Mildred’s Umbrella Company members will light up the night at the Moulin Rouge Gala with turn-of-the-century French flair, so patrons are encouraged to dress up in the spirit of Paris and be immersed in the Joie de Vivre.

Mildred’s Umbrella is steadily getting stronger and dedicated to being an integral part of the growing Houston Arts community. One night a year, we kick up our heels to promote the future of MU in an annual fundraiser. As our

Alley Theatre Presents First Affinity Series Symposium with the World Premiere of Gruesome Playground Injuries

HOUSTON, TX -As part of the recently launched New Play Initiative, the Alley Theatre will present an Affinity Series Symposium for each world premiere this season featuring the playwright and dramaturg to discuss the genesis of the play, the Alley Theatre rehearsal process, and the larger societal issues raised by the play. The first Affinity Series Symposium will occur in conjunction with the world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Gruesome Playground Injuries on Saturday, October 24th, immediately following the 2:30 PM performance.

Landscape of the Body

By John Guare
Directed by Cheramie Howe

October 16 and 17 at 7:30 pm
October 18 at 2:00 pm
Studio 208

Award-winning playwright John Guare references Lou Reed’s song ‘Take a Walk On The Wild Side’ in this drama of dangerous weirdness. Innocent small-town folk move to New York City in the 1970’s and quickly find that murder, crime, and porn are the standard of life.

LSC-North Harris sets date for rock musical, “RENT,”
by Jonathan Larson
Oct. 13 through 18

Lone Star College-North Harris fine arts drama department is once again producing a full-scale musical to be showcased for six days in October. This fall’s offering is the rock musical, “RENT.”

This Tony Award winning production with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson is based on Puccini’s opera “La Bohème.” The plot involves an assemblage of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side.

Tony nominated and Obie Award winning actress Veanne Cox stars in Ain Gordon's "A Disaster Begins" at DiverseWorks Friday and Saturday Oct 2 & 3, 8pm. All tickets: PAY WHAT YOU WANT! no late seating.

Cox -who has appeared on Broadway in "Caroline, or Change," "The Dinner Party," "Company" (Tony, Drama Desk nominations);

The Importance of Being Earnest

By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Jonathan Gonzalez

October 9 – 10, 14 – 17 at 8:00 pm
October 11 and 18 at 2:00 pm
Quintero Theatre

Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece follows two dandy gentlemen in 1890’s England as they navigate love, marriage, and Victorian morals. This trivial comedy for serious people features Wilde’s trademark dry humor, quick wit, and a truly clever ending.