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Posted inArt Beat

Austin native’s new play inspired by her hometown

by Samantha Callender May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

Born and raised in the Austin community, the characters in Tyla Abercrumbie’s debut play “Relentless” were inspired by the people Tyla knew in her community. Describing her childhood as the days before the internet and social media, Abercrumbie said that while Austin lacked resources and residents struggled, they still survived and had joy. Those qualities […]

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