December 2014
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Wassail! is RedHouse Arts' biggest annual project. Pictured from left to right are photos from Wassail 2014 featuring three resident ensembles under the RedHouse Arts umbrella: Occasional Terpichore dance troupe (accompanied here by Bucolics Anonymous); The Quire of St. Laurel in the Lane; and The Prattsbottom Mummers.
July 2014
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Student Spotlight: Chris Humphrey
July 22, 2014 | By: Joanna Wright At Sky Candy, we are proud to be an all-inclusive studio - this means that we believe that everyone, no matter your age, body type or fitness level, can succeed in the aerial and circus arts. We are lucky enough to have a bunch of amazing students who prove us right every time they come to the studio, one of whom is 64 year-old aerialist and actress Chris Humphrey. Chris was kind enough to sit down with us recently to discuss her aerial journey. Read the entire interview here. |
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March 2014
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A quick trip to New Orleans to record with Old Gray Mule resulted in this track for OGM's newest CD Have Mercy, due for release in late summer. Enjoy this bluesy/
didjeridoo-sy piece called "Edge of my Head." |
December 2013
Proudly introducing Quire of St. Laurel in the Lane, the newest resident ensemble to come out of RedHouse Arts. Along with the Prattsbottom Mummers and the Occasional Terpsichore, St. Laurel will serve as Wassail Austin's annual Solstice/Christmas celebration choir. (That's Chris conducting.)
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Please check out my art page to see recently uploaded works. At left is a new piece entitled Guido's Hand II.
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And the award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Comedy goes to Chris Humphrey for Brides of the Moon.
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October 2013
The nominations are in...
I've been nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Comedy for my role as Mrs. Steve in "Brides of the Moon" AND.... I've been co-nominated, along with the rest of the Vortex Repertory team, for Outstanding Original Score for "Earth." (scroll down and click on the video to hear one of my contributions to that show) Winners will be announced in early November. Here's the big thrill: The nominating committee attended 169 shows during the 2012-2013 season. I was in five shows during that season. Four of the five shows I was in were nominated for B Iden Payne awards. I'm obviously keeping some very good company! |
For your listening pleasure:
Space-Gun Studios and Audacity Theater Lab proudly present audio fiction Six Second Left. Written by David Hopkins. Read by Brad McIntire. Sound design by Chris Humphrey. |
June 2013
Chris Humphrey accomplishes with stellar aplomb one of the greatest challenges to actors of any age: channeling madness. Part King Lear and part Betty Crocker, she begins the play on the periphery, having been pushed aside by the greedy male-dominated government. Addicted to Bitch cigarettes, meat paste, and Dr. Uppers, she wants what many housewives want: a happy family. She is so far gone that it seems she will never realize that to obtain the respect she deserves, she must re-capture her own true self. This metaphor about the role of woman in the evolution of society is the central thesis of this piece. -- Brian Paul Scipione, Austin Live Theatre
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March, 2013
"Earth", performed by the Vortex Repertory Company in Austin TX, opened to a standing ovation on March 23. At right is the opening number, "Black Mother Dreams" by Chris Humphrey.
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May 2012. "Bernie" opens in theaters
RedHouse actor Chris Humphrey appears as the enthusiastic Chamber of Commerce representative and personal friend of Bernie (played by Jack Black). Check your local listings for show times. Reviews: New York Times LA Times San Francisco Chronicle Rotten Tomatoes |
October 2011. Big win for Chris Humphrey
RedHouse founder/artist Chris Humphrey won two B Iden Payne (Austin theatre industry) awards this month: Best Featured Actress in a Comedy (Nanna in MilkMilkLemonade); and Outstanding Musical Direction (The Elementals: AIR). She also received a nomination for Outstanding Original Score.
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July 2011. Old Gray Mule CD release
RedHouse artist Chris Humphrey sits in with Old Gray Mule at their CD release party. Click below to hear this groovin' blues/didgeridoo combination.
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April 2011. Spanish guitarist returns to RedHouse
Ignacio Casatejada, 10-string guitarist from Madrid, will be returning to Austin in May. He will be presenting a formal concert on May 18 at St. Mary's Cathedral, and a more intimate performance at RedHouse Arts on Friday, May 20. Please check back for ticket information which will be available soon.
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February 2011. World Premiere of The Elementals: AIR
The first in a series of theatre/dance/performance art pieces about the elements, AIR will open on February 18 at the Vortex Theatre, 2307 Manor Road, Austin, TX. The music was composed by RedHouse artist Chris Humphrey who also serves as music director for this production. For more information, including ticket purchase, please visit the Vortex.
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   Click here to read a review of the show.
Click the player to hear an interview about the show and some of the music.
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December 2010. Wassail!
RedHouse's performing troupes The Prattsbottom Mummers and The Occasional Terpsichore are gearing up for their annual participation in Wassail! Rehearsals have begun for the December 19 performance at Sri Atmananda Memorial School, 4100 Red River, 5:30 pm. This family friendly production celebrates both the solstice and Christmas with live music, dance, mummers play, magic, poetry, storytelling, apple howling and more. $10 donation requested at the door. All proceeds benefit Kids for Kids, a charitable organization helping out the children of the Darfur region of the Sudan.
November 2010. New recording
The St. Andrews United Church choir in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has sent us this recording of Chanticleer from the RedHouse choral catalog. Thank you, St. Andrews, and director Kevin Parks!
October 2010. New in-house chamber ensemble
RedHouse Arts now has a resident chamber ensemble/world music band, Plures Via. The name is Latin for "many roads" and aptly describes this new musical venture. The players come from classical, folk and musical theatre backgrounds, with a collection of acoustic instruments ranging from cello and oboe to didgeridoo and hurdy gurdy. The repertoire will encompass music from the medieval, renaissance, and world (ethnic) music canons as well as original compositions by ensemble members and contemporary composers such as Arvo Pärt.
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October 2010. RedHouse actor cast in Bernie
Chris Humphrey has been cast in Bernie, the newest film by director Richard Linklater, starring Jack Black in the title role, with supporting roles played by Matthew McConaughey and Shirley McLaine. Shooting begins this month.
September 2010. New titles in RedHouse choral catalogue
RedHouse Arts is pleased to announce the addition of two new titles: By Those Sweet Eyes, an a cappella SATB Christmas anthem by Chris Humphrey; and Down in Yon Forest, an arrangement of an old English carol for SATB, flute and piano by Larry Finke. We are well aware that we're the "new kid on the block," so for a limited time only, we're offering amazing low prices on choral PDFs. Please click here to read samples of these new pieces and to place your order. |
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July 2010. Old Gray Mule CD to be Distributed on Aussie Label
RedHouse Arts is the official rehearsal space for this blues duo whose new CD Sound Like Somethin' Fell Off the House will be distributed by Stobie Sounds of Adelaide, Australia. The CD was released on July 31 at TC's Lounge, Austin, TX, 8 pm. RedHouse Arts congratulates Old Gray Mule and wishes them every success.
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June 2010. Sycorax on the air
Members of the Sycorax production team were guests on Lisa Schneider's show, "What's a Girl to Do" on Monday, June 14, at 11 am; KOOP radio, 91.7 fm. Lisa featured the music of Redhouse artist Chris Humphrey and discussed its role in the production. Click here to listen to this segment of Lisa's broadcast.
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