A Storied Snow White comes to Catastrophic Theatre
Once upon a time—a strange, tumultuous time called the 1960s—there lived a storyteller named Donald Barthelme.
Tarra Gaines
The Arts Matter: The 2017 Texas Medal of Arts Awards
Very few artists create in a cultural or political vacuum, and some of the greatest artists in history have produced work that reflects and confronts the societal issues and struggles of their era.
Borders, Ritual and Awesomeness: Five Days of Fusebox
Fusebox, Austin’s contemporary, cross-disciplinary visual and performing arts festival, and all round benevolent force in the struggle to keep Austin weird, consolidated its offerings in 2016, going from a 10 or 12 day schedule to a five-day festival lineup.
Houston’s Landing Company finds a home at the Docks
Like its hometown, the Landing Theatre was born on the banks of Buffalo Bayou and its meandering, ebbing and flowing evolution has turned the company into an eclectic, yet distinctly American theatrical entity.
Dangerous Journey Through Childhood: National Theatre of Scotland’s Let The Right One In Comes to Texas
Depicting the everyday wonders and occasional psychological horrors of childhood and adolescence on stage and screen is something of a specialty for British writer Jack Thorne. In fact, his latest theatrical exploration of those painful growing years is the obscure little play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
On Book: Readings Take Center Stage in Houston
Scene: a bare stage anywhere—in a theater, a rehearsal hall, even on an outdoor platform under a tree.
Wonder & A Whale: Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer Transform American Classics into Opera
This November, Moby-Dick journeys safely back to its home port, as the Dallas Opera once again flies the doomed ship Pequod’s colors.
Power Study: Main Street Theater’s Rebecca Greene Udden on Wolf Hall
This month, Houston’s Main Street Theater becomes the first U.S regional company to attempt the intricately plotted historical drama, Wolf Hall.
New Theater New Audiences: Lott Entertainment Presents Moves to the Alley
A year ago, Lott Entertainment Presents, introduced Houston to cabaret and theatrical performances rarely seen in the city.
Stephanie Wittels Wachs and Matt Hune Launch the Rec Room
Though only two months old, Houston’s latest performing arts venue, the Rec Room, has established itself as a quirky alternative to traditional theater companies.
Deep Woods & The Courage To Question: De Kus (The Kiss) at Stages Repertory Theatre
A woman takes a walk through the woods. She travels with a destination weighing heavy in her mind, an appointment to keep, yet along the way she meets a stranger by happenstance and everything changes.