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Events on Sunday, April 2, 2023

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Sunday, April 2 at 3:00 PM

3:00 PM
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Written by and Starring Mary Hooper, Directed by Ted Swindley

EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND

World Premiere of an exciting new play by a Legendary Houston Theatre Artist!

The Book of Mary (It Costs a Lot to Be Real) , is an autobiographical one-woman show, written by and starring Houston’s own Mary Hooper , and directed by Ted Swindley , founder of Houston’s STAGES theatre and author of the popular musical, Always…Patsy Cline . It’s a raucous ride: from her Beaumont beginnings as a shy child of deaf parents, her timely escape to the gay neighborhood of Montrose in the 70s and 80s, to her adventures onstage in Houston’s way off Broadway theatre scene. Both funny and poignant, The Book of Mary is a love letter to the diva in us all.

The Book of Mary is made possible by the generosity of Sue Smith.Read more

Sunday, April 2 at 4:00 PM

4:00 PM
Matchbox 2

Cai Circus , Vinyl Lounge , RiRis Playhouse & Future Stars of Houston presents; an original story by Caiya Velasco, A Girl and Her Dreams .

"Our girl in this story, Historia, falls asleep reading her favorite mythology book, which is not unusual for her. After sleeping for a little while, Historia wakes to two creatures from that exact book staring at her. They lead her through a mysterious tunnel and at the end of this tunnel lies another world. Historia will then watch and discover many beautiful things in this new world, enjoying her time and meeting new creatures. But when she decides she’s ready to go home, will she be allowed to leave?”

Come see this spectacular story unfold, featuring our cast of Aerialists, Dancers, Acrobats, and Live Vocalists.Read more

Sunday, April 2 at 6:00 PM

6:00 PM
Matchbox 4

Americana in Works by Bonds, Copland, Harbison, Previn, & More

APERIO's 2022-2023 concert season continues with S ongs America Loves to Sing - a program exploring musical Americana in works by Bonds, Copland, Harbison, Previn, Rorem, and Rzewski. Showcasing a kaleidoscope of musical styles, this evening of vocal and instrumental works is inspired by familiar spirituals, folk music, and popular tunes reinterpreted and informed with a modern perspective.Read more

Sunday, April 2 at 7:00 PM

7:00 PM
Gallery

An intimate evening of songs from the Broadway and classical repertoire

Several of the children of our Tra Amici performers have become accomplished musicians in their own right, and in this concert, we are happy to feature return engagements for Sean Holshauser and Britany Halen, joined by rising young Soprano Calista Smith, fresh from her Italian and German debuts, in a program that will feature a variety of both Broadway and the classical songs. Listen in on candid discussion about the pros and cons of growing up and forging their own careers, as 'symphony' kids' with a few surprise guests.Read more