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

Thunderclap Productions is proud to present a festival featuring several local playwrights, lyricists, and composers showcasing excerpts from their new plays and musicals. Join us to get glimpses of new works in progress by these Houston-area creatives: Aaron Alon, Alric Davis, Lizzie Guest, Eric C. Jones, and Neil Ellis Orts! This New Works Festival is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.Read more

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

Shinjini Kulkarni, a renowned Kathak dancer from the esteemed ninth generation of the Kalka Bindadin lineage, is the granddaughter of the legendary Kathak Maestro, Pt. Birju Maharaj. Her journey in Kathak began at the age of five, when she started learning under the expert guidance of her grandfather. By the time she was just eight years old, Shinjini began performing, showcasing her talent and dedication to the art form. Since then, she has continued to refine her skills and express her deep passion for dance. Through her captivating performances, Shinjini Kulkarni consistently mesmerizes audiences, earning accolades and recognition for her exceptional artistry and commitment to the classical dance form of Kathak.Read more

Ethnography of Afro-Venezuelan Music is a multidisciplinary educational conference that explores the expression of the rich cultural traditions of African culture and European religious practices in Venezuela, particularly focusing on how music serves as a medium for spiritual, social, and cultural expression. It differentiates Afro-Venezuelan music from the broader Afro-Latin music scene in social and religious terms and disseminates the elements that converge in the sociohistorical construction of the Afro-Venezuelan vision and its impact on the Venezuelan colonial context. 

The project, which includes videos, music, and dance, aims to strengthen ties between African American and Venezuelan communities and promote a dynamic cultural exchange. This educational-cultural activity is free for the general public. 

Ethnography of Afro-Venezuelan Music is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. Read more

Panopticon is a multimedia, immersive, dance theater performance inspired by Open Dance Project’s research into the sci-fi world of retro-futuristic dystopias. Set in a world where “citizens” are constantly being watched, a la George Orwell’s 1984, Panopticon follows two would-be lovers struggling with their desire for physical and emotional intimacy in a world where deep, human connection is forbidden. Read more

Spring Fusion with Uptown Dance Company II, Senior Company and Junior Company! Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Season, featuring new premiers including artistic director Beth Gulledge-Brown, Resident Choreographer Andre Silva, renowned Choreographer and educator Pattie Obey and Company Dancer Kaitlyn BlakeRead more

Spring is in the Air with Uptown Dance Company! Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Season, featuring new premiers including Houston Ballet principal dancer Karina Gonzalez, renowned Choreographer and educator Pattie Obey and Houston Ballet former principal dancer Krissy RichmondRead more

A new work that tributes the composer and trumpeter Don Cherry featuring music by GRAMMY nominated trumpeter & composer Tim Hagans, choreography by Michele Brangwen, and music & movement created spontaneously in the moment by all performers. Cherry was interested in the relationship of music to the human spirit, and how music could be a force and a presence in our daily lives. Join us for an original  and magical exploration and celebration of what connects us to each other and the universe. Performed by Adam Castañeda, Meredith Fages, Cristian Laverde König, Lindsey McGill and Michele Brangwen, dancers; Tim Hagans, pocket trumpet; Angela Wang, voice & keyboard; Warren Sneed, saxophone;Thomas Helton, bass; Sam Knight, drums.Read more