CLASSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS FIRST INSTALLMENT OF DOUGLAS EARLE JOHNSTON PUBLIC READING SERIES

The Greeks -Back by Popular Demand: Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus

Houston, TX –After last season's successful production of Antigone, the Classical Theatre Company (CTC) kicks off their third public reading series with another Greek classic- Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus. This tale of lustful gods, fair maidens, and lowly tricksters will be performed as a staged reading on Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 P.M. at the Brazos Bookstore. The reading is free and open to the public.

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.

Our 10th Anniversary Season is set to be even bigger and better than last season.

Agatha Christie Takes Manhattan
written by Eddie Cope and George Rapier
October 9 - 24
The famous mystery writer takes a turn at directing a Broadway play, but murder gets in the way.

Theatre Suburbia, Northwest Houston's longest-running, all-volunteer playhouse announces its 49th Season.

Beginning with:

SEE ROCK CITY
Sept 18 - Oct 17, 2009
Houston premiere comedy/drama by Arlene Hutton
Directed by Elvin Moriarty
This tender portrayal of married life, set against the backdrop of World War II, shows the best of the human spirit and its ability to overcome any and all obstacles.

2009 - 2010 Season Lineup for ACE Theatre

ACE Theatre announces it's most exciting season to date. Comedies and musicals take center stage with a killer murder mystery in November. Perfect for those winter chills.

The Rocky Horror Show
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'Brien.

That sweet transvestite and his motley crew do the time warp again in a 35th anniversary revival.