THE MOORS, by Jen Silverman Guest Director: Sophia Watt This whimsical satire follows a governess arriving to her new appointment with the hopeful promise of Gothic romance, only to find an oddball household, a mastiff, and a hen. The dissonant mix of modern sensibilities and classical expectations in this black comedy turns Brontë on its […]
University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance presents Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well directed by Phillip Hayes.
by HAROLD PINTER directed by SOPHIA WATT From the final meeting of two lovers to the inception of an illicit affair, a love triangle unfolds backward as power dynamics shift in exhilarating and unexpected ways in Harold Pinter’s masterpiece. The most fundamental axioms of love and friendship are open for reassessment, as we witness Emma, […]
book and lyric by STEVEN SATER music by DUNCAN SHEIK based on the play by FRANK WEDEKIND directed by MATT HUNE A story of adolescent anarchy, of teenagers silenced and controlled by a censoring society, and the devastating consequences of the freedom students find outside of the classroom. 'Spring Awakening,' the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical, […]
by ROLAND SCHIMMELPFENNIG translated by DAVID TUSHINGHAM directed by BRADLEY MICHALAKIS Christmas Eve: Bettina and her husband Albert aren’t happy. Bettina’s mother is staying for the holidays, which is awkward, not least because Bettina’s mother met a man on the train, and now she’s invited him over for dinner. 'Winter Solstice,' a razor-sharp comedy by […]
Seven Assassins Walk into a Bar World Premiere By Dain Geist February 8, 2025 – March 2, 2025 Previews: February 2, 6 & 7 Seven assassins walk into a bar… No, it’s not the start of a joke; it’s the title of the brand new play by Houston actor/playwright Dain Geist. The play takes place […]
A darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity is Suzan-Lori Parks' latest riff on the way we are defined by history. The play tells the story of Lincoln and Booth, two brothers whose names were given to them as a joke, foretelling a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment. Haunted by the past, […]
Join HGO for Noche de Ópera! From the moment Maria and Tony step onto the dance floor, their intense chemistry sends sparks flying, igniting a romance destined for tragedy. The gorgeous young pair have fallen in immediate, all-consuming love—a love made dangerous by the turf war raging between the Sharks and the Jets. Transporting Shakespeare’s […]
THE MOORS, by Jen Silverman Guest Director: Sophia Watt This whimsical satire follows a governess arriving to her new appointment with the hopeful promise of Gothic romance, only to find an oddball household, a mastiff, and a hen. The dissonant mix of modern sensibilities and classical expectations in this black comedy turns Brontë on its […]
It’s time for OPEN ENROLLMENT at the Russian Language School for the upcoming semester! REGISTER NOW! Group classes are available EVERY Saturday & Sunday starting September 7th, 2024. We accept children ages 3 thru 14. Hurry up and secure your spot at the School! Sign your children up for small-group (up to 4 kids in […]
In this two-week filmmaking camp, Kids TV producer Dan Gordon leads campers in scripting, filming, and acting in an original movie exploring the themes of community building and development. Learn the technical aspects of filmmaking, from camera operation to set design, while exploring cultural experiences from around the world! At the end of camp, parents […]
Attention, artists and manga fanatics! At our popular manga camp, create your own comics inspired by the Japanese manga style. Beginner to advanced students will learn new skills to bring comics to life on paper and on the web. Learn how comics are made, compete in sketching contests, and show off your work on the […]
