Dain Geist

Review: SEVEN ASSASSINS WALK INTO A BAR at Main Street Theater
by Brett Cullum - Feb 10, 2025

SEVEN ASSASSINS WALK INTO A BAR aims for the pop culture jugular and hits it quite well. Audiences are going to have a blast watching this collection of “badasses” compare notes on a misspent life. Dain Geist has an ear for dialogue and a knack for characters.

SEVEN ASSASSINS WALK INTO A BAR To Have Main Street Theater World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

Main Street Theater is producing the world premiere of Seven Assassins Walk into a Bar by Houston playwright Dain Geist. MST will host a Pride Night event in connection with the February 27 performance, and the February 9 performance offers open captioning.

Interview: Dain Geist of SEVEN ASSASSINS WALK INTO A BAR at Main Street Theater
by Armando Urdiales - Jan 23, 2025

Houston audiences should eagerly anticipate Seven Assassins Walk Into a Bar, coming soon to Main Street Theater, as a fresh and captivating addition to the city's vibrant theater scene. With its dark humor, morally complex characters, and razor-sharp storytelling, this production promises to deliver an unforgettable theatrical experience. Dain Geist's unique vision, honed by his dual roles as writer and director, ensures a meticulously crafted, entertaining, and thought-provoking performance. As the play grapples with themes of morality, justice, and the human condition, Houston theatergoers can expect an evening filled with laughter, tension, and engaging post-show conversations. This world premiere at Main Street Theater highlights the company's dedication to producing bold, original works and underscores its pivotal role in Houston's thriving artistic community. Don't miss the chance to be among the first to experience this thrilling new production!

A TEXAS CAROL: PART DEUX Comes to the George Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

The George Theater will bring the all new sequel to their instant classic, A Texas Carol, to its stage. A Texas Carol: Part Deux is a zany and heartfelt ode to families who, despite their dysfunction, somehow manage to keep moving forward in love.

Main Street Theater Reveals Lineup For 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

Main Street Theater's 2024-2025 Season will include five productions on its MainStage and six at its Theater for Youth. Learn more about the lineup here!

Main Street Theater Announces KIM'S CONVENIENCE And More for 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

Main Street Theater unveils its 2024-2025 season, featuring productions for both its professional Equity MainStage and Theater for Youth. The season marks the 49th MainStage season at the Rice Village location.

Review: THE OUTSIDER Charms at the MATCH from MIGHTY ACORN And WCO PRODUCTIONS
by Brett Cullum - Apr 4, 2024

Part of the genius of THE OUTSIDER is it is pure farce. Characters and plots are played larger than life, and doors constantly swing open with new surprises behind them. We’re not in the sturm and drang of THE WEST WING, but rather the territory of a silly sitcom like VEEP. Physical comedy, verbal banter, and just plain stupid stuff happens, and this cast is up to the challenge of delivering all of it. The director has found some of Houston's funniest, most likable actors.

Interview: Frances Limoncelli of THE OUTSIDER an EQUITY SHOWCASE AT MATCH
by Brett Cullum - Mar 20, 2024

Any production of a show has to do with relationships. These actors are here because they believe in Tracy and Kara. Most of them have worked with me last year, so hopefully they believe in me, too. It is a little bit of sacrifice all the way around, and that's sort of how a lot of theater gets made.

A TEXAS CAROL to Return to the George Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

The George Theater is presenting A Texas Carol this holiday season. A Texas Carol is a zany and heartfelt ode to families that despite their dysfunction somehow manage to keep moving forward in love. Learn how to purchase tickets!

BWW Review: Stages Blends Superhero Comics and Social Justice in Black Super Hero Magic Mama
by Armando Urdiales - May 2, 2022

With the classic comic Boom! and Pow!, Stages continues its excellent season with Inda Craig-Galvain's Black Super Hero Magic Mama. Hot off the heels of the epic jukebox musical, You Are Cordially... by ShaWanna Renee Rivon, Black Super Hero Magic Mama truly represents the magnificence of Houston theatre. 

BWW Review: MOTHER OF THE MAID Packs a Bravura Performance at Main Street
by Brett Cullum - Feb 11, 2022

Shannon Emerick’s portrayal of Isabelle Arc is the performance on which MOTHER OF THE MAID hinges, and she manifests a miracle consisting of fully-realized characterization and range. Rarely will you see an actress wholly embody a role so fully and disappear completely into another person.

MOTHER OF THE MAID to be Presented at Main Street Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2022

Main Street Theater is offering a riveting new play to Houston audiences: Mother of the Maid by Jane Anderson. The production opens Saturday night, February 5 at 7:30pm and runs through February 27 at MST – Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Next Houston Equity Festival Production Opens Soon
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2019

The Houston Equity Festival is a collection of local professional actors, all members of the union Actors' Equity Association, each of whom is mounting her/his own show during the summer and fall of 2019.  Actor Dain Geist spearheaded the creation of the Festival "While we may be individual artists," says Geist, "Together we help to build a community."

BWW Review: THE EFFECT Dazzles at Houston Equity Festival
by Brett Cullum - May 15, 2019

THE EFFECT sets a high bar for the rest of The Houston Equity Festival. It's a testament to what impact a small intimate theater space can do with outstanding actors and a daring piece of written work.

Inaugural Houston Equity Festival to Take Center Stage
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019

The Houston Equity Festival is a collection of local professional actors, all members of the union Actors' Equity Association, each of whom is mounting her/his own show during the summer and fall of 2019.  Actor Dain Geist spearheaded the creation of the Festival "While we may be individual artists," says Geist, "Together we help to build a community."

BWW Review: PORCELAIN bravely cruises at The Caduceus Theater Arts Company
by Brett Cullum - Aug 12, 2018

This is an intense drama exploring the depths of a man who feels ostracized by a group that is already shunned by society. It's a play about loneliness and deathwishes that spiral out of control.

BWW Review: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Bribes Russia at Classical Theatre Company
by Brett Cullum - Apr 18, 2018

THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR is a fluffy piece, but has real bite when we look across at our current state of political officials. It almost hurts to laugh so hard at the Russians.

Main Street Theater Opens 42nd Season with Tale of a Restless Society on the Brink of Revolution: ENEMIES
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 31, 2017

Main Street Theater opens its 42nd Season with Enemies by Maxim Gorky, adapted by David Hare.  Enemies tells the story of Russian society in 1905 when the country sat ready for revolution.  Directed by MST Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden, this collaboration with the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance features a cast of 24, 8 of whom are UH students.

MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD Receives Houston Premiere at MATCH 5/11
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2017

Motherhood Out Loud, written by a collection of celebrated American writers, unfolds a series of monologues on the many aspects of maternity and shines a light on issues of motherhood in the 21st Century.  The show makes its Houston debut at the MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston) for 8 performances May 11- 14 and May 18 - 21.  

BWW Review: LOVE AND INFORMATION At Main Street Theater: Too Much Information?
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - Feb 15, 2016

BWW Review: LOVE AND INFORMATION At Main Street Theater