The Backstage Bulletin – November 2025 Edition

This Month at COS

Take the Stage This Season

The Company OnStage invites actors of all backgrounds and gender expressions to audition for our upcoming productions: Lions in Illyria and The Importance of Being Earnest. Auditions will be held Sunday & Monday, November 16–17 at 7 p.m. at our theatre (5720 Bellaire Blvd, Suite G).

No appointments or prepared monologues are needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early; headshots/résumés are welcome but not required. Both productions will hold group cold readings, and audition sessions will begin with the Young Audiences production.

Join us for a fun, collaborative evening and help bring these two delightful shows to life!

Full casting details and rehearsal schedules are available at (Learn More)

Next Month at COS

A Hilarious Holiday Hit You Won’t Want to Miss!

Kick off your holiday season with a fast-paced, side-splitting celebration of everything festive! In this wildly inventive comedy, three actors set aside Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and instead launch into an unforgettable whirlwind tour of every Christmas story ever told, including holiday traditions from around the globe, iconic characters from history and pop culture, and more carols than you can count. It’s joyful, irreverent, and absolutely guaranteed to get you laughing.

Performances:
December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 8:00 p.m.
Matinee: December 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Directed by Dylan Smail

Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your holiday spirit—this madcap romp sells quickly each season, so secure your seats now!

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A Festive Family Adventure Takes the Stage!

This holiday season, join us for a charming, laugh-filled twist on the classic poem you know by heart. When Santa accidentally skips a house, a determined little girl, a resourceful elf, and one very animated mouse set off on a high-spirited mission to save Christmas. Packed with heart, humor, and holiday cheer, this delightful production is perfect for families and young audiences alike.

Performances:
Saturdays, December 6, 13 & 20 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Matinee: Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Directed by Jennifer Brown

It’s a joyful celebration of Christmas magic, so bring the whole family and make it part of your holiday tradition!

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Help Us Share Some Holiday Magic

This season, The Company OnStage is proud to support the Houston Fire Department’s Annual Toy Drive by hosting a collection box in our lobby throughout Opening Weekend of our holiday shows. When you join us for Ken Ludwig’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas or Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), we invite you to bring a gift and help brighten the holidays for a child in need. As a thank-you, every donor will receive a festive goody bag!

When to Donate:
Bring your unwrapped gift to any performance during the first weekend of December:

• Dec 5: Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) at 8 p.m.
• Dec 6: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) at 8 p.m.
• Dec 7: Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) at 2 p.m.

Can’t attend a show? You can still drop off donations Sunday, December 7 from 4–7 p.m.

Suggested Donations:
Unwrapped, age-neutral, and gender-neutral gifts such as tech accessories, sports equipment, arts & crafts supplies, board games, books, and puzzles. (No stuffed animals or used toys; bikes must be unassembled in original packaging.)

Join us in spreading joy and ensuring every child gets to experience the excitement of unwrapping a present this holiday season!

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Opening Night Celebration!

Raise a glass as we continue our 2025–2026 Season at The Company OnStage! Curtains & Cabernet returns as our season-long opening-night tradition for our Evening Series, and we’re thrilled to host its second event of the year before the opening performance of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) on December 5th.

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese with the purchase of your show ticket, and join us in celebrating another joyful production in our holiday lineup.

Arrive by 7:30 p.m. to enjoy the festivities before the curtain rises at 8:00 p.m.

Reserve your seats, bring a friend, and help us toast to a season filled with laughter, community, and memorable theatre at COS!

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Join Us for Library Days at The Company OnStage!

Celebrate the magic of stories, both onstage and on the page, at our upcoming Library Days event, held alongside the morning performance of Ken Ludwig’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. This joyful, family-friendly morning is the perfect way to connect with theatre, creativity, and your local library community.

Event Details:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Arrive by 10:30 a.m. for the craft activity)

Enjoy a fun and engaging lineup suitable for all ages:

• A festive live performance of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas
• A free DIY craft station where kids can make their own reindeer antlers
• On-site sign-ups for a Houston Public Library card
• Opportunities to explore creativity, storytelling, and community together

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome, just reserve your spot and join us! Bring your family, your imagination, and your love for books and theatre as we celebrate a morning full of holiday cheer and the joy of reading.

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