The Brainstormers & Their Cosmic Mission
May 12 - June 21, 2025
For the First Time Ever – An Elementary School Touring Show Lands at the Alley!

June 18 – June 21
Neuhaus Theatre
By Elizabeth A.M. Keel
For the first time ever, Alley Theatre’s beloved elementary school touring shows are making a stop right here at the Alley! Young audiences across Houston have been enchanted by these magical performances, and now it’s your turn
Meet The Brainstormers: Naomi, Ferguson, and Willa – a Space City trio bound by their love of all things SCIENCE! In this brand-new action-packed play, the mission crew takes on their biggest challenge yet: a group project. When ideas collide, these young thinkers must work together to solve their cosmic dilemma. Boosting STEM TEKS and executive functioning skills, this adventure is as thrilling as it is educational.
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Recommended for ages 5 to 12. |
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The performance is approximately 1 hour long with no intermission. |
Alley Resourced
Go beyond the stage with Alley Resourced for deeper insight into the world of the play — designed for classroom teachers but enriching for all.
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Accessibility
Performance Type |
Performance Date(s) |
ASL Interpreted Performance | Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 7:30pm
Best Seats: Section 2, Rows I-O, Seats 201-210 |
Captioned Performance | Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 7:30pm
Best Seats: Section 2, Rows I-O, Seats 201-210 |
TALKS & EVENTS
Pre-Show Alley Chats
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.
Post-Show Alley Chats
Thursday, April 18, after the 7:30 PM show
Thursday, May 2, after the 7:30 PM show
Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff.
ActOUT
Join the hottest LGBTQ+ theatre event in town.
Content Advisory
Contains reference to suicide and brief descriptions of violence. Theatrical fog, haze, and strobe lights are featured in this production. Learn more.