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SUMMARY:LIBRARY DAYS at the Company OnStage – Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Celebrate the magic of local arts and literacy at Library Days at The Company OnStage\, happening alongside the morning performance of our family show\, Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder! \nEvent Details:\nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nPlease arrive by 10:30 AM to participate in the craft activity. \nJoin us for a fun-filled morning designed for all ages:\n-Enjoy a live performance of Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder\, perfect for families\n-Create your own take-home party hat and bookmark at our free DIY craft station\n-Sign up for a Houston Public Library card right on-site\n-Connect with your community through creativity\, storytelling\, and live theatre \nThis Library Day at COS we are honored to partner with the Bright Like Lucy Fund. For our production of “Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder”\, it seemed fitting to partner with an organization founded in the memory of another glasses-wearing\, bold\, and inspiring young girl. Lucy Dillion was a bright and kind-hearted eight-year-old\, who tragically lost her life in 2025 with 27 other young girls during the major flooding event in Central Texas. To honor Lucy’s memory\, her family created the Bright Like Lucy Fund to make a difference by opening doors for other kids to dream big\, play hard\, and live brightly. They offer coaching\, scholarships and financial support to help transform a child’s potential into success. \nYou can learn more about the Bright Like Lucy Fund at https://www.brightlikelucy.org/ \nIn honor of Lucy\, we are inviting everyone to wear her favorite color: Blue. \nTickets: Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Reserve Your Spot Today! \nBring your family\, your curiosity\, and your love of books and theatre. Let’s celebrate stories both on the stage and on the page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/library-days-at-the-company-onstage-junie-b-jones-toothless-wonder/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Event,Shows and Events
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SUMMARY:Play Club – March Meeting “Maricela De La Luz Lights the World"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for a fun\, low-commitment way to get involved at Company OnStage? \nPlay Club is a relaxed\, welcoming space where theatre lovers and curious newcomers alike can come together to explore scripts. Every month\, we’ll announce a new play to read aloud as a group. Participants will rotate roles\, so everyone who wants to read can bring the characters to life. Prefer to listen and enjoy the performances? That’s perfectly fine too! \nAfter each reading\, we’ll share first impressions and discuss whether the play might be a good fit for a future COS production. It’s a great opportunity to: \n\nDiscover exciting new plays\nConnect with fellow theatre enthusiasts\nHave a voice in shaping the COS season\n\nJoin us for our next Play Club Meeting\, where we will be reading Maricela De La Luz Lights the World by José Rivera. \nWhen: Postponed – More Information Coming Soon! \nHosted By: Mak Secrest\, Artistic Director at COS \nAdmission: FREE \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a device (tablet\, laptop\, or phone) to read on. Scripts are emailed upon arrival.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/play-club-february-meeting-maricela-de-la-luz-lights-the-world/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Company OnStage":MAILTO:info@companyonstage.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20250720T030039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T015635Z
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SUMMARY:Lions in Illyria
DESCRIPTION:Giraffes are gentlemen\, aardvarks are card sharks\, and animals rule the world in this retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. When young lioness Violet is separated from her twin brother by a storm at sea\, she must find her way alone in an unknown country. Disguised as a boy\, she finds work helping a preposterous peacock win the love of the most graceful gazelle in town\, but it’s not long before Violet is torn between multiple masters and the whole menagerie is tangled in matters of the heart. Travel to the weird and wonderful land of Illyria in this magical\, clever comedy. \nProduced by special arrangement with Playscripts\, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)\nDirected by: Lauren Hainley \nPerformance Dates: Saturdays January 31st\, February 7th\, 14th and 21st at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday\, February 15th at 2 p.m. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/lions-in-illyria/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20250720T030007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T011916Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:The play follows the escapades of two charming bachelors\, Jack and Algernon\, who lead double lives to escape their social obligations. Jack pretends to have a wicked brother named Ernest\, whose mischievous behavior provides him with an excuse to escape his country life and pursue romantic interests in London. Algernon employs a similar tactic\, creating an imaginary friend named Bunbury whose frequent illnesses allow him to escape his social commitments in London and enjoy leisurely pursuits in the country. Their intricate web of deception becomes increasingly complicated when both men fall in love. The pursuit of love and marriage leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and absurd situations. Through clever wordplay\, satire\, and hilarious characters\, Wilde critiques the superficial values and social expectations of the Victorian upper class\, particularly their rigid adherence to societal norms and their obsession with appearance. The Importance of Being Earnest humorously explores the lengths people will go in order to maintain a façade of respectability and navigate the complexities of love and marriage within a restrictive social framework. \nDirected by: Sam Martinez \nPerformance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays\, January 30th\, 31st\, February 6th\, 7th\, 13th\, 14th\, 20th\, and 21st at 8:00 p.m.\, and Sunday\, February 8th at 2:00 p.m. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20260107T234445Z
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SUMMARY:Play Club – January Meeting “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for a fun\, low-commitment way to get involved at Company OnStage? \nPlay Club is a relaxed\, welcoming space where theatre lovers and curious newcomers alike can come together to explore scripts. Every month\, we’ll announce a new play to read aloud as a group. Participants will rotate roles\, so everyone who wants to read can bring the characters to life. Prefer to listen and enjoy the performances? That’s perfectly fine too! \nAfter each reading\, we’ll share first impressions and discuss whether the play might be a good fit for a future COS production. It’s a great opportunity to: \n\nDiscover exciting new plays\nConnect with fellow theatre enthusiasts\nHave a voice in shaping the COS season\n\nJoin us for our next Play Club Meeting\, where we will be reading Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis. \nWhen: January 11th\, 4:30-6:30pm \nHosted By: Mak Secrest\, Artistic Director at COS \nAdmission: FREE \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a device (tablet\, laptop\, or phone) to read on. Scripts are emailed upon arrival. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/play-club-january-meeting-brothers-grimm-spectaculathon/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Company OnStage":MAILTO:info@companyonstage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20251201T190110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T190118Z
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SUMMARY:Play Club - December Meeting "Other Desert Cities"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for a fun\, low-commitment way to get involved at Company OnStage? \nPlay Club is a relaxed\, welcoming space where theatre lovers and curious newcomers alike can come together to explore scripts. Every month\, we’ll announce a new play to read aloud as a group. Participants will rotate roles\, so everyone who wants to read can bring the characters to life. Prefer to listen and enjoy the performances? That’s perfectly fine too! \nAfter each reading\, we’ll share first impressions and discuss whether the play might be a good fit for a future COS production. It’s a great opportunity to: \n\nDiscover exciting new plays\nConnect with fellow theatre enthusiasts\nHave a voice in shaping the COS season\n\nJoin us for our next Play Club Meeting\, where we will be reading Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz \nWhen: December 28th\, 4:30-6:30pm \nHosted By: Mak Secrest\, Artistic Director at COS \nAdmission: FREE \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a device (tablet\, laptop\, or phone) to read on. Scripts are emailed upon arrival. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/play-club-december-meeting-other-desert-cities/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Event,Shows and Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Company OnStage":MAILTO:info@companyonstage.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
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SUMMARY:‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
DESCRIPTION:“‘Twas the night before Christmas\, when all through the house\, not a creature was stirring\, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse is stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas!”\, we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse\, an elf\, and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! \nKen Ludwig’s ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com\nDirected by: Jennifer Brown \nPerformance Dates: Saturdays December 6th\, 13th\, and 20th\, 2025 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday\, December 14th at 2 p.m. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/twas-the-night-before-christmas/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20250720T030057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T181751Z
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SUMMARY:Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
DESCRIPTION:Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time\, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world\, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture\, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season! \nPresented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing\, LLC\, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)\nDirected by Dylan Smail \nPerformance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays\, December 5th\, 6th\, 12th\, 13th\, 19th and 20th at 8:00 p.m.\, and Sunday\, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/every-christmas-story-ever-told-and-then-some/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Company OnStage":MAILTO:info@companyonstage.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20250706T211236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T011706Z
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SUMMARY:Kid Frankenstein
DESCRIPTION:Finally!  Frankenstein is kid-friendly! Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair.  When Doctor Frankenstein’s ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania\, the friends are whisked into a sci-fi fantasy of time-warped\, weirdly scary and lively adventure. \nProduced with special arrangement by: ArtReach Children’s Theatre Plays\nDirected by: Kathryn Noser \nPerformance Dates: Saturdays October 4th\, 11th\, 18th and 26th at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday\, October 19th at 2 p.m. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/kid-frankenstein/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20250706T211955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T015735Z
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SUMMARY:Blithe Spirit
DESCRIPTION:A smash comedy hit in London and New York\, this much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives concerns fussy\, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine\, who has remarried but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife\, Elvira. Clever\, insistent and well aware of Charles’ shortcomings\, Elvira is called up by a visiting “happy medium\,” the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati. As everyone’s personalities clash\, Charles’ current wife\, Ruth\, is accidentally killed. She “passes over” and joins Elvira\, allowing the two “blithe spirits” to haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity. \n“Blithe Spirit” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com\nDirected by: Mike Marlowe \nPerformance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays\, October 3rd\, 4th\, 10th\, 11th\, 17th\, 18th\, 24th\, and 25th at 8:00 p.m.\, and Sunday\, October 12th at 2:00 p.m. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/blithe-spirit/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20250706T204855Z
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS - "Kid Frankenstein" and "Blithe Spirit"
DESCRIPTION:The Company OnStage is excited to announce that we are hosting auditions for “Kid Frankenstein” and “Blithe Spirit”. \nAuditions will take place on Sunday\, July 20th\, and Monday\, July 21st\, 2025\, beginning at 7pm at 5720 Bellaire Blvd\, Suite G\, Houston\, TX 77081. We ask that participants arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork and introduce yourself to the stage managers. If you have a headshot and resume\, please bring it (not required). There are no audition appointments\, and actors are not required to prepare a monologue. The evening will cover the auditions for both shows\, beginning with the Young Audiences Production. During each show’s audition\, all actors will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a group setting with the director selecting sides and combinations of participants to read together or independently. Please be prepared to move and make bold choices! \n*************************************************************************** \nYOUNG AUDIENCES PRODUCTION – “Kid Frankenstein” – After Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein\,” Adapted By Kathryn Schultz Miller.\nDirected By Kathryn Noser\nProduced by special arrangement with ArtReach Children’s Theatre Plays.\nFirst Rehearsal: Sunday\, August 10th\nRehearsal Schedule: Sunday and Tuesday Evenings Beginning at 7pm.\n(Additional Dates may be added\, if needed)\nPerformance Dates: Saturdays October 4th\, 11th\, 18th and 26th\, 2025 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday\, October 19th at 2 p.m.\nStrike Date: Sunday\, October 26th \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS:\nTotal Number of Actors: 11\nAge Range: 10 – 50+\nThis is a Flexible Cast (2-9 Women and 2-9 Men)\nAll ethnicities are welcome.\nThere are no roles for children under 10 in this production. \nLIST OF CHARACTERS\, AGE RANGES\, AND GENDERS:\nFrankie Stein: any gender\, age 10-13\nIrving: male\, age 10-13\nHelga: female\, age 10-13\nKid 1: any gender\, age 10-13\nKid 2: any gender\, age 10-13\nT-Bone: any gender\, age 10-13\nBarbie Q or Knucklehead: any gender\, age 10-13\nMrs. Newton: female\, age 20-60\nMr. Klondike: male\, age 30-50\nMr. Spots or Mrs. Magillacutty: any gender\, age 50+\nMonster: any gender\, age 10-50+ \nSYNOPSIS:\nFinally!  Frankenstein is kid-friendly! Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair.  When Doctor Frankenstein’s ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania\, the friends are whisked into a sci-fi fantasy of time-warped\, weirdly scary and lively adventure. \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT. \n*************************************************************************** \nEVENING THEATRE PRODUCTION – “Blithe Spirit” by Noël Coward\nDirected by Mike Marlowe\n“Blithe Spirit” is produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals\nFirst Rehearsal: Monday\, August 11th\nRehearsal Schedule: Monday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday Evenings Beginning at 7pm.\n(Additional Dates may be added\, if needed)\nPerformance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays\, October 3rd\, 4th\, 10th\, 11th\, 17th\, 18th\, 24th\, and 25th at 8:00 p.m.\, and Sunday\, October 12th at 2:00 p.m.\nStrike Date: Sunday\, October 26th \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS:\nTotal Number of Actors: 7\nAge range: mid 20s – 65\nNumber of Women: 5\nNumber of Men: 2\nAll ethnicities are welcome.\nThere are no roles for children in this production. \nLIST OF CHARACTERS:\nEdith: female\, age mid 20s\, has a posh English accent (BBC-style)\nRuth: female\, age 35-65\, has a posh English accent (BBC-style)\nCharles: male\, age 35-65\, has a posh English accent (BBC-style)\nDr. Bradman: male\, age 35-65\, has a posh English accent (BBC-style)\nMrs. Bradman: female\, age 35-65\, has a posh English accent (BBC-style)\nMadame Arcati: female\, age 35-65\, has an Italian accent\nElvira: female\, age mid 20s\, has a posh English accent (BBC-style) \nSYNOPSIS:\nA smash comedy hit in London and New York\, this much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives concerns fussy\, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine\, who has remarried but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife\, Elvira. Clever\, insistent and well aware of Charles’ shortcomings\, Elvira is called up by a visiting “happy medium\,” the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati. As everyone’s personalities clash\, Charles’ current wife\, Ruth\, is accidentally killed. She “passes over” and joins Elvira\, allowing the two “blithe spirits” to haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity. \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT. THE DIRECTOR IS REQUESTING POSH BRITISH ACCENTS (THINK BBC-STYLE) FOR ALL ROLES\, AND THOSE INTERESTED IN MADAME ARCATI SHOULD ALSO PREPARE AN ITALIAN ACCENT OPTION. ALL AUDITIONING ACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRESENT A ONE-MINUTE MONOLOGUE\, DRAMATIC OR COMEDIC\, TO SHOWCASE THEIR RANGE AND SKILL. \n*************************************************************************** \nThe Company OnStage\, Inc. (COS)\, is an all-volunteer Texas nonprofit corporation with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and can be reached by visiting www.companyonstage.org or by calling 713-726-1219 and leaving a message.
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/auditions-kid-frankenstein-and-blithe-spirit/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Audition,Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T221225Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Summer Gala and Season Annoucement
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nStep into the spotlight with The Company OnStage for an unforgettable evening of celebration\, connection\, and community spirit at our Annual Summer Gala! \nSince 1978\, The Company OnStage has championed the belief that the magic of theater should be affordable\, accessible\, and deeply enriching for everyone. Our annual fundraising gala is more than a party. It’s a powerful night of purpose\, where your support directly fuels another season of thought-provoking dramas\, delightful comedies\, and family favorites. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nSeason Sneak Peek – Get an exclusive first look at select scenes from our upcoming season\nSilent Auction & Raffle – Bid on unique items and experiences\, all for a great cause\nLight Bites & Decadent Desserts – Enjoy delicious treats as you mix and mingle\nCommunity Celebration – Be part of a vibrant evening honoring the arts and those who make it possible\n\nAttire: It’s a night to shine — whatever that means to you! From cocktail chic to creative flair\, all styles and smiles are welcome. \nCome raise a glass to the next chapter of our local theater\, and help us keep the arts alive and thriving in our community. Proceeds support our 2025-2026 Season and year-round programming.  \nLet’s make it a night to remember — together! \nBuy Tickets \n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/2025-summer-gala-and-season-annoucement/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026,Event,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20240806T023550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T011940Z
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SUMMARY:The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas
DESCRIPTION:Left alone at the dinner table to finish the remains of his meal (a single\, enormous pea)\, 8-year-old Evan wishes he had a real live monster to eat his peas and play with him. When a real live monster actually arrives\, life is turned upside down for Evan and his family in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy. The monster\, named Pea\, immediately befriends Evan and his little sister\, Sue. Pea helps clean\, spies on the parents\, acts out stories about princesses and space aliens and even takes Evan and Sue to visit Monster World—but the children have to keep talking the monster out of eating their parents! When Pea hides under the table during breakfast—and steals pancakes from people’s plates—the distracted\, technology-addicted parents finally discover the monster under the table. The family has to decide whether to send the monster back to Monster World or accept it as a member of their family. \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY\, INC.\, of Woodstock\, Illinois. \nDirected by Mary Ann Janecka \nPerformances are June 7th – 28th\, 2025\, Saturdays @ 11am & 1:30pm and Sunday\, June 22nd @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE  \nIndividual Tickets AVAILABLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/the-boy-who-loves-monsters-and-the-girl-who-loves-peas/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Company OnStage":MAILTO:info@companyonstage.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20240806T023523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T011728Z
UID:1770-1749168000-1751155199@companyonstage.org
SUMMARY:Crimes of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:The scene is Hazlehurst\, Mississippi\, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch\, their grandfather\, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. Lenny\, the oldest sister\, is unmarried at thirty and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg\, the middle sister\, who quickly outgrew Hazlehurst\, is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast; while Babe\, the youngest\, is out on bail after having shot her husband in the stomach. Their troubles\, grave and yet\, somehow\, hilarious\, are highlighted by their priggish cousin\, Chick\, and by the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out of jail while helpless not to fall in love with her. In the end the play is the story of how its young characters escape the past to seize the future—but the telling is so true and touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the curtain has descended. \nProduced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing  \nDirected by Joseph “Chepe” Lockett \nPerformances run June 6th – 28th\, 2025\, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm\, and Sunday\, June 15th @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE \nIndividual Tickets AVAILABLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/crimes-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20240806T023500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T011528Z
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SUMMARY:The True Stories of the So-Called Big Bad Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Little Red Riding Hood\, The Boy Who Cried Wolf\, and the Three Little Pigs had it wrong when they accused the wolves of being bad. And now the wolves have gone on strike until they can tell their side of the story. See these classic tales retold in a new and comical way. \nProduced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids\, Iowa \nDirected by Jennifer Brown \nPerformances run April 5th – 26th\, 2025\, Saturdays @ 11am & 1:30pm\, and Sunday\, April 13th @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE \nIndividual Tickets AVAILABLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/the-true-story-of-the-so-called-big-bad-wolves/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20240806T023445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T022616Z
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SUMMARY:N
DESCRIPTION:O’Neill and Gilpin fight from rehearsal to Broadway run and\, eventually\, to the London tour. At stake for O’Neill? His artistic vision. For Gilpin? His entire career and family. To Eugene O’Neill\, a word is just a word. For Charles Gilpin\, those six letters have the power to unravel everything that he has ever worked for. \nAdrienne Earle Pender gives us the influential and momentous “N” play\, that dramatizes the struggle between playwright Eugene O’Neill and actor Charles Sidney Gilpin over the inclusion of the “N” word in the script for O’Neill’s first box office hit\, The Emperor Jones. in 1920. \nProduced by special arrangement with Havescripts Play Scripts Publishers \nDirected by Cardero Berryman \nPerformances run April 4th – 26th\, 2025\, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm\, and Sunday\, April 6th @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE \nIndividual Tickets AVAILABLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/n/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20240829T235200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185138Z
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS – “The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas” and "Crimes of the Heart"
DESCRIPTION:The Company OnStage is excited to announce that we are hosting auditions for “The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas” by Jonathan Graham and “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley. \n Auditions will take place on Sunday\, March 16th\, and Monday\, March 17th\, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at 5720 Bellaire Blvd\, Suite G\, Houston\, TX 77081. We ask that participants arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork and introduce yourself to the stage managers. If you have a headshot and resume\, please bring it (not required). There are no audition appointments\, and actors will not need prepared monologues. The evening will cover the auditions for both shows\, beginning with the Young Audiences Production. During each show’s audition\, all actors will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a group setting with the director selecting sides and combinations of participants to read together or independently. Please be prepared to move and make bold choices! \n*************************************************************************** \nYOUNG AUDIENCES PRODUCTION – “The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas” by Jonathan Graham \nDirected By Mary Ann Janecka \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois \nFirst Rehearsal: Sunday\, April 6th\, 2025 \nRehearsal Schedule: Sunday and Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m. \n(Additional Dates may be added\, if needed) \nPerformance Dates: Saturdays June 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th\, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday\, June 22nd\, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. \nStrike Date: Sunday\, June 29th\, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS: \nTotal Number of Actors: 5 \n1 Woman\, Mid 20s – Mid 30s \n1 Man\, Mid 20s – Mid 30s \n1 Individual\, Any Gender\, Any Age \n1 Boy\, 8-18 years old \n1 Girl\, 6-18 years old \nAll ethnicities are welcome. \nLIST OF CHARACTERS\, AGE RANGES\, AND GENDERS: \nEVAN: A boy of 8\, Sue’s big brother. \nSUE: A girl of 4\, Evan’s little sister. \nPEA: Any age\, A big\, green-headed monster who is exuberant and energetic. \nMOMMY / MOMMY PEA: Mid 20s – Mid 30s\, Loving sweet Mother but distracted by electronics. \nDADDY / DADDY PEA: Mid 20s – Mid 30s\, Kind Father but also distracted by electronics. \nSYNOPSIS: \nLeft alone at the dinner table to finish the remains of his meal (a single\, enormous pea)\, 8-year-old Evan wishes he had a real live monster to eat his peas and play with him. When a real live monster actually arrives\, life is turned upside down for Evan and his family in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy. The monster\, named Pea\, immediately befriends Evan and his little sister\, Sue. Pea helps clean\, spies on the parents\, acts out stories about princesses and space aliens and even takes Evan and Sue to visit Monster World—but the children have to keep talking the monster out of eating their parents! When Pea hides under the table during breakfast—and steals pancakes from people’s plates—the distracted\, technology-addicted parents finally discover the monster under the table. The family has to decide whether to send the monster back to Monster World or accept it as a member of their family. \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT AND PHYSICALITY. \n******************************************************************************************** \nEVENING SERIES PRODUCTION – “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley. \nDirected by Joseph “Chepe” Lockett \nProduced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing \nFirst Rehearsal: Monday\, April 7th\, 2025 \nRehearsal Schedule: Monday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday evenings beginning at 7:00 pm. \n(Additional Dates may be added\, if needed) \nPerformance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays\, June 6th\, 7th\, 13th\, 14th\, 20th\, 21st\, 27th\, and 28th\, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.\, and Sunday\, June 15th\, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. \nStrike Date: Sunday\, June 29th\, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS: \nTotal Number of Actors: 6 \nAge range: Mid 20s – 30s \n2 men\, 4 women \nAll ethnicities are welcome. \nActors must be comfortable with physical comedy and comedic timing is a plus. \nThere are no roles for children in this production. \nLIST OF CHARACTERS: \nMargaret “Meg” Magrath \nLenora “Lenny” Magrath \nRebecca “Babe” Botrelle (Nee Magrath) \nChick Boyle \nBarnette Lloyd \nDoc Porter \nSYNOPSIS: \nThe scene is Hazlehurst\, Mississippi\, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch\, their grandfather\, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. Lenny\, the oldest sister\, is unmarried at thirty and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg\, the middle sister\, who quickly outgrew Hazlehurst\, is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast; while Babe\, the youngest\, is out on bail after having shot her husband in the stomach. Their troubles\, grave and yet\, somehow\, hilarious\, are highlighted by their priggish cousin\, Chick\, and by the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out of jail while helpless not to fall in love with her. In the end the play is the story of how its young characters escape the past to seize the future—but the telling is so true and touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the curtain has descended. \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT. \n*************************************************************************** \nThe Company OnStage\, Inc. (COS)\, is an all-volunteer Texas nonprofit corporation with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and can be reached by visiting www.companyonstage.org or by calling 713-726-1219 and leaving a message. \n 
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/auditions-the-boy-who-loved-monsters-and-the-girl-who-loved-peas-and-crimes-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Audition,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Company OnStage":MAILTO:info@companyonstage.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T022458Z
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SUMMARY:Tomás and the Library Lady
DESCRIPTION:Tomás\, the son of migrant farm workers\, meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. The stories enrich the lives of Tomás’ family and instill a love of reading. This is the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera\, who grew up in a migrant worker family\, befriended a librarian in Iowa\, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Tomás went on to a successful career in academia and became the chancellor of the University of California\, Riverside. Adapted from the well-loved book\, this play can be readily understood by both English and Spanish speakers. \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY\, INC.\, of Woodstock\, Illinois. \nDirected by Crystal E. Mata \nPerformance on February 1st – 22nd\, 2025\, Saturdays @ 11am & 1:30pm\, and Sunday\, Feb. 16th @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE \nIndividual Tickets AVAILALBLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/tomas-and-the-library-lady/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T011250Z
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SUMMARY:The Shadow Box
DESCRIPTION:In this compelling dramatic triptych\, three terminal cancer patients dwell in separate cottages on a hospital’s grounds. The three are attended and visited by family and close friends: Agnes and her mother Felicity\, estranged further by the latter’s dementia; Brian and Beverly\, whose marital complications are exacerbated by Brian’s new lover\, Mark; and Joe and Maggie\, unready for the strain of Joe’s impending death and its effect on their teenage son. \nProduced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nDirected by Ricky Rojas \nPerformances run Jan. 31st – Feb. 22nd\, 2025\, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm\, and Sunday\, Feb. 9th @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE \nIndividual Tickets AVAILABLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/the-shadow-box/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20240829T233710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T044612Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions - "The True Stories of the So-Called Big Bad Wolves" and "N"
DESCRIPTION:The Company OnStage is excited to announce that we are hosting auditions for “The True Stories of the So-Called Big Bad Wolves” by Richard Gremel and “N” by Adrienne Pender. \n Auditions will take place on Sunday\, January 12th\, and Monday\, January 13th\, 2025\, beginning at 7pm at 5720 Bellaire Blvd\, Suite G\, Houston\, TX 77081. We ask that participants arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork and introduce yourself to the Stage Managers. If you have a headshot and resume\, please bring it (not required). There are no audition appointments\, and actors are not required to present prepared monologues. The evening will cover the auditions for both shows\, beginning with the Young Audiences Production. During each show’s audition\, all actors will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a group setting with the director selecting sides and combinations of participants to read together or independently. Please be prepared to move and make bold choices! \n*************************************************************************** \nYOUNG AUDIENCES PRODUCTION – “The True Story of the So Called Big Bad Wolves” by Richard Gremel \nDirected By: Jennifer Brown \nProduced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids\, Iowa \nFirst Rehearsal: Sunday\, February 2nd\, 2025 \nRehearsal Schedule: Sunday and Tuesday Evenings Beginning at 7pm. \n(Additional Dates may be added\, if needed) \nPerformance Dates: Saturdays April 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th\, 2025 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday\, April 13th\, 2025\, at 2 p.m. \nStrike Date: Sunday\, April 27th\, 2025\, at 12 pm \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS: \nTotal Number of Actors: 6 \nAge Range: 16+ \n3 Women and 3 Men \nAll ethnicities are welcome. \nThere are no roles for anyone under 16 in this production. \nLIST OF CHARACTERS\, AGE RANGES\, AND GENDERS: \nJack Wolfe\, P.I. (male\, 16+): The Wolf from Little Red Riding Hood \nHarriet Howls (female\, 16+): The Wolf from The Boy Who Cried Wolf \nB.B. Wolfington (male\, 16+): The Wolf from The Three Little Pigs \nActor 4 (female\, 16+): Red Riding Hood – Wears a red cape; Mother – Timmy’s mother; Penelope Pig – Built their house of straw \nActor 5 (female or male\, 25 – 50s): Granny – Red’s Grandmother; Father – Timmy’s father; Pinky Pig – Built their house of bricks \nActor 6 (male\, 16 – 30): The Woodsman – Red and Granny’s rescuer; Timmy – The boy who cried wolf; Hammy Pig – Built their house of sticks \nSYNOPSIS: \nLittle Red Riding Hood\, The Boy Who Cried Wolf\, and the Three Little Pigs had it wrong when they accused the wolves of being bad. And now the wolves have gone on strike until they can tell their side of the story. See these classic tales retold in a new and comical way. \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT. \n*************************************************************************** \nEVENING THEATRE PRODUCTION – “N” by Adrienne Pender \nDirected By: Cardero Berryman \nProduced by special arrangement with Havescripts Play Scripts Publishers \nFirst Rehearsal: Monday\, February 3rd\, 2025 \nRehearsal Schedule: Monday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday Evenings Beginning at 7pm. \n(Additional Dates may be added\, if needed) \nPerformance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays\, April 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th\, 19\, 25th\, and 26th\, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.\, and Sunday\, April 6th\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. \nStrike Date: Sunday\, April 27th\, 2025\, at 12 pm \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS: \nTotal Number of Actors: 3 \nAge range: 25 – 40 \nNumber of Women: 1 \nNumber of Men: 2 \nThis play is based on real people and centers around discussion of race and racial identity. We would like to inform all actors auditioning for this production that the play contains racially charged language\, specifically the use of the N-word\, within its context. This language is an integral part of the script and is used to reflect the themes and historical context of the story. \nWe acknowledge the potentially harmful impact of such language and understand that it may be distressing for some. As such\, we encourage all actors to fully assess their comfort levels with this content before auditioning. The use of this language is not intended to harm or offend\, but to serve the narrative and provide insight into the characters’ experiences. \nIf you have any concerns\, please do not hesitate to contact the production team (info@companyonstage.org) prior to auditions or during the rehearsal process. Your well-being and comfort are important to us\, and we are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all involved. \nPlease look at the character list below\, which clarifies the casting requirements regarding the ethnicity of all roles. \nThere are no roles for anyone under 20 years of age in this production. \nLIST OF CHARACTERS: \nCharles S. Gilpin: African American male\, 25 – 40. Charles is of average size and build\, but he has confidence\, and a presence. He’s intelligent\, somewhat sophisticated\, and always looks sharp. Charles lives and dies by his emotions but also knows how to live in his very segregated times. \nEugene O’Neill: Caucasian male\, 30 – 40. Eugene\, the brooding master playwright\, early in his career. He is brilliant\, cynical\, and dryly sarcastic. He doesn’t smile or laugh easily\, so when he does it is noticeable. He is also a sharp dresser\, as was typical for men in that time. \nFlorence Gilpin: African American female\, 25 – 40. Florence is Charles’s wife. She is the woman behind the man who is proud of the man she loves while trying to keep him grounded. \nSYNOPSIS: \nO’Neill and Gilpin fight from rehearsal to Broadway run and\, eventually\, to the London tour. At stake for O’Neill? His artistic vision. For Gilpin? His entire career and family. To Eugene O’Neill\, a word is just a word. For Charles Gilpin\, those six letters have the power to unravel everything that he has ever worked for. \nAdrienne Earle Pender gives us the influential and momentous “N” play that dramatizes the struggle between playwright Eugene O’Neill and actor Charles Sidney Gilpin over the inclusion of the “N” word in the script for O’Neill’s first box office hit\, The Emperor Jones. in 1920. \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PRESENTATION OF A PREPARED MONOLOGUE UNDER 1 MINUTE. \n*************************************************************************** \nThe Company OnStage\, Inc. (COS)\, is an all-volunteer Texas nonprofit corporation with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and can be reached by visiting www.companyonstage.org or by calling 713-726-1219 and leaving a message.
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/auditions-the-true-stories-of-the-so-called-big-bad-wolves-and-n/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Audition,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Company OnStage":MAILTO:info@companyonstage.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T193536Z
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SUMMARY:The Twelve Days of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Christmas is just around the corner\, and Shirley the Partridge is a bit nervous because it’s her very first time carrying out the ancient family tradition—gathering the French Hens and the Calling Birds and … oh … everyone—for the official singing of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” With strict instructions from her mom\, Grammy and Great Grammy to guard the Five Golden Rings\, Shirley sets off on a quest to find the song participants. But there are some bumps in the road. The sweet and sappy Turtledoves get injured while doing their adorable mating dance. The manic and overworked Calling Birds decide to postpone Christmas until spring when shipping and fuel costs are lower. The Six Geese a-Laying have flown south to Florida for the winter\, taking most of the Seven Swans a-Swimming with them. And just when things can’t possibly get any worse for Shirley\, the evil Christmas Hoarder steals the Five Golden Rings\, adding them to his growing holiday collection of Christmas ornaments\, Hanukkah menorahs\, Kwanzaa fruits\, Diwali candles … and entire Thanksgiving dinners. But things begin looking up when Alyssa—a super-cool steampunk swan—befriends the grumpy Shirley and joins her on her quest. Will they be able to save Christmas? Or will they decide to break with tradition and “mix things up a little?” With fresh dialogue and vivid characters\, The 12 Days of Christmas is a playful\, modern interpretation of the classic Christmas song. \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY\, INC.\, of Woodstock\, Illinois. \nDirected by Mackenzie Farias \nPerformances on December 7th – 21st\, 2024\, Saturdays @ 11am & 1:30pm\, and Sunday\, Dec. 15th @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE \nIndividual Tickets AVAILABLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/12-days-of-christmas/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20240726T023833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T233106Z
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SUMMARY:A Nice Family Christmas
DESCRIPTION:It’s Christmas Eve\, and a young newspaper reporter on the brink of being fired has been assigned a last-chance story about a typical family Christmas – his family’s Christmas. He goes home to his recently widowed mother\, his crazy uncle\, his eccentric grandmother\, and his battling siblings and their neurotic spouses\, who provide no shortage of material. One by one\, we learn each family member’s secrets\, problems\, and dysfunctions\, and when they learn that he’s writing an article with some very personal family information\, the fruitcake hits the fan. The question is\, will the magic of Christmas bring this family back together? \nThis show is for mature audiences. \n“A Nice Family Christmas” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nDirected by Emily Living \nPerformances on December 6th – 21st\, 2024\, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm\, and Sunday\, Dec. 8th @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE \nIndividual Tickets AVAILABLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/a-nice-family-christmas/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241119
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS - "Tomás and the Library Lady” and “The Shadow Box"
DESCRIPTION:The Company OnStage is excited to announce that we are hosting auditions for “Tomás and the Library Lady” adapted by José Cruz González\, from the book by Pat Mora\, and “The Shadow Box” by Michael Cristofer. \nAuditions will take place on Sunday\, November 17th\, and Monday\, November 18th\, 2024 beginning at 7pm at 5720 Bellaire Blvd\, Suite G\, Houston\, TX 77081. We ask that participants arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork and introduce yourself to the stage managers. If you have a headshot and resume\, please bring it (not required). There are no audition appointments\, and actors will not need prepared monologues. The evening will cover the auditions for both shows\, beginning with the Young Audiences Production. During each show’s audition\, all actors will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a group setting with the director selecting sides and combinations of participants to read together or independently. Please be prepared to move and make bold choices! \n*************************************************************************** \nYOUNG AUDIENCES PRODUCTION – “Tomás and the Library Lady” Adapted by José Cruz González. From the book by Pat Mora  \nDirected By Crystal Mata \nAssistant Directed By Rose Mata \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois \nFirst Rehearsal: Sunday\, December 8th\, 2024 \nRehearsal Schedule: Sunday and Tuesday Evenings Beginning at 7pm. (Additional Dates may be added\, if needed) \nPerformance Dates: Saturdays February 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, and 22nd\, 2025 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday\, February 16th\, 2025 at 2 p.m. \nStrike Date: Sunday\, February 23rd \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS: \nTotal Number of Actors: 4 actors \nAge Range: 12 – 50 \nNumber of Women: 2 \nNumber of Men 2 \nActors must be comfortable with singing. All roles also require either conversational Spanish or a German Accent. \nLIST OF ROLES \nACTOR #1: plays FLORENCIO and PAPÁ GRANDE – Male\, Conversational Spanish \nACTOR #2: plays JOSEFA and ENRIQUE – Female\, Conversational Spanish \nACTOR #3: plays YOUNG TOMÁS and ADULT TOMÁS – Male\, Conversational Spanish \nACTOR #4: plays NIGHTMARE TEACHER and LIBRARY LADY – Female\, German Accent \nSYNOPSIS: \nTomás\, the son of migrant farm workers\, meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. The stories enrich the lives of Tomás’s family and instill a love of reading. This is the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera\, who grew up in a migrant worker family\, befriended a librarian in Iowa\, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Tomás went on to a successful career in academia and became the chancellor of the University of California\, Riverside. Adapted from the well-loved book\, this play can be readily understood by both English and Spanish speakers. \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT AND SINGING HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. \n*************************************************************************** \nEVENING THEATRE PRODUCTION – “The Shadow Box” by Michael Cristofer \nDirected by Ricky Rojas \nProduced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc \nwww.concordtheatricals.com \nFirst Rehearsal: Monday\, December 9th\, 2024 \nRehearsal Schedule: Monday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday Evenings Beginning @ 7pm. \n(Additional Dates may be added\, if needed) \nPerformance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays\, January 31st\, February 1st\, 7th\, 8th\, 14th\, 15th\, 21st and 22nd\, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.\, and Sunday\, February 9th\, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. \nStrike Date: Sunday\, February 23rd\, 2025 \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS: \nTotal Number of Actors: 8 \nAge range: 15 – 50+ \nNumber of Women: 4 – 5 \nNumber of Men: 4 – 5 \nAll ethnicities are welcome. \nThere are no roles for children under 15 in this production. \nLIST OF CHARACTERS \nThe Interviewer (voice role only) – Well Spoken/Mature. Male or Female. Any Age \nMaggie – Female\, age 30’s – 40’s \nJoe – Male\, age 30’s – 40’s \nSteve – Male\, presents as young teen 15 – 16 years old (guitar experience encouraged) \nBrian – Male\, age 30’s – 50’s \nMark – Male\, age 20’s – 40’s \nBeverly – Female\, age 30’s – 50’s \nFelicity – Female\, age 20’s – 40’s \nAgnes – Females\, age 50+ \nSYNOPSIS: \nIn this compelling dramatic triptych\, three terminal cancer patients dwell in separate cottages on a hospital’s grounds. The three are attended and visited by family and close friends: Agnes and her mother Felicity\, estranged further by the latter’s dementia; Brian and Beverly\, whose marital complications are exacerbated by Brian’s new lover\, Mark; and Joe and Maggie\, unready for the strain of Joe’s impending death and its effect on their teenage son. \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT. \nVideo Submissions will also be accepted through 11/17/2024 11:59pm.\nSubmissions need to present any monologue from The Shadowbox or 2 contrasting contemporary monologues. All submissions should be 5 minutes long max. Submissions must be sent to rickyarojas95@gmail.com and include a resume\, headshot\, and the video submission link or attachment (YouTube link preferred). \n*************************************************************************** \nThe Company OnStage\, Inc. (COS)\, is an all-volunteer Texas nonprofit corporation with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and can be reached by visiting www.companyonstage.org or by calling 713-726-1219 and leaving a message.
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/auditions-tomas-and-the-library-lady-and-the-shadow-box/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Audition,Event
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SUMMARY:Dorothy Meets Alice
DESCRIPTION:This new play version of the delightful meeting of two of literature’s most famous young ladies unfolds when a young man puts off a book report till the last minute\, then suddenly finds himself in a strange place somewhere between Oz and Wonderland. It then becomes his responsibility to unscramble the stories and steer the familiar characters—the Cowardly Lion\, the Mad Hatter\, the Scarecrow and the White Rabbit\, among others—to their ultimate destinations while avoiding the Wicked Witch and the Red Queen. This hilarious\, adventuresome romp is filled with laughter and surprises at every turn. And a couple of lessons emerge along the way as well. \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY\, INC.\, of Woodstock\, Illinois. \nDirected by Allison Hall \nPerformances on October 5th – 26th\, 2024\, Saturdays @ 11am & 1:30pm\, and Sunday\, October 20th @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE \nIndividual Tickets AVAILABLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/dorothy-meets-alice/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241026
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SUMMARY:When We Get Good Again
DESCRIPTION:Poor but brilliant college student Tracy needs straight A’s to get into a top law school that will forgive her mountain of academic debt so she can be a lawyer for the poor. With the economic odds stacked against her\, she tries to rationalize her job writing term papers for other wealthy students\, including Roy\, a lazy hockey player\, and Nadiya\, an equally brilliant Ukrainian student deficient in English. But she’s not sure she can do it. When We Get Good Again explores the current age in which personal integrity seems to be eroding before our eyes\, and each day seems to bring new headlines about politicians who lie as naturally as they breathe and parents who buy their child’s admission into the college of their choice. In a world of privilege and deprivation\, is it still immoral to cheat in order to level a playing field that is already supposed to be flat? \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY\, INC.\, of Woodstock\, Illinois. \nWhen We Get Good Again was originally produced by Circuit Playhouse\, Inc.\, as a world premiere\, opening on Jan. 10\, 2020\, at TheaterWorks on the Square in Memphis\, Tenn. Michael Detroit\, Executive Producer. Jordan Nichols\, NewWorks@TheWorks Producer. \nDirected by Dylan Smail \nPerformances on October 4th – 26th\, 2024\, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm\, and Sunday\, October 13th @ 2pm \nSeason Tickets AVAILABLE HERE \nIndividual Tickets AVAILABLE HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/when-we-get-good-again/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Box Office,Event,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240917
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS - "The Twelve Days of Christmas” and “A Nice Family Christmas"
DESCRIPTION:The Company OnStage is excited to announce that we are hosting auditions for “The Twelve Days of Christmas” by Renee Calarco\, adapted from the traditional Christmas song\, and “A Nice Family Christmas” by Phil Olson. \nAuditions will take place on Sunday\, September 15th\, and Monday\, September 16th\, 2024 beginning at 7pm at 5720 Bellaire Blvd\, Suite G\, Houston\, TX 77081. We ask that participants arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork and introduce yourself to the stage managers. If you have a headshot and resume\, please bring it (not required). There are no audition appointments\, and actors will not need prepared monologues. The evening will cover the auditions for both shows\, beginning with the Young Audiences Production. During each show’s audition\, all actors will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a group setting with the director selecting sides and combinations of participants to read together or independently. Please be prepared to move and make bold choices! \n*************************************************************************** \nYOUNG AUDIENCES PRODUCTION – “The Twelve Days of Christmas” by Renee Calarco\, adapted from the traditional Christmas song  \nDirected By Mackenzie Faris \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois \nFirst Rehearsal: Sunday\, October 6th\, 2024 \nRehearsal Schedule: Sunday and Tuesday Evenings Beginning at 7pm. (Additional Dates may be added\, if needed) \nPerformance Dates: Saturdays December 7th\, 14\, and 21st 2024 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday\, December 15th at 2 p.m. \nStrike Date: Sunday\, December 22nd\, 2024 \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS: \nTotal Number of Actors: 11 \nAge Range: 16 – 60 \nNumber of Women: 7 \nNumber of Men: 4 \nAll ethnicities are welcome. \nActors must be comfortable with playing multiple high energy roles and some roles incorporate dancing at an amateur level. Some roles will also ideally incorporate generic British and French accents. Some roles will also include an amateur “rap battle”. \nThere are no roles for anyone under 16 in this production. \nLIST OF CHARACTERS\, AGE RANGES\, AND GENDERS: \nSHIRLEY: Female; 17-25 Years Old \nALYSSA / DOT: Female; 20-30 Years Old \nMOM: Female; 30-50 Years Old \nGRAMMY: Female; 40+ Years Old \nGREAT GRAMMY: Female; 50+ Years Old \nCHRISTMAS HORDER: Male; 20-60 Years Old \nCLOTHILDE / CALLING BIRDS 1 / FRANCES: Female; 17-30 Years Old (Must Be Able to Move and Dance(ish)) \nSOLANGE / CALLING BIRD 3 / SAMANTHA: Female; 17-30 Years Old (Must Be Able to Move and Dance(ish)) \nRICKY / CALLING BIRD 2 / TYLER: Male; 17-30 Years Old (Must Be Able to Move and Dance(ish)) \nHENRI / NICK: Male; 17-30 Years Old (Must Be Able to Move and Dance(ish)) \nFARMER / CALLING BIRD 4 / HOST: Male; 17-30 Years Old (Must Be Able to Move and Dance(ish)) \nSYNOPSIS: \nChristmas is just around the corner\, and Shirley the Partridge is a bit nervous because it’s her very first time carrying out the ancient family tradition—gathering the French Hens and the Calling Birds and … oh … everyone—for the official singing of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” With strict instructions from her mom\, Grammy and Great Grammy to guard the Five Golden Rings\, Shirley sets off on a quest to find the song participants. But there are some bumps in the road. The sweet and sappy Turtledoves get injured while doing their adorable mating dance. The manic and overworked Calling Birds decide to postpone Christmas until spring when shipping and fuel costs are lower. The Six Geese a-Laying have flown south to Florida for the winter\, taking most of the Seven Swans a-Swimming with them. And just when things can’t possibly get any worse for Shirley\, the evil Christmas Hoarder steals the Five Golden Rings\, adding them to his growing holiday collection of Christmas ornaments\, Hanukkah menorahs\, Kwanzaa fruits\, Diwali candles … and entire Thanksgiving dinners. But things begin looking up when Alyssa—a super-cool steampunk swan—befriends the grumpy Shirley and joins her on her quest. Will they be able to save Christmas? Or will they decide to break with tradition and “mix things up a little?” With fresh dialogue and vivid characters\, The Twelve Days of Christmas is a playful\, modern interpretation of the classic Christmas song. \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT (INCLUDING THE GENERAIC BRITISH AND FRENCH ACCENTS)\, A “RAP SESSION”\, AND PYSICALITY. \n*************************************************************************** \nEVENING THEATRE PRODUCTION – “A Nice Family Christmas” by Phil Olson \nDirected by Mark Carrier \nProduced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nFirst Rehearsal: Monday\, October 7th\, 2024 \nRehearsal Schedule: Monday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday Evenings Beginning @ 7pm. \n(Additional Dates may be added\, if needed) \nPerformance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays\, December 6th\, 7th\, 13th\, 14th\, 20th\, and 21st\, 2024 @ 8:00 p.m.\, and Sunday\, December 8th\, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. \nStrike Date: Sunday\, December 22nd\, 2024 \nCASTING REQUIREMENTS: \nTotal Number of Actors: 7 \nAge range: 20’s to 80’s \nNumber of Women: 4 \nNumber of Men: 3 \nAll ethnicities are welcome. \nThere are no roles for anyone under 18 in this production. \nLIST OF CHARACTERS: \nCARL: Male\, 20’s to 30’s – The middle brother. Grew up in the shadow of his older brother\, Michael\, the doctor. Has a little inferiority complex brought on by Michael. He writes a column for the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper. \nMOM; Female\, 50’s to 60’s – Very nice. Always putting on a happy face\, her goal is to keep the peace and get through the family event without incident. Mom’s husband\, Carl (senior)\, died three years ago. She’s doing her best to get over the loss and keep everyone happy. \nGRANDMA: Female\, 70’s to 80’s – A real character. Grew up in a one-room house with ten brothers and sisters on a farm in northern North Dakota. Had a very tough life growing up. She is tough as nails\, and wants everyone else to be\, too. \nMICHAEL: Male\, 20’s to 30’s – The older brother. The doctor. A little nerdy. Wears a bow tie. The favorite son\, at least at first. He’s a little self-absorbed\, a little blind to what he needs to do to keep his marriage to Jill intact. \nSTACY: Female\, 20’s to 30’s – The younger sister. Nice. Kind of a wholesome midwestern innocence. Overlooked\, but not angry about it. \nUNCLE BOB: Male\, 50’s to 60’s – A partier. Fun-loving. Has an agenda. Everyone has a crazy Uncle Bob. \nJILL: Female\, 20’s to 30’s – Michael’s trophy wife. Emotional from being hormonal. Sometimes a little spacey. The only one who understands Grandma’s crazy sayings. Wants to make her marriage work with Michael if he can prove he loves her. \nSYNOPSIS: \nIt’s Christmas Eve\, and a young newspaper reporter on the brink of being fired has been assigned a last-chance story about a typical family Christmas – his family’s Christmas. He goes home to his recently widowed mother\, his crazy uncle\, his eccentric grandmother\, and his battling siblings and their neurotic spouses\, who provide no shortage of material. One by one\, we learn each family member’s secrets\, problems\, and dysfunctions\, and when they learn that he’s writing an article with some very personal family information\, the fruitcake hits the fan. The question is\, will the magic of Christmas bring this family back together? \nAUDITIONS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT. \n*************************************************************************** \nThe Company OnStage\, Inc. (COS)\, is an all-volunteer Texas nonprofit corporation with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and can be reached by visiting www.companyonstage.org or by calling 713-726-1219 and leaving a message.
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/auditions-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-and-a-nice-family-christmas/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024-2025,Audition
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
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SUMMARY:Treasure Island
DESCRIPTION:Based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson \nAdapted for the stage by Toby Hulse \nThe story of Long John Silver and his pirate crew spill from the spirited imagination of a young girl. Emily dreams of being a pirate\, although wanting to be a businesswoman would be more sensible. Her dream comes to life in this version of Stevenson’s classic tale\, where she is Jim Hawkins in the story of wicked pirates\, good old English pluck and buried treasure. \nDirected by: Dano Colon \n*Please note\, this is a full length production. Performances will be approximately 90 minutes. \nProduced by special arrangement with PLAYS FOR NEW AUDIENCES \nSeason Tickets Available HERE \nIndividual Tickets Available HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/treasure-island/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023-2024,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260422T104343
CREATED:20230907T175622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T002616Z
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SUMMARY:Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling\, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy\, starlit dinner party\, the wildly unexpected occurs. The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns. Martin\, using his trademark absurdist humor\, bends the fluid nature of time and reality to create a surprising and unforgettably funny new play. \n* Please note that this play contains mature content\, including drug usage and implied sex. \nDirected by: Nicholas Garelick \n“Meteor Shower” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nSeason Tickets Available HERE \nIndividual Tickets Available HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/meteor-shower/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023-2024,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T033412Z
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SUMMARY:The Little Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:In this adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale\, based in the harmonious world of merpeople\, the little mermaid Pearl dreams of the world above. Her sisters\, Luna\, Coral\, and Anemone\, her father\, the Sea King\, and her grandmother\, the Great Mother\, warn her of dangers above. But Pearl\, in love with the handsome prince whose life she saved\, trades her voice to the Sea Witch to become human.  When the deal goes south\,  Pearl’s only hope of a happy ending is the Great Mother… \nDirected by: Kathryn Noser \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY\, INC.\, of Woodstock\, Illinois \nThe Little Mermaid premiered at the Dallas Children’s Theater on September 27\, 1991. \nSeason Tickets Available HERE \nIndividual Tickets Available HERE 
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/the-little-mermaid/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023-2024,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T231949Z
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SUMMARY:The Stranger
DESCRIPTION:Enid rejects her fiancé for newcomer Gerald and moves to a remote country cottage with him – where a dark and terrible climax takes place. \nDirected by: Sheila Emery \n“The Stranger” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nSeason Tickets Available HERE \nIndividual Tickets Available HERE
URL:https://companyonstage.org/cal-event/the-stranger/
LOCATION:Company OnStage\, 5720 Bellaire Blvd.\, Ste G\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023-2024,Box Office,General Performances,Shows and Events
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