MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS
Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people -- some kind, some dangerous and cruel -- as he searches for his family. From a sinister one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies to a sweatshop, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape in this entrancing adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey.
This dark and unflinching horror story delves deeply into the intersection of science, ethics and both the best and the worst of humanity. The Nick Dear adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic tale upends the audience’s perspective, focusing on the journey and development of the reanimated Creature rather than on the brilliant experiments of the mad doctor Frankenstein. This one shift profoundly changes how we view this “monstrous” resurrected being, galvanizing him as an unlikely protagonist in the story. Abandoned and betrayed by his creator, the Creature must navigate a hostile world full of fear, cruelty and violence, becoming increasingly desperate and vengeful, and finally seeking out Frankenstein to strike a terrifying deal… ultimately forcing us to consider who the real monster is.
Contemporary playwright Amy Freed freely adapts two 1696 Restoration comedies—Colly Cibber’s Love’s Last Shift and John Vanbrugh’s sequel, The Relapse- in this rollicking , bawdy comedy. Both of the original plays, and Freed’s imaginative adaptation follow the adventures of the rakish John Loveless and his virtuous wife, Amanda. They are joined by a host of comic characters including Loveless’ best friend Ned Worthy and the terminally narcissistic Lord Foppington in this witty, verbally juicy script featuring classic Restoration plot twists and turns appended with a Shakespearean wrap up exalting love and licentiousness in their infinite varieties.
A group of six mid-pubescents compete in the title championship, spelling their way through vexing vocabulary while sharing hilarious and poignant personal stories. A riotous ride, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced and funny D-E-L-I-G-H-T.
The School of Theatre & Dance presents Creative Exchange, an annual showcase featuring original dance works by faculty and guest artists as performed by the pre-professional dance company; The UH Dance Ensemble. Take a Sneak Peek at the professional dances of the future.
STUDENT WORK
A dystopian world where people are divided into two groups: those with Bands and those without (the Free). The Free run the government and the Banded are given less privileges and rights. This science fiction play follows Ida, a young Banded woman and her mother, Ame, as they try to change the rules of the world.
The School of Theatre & Dance presents Emerging Choreographers Showcase, an annual showcase featuring premiere dance works by students of the dance program. The entire evening is fully produced, choreographed, costumed, and designed by UH theatre and dance students to highlight their performance and production skills in a professional theater setting. Come see the stars of tomorrow – today!
The School of Theatre & Dance is excited to present the 13th annual 10-Minute New Play Festival! This popular showcase highlights some of the best new work from our students.
MITCHELL CENTER VISITING ARTISTS
A world premiere embodied storytelling event that exemplifies the expression, “leap, and the net shall appear,” as our incoming MFA Acting cohort and select undergrads build a project like no other. In just over 100 hours of rehearsal, an entire play without words will be conceived, devised, and performed by PUSH Theatricals, and supported by the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts.
PUSH: Intense athleticism, gravity-defying acrobatics, and soulful artistry are the trademarks of award-winning, genre-defining PUSH Physical Theatre. Founded in Rochester, NY in 2000 by husband-and-wife team, Darren and Heather Stevenson, out of a desire to “push” the boundaries of conventional theatre, PUSH has since earned an international reputation as one of the world’s leading physical theatre companies performing at Soho Playhouse and garnered many awards in the Fringe theatre circuit. PUSH has also been featured in acclaimed collaborations with the Grammy-winning Ying Quartet, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Pulitzer Prize-nominated composer Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon’s two multi-media operas.
KGMCA BOX OFFICE
The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Box Office is available remotely by phone or email Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Walk-up service is at the School of Theatre and Dance Box Office. Tickets can also be purchased starting one hour before a performance at the venue.
Email us: kgmcaboxoffice@uh.edu | Call us: 713-743-3388
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