August 2025 Newsletter- Discover Our Exciting 2025-2026 Season

Here are a few highlights from this month at COS.

• Announcing our 2025-2026 Season: The Company OnStage is thrilled to unveil our 2025–2026 Season, featuring a vibrant mix of beloved classics, contemporary drama, lighthearted comedies, and imaginative theatre for young audiences. Every production in our season is brought to life by the local artists and storytellers who make COS a proud part of Houston’s theatre community (since 1977). Season Tickets are now on sale! Enjoy a 20% discount and the flexibility to choose performances that fit your schedule with our Evening and Young Audience Series packages. Join us for a season of connection, creativity, and community. (Buy Season Tickets)
• Introducing Our New Artistic Director, Makaylee “Mak” Secrest: The Company OnStage is proud to welcome Makaylee “Mak” Secrest (she/her) as our new Artistic Director. Introduced at our Summer Gala in July, Mak brings a strong background in directing and arts administration, with experience at Le Petit Theatre, Swine Palace, Theatre Baton Rouge, and the Alley Theatre. A Louisiana native now based in Houston, Mak is passionate about storytelling, community-building, and expanding access to the arts. We’re excited for the vision and leadership she brings to COS. (Learn More)
• Welcome New Board Members!: The Company OnStage is proud to welcome four outstanding individuals to our Board of Directors following this year’s nomination and search process: Thomas Berkes, Allison Hall, Rency Shah, and Ashley Shaunte. Each brings a distinct blend of leadership, creativity, and community-minded values to our organization. From corporate finance and education to arts advocacy and strategic consulting, their combined expertise will help guide COS through an exciting new chapter. (Learn More)
• Support COS: As rehearsals begin for our 2025–2026 season, The Company OnStage is entering an exciting new chapter—one that also brings new challenges. For the first time in our history, we are paying market-rate rent for our performance space, and the financial impact is significant. If you are in a position to give, we invite you to make a contribution in support of our work. Your generosity helps ensure that we can continue producing meaningful, high-quality theatre that remains accessible to all. (Donate)
• Volunteer With COS: As we prepare for our 2025–2026 Season, The Company OnStage is seeking Hospitality Volunteers to support our performances. Volunteers assist with ushering, concessions, and box office operations, helping us create a welcoming experience for every guest. In appreciation of your time, volunteers are invited to attend the performance they support at no cost, pending seat availability. Interested or have questions? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@companyonstage.org. (Sign Up)

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