“Christina Austin Lopez’s Ariel was every bit the Disney princess through specific characterizations and actions. She was a strong protagonist and an ideal romantic lead. Lopez’s voice was exceptional, bringing Ariel’s precious talent to life with crystal-clear vocal runs. When the character finds her legs, it was easy to feel Ariel’s struggle to walk as Lopez captured that clumsy physicality like a baby animal finding its footing.”

“Christina Austin Lopez is the mermaid princess Ariel who longs for love and legs. Ariel is a romantic young woman with a definite stubborn streak and Lopez captures both aspects of her personality beautifully, almost as beautifully as she sings. Her lovely soprano almost brought me to tears during “Part of Your World.” Lopez’s Ariel is fun and feisty. She’s the very picture of a teenager in love whether on land or sea.”

“Christina Austin Lopez is a talented and popular triple-threat entertainer from Dallas. Her ability to act, sing and dance has gained her state-wide attention as a resident actress of the Tony award-winning Dallas Theater Center where she has been showcased in numerous stage productions over the years. We were honored to speak with her recently about her theatrical journey and her many significant accomplishments.”

““And then out of the blue, and without any guide, you know what your decision is, which is not to decide.” Christina Austin Lopez is a beyond lovely and angelic voiced Cinderella who is stunning as both a royal and a peasant and, to quote my grandmother, “she could charm the horns off a billy goat.” Or perhaps here I should say the horns off of Milky White.”

“Standouts include Christina Austin Lopez, as the persistent if somewhat unbalanced Cinderella”

“We meet Cinderella (fluttering, stumbling Christina Austin Lopez) ... Lopez’s heartbroken Cinderella consoles another disenchanted woman singing, “You Are Not Alone” in a true, clear voice that carries the lovely message of the show. ”

“Christina Austin Lopez brings both charm and pathos to Belle and wide-eyed wonder to Lucy. ”

“Lopez delivered sly comedy as the sexy maid.”

“The French maid Yvette is played by Christina Austin Lopez in the stereotypical French maid ultra-short uniform, but Lopez’s maid is anything but stereotypical. Silly, yes, saucy, yes, but Lopez manages to give Yvette a slightly sinister edge that makes Yvette a constant joy to watch.”

“Christina Austin Lopez is a convincingly lovelorn teenage girl as oldest daughter Liesl, opposite Lance Jewett, who brings a nice adolescent swagger to the role of Rolf. In their duet, “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” Rodgers & Hammerstein reach back to vaudeville with a humorous (and definitely old-fashioned) song-and-dance number about young love.”

“Christina Austin Lopez shines as Liesl, eldest of the von Trapp clan and her duet “Sixteen Going On Seventeen” with Lance Jewett as Rolf is a highlight of the show. ”

“All of these cast members-Christina Austin Lopez as Liesl, Wyatt Hartz as Friedrich, Mckenzy Dodson as Louisa, Patrick Bilbow as Kurt, Sophie Rose Kirkham as Brigitta, Kenzie Rees as Marta, Understudy Jaelle Duff as Gretl-did wonderful jobs acting individually as children and siblings while simultaneously contributing to how we understood the dynamics of the family as a whole.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”

“Lance Jewett as Rolf Gruber is a neighborhood boy who later returns in Nazi garb and warns Leisl, played by the always impressive Christina Austin Lopez, to leave before it’s too late.”

“Christina Austin Lopez and Zachary J. Willis make an engaging Emily and George, the young lovers of the play who are literally the girl and boy next door. Just kids at first, awkwardly charming, we soon find a grave, growing-up sweetness in them (they’re so watchful and concerned about each other) that lifts them up—and makes us root for their romance to go on forever.”

“As romantic leads George and Emily, Zachary J. Willis and Christina Austin Lopez epitomize the energized hopefulness of the young and innocent, facing a bright future as if sorrow will never mar their joy and immortality will grace them forever. Through Thornton Wilder’s words and this adaptation, this magic happens.”

“Young Emily Webb (newly minted Brierley Resident Acting Company member Christina Austin Lopez) and George Gibbs (Zachary J. Willis) grow from schoolyard pals to nervous newlyweds, while wholesome and charming townsfolk flit in and out of their story.
Then comes the third act. Emily has died in childbirth, and from her spot in the cemetery she begs to return to the land of the living for just one day. ... But the pain is too great, and Emily realizes how sad it is that most people will never be able to understand the treasures that they already possess in friends and family.
Lopez switches wonderfully between childish innocence and exuberance and sudden adult pain and understanding.”

“Caroling, singing for joy, is the essence of the show, and there are a number of strong singers in the ensemble, including Zachry J. Willis, Cameron Cobb, Tiffany Solano, as a feisty Mrs. Cratchit, and Christina Austin Lopez, as Fred’s winsome fiancé. ”

“Christina, Zach and Bob each bring an impressive range of skills to our acting company. They are skilled musical theater performers who are equally adept at performing contemporary and classical comedies and dramas. They are collaborative, creative and bold in their artistry. They share DTC’s commitment to racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and they are eager to contribute to a theater in which all are welcome. ”

“I am honored to be joining the Brierley Resident Acting Company. I fell in love with theater because of the power that it has to impact people through storytelling. Whether it is spreading joy, or shedding light on a topic, we artists have the tremendous opportunity to change someone’s day. I cannot wait to create theater with all the wonderful people at DTC!”

“Christina Austin Lopez, who played Letter Writer #2, also gave a beautiful, heartbreaking performance as her character, Stuck. She provided a glimpse into the healing process of a woman who had suffered some of life’s most challenging offenses. Because of her convincing performance, it was impossible not to feel her pain and appreciate her progress.”

“ As Marian, the young spinster, Christina Austin Lopez is a total charmer. Watching her go from headstrong librarian to a woman in love with a scamming traveling salesman, with both determination and tenderness, is pure pleasure. Her bell clear singing voice enhances Willson’s ballads and when she sang a verse of “Will I Ever Tell You?” in Spanish, I just about melted in my chair.”

“Stripping The Music Man of all its excess has revealed a tiny, perfectly formed piece of Americana that’s bolstered by ingenuity and Willson’s heartfelt score and sassy book. Never before have I connected so much with this show, and now I’m convinced one trombone can do the work of 76”

“Lopez agreed that the story was most of all about family.

“The stories really show that family will always have your back,” said Lopez. “No matter how different the sisters are and how many quarrels they may get into, they will always stick up for one another and love each other. I think one of the main messages of both stories is to cherish and love the people you call family. Both stories leave you feeling hopeful, something we all need right now.”
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“America is led by the excellent April Josephine’s Anita, opposite a worthy foil in Christina Austin Lopez’s Rosalia. It is beautifully staged, amusing, and infectious.”

“ Christina Austin Lopez turns in one of the most natural performances I have seen in a long time as the college-aged Avery. She’s gorgeous as Neve Campbell in her prime, and her entire body language commits to every scene”

“Christina Austin Lopez as Avery manages a strong performance as the sassy, confident, mature for her years, Avery.”