For the Love of
Theatre Southwest

Sunday, Aug 14, 2016 | 3 pm

Hosted by Jay Menchaca
Event Committee: 
Crys Hymel, David Hymel & Pam Pankratz

This fundraiser for our beloved theatre includes a multi-scene show featuring Houston's finest talent, plus delicious food, cold frosty beverages and a silent auction. Tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased at the door, online or by calling 713-661-9505

Donations are still being accepted via GoFundMe

Saturn Returns 
by Noah Haidle
Directed by John Mitsakis

An astrological phenomenon presupposes that when the planet Saturn completes its cycle approximately every 30 years, we may be affected by deep trauma and/or change. Saturn Returns follows Gustin Novak, a radiologist living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at ages 28, 58 and 88. He is inextricably bound to the women in his life: at age 28, his wife, Loretta; at age 58 his daughter, Zephyr; and at age 88, his nurse, Suzanne. Gustin endures as the women come and go, live and die.

Fridays & Saturdays, Sept 9 - Oct 1 at 8 pm
Sunday Matinee, Sept 18

Bright Ideas 
by Eric Coble
Directed by John Patterson

How far would you go for your child? For Genevra and Joshua Bradley, the question is no longer hypothetical. Their three-year-old son, Mac, is next on the waiting list for Bright Ideas Early Childhood Development Academy—and everyone knows once you're in there, your life will unfold with glorious ease. Josh and Gen are one fatal dinner party away from the ultimate success as parents: The Right Pre-School. You may never look at pre-school—or pesto—the same way again.

Fridays & Saturdays, Oct 28–Nov 19 at 8 pm
Sunday Matinee, Nov 6 at 3 pm

Auditions: Sept 11 & 12 at 7 pm

The 12th Annual
Reader's Theatre 

Produced by
Brian Heaton
and
 Scott McWhirter

Short original plays performed as readers theatre.
(Not covered by Season Tickets)
 

One performance only

Sunday, Nov 20 at 3 pm

A Thousand Clowns 
by Herb Gardner
Directed by David Hymel

This benchmark of Broadway comedy produced one of the theatre's most beloved roles: unconventional Murray, uncle to precocious nephew, Nick. Tired of writing cheap comedy gags for "Chipper the Chipmunk", a children's television star, Murray finds himself unemployed with plenty of free time with which to pursue his...pursuits. Hounded by "the system", Murray is paid a visit by bickering, uptight social workers, Sandra and Albert, and finds himself solving their problems, as well as most of his own.

Fridays & Saturdays, 
Dec 31, Jan 6–21, at 8 pm
Sunday Matinees, Jan 8 & 15 at 3 pm

Auditions: Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 at 7 pm

The Whale 
by Samuel D. Hunter
Directed by Scott McWhirter

On the outskirts of Mormon Country, Idaho, a six- hundred pound recluse hides away in his apartment and slowly eats himself to death. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen. Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale tells the story of a man's last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places.

Fridays & Saturdays, Feb 17–Mar 11 at 8 pm
Sunday Matinee, Feb 26 at 3 pm

Auditions: Jan 2 & 3 at 7 pm

Becky's New Car 
by Steven Dietz
Directed by Mimi Holloway

Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life…and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun. A thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken.

Fridays & Saturdays, Apr 7–29 at 8 pm
NEW DATE: Sunday Matinee, Apr 23 at 3 pm

Auditions: Feb 19 & 20 at 7 pm

When We Were Young and Unafraid 
by Sarah Treem
Directed by Bob Maddox

In the early 1970s, before Roe v. Wade, before the Violence Against Women Act, Agnes has turned her quiet bed and breakfast into one of the few spots where victims of domestic violence can seek refuge. But to Agnes’ dismay, her latest runaway, Mary Anne, is beginning to influence Agnes’ college-bound daughter, Penny. As the drums of a feminist revolution grow louder outside of her tiny world, Agnes is forced to confront her own presumptions about the women she’s spent her life trying to help.

Fridays & Saturdays, May 26–June 17 at 8 pm
Sunday Matinee, June 4 at 3 pm

Auditions: Apr 9 & 10 at 7 pm

The 20th Annual
Festival of Originals
(The FOO) 

Produced by Mimi Holloway

(Not covered by Season Tickets)

Five Plays | Five Directors | Five Casts
One Fantastic Evening!

Fridays & Saturdays, 
July 21–Aug 5 at 8 pm
Sunday Matinee, July 30 at 3 pm

Auditions: June 4 & 5 at 7 pm