December - Alley Theatre

CANCELED: January 21 & 22 performances canceled due to inclement weather.
For more information, call (713) 220-5700 when Guest Services reopens on Thursday, January 23 at noon.

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Souls Bonded by Literature and Music

JANUARY 17 – FEBRUARY 2

Hubbard Theatre

By Marisela Treviño Orta
Directed by Marcela Lorca

Follow the friendship between a creative writing professor and her former student as it blossoms into romance over two decades of exchanged letters, writings, and beloved poems. Let the lyrical dialogue and touching moments transport you through the years, as you witness the power of connection and the beauty of love that endures against all odds.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

“World Premiere of December; a love years in the making celebrates the poetry of romance”

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Get a 1st Look at the World Premiere of December: a love years in the making

PLAYBILL

“A romantic comedy that leans into its poetic roots!”

BROADWAYWORLD HOUSTON

Accessibility

 

Performance Type
Performance Date(s)
Translation  Simultaneous Spanish Translation Performance Friday, January 24, 8:00 PM
Sunday, January 26, 2:00 PM

This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device.

Audio Described Performance  Audio Described Performance Sunday, January 26, 7:00 PM

This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device.

ASL Interpreted Performance  ASL Interpreted Performance Wednesday, January 29, 7:30 PM

Best Seats: Please select the indicated performance and use Promo Code ASLSEAT to gain access to the best seats to view ASL interpreters, or contact Guest Services at (713) 220-5700 or boxoffice@alleytheatre.org.

Captioned Performance  Captioned Performance Sunday, February 2, 2:00 PM

Best Seats: Section 4, Rows L-O

 

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The performance is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes long, including one intermission.
Read the program.
Listen to the playlist.

TALKS & EVENTS

Pre-Show Alley Chats

Sunday, January 19, before the 2:00 PM show

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.

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Post-Show Alley Chats

Tuesday, January 21, after the 7:30 PM show

    • with Playwright Marisela Treviño Orta

Thursday, January 23, after the 7:30 PM show
Tuesday, January 28,
after the 7:30 PM show

Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff.

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ActOUT

Thursday, January 30

Join the hottest LGBTQ+ theatre event in town.

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In the Works

Get a first look at Regina García’s striking scenic designs. See how the set helps bring this world premiere to life on the Alley’s stage.

Scenic Design by Regina García.

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Creative Team

Marcela Lorca

Director

Regina García

Scenic Design

Sarita Fellows

Costume Design

Carolina Ortiz Herrera

Lighting Design

David R. Molina

Music and Sound Design

Adam Noble

Fight Director and Intimacy Specialist

Debs Ramser

Stage Manager

Laura Pilar Gutierrez

Assistant Stage Manager


The Cast

Maggie Bofill

Carolina (mayor/older)

Patricia Duran

Carolina (menor/younger)

Leandro Salazar

Benjamin (menor/younger)

Luis Vega

Benjamin (mayor/older)


ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS

CKP

Kathryn L. Ketelsen

Generously supported by

NEA


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