TEATRX is bringing back La Vida Es Cortos / Life Is Shorts Festival for the second year! The festival will once again bring Latinx stories to the stage and screen in new and exciting ways. This year’s lineup includes a 14-minute musical, 21 Chump Street: The Musical, by Hamilton star Lin Manuel Miranda, and a short film by native Houstonian Vannessa Vasquez of Hulu’s East Los High. Along with 21 Chump Street: The Musical, TEATRX will produce two plays chosen after a nationwide call for short plays. On behalf of TEATRX, Laura Moreno will direct, The Party Favor, by Julián Mesri. The second play, A Volunteer by Marian Licha will be directed and acted by members of Teatro Indigo. This year’s festival will also feature the Spanish language play, El Espejo by Emilio Carballido directed by RS Producciones, and a dance theatre piece written and choreographed by Adam Castaneda of Pilot Dance Project.Read more

Houston's premier multicultural choir shines a light on the festive holidays of the season. From Diwali to Christmas, Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, and more, join us as we celebrate the rich cultural traditions that bring us brightness and cheer.Read more

Arts and culture writers, Catherine Anspon and Garry Reece, gallerist, Jonathan Hopson, and artists Ann Johnson and Rabea Ballin discuss social discourse in contemporary visual arts. Read more

Neil has doctors. Primary Care Physician. Cardiologist. Surgeon. Urologist. To name a few. Neil has medical maladies to match them all. In 45 minutes or fewer, he’ll give you the highlights of his health history with all the details you don’t want but all the specifics you need—with side trips into other personal stories that may or may not be related. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll finally make that appointment for your physical. Read more

John Cantwell’s FADE TO CONNIE is a “thoroughly exhilarating, triumphant tribute to 70's cinema classics including Eyes Of Laura Mars, Taxi Driver, Apocalypse Now, King Kong, Airport '75, Saturday Night Fever and Jaws” says the Huff Post.  It stars a high-kicking, body positive, non-speaking drag queen (Cantwell) who’s dance moves, cleverly choreographed by Robin Carrigan, with leave you breathless and begging for more.  And Love Connie gives it all!   Read more

Juxtapose Arts Collective (JUX) is excited to present Elevated Visions at the Houston Fringe Festival. Since its inception in 2016, JUX has strived to bring professional performing art to the Houston community. JUX has grown exponentially over the past 3 years of existence, thus titling our 4th season Elevated Visions. Join us as we revive our favorite mixed repertoire works from our past seasons set on JUX and JII for this retrospective evening of dance!Read more

Booger Red survives a rough childhood to become a renowned Hellfire and Brimstone Southern Baptist preacher. Can Preacher's Kid Jimmy find a way out from under Booger Red's larger-than-life shadow as he grows up and finds his own voice? If you've ever had a dream or a daddy, Loucks' gritty and passionate solo performance is for you.

Loosely based on stories from Loucks’ childhood, Booger Red is the story of someone finding their own unique voice, resisting the pressures of society’s ideas of who they should be, and forging their own way.Read more