Catalina de Erauso

Photos by Erica Nix and Leon Alesi.

Poster by Lisa Laratta

Press

“strange, unyielding and immensely pleasurable play.” – Sightlines Magazine.

“The actors of the company play the comedy beautifully… Doss’ writing and Wills’ direction are a great match for a show about a female antihero who jumps continents in search of adventure and riches.” – The Austin Chronicle.

“Doss’s script crackles with wit and word play…Under the direction of Dustin Wills, this comic delight is a whirling dervish of frenetic energy. Part Commedia, part morality play and part burlesque, the presentation is highly theatrical and full of expertly timed physical comedic bits…The acting here is that of a tight knit company.” – BroadwayWorld Austin & San Antonio.

“marvelous madcap postmodern meta theatre….Paper Chairs presents us with a show that is experimental but accessible, convoluted yet clear. Catalina de Erauso may become a benchmark in Austin theatre. Anyone with FOMO* better check it out.” – Central Texas Live Theatre.

““Catalina de Erauso” is certainly an interesting experiment. Fueled by a broadly talented cast and a distinctive performance venue, it raises vital questions how we can relate — and relate to — history through the veils of fiction and theater. ” – Austin American Statesman 360.

Listen to Catalina’s playwright Elizabeth Doss and performer Alexis Scott featured on KUT Arts Eclectic.

Awards & Nominations

NOMINATION Critics Table Award: Best Direction
NOMINATION Critics Table Award: David Mark Cohen New Play Award
NOMINATION Critics Table Award: Performance by an Ensemble
NOMINATION Critics Table Award: Set Design
NOMINATION Critics Table Award: Lighting Design
NOMINATION Critics Table Award: Costumes
NOMINATION Critics Table Award: Sound Design
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Site Specific Production
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Cast of a Play – Comedy (local)
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Featured Actor in a Play (Comedy – Michael Joplin and Jesus Valles)
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Leading Actress in a Play (Comedy – Alexis Scott)
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Lighting Design (local)
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Scenic Design (local)
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Costume Design
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Original Score
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Direction of a Play (Comedy)
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Play (Comedy)
NOMINATION Broadway World Austin: Best Writing for an Original Work (local)