Texas New Music Ensemble will bring Houston 8 days of concerts, film screenings, guest lectures, and more! Over 50 composers, choreographers, and instrumentalists will present 28 World Premieres during this epic celebration of new art and music. Read more

FADE TO BLACK PLAY FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS 12TH  SEASON!!!

The Fade To Black Play Festival celebrates 12 seasons of amazing festival performances! We are Houston's first and only national short play festival to spotlight the new works of African-American playwrights. Our play festival is the hippest, hottest play festival you'll ever experience! Be There!Read more

You are cordially invited to join us on an adventure as we sail through Davy Jones' Locker to find Treasure Island! Just like Stevenson's classic tale, our production promises sword fights, pirates, mutiny, and treasure as we follow our protagonist, Jem Hawkins though a coming-of-age adventure. This show has been written for adults, and then finessed with kids in mind to create an All-Ages Family Encouraged adventure that promises to delight and entertain across the generations! Read more

Samskriti presents the extraordinary Dr. Apoorva Jayaraman in THE IDEA OF GOD, which asks the questions, is He the creator, or is he my creation? Does God reside in art, or is art a pathway to him? Do I seek 'him', or is 'She' in me? This solo dance performance will explore, through the medium of Bharatanatyam, the idea of God in Indian philosophy and thought through the exploration of previously unseen texts and narratives. From ancient scriptures like the Vedas and from Sangam texts, all the way down to revolutionary and modern writing of the 21st century, this visual journey probes the Indian understanding of God through the centuries.

An exploration, through the medium of Bharatanatyam, of previously unseen texts and narratives in Indian philosophy and thoughtAn exploration, through the medium of Bharatanatyam, of previously unseen texts and narratives in Indian philosophy and thought.Read more

Step into the vibrant world of the Watkins family as they navigate the highs and lows of modern-day Houston. In this gripping tale of fame, fortune, and the pursuit of fulfillment, audiences are invited on a journey through the complexities of human emotion. From moments of profound joy to heart-wrenching betrayal, A Changed Mind delves deep into the universal struggles we all face. But amidst the turmoil, a powerful message emerges:

" Don't wait until you lose everything to find God."Read more

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Three playwrights from three Houston area high schools premiere their one-act plays at the 2024 Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Student Playwright Festival: 

Ephemeral by Delilah Romero, directed by Curtis Barber: Iris is struggling to have a relationship with her verbally abusive father while trying to understand her overly optimistic mother.

Tech Savvy by Obiajulu Mgbechi, directed by Jeff Merriman: Teenage students face down inequality and privilege through participation in a city-wide app design competition.

The Butler Didn't Do It This Time (Trust Me) by Thomas Fernandes, directed by Jessica Jaye: When the friend of two roommates is found murdered, a suspicious person appears in their apartment claiming to be a detective. If they want to find the real killer (and make it out alive), they may just have to trust him.Read more