Topic: Zack Theater

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The List
Episode 719

719: The List

LBJ All The Way Play, Emergency Weather Alerts

A discussion of the play "LBJ All The Way" at the Zack Theater in Austin leads to observations about historical portrayals of J. Edgar Hoover and the Gulf of Tonkin. During the performance, multiple audience members' iPhones triggered loud emergency weather alerts, highlighting the intrusive nature of default government notification settings. The dialogue notes a recurring, oddly structured line in the play regarding what difference things make "at this point," mirroring famous political rhetoric.

Taser Taser Taser!
Episode 592 5:07 - 12:09

592: Taser Taser Taser!

Valentine's Day, The Vibrator Play, and Theater Heart Attacks

A host describes a stressful Valentine's Day in Austin, which included a last-minute search for flowers and attending a performance of "In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)" by Sarah Ruhl at the Zack Theater. During the play, an audience member suffered a heart attack, prompting the host's wife to call for medical assistance and stop the performance. This marks the third time the host has witnessed a medical emergency in a public setting, including a previous incident at a University of Texas football game.