JANE EYRE Director’s Reflections
A heroine for today, the character Jane Eyre is one of the most compelling in the history of the English novel. Continue reading→
THE WORLD IS NOT SILENT Playwright’s Reflections
I’ve always been interested in space and astronomy and remember stargazing as a kid in Nebraska.Continue reading→
Creating the Food in The Nerd
Most of the food being used in The Nerd is the real deal. This show takes place in the 80’s, and the food needed for the production is commonplace, like bean salad or Chex mix. Since the actors are eating a lot of food in the show, we prefer to use the real thing as opposed to a prop stand in.Continue reading→
Brandon Weinbrenner on What It Takes to Direct The Nerd
We spoke with Associate Artistic Director Brandon Weinbrenner about Directing The Nerd. Here is what he had to say!Continue reading→
The Man Behind the Bar
For National Bartenders Day, we spoke with Travis Matthews, our Food & Beverage Manager on his process of creating specialty cocktails for our productions.Continue reading→
Exploring the Quirks of “The Nerd” Characters
A raucous bunch of characters comes alive in Larry Shue’s The Nerd. From the amiable architect to the mysterious titular ‘nerd,’ the characters tell a tale of humor, absurdity, and the complexities of human relationships.Continue reading→
Susan Koozin Reflects on her character in Pictures from Home
We spoke with Houston actor Susan Koozin to reflect on her character Jean Sultan in Pictures from Home. Here is what she had to say!Continue reading→
Artistic Director’s Reflections
The Nerd was the first show I ever saw on Broadway. I remember laughing so hard that I had to hold back my laughter so that I could hear the next line. It is so funny and I’m happy that it has now become an American comedy classic – certainly one of the best comedies written in my lifetime.Continue reading→
