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Doubt, A Parable

The Garden Theatre

Doubt, A Parable

By John Patrick Shanley

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, Doubt is the story of when a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition. As the actions and motivations of each are scrutinized and suspicion mounts, the two are drawn into a battle of wills that threatens irrevocable consequences for all involved.

The Garden Theatre is honored to have Ann star, Nora Hahn, return to the stage as Sister Aloysius in this production. Ms. Hahn appeared in her star-making role of Governor Ann Richards in the one-woman show, Ann, produced by The Garden Theatre in February of 2024, as well as a brief stint of the same production in Columbus, TX in October of 2024. Ms. Hahn also appeared on The Garden Theatre stage as Clairee in Steel Magnolias and Gov. Ferguson/Cumie Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde, and has appeared on stages across Houston such as Stageworks, Theatre Southwest, and The Country Playhouse.Read more

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He Loves Her, a tribute to Nina Simone & James Baldwin

An Art-infused Open Mic featuring Community in tribute to James Baldwin & Nina Simone!

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM... THE MIXER 

Experience the sound of DJ LoQi spinning the hottest Neo Soul, R&B music that will stimulate your mind, body, and soul as you arrive for your heART&SOUL experience.

8:00 PM... THE EXPERIENCE
Experience a community open mic in honor of Nina Simone an James Baldwin  NOT TO BE MISSED!. This mic will bring the heat.

SPOKEN WORD + MOVEMENT + SONG + VISUAL ART = Where the ARTS merge!
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The Trap

Denisov Antrepriza

The Trap

a very intriguing detective story. A comedy inspired by Robert Thomas' play

A groom on a honeymoon in a mountain village - reports the disappearance of his wife to the police. Indeed, she has not returned for a few days, following a dispute, and he is worried. When the priest of the village arrives and tells the husband that he has found his wife and that she is behind the door, the stupefaction of the husband is total: this woman who presents herself as being his wife is not. But, to make matters worse, no one knows the "real" Mrs. Corban, given the novelty of this relationship. This Mrs Corban says loud and clear that her husband is amnesic and to confirm her words, she lends herself to an interrogation in order and gets a perfect score. Is he mad or is there a gang of criminals bent on him? A fantastic story follows immediately, where laughter and mystery intersect over the minutes and where the viewer sometimes has the impression of being in the trap…Read more

The Amazing Acro-Cats Hootin' and Hollerin' in Houston!

Rock Cats Rescue presents The Amazing Acro-Cats!

This troupe of trained house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind, 90 minute purrformance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, ringing bells, balancing on balls, and performing other feats of agility and acrobatics. The show finale is the only all-cat band in the world: Tuna and the Rock Cats! The Rock Cats play guitar, drums, and piano, and they've been joined by the Jazz Cats on saxophone, trumpet, and clarinet.Read more

Frozen Section

In a liminal, existential grocery store, a disorganized collection of bewildered shoppers and workers find comfort in the carefully organized aisles, in the feeling of cold air on one’s face when opening a door in the frozen section.

But the supermarket feels almost empty. Because: Instacart? These collected souls seem so removed from one another, so far from the messy origin of things. Salad mix sweating in a clam shell? How did we get here? In the back alley a cashier converses with a coyote; in Dairy, civilization dances with the wild.

To be adrift solo is one thing, to be so among found community is quite another. And that’s not nothing. Sometimes it can seem like everything. Read more

A Nice Indian Boy

A meet-cute at a temple sparks a romance between Naveen Gavaskar and Keshav—a Hindi-speaking, Bollywood-loving man who happens to be white. As their love story unfolds, the Gavaskar household must also brace itself for the return of Naveen’s older sister, Arundhathi. What follows is an uproarious journey as the family navigates duty, tradition, and self-discovery in their quest for happily-ever-afters. Madhuri Shekhar’s comedy offers a warm and witty portrayal of love and marriage in today’s Desi diaspora.Read more

Monologos de la Vagina

Monólogos de la Vagina es una obra episódica escrita por Eve Ensler, resultado de 200 entrevistas que realizó a mujeres de diferentes partes del mundo. Ensler lee el texto en el Westside Theatre fuera de Broadway después de una presentación limitada en HERE arts Center en 1996, y a partir de ese momento comienza una exitosa carrera que se ha presentado en diversos idiomas. La pieza está compuesta por 9 monólogos y 3 conversatorios, lecturas dramatizadas representadas por mujeres. La Vagina es el tema recurrente a lo largo de la pieza como herramienta de empoderamiento femenino y la máxima encarnación de la individualidad, a través del sexo, el amor, la violación, la menstruación, la mutilación, la masturbación, el parto, el orgasmo, la variedad de nombres para la vagina, o simplemente como un aspecto físico del cuerpo.

Nuestra versión, dirigida por Manuel Mendoza, es leída en ESPAÑOL por tres actrices y a lo largo de su puesta ha contado con mas de 50 artistas latinas consagradas y de gran prestigio, destacando en esta ocasión el talento y reconocida trayectoria de Fabiola Colmenares, Elba Escobar y Judith González.Read more

The Bench

Russian Cultural Center "Our Texas"

The Bench

A. Panin and O. Demindova in famous Alexander Gelman's play

The Bench, by Alexander Gelman, is a production that makes you reflect on life, love, and human relationships—one that you'll want to watch again.

Actors Alexey Panin and Olga Demidova have formed a remarkable duo. Their performance is full of nuances, irony, and drama. This duo became a true celebration for the audience.

Gelman's play, written in the 1980s, has not lost its relevance. The themes of loneliness, the search for meaning in life, and human relationships continue to resonate with audiences. The performance is filled with subtle humor and deep drama. Laughter and tears alternate, keeping the audience engaged.Read more

Bajo Terapia (In Therapy) 

Gente de Teatro

Bajo Terapia (In Therapy) 

by Argentine playwright Matías Del Federico, directed by Marcela Salas

Bajo Terapia (In Therapy) is a hilarious and breathless comedy. This original game invites three couples to reveal their conflicts during an unconventional group therapy session. New questions ignite confessions, demands, truths, lies, and unexpected twists in this setting. This unique play explores the relationships of three couples through a humorous yet poignant lens, serving as the focal point of a group's unpredictable journey.  Read more

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