue its 13th Season with the regional premiere of a children’s play, Amazing Grace. Running February 20 – March 8, 2020 at the Sou...

Alabaster by Audrey Cefaly, Kitchen Dog Theater's current offering, is enjoying a record-breaking 11-theatre run as part of the National New Play Network Rol...

When you walk into the performance space at The Core Theatre, you’ll feel like you’re in an artist’s studio. That was my first thought upon seeing Jim Finger...

Paper Piel was featured as part of the 19th International Performance Festival, hosted by Teatro Dallas at the Latino Cultural Center. A collaboration betwe...

A new company committed to the work of William Shakespeare has popped up in Dallas. Spearheaded by SMU Theatre and Dance Alumni Emily Ernst, Christopher Ruth...

by Adrian Cook On Saturday, January 18, Dallas Art Beat had the privilege to attend the limited run of Fred Curchack’s one-man performance Stuff as Dreams Ar...

The Core Theatre, a hidden gem in the downtown Richardson area, has been in the Dallas theatre scene since 2008. Founded by James Hansen Prince, the theatre ...

Lurking somewhere between the amusing and the hilarious, the clever and genuinely witty, the dining room and the insane asylum, you will find: Gold, Frankinc...

DOT by Colman Domingo, currently playing at Soul Rep Theatre Company, tells the story of the Shealy family at Christmas. The play highlights the family’s mat...

SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING by Emilio Rodriguez is currently enjoying its Dallas premiere at Cara Mia Theatre Co. The play tells the story of two LGBTQ youths, A...

Queen of Basel has a lot to say. A contemporary adaptation of August Strindberg's 1888 play, Miss Julie, Hilary Bettis' script has given a new voice to the s...

Jim Fingal’s been an intern at a prestigious magazine (The Believer ) for six months, when he gets word of a plum (if rigorous) assignment. Editor Emily Penr...

The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse, currently playing at Dallas’ Undermain Theatre, is funny, relatable, and a little bit exhausting. I intend for th...