March 2025 Newsletter

A message from the COS Board of Directors:

Dear COS Family and Supporters,

We’re reaching out to you today because the Company OnStage needs your support more than ever. For the first time in our history, we are now paying market value rent for our performance space, and we’re feeling the financial impact.

Here’s how you can help:

• Attend our upcoming shows and enjoy the experience.
• Share your experience with friends and family, and encourage them to join us.
• Spread the word by sharing our social media posts on your feed.
• Register your child for CAMP this July.
• If you’re able, please consider making a donation to help us continue creating incredible theatre experiences for our community.

Your support means the world to us. Together, we can the keep the arts accessible and affordable in Southwest Houston. Thank you for being part of the Company OnStage family!

Now, here are a few highlights from this month at COS.

• “The True Stories of the So-Called Big Bad Wolves”: “The True Stories of the So-Called Big Bad Wolves” by Richard Gremel opens next weekend and runs all of April! “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…”  (Learn More)
• “N”: Also, the Houston Premiere of “N” by Adrienne Pender opens next weekend and runs throughout April. “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…”  (Learn More)
• CAMP Returns in July 2025: CAMP at COS is a theatrical summer camp adventure where CAMPers work together to create an original play while learning all about acting and what it takes to put on a show. CAMP allows children (ages 6-12) to learn from local actors while exploring their creativity and collaborating to produce a one-of-a-kind performance at the end of the week for family and friends. Registration is now open for July 2025! (Learn More)
• Up Next In Our Season: “The Boy Who Loved Monsters and The Girl Who Loved Peas” by Jonathan Graham and “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley are both  coming to the COS stage in June 2025! Use the link below to learn more about these shows and to grab your tickets today! (Learn More)
• Volunteer With COS: We need Hospitality Volunteers for upcoming productions in our 2024-2025 Season. These volunteers help usher, work concessions, or run our box office table (training required) at each performance. To show our appreciation, Hospitality Volunteers will get to see the show they work, if seats are available. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at info@companyonstage.org. (Sign Up)
• Support COS: The Company OnStage is in the midst of our second season and the first full season at our new location, and we could use your support as we continue to settle into the space. Please consider making a donation or becoming a sustainer. Your ongoing support allows us to continue our mission to keep live theatre accessible and affordable in Southwest Houston. (Donate)

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