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WITCHES
Lone Star Lyric
WITCHES
A musical comedy, music and English adaptation by Danny Ashkenasi, Texas Premiere
"Witches" is the bawdy, clever, nine-lives spanning musical about two women who happen to be witches, and have been so since the beginning of time. As we take a tour through their lives, we see all the highs and lows that effect the career, family, sex- and love life and of the modern day woman/witch and also how she dealt with all those same persecutions and pleasures in her several past lives as Eve, or Lady Macbeth, or Snow White's Stepqueen...Read more
Godspell 2012
A masterful retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements. Join ImagineNation Theatre for six performances as we deliver and illustrate Godspell from the viewpoint of the homeless and impoverished in the great city of Houston.Read more
Gallery Construction
Karen Stokes Dance presents “Gallery Construction,” a hybrid dance-film performance. The show features seven original dance-for-camera films inspired by Houston area art installations, filmed between 2011-2017. Films are integrated with live dance performances, creating an art installation performance experience. Limited seating.Read more
CHILD SUPPORT
Tarriance E. Anderson Productions
CHILD SUPPORT
Written, Directed, & Produced by Tarriance E. Anderson
In preparation for his 14th birthday, Calvin Jefferson enthusiastically begins a thorough search to complete his family tree. His ultimate goal is to have a strong relationship with both of his parents. Unfortunately, strife erupts among a father, his mistress, and a peevish wife as they interact face to face about Calvin’s existence. Prepare to grab your seat, throw yourself back in laughter, and gasp as the inconceivable unfolds before your eyes.Read more
Behind the Scenes - Behind the Sounds
Loop38 opens their 2018-19 season by bringing a focus to the physical nature of music-making with three dynamic compositions of the last decade, all written for ensemble and electronics. On the program: Maja S. K. Ratkje – And sing while thou on pressed flowers dost sleep (2013) Lewis Nielson – USW (2009) Ashley Fure – Albatross (2014)Read more
Conversos - A Secret Past
Archaeology Now
Conversos - A Secret Past
MARIE THERESA HERNANDEZ, PhD, Professor, World Cultures and Literature, University of Houston
For some families, identity contains a hidden surprise. Discover how families are uncovering centuries of secrets about Jewish identity and redefining their cultural and ethnic identity today.Read more
Terzetto
Led by ROCO’s co-principal violist, Suzanne LeFevre, Terzetto is a tribute to the instrument, featuring chamber works by Dvorák, Schulhoff, Milhaud, and others. Suzanne LeFevre, viola and curator Amy Thiaville, violin Rachel Jordan, violin Shino Hayashi, celloRead more
Chase Sequence
ROCO’s Unchambered series closes with the ROCO Brass Quintet performing Chase Sequence, James Stephenson’s work where the players imitate one another musically, each one trying to “catch up” with the other.Read more
Concert and Conversations
ROCO will present an evening of music and thoughtful dialogue about the role women play and the importance of diverse female voices in the arts and cultural industry.
The evening will consist of selections from ROCO’s In Concert program, titled Queen of Hearts, featuring works all composed by women, including the world premiere of a commission from Heather Schmidt, and the orchestra will be led by conductor Mei-Ann Chen. There will also be a panel discussion about the current state and future of the representation of women in the arts.Read more