[Raul] Garza gives his characters heightened speech – a voice that is smarter, more expressive, and more eloquent than normal discourse. Article
Bob Abelman
The Austin Chronicle
The premiere of “Running Bear” by Raul Garza marks Hyde Park Theatre’s return to fully-produced live theatre for the first time in two years. It also marks the return of the award-winning local playwright’s work to Austin stages, making it a doubly welcome production. Article
Courtney Thomas
Sightlines
'It's kind of beautiful': Hyde Park Theatre presents the world premier of 'Running Bear'. Article
Michael Lee
KUT
"A hilarious play about the cost of urban blight on the Latino soul".
Elaine romero
Arizona Theatre Company
Playwright-in-Residence
"Fantasmaville provokes a full world rife with captivating characters".
Avimaan Syam
The Austin ChronicleA satirical and imaginative look at gentrification.
Jeanne Claire van Ryzin
Austin American-Statesman
Daring and life-affirming.
Judith Moir
Santa Fe Red BlogExplores our need to discover just where we fit in. Article
Jackie Jadrnak
The Albuquerque Journal
Both funny and fearful.
Robert Faires
The Austin ChroniclePowerful! Written from the heart.
Salome Martinez Lutz
Teatro Nuevo MexicoAn elegant text from playwright Raul Garza paints beautiful and simple pictures of Samuel's discoveries within a complex and overwhelming world. Article
Jesse Griffith
Broadway World
…Raul Garza’s "Confessions of a Mexpatriate" is a play that is extremely at home in Austin. Article
Andrew J. Friedenthal
Austin American-StatesmanRaul Garza's solo show tells us that finding your true self in another country isn't easy.
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Robert Faires
The Austin ChronicleI left the theatre thinking about the power of the storyteller to shape a story explores the power of the storyteller. Article
Roxanne Schroeder-Arce
The Austin Chronicle…fell in love with the play and with Raul’s voice. In his work, Raul explores issues of identity in fresh, honest ways. His characters vividly come to life and feel like friends—you miss them when they’re gone—and his play is infused with warmth, humor, and just a touch of magical realism. He also deftly plays with form to add multiple narrative layers, a juggling act that is both cleverly handled and illuminating.
John Diaz, Artistic Director
Two River Theater
A sweet yet existential tale replete with thematic tropes that will be recognized by audience members from any cultural background. A vibrant prism for those of us less familiar with the Latino experience.
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Adam Roberts
The Austin ChronicleHis tale of a southern no man's land, outlandish as it sounds, resounded with those in the audience.
Michael Meigs
CTX Live TheatreThe kind of story that sticks with you days after seeing the performance.
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Chelsea McCullough
NewsTaco
…humorous and intense. Raul Garza’s writing provokes thought about universal themes of not belonging, protecting what is yours and mourning the loss of what once was.
Melanie Méndez-Gonzáles, Qué Means What?
An affecting story of home, memory and loss. A moving, thought-provoking border tale. Article
Deborah Martin
San Antonio Express-News
…delivers powerful messages through the voices of humble, heroic, and lovable characters…a MUST SEE that delivers.
Now Playing AustinRaul Garza is a gifted playwright and I look forward to seeing more of his work in the future. I highly recommend "There and Back”… Article
Jesse Griffith
Broadway World
“There and Back” is not flashy, but in its straightforward earnestness it tells a powerfully important story… Article
Andrew J. Friedenthal, AUSTIN 360
This new play by Raul Garza lets us spend a lifetime with an immigrant and all the decisions she makes. Article
Robert Faires
The Austin ChronicleA new play about immigration and the American Dream. Interview
KUT News
Hyde Park’s new original play perfectly showcases writer Raul Garza. Article
Bob Ableman
The Austin Chronicle