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Alls Well That Ends Well
Alls Well That Ends Well
2/14 - 2/16/2025


University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance presents Alls Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare directed by Phillip Hayes...

The Shadow Box
The Shadow Box
1/31 - 2/22/2025


In this compelling dramatic triptych, three terminal cancer patients dwell in separate cottages on a hospital’s grounds. The three are attended and visited by family and close friends: Agnes and her mother Felicity, estranged further by the latter’s dementia; Brian and Beverly, whose marital complications are exacerbated by Brian’s new lover, Mark; and Joe and Maggie, unready for the strain of Joe’s impending death and its effect on their teenage son. Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Directed by Ricky Rojas Performances run Jan. 31st – Feb. 22nd, 2025, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm, and Sunday, Feb. 9th @ 2pm...

Tomás and the Library Lady
Tomás and the Library Lady
2/1 - 2/22/2025


Tomás, the son of migrant farm workers, Meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. The stories enrich the lives of Tomás' family and instill a love of reading. This is the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, who grew up in a migrant worker family, befriended a librarian in Iowa, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Tomás went on to a successful career in academia and became the chancellor of the University of California, Riverside. Adapted from the well-loved book, this play can be readily understood by both English and Spanish speakers. Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., of Woodstock, Illinois. Directed by Crystal Mata Performances February 1 - 22, 2025 - Saturdays at 11am and 1:30pm, and Sunday, February 16, at 2pm....

Fences
Fences
2/7 - 2/23/2025


Set in 1957 Pittsburgh,  Fences  by August Wilson is a poignant and powerful exploration of family, dreams, and the human condition. The play centers around ...

5 Minute Mile - Holiday Edition


Get ready for a theater festival unlike any other! Cone Man Running Productions presents the Five Minute Mile - Holiday Edition, featuring 32 short plays and ...

Miss LaRaj's House of Dystopian Futures


In a world where civilization and the environment that birthed it has been decimated by myriad human-made cruelties, the question remains: will humans ever learn? ...

Seared
Seared
2/7 - 3/2/2025


Indulge your senses in this spicy comedy of culinary chaos and artistic vision that clashes with the hard realities of business. When a seasoned restaurant ...

Speeches: Great Speeches by African Americans


Award Winning Company Vincent Victoria Presents, highlights famous speeches by African Americans in this dramatic collage of legendary speeches by notables such as Malcom X, ...

The Moors
The Moors
2/21 - 3/2/2025


THE MOORS , by Jen Silverman Guest Director: Sophia Watt This whimsical satire follows a governess arriving to her new appointment with the hopeful promise ...

Mr Pim Passes By
Mr Pim Passes By
2/21 - 3/8/2025


 In this light-hearted and charming comedy Mr. Pim is only passing  through town, but an off-hand revelation manages to throw the entire  household into chaos. ...

The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie
2/21 - 3/16/2025


Williams’ American classic follows a family caught by dreams and delusion. Amanda, a faded Southern belle, yearns for a better life for her children. Her ...

Stupid F*cking Bird
Stupid F*cking Bird
4/4 - 4/13/2025


STUPID F*CKING BIRD  by Aaron Posner Guest Director: Brandon Weinbrenner Aaron Posner’s modern adaptation of Chekov’s The Seagull takes on artistic pretension and our varied, ...

Shakespeare In Love
Shakespeare In Love
4/4 - 4/20/2025


Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block and needs some inspiration. His ideas for his new comedy,  Romeo and Ethel the Pirate’s Daughter , are less ...

Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery


Embark on a thrilling adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the mystery of the Baskervilles with wit, charm, and suspense. Todd ...

Primary Trust
Primary Trust
5/2 - 5/25/2025


Experience the tender journey of old friends Kenneth and Bert as they sip on mai tais at the local tiki bar. When Kenneth’s longtime job ...

Noël Coward's Private Lives
Noël Coward's Private Lives
5/23 - 6/15/2025


Step into a tempestuous world where love and laughter collide in unexpected ways! When divorced couple Elyot and Amanda accidentally find themselves honeymooning with their ...



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