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Matthew Paul Olmos’s "that drive through monterey" at Houston Stages. Sophia Marcelle and Matthew Martinez star in a...
05/27/2026

Matthew Paul Olmos’s "that drive through monterey" at Houston Stages. Sophia Marcelle and Matthew Martinez star in a sweet love story between two square awkward nerds while sneaking in a commentary on . Who knew such cute scintillating romance could be found at the library! Huge shoutout to Cassidy Stanley’s lighting design which used floor trims to seamlessly simulate driving and scene changes. It’s been 10 years since my last visit at this company, and it's crazy seeing their nice new building complex. Closes 6/7. 🎭🚘

https://stageshouston.com/event/that-drive-thru-monterey/

Director: Brenda Palestina

05/26/2026

by Village Theatre. Maya McQueen and Daniel Velasquez shine backed by the theatre's signature top-tier choreo, vocals, and band. Ben Dow's "Those Magic Changes" was pure magic. The retro doo-wop score and squeaky-clean 1950s harmonies/setting were reminiscent of The 5th Avenue Theatre's "Bye Bye Birdie." Closed in Issaquah, but still playing in Everett through June 7! 🎸

Review: showsiveseen.com/15518
B-Roll: Nyhuis Creative
Director/Choreo: Lisa Shriver
Music Director: Tim Symons
Stage Mgr: JR Welden

Happy to the of Scott Zenreich & John Gregor’s “Chicken Tinders - A Fable” from Copious Love & Gaisma Theatre Grou...
05/24/2026

Happy to the of Scott Zenreich & John Gregor’s “Chicken Tinders - A Fable” from Copious Love & Gaisma Theatre Group at Taproot Theatre. Cartoonish, absurd, cacophonous romp serving up as many “fowl” puns as "Shucked" does corn. Starring Noah Fletcher as 33671 guy. Janet Krupin stole the show as the fox. Unforgettable education on the "cloacal kiss." Closes 5/31. 💋🍑🥚🐔🎭

https://copiouslove.org/chickentinders
Director: Jenny Cross
Music Director: Justin Tran
Stage Mgr: Kathryn Louise
Choreo: Jeremy Dumont-Eton
Prod Mgr: Adair Rice

Chicken Tinders

Bess Wohl’s "Continuity - A in Six Takes" by Blue Hour Theatre Group at 12th Avenue Arts. Sharply written/executed dia...
05/23/2026

Bess Wohl’s "Continuity - A in Six Takes" by Blue Hour Theatre Group at 12th Avenue Arts. Sharply written/executed dialogue. This production thoroughly melted away my initial skepticism of the premise. Fascinating, meta experience bringing the chaotic process to a live stage medium. Only 2 chances left tomorrow before they "lose the light" and close for good. Action! 🎬🎭

https://www.bluehourtheatre.com/continuity
Director: Greg LoProto
Stage Mgr: Sara Schweid

of Liz Duffy Adams’s "Dear Alien" at Houston’s Alley Theatre. Epistolary brought a series of columnist letters to li...
05/22/2026

of Liz Duffy Adams’s "Dear Alien" at Houston’s Alley Theatre. Epistolary brought a series of columnist letters to life. Anchored by Dylan Godwin's impressive memorization of massive monologue-like passages. Supporting roles from Brandon Hearnsberger and Melissa Molano. Closes 5/31. 👽🎭

https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/dear-alien/

Director: Shelley Butler
Stage Mgr: Bill Muñoz

Noah Diaz’s "You Will Get Sick " with Sound Theatre Company at Theatre Puget Sound Center at Seattle Center Armory. ...
05/12/2026

Noah Diaz’s "You Will Get Sick " with Sound Theatre Company at Theatre Puget Sound Center at Seattle Center Armory. Sobering, random, symbolic preview on our inevitable . Terrifying glimpse into a potential future of being a prisoner in your own body. Critique at the profit-driven transactional nature of healthcare. Unique integration of closed captioning that emphasized the sheer volume of dialogue actors memorize verbatim! is wealth y'all! Closes 5/16/26. 🎭🏥

https://soundtheatrecompany.org/2026-season/you-will-get-sick/

Director: Teresa Thuman
Stage Mgr: Henry Ives

05/11/2026

Welcomed the Sabbath on the opening night of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar" opera at The 5th Avenue Theatre. This brutalist dystopian rebel-themed production outshined the national tour. Stunning lighting design from Robert Aguilar. A well-cast Alexander Kilian (as ) carried the weight of the world on his chest. What exactly was written there? 👀 Closes 5/17.

Review: showsiveseen.com/15328
Photos: Michael B Maine
Director: Bill Berry
Music Director: R.J. Tancioco
Stage Mgr: Erin B. Zatloka
Choreo: Jimmy Shields

Caught Amy Berryman's "Walden" at ArtsWest. Futuristic, dystopian, post-apocalyptic world staged in the middle of nowh...
04/20/2026

Caught Amy Berryman's "Walden" at ArtsWest. Futuristic, dystopian, post-apocalyptic world staged in the middle of nowhere. Lush green foliage filled the set by Adair MacCormack while the play quietly asked hard questions about our planet's environmental trajectory. Themes of want, lost/changed dreams, duty, and listening to yourself hit universally. Josh Kenji Lagager delivered a hilariously random animal skinning scene. Marena Kleinpeter and Porscha Shaw rounded the cast. Closes 5/3/26.

artswest.org/events/walden/

Director: Mathew Wright
Stage Mgr: Neen Williams-Teramachi

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