Hyde Park Theatre presents Tragedy: a tragedy by Will Eno directed by Ken Webster September 12 - October 12, 2013 Purchase tickets online or call 479-PLAY (7529).

BUT FIRST, our top story: this trailer for HPT's production of Tragedy: a tragedy:

"TRAGEDY: a tragedy" by Will Eno at Hyde Park Theatre from Eric Graham on Vimeo.

And another from the Austin Chronicle: "Eno's work fits with a wonderful peculiarity into the framework of intelligent, off-the-beaten-path plays that Artistic Director Ken Webster has established as the company's hallmark. . . . Each member of this tight ensemble plays his or her role with distinct craft . . . Classic Eno and classic HPT."

Austin Live Theatre loved it, too, calling it a "cyclone of humor" and "a comedy with an emotional edge."

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From Will Eno, who wrote HPT hits Thom Pain (based on nothing) and Middletown. Theatremania called Tragedy: a tragedy "A charming display of witty satire in the face of Armageddon. . . . this 75-minute play serves as a big ol' poke in the eye to media in an age of geopolitical uncertainty, pending disaster, and a preoccupation with ratings."

The play stars Nahila Bonfiglio, Nathan Brockett, Michael Ferstenfeld, Molly Karrasch, Benjamin Summers, and Ken Webster. Directed by Ken Webster.

The show runs at 8:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, September 12 - October 12, 2013. For the first four weeks (September 12 - October 5) Friday and Saturday tickets are $20 ($18 for students, seniors, military, and Austin Creative Alliance members). For the final weekend (October 10-12) tickets are $22 ($20 for students, seniors, military, and Austin Creative Alliance members). Purchase tickets online or call 479-PLAY (7529) for reservations.

Hyde Park Theatre is located at 511 W. 43rd Street. Covered off-street parking for the patrons of HPT is available during performances in the lot at 4315 Guadalupe Street, just north of The Parlor. You can drive through The Parlor's parking lot to reach it. Evening HPT parking also available at Kenneth's Hair Salon, just south of HPT, and at the Hyde Park Church of Christ on the northeast corner of 43rd & Avenue B. We are grateful to them all for their generosity.

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