'Toxic Assets' examines psyche of ecnomoic downturn

Courtesy Planning Ahead, Austin  Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:28pm

Just how has the current economic crisis affected those whose profession is to understand the economy?

What if it drives an economics professor to obsessively pick up litter around his neighborhood creating thus awkward relationships with his family, neighbors and colleagues?

That’s the premise of ‘Toxic Assets,’ the latest one-man play by Austin theater artist/monologuist, ordained minister, business consultant and economics professor Steven Tomlinson.

Tomlinson (whose thoughtful, acclaimed solo shows include “Managed Care,” “Curb Appeal,” and ‘American...


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