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The Girl Who Plays the Boy Wonder

October 26, 2011 Roy Janik 0

Kaci Beeler, in addition to being The Hideout’s Director of Visual Design, is also the creator and director of The Hideout’s hit show, Holy 1960s Batman, Batman! She also, for some crazy reason, plays Robin the Boy Wonder. On the eve of the show’s return for two Halloween-themed nights of capes, criminals, and crime-fighting, we decided to ask Kaci some questions about the show and her role in it.

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Statesman Review for Spirited

October 11, 2011 Roy Janik 2

Austin American Statesman Review: “Featuring friendship and hugs, rainbows and puppies, cake-filled dreams and calculus-induced nightmares, “Spirited” is a family-friendly romp into childhood that will leave you smiling as you skip out the door.”

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Wow, theater makes a difference

October 1, 2011 Jessica 2

I have to admit that I really, really love playing in the Flying Theater Machine. I love the giggles, the unfiltered kid feedback, and having the kids on-stage is always a bit out of control in the best possible way. I can always tell immediately that I am entertaining kids […]

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Spirus, by Kayla Freeman

September 20, 2011 Roy Janik 0

Kayla Freeman takes us behind-the-scenes of Spirited, The Hideout’s current Mainstage show, and explains to us the meaning of “Spirus.”

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Zen and Improv: Fingers Pointing at the Moon

August 29, 2011 andy 14

[Thoughts from Ryan Hill, zen practitioner and current Level Two student] “All instruction is but a finger pointing to the moon; and those whose gaze is fixed upon the pointer will never see beyond. Even let him catch sight of the moon, and still he cannot see its beauty.” — […]

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The Littlest Improviser

August 3, 2011 Roy Janik 2

Oh, man, look at this! Here’s the newborn daughter of Hideout rising star Zac, sporting her brand new Hideout Onesie. Awwww! Congrats to Zac and the whole family! Best wishes from everyone at The Hideout.

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Nude Rangers…ASSEMBLE!

July 14, 2011 Roy Janik 1

Thoughts from a Live Nude Improv cast member about the unique powers and gifts of each member of the ensemble, and how their talents combine to create a strong and diverse group.

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Guest Villain: Jason Vines

July 7, 2011 Roy Janik 0

Jason, the final new Batman Villain, talks about his life as a child criminal, his empathetic relationship with the Joker, and stealing a page from the book of Bugs Bunny.