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Lynn Beaver

Lynn Beaver

Austin native Lynn Beaver has been active in local theatre for the past 28 years. She saw her first play in 1974 and fell completely in love with the performing arts. Lynn has been a director, actor and technician for more productions than she cares to count. Currently she Stage Manages for various companies across the city. 




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First Show:

The Time Of Your Life at St Edward’s Mary Moody Theatre - I was 14.

Favorite Show:

Sweeney Todd with Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou Broadway 1978

Favorite Stories:



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REVIEW: FAT HAM at the Austin Playhouse
REVIEW: FAT HAM at the Austin Playhouse
June 7, 2025

A bold, hilarious, and deeply moving reimagining of Hamlet. Austin Playhouse’s Fat Ham is a theatrical triumph—perfectly cast, brilliantly directed, and bursting with heart, humor, and power. Don’t miss this unforgettable ride.

Review: FEAST - Shrewd Productions At Hyde Park Theatre
Review: FEAST - Shrewd Productions At Hyde Park Theatre
April 26, 2025

Shrewd Productions has extended a tantalizing invitation, and you won’t want to miss it: a FEAST where vengeance is served alongside wit, wonder, and a retelling of one of the oldest stories in Western literature.

Review: WANNA PLAY – Christine Hoang Sets High Score
Review: WANNA PLAY – Christine Hoang Sets High Score
April 15, 2025

WANNA PLAY is a sharp, heartfelt new play by Christine Hoang that brings a video game world to life on stage—complete with high-stakes challenges, emotional quests, and unexpected laughs. With standout performances, inventive design, and a script that’s both witty and moving, this production levels up the live theatre experience. Catch it at Hyde Park Theatre before it powers down!

Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
March 26, 2025

Stage Austin presents the hysterical Christopher Durang comedy VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE from March 21st through April 8th at Sterling Stage Austin.

Interview: Makoto Matsuda on PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON: THE SUPER LIVE TOUR
Interview: Makoto Matsuda on PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON: THE SUPER LIVE TOUR
March 14, 2025

Today I am thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Makoto Matsuda. Makoto is not only a giant in the anime genre but a producer with Appare Co., Ltd, the company responsible for bringing the first 2.5D musical to our continent. I’ve never seen this new type of theatre and I’m very curious about what PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON: THE SUPER LIVE TOUR has in store for us on Saturday, March 15th at Bass Concert Hall.

Review: RABBITS - The Vortex Theatre Crafts Chills
Review: RABBITS - The Vortex Theatre Crafts Chills
January 31, 2025

The world premiere of RABBITS at the Vortex delivers an exceptional cast, incredible directing and a whopping great story. Every aspect of this show is stellar, showing the creativity and dedication to the art of theatre available right here in our fair city. 

Review: CLUE - Live On Stage!
Review: CLUE - Live On Stage!
January 16, 2025

Farce, with its fast-paced action, physical comedy, and absurdity, is my favorite type of theatre. The national tour of CLUE - Live On Stage! fits the definition perfectly, delivering buffoonery, slamming doors, and breathless pacing.

Review: AURORA - Bottle Alley Creates Pure Magic
Review: AURORA - Bottle Alley Creates Pure Magic
May 16, 2024

Bottle Alley Theatre is undoubtedly Austin’s most creative company. From their incredible scripts to their out-of-the-ordinary performance spaces, they can take a thread of thought and weave a singular moment in time for their audience.

Review: DISASTER! THE MUSICAL At Georgetown Palace Theatre
Review: DISASTER! THE MUSICAL At Georgetown Palace Theatre
April 12, 2024

The Georgetown Palace production is jammed full of talent and fun with a brilliant cast and crew. DISASTER! THE MUSICAL quite simply highlights what the Palace does best, technically difficult shows that make us roar with laughter.

Interview: Chatting With Jack Plotnick, Co-Writer Of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL
Interview: Chatting With Jack Plotnick, Co-Writer Of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL
March 21, 2024

I’m so happy to have the opportunity to chat with the co-writer of DISASTER! Jack Plotnick. DISASTER! runs March 22 - April 21 at The Georgetown Palace Theatre and Jack is attending opening night.

Review: WICKED - Musical Magic At Bass Concert Hall
Review: WICKED - Musical Magic At Bass Concert Hall
March 17, 2024

There’s a reason why WICKED has become one of the most beloved musicals in the history of theatre, it is quite simply fantastic in every aspect.

Review: UNDARK at Trouble Puppet Theatre Company
Review: UNDARK at Trouble Puppet Theatre Company
March 12, 2024

Trouble Puppet Theatre Company continues its superb storytelling tradition with UNDARK: A Radioactive Puppet Play at the Vortex.

Review: UNA NOCHE BUENA - ZACH Theatre Presents A Holiday Treat For The Whole Family
Review: UNA NOCHE BUENA - ZACH Theatre Presents A Holiday Treat For The Whole Family
December 17, 2023

UNA NOCHE BUENA at ZACH Theatre is a wonderful holiday musical that will become a holiday tradition.

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON Rocks Bass Concert Hall
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON Rocks Bass Concert Hall
November 15, 2023

Broadway in Austin brings the absolutely hysterical, very adult THE BOOK OF MORMON to Bass Concert Hall to an appreciative audience this week.

Review: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Magnolia Musical Theatre
Review: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Magnolia Musical Theatre
August 7, 2023

Magnolia Musical Theatre’s DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is an extraordinary experience.

Review: Shrewd Productions Presents SMALL STEPS
Review: Shrewd Productions Presents SMALL STEPS
August 3, 2023

Shrewd Productions has a reputation for producing amazing theatre and their return to the stage after the pandemic is no different. SMALL STEPS is touching, engaging, funny, and surprising.

Review: GOD OF CARNAGE - Beyond August Productions
Review: GOD OF CARNAGE - Beyond August Productions
July 24, 2023

Beyond August Productions and director Robyn Conner do an outstanding job in bringing this midnight dark comedy to life.

Review: Bottle Alley Weaves A Powerful Story With WRAITH RADIO
Review: Bottle Alley Weaves A Powerful Story With WRAITH RADIO
July 5, 2023

WRAITH RADIO, written by company founder Chris Fontanes is a truly amazing piece of theatre. The script is a finely crafted puzzle, leaving storytelling bread crumbs along the way, but reserving the last revelation for the final moments.

Review: CINDERELLA at Georgetown Palace Shines
Review: CINDERELLA at Georgetown Palace Shines
April 30, 2023

There are few things that make me happier than entering a theatre packed with smiling, joyful audience members of all ages. CINDERELLA elicited laughter, joy and a heartfelt standing ovation the evening I attended.

Review: MOTHER OF THE MAID at Jarrott Productions
Review: MOTHER OF THE MAID at Jarrott Productions
April 27, 2023

Jarrott Production's MOTHER OF THE MAID by Jane Anderson is currently playing at Ground Floor Theatre. Sadly this oddly clunky script is more puzzling than entertaining despite a valiant effort by the director, cast and crew.



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