Three generations of an East Texas family – a mother, daughter and grandmother – face tragedy and assorted misfortunes head-on with the help of the strange free- spirited young woman who comes to live with them. The young woman sets off on a mission to prove to the granddaughter that the pleasures life has to offer can conquer the pain . . . when one knows how to fully embrace them. Cast: Eleanor Kaiser – […]
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Theatre Southwest Presents The Deer and the Antelope Play
Three generations of an East Texas family – a mother, daughter and grandmother – face tragedy and assorted misfortunes head-on with the help of the strange free- spirited young woman who comes to live with them. The young woman sets off on a mission to prove to the granddaughter that the pleasures life has to offer can conquer the pain . . . when one knows how to fully embrace them. Cast: Eleanor Kaiser – […]
Theatre Southwest Presents Silent Sky Ahead of Women’s History Month
Just ahead of Women’s History Month, Theatre Southwest is proud to present Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky, a story based on the real life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. When Henrietta begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900’s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or even express an original idea. However, through her work with a group of women “computers” who chart stars for a renowned astronomer, Henrietta makes groundbreaking discoveries that forever […]
Theatre Southwest Announces Auditions for its First Spring 2023 Show
Theatre Southwest is excited to announce auditions for its first Spring 2023 show, Silent Sky, written by Lauren Gunderson. The play will be directed by Sam Martinez, whose last director credit at Theatre Southwest was for The Wisdom of Eve in 2021. Silent Sky is a story based on the real life of Henrietta Leavitt, a brilliant, history making woman previously unknown to most of us. When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in […]
‘Outside Mullingar’ Premiering at Theatre Southwest On November 4
John Patrick Shanley’s “Outside Mullingar” premieres November 4th at Theatre Southwest. Directed by Vicky McCormick, this is a very Irish story with a surprising depth of poetic passion. Anthony and Rosemary are two introverted misfits. Anthony has spent his entire life on a cattle farm. A state of affairs that – due to his painful shyness – suits him well. Rosemary lives right next door, determined to have him, watching the years slip away. The […]
‘Bell, Book and Candle’ Premiering at Theatre Southwest On September 16
John Van Druten’s “Bell, Book and Candle” premieres September 16 at Theatre Southwest. This show is a classic, sophisticated comedy. Directed by Jacqueline Jeane, the main character Gillian is one of the few modern people who can actually cast spells and perform feats of supernaturalism. She casts a spell over an attractive unattached publisher, partly to keep him away from a rival and partly because she is attracted to him. The show stars: Brit Garcia […]
Last Weekend for Theatre Southwest’s The Sunshine Boys
There’s just one more weekend to catch legendary playwright Neil Simon’s ‘The Sunshine Boys’ at Theatre Southwest this weekend, Jan. 21 and 22. Hailed as one of Neil Simon’s funniest plays, “The Sunshine Boys” is set in New York City in the 1970s and follows the antics of two former vaudevillian stars Al and Willie, who are no longer speaking but are grudgingly paired together once again for a TV special, acquired by Willie’s nephew […]
Theatre Southwest’s New Year’s Eve Gala is the Place to Be for Theatre Enthusiasts
Theatre Southwest’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gala will take place on Dec. 31 at 8944-A Clarkcrest. Doors will open at 7:30 pm. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, festive beverages, door prizes, elegant desserts, music and dancing, party props to help ring in the New Year and feature the premiere performance of TSW’s January 2022 show, The Sunshine Boys, by Neil Simon and directed by David Hymel, at 8:30 pm. This Neil Simon classic is […]
Theatre Southwest Presents The Wisdom of Eve by Mary Orr
Directed by Sam Martinez September 10 – 25, 2021 Friday & Saturdays at 8:00 pm Sunday Matinees September 12th & 19th at 3:00 pm When aging Broadway star Margo Crane allows Eve, a young fan, access to her dressing room, she is easily bamboozled by Eve’s show of adoration and loyalty. Little does Margo know about Eve’s master plan to become a theatre star herself at any cost. Told from the point of view of […]
Theatre Southwest to Celebrate Local Filmmakers with Short Film Showcase
Theatre Southwest is headed from the stage to the screen for its inaugural TSW Short Film Showcase on August 7. The Short Film Showcase is meant to celebrate the talents of local filmmakers and producers. Short films up to 20 minutes in length were submitted earlier in the summer. Over 20 films were submitted with 11 being selected to be screened at the showcase. “So many theatres have been impacted by the pandemic, and that’s […]