Seared
February 7 - March 2, 2025
Bold Flavors, Sharper Words

Now – March 9
NEUHAUS THEATRE
By Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner
Extended by Popular Demand
Indulge your senses in this spicy comedy of culinary chaos and artistic vision that clashes with the hard realities of business. When a seasoned restaurant consultant joins and adds fuel to the fire, it ignites a battle that will leave you craving for more. You will be up close to the action as the Neuhaus Theatre is transformed into the intimate kitchen of a restaurant.
“If You Like ‘The Bear,’ You’ll Love This Houston Play in Which Actors Cook Onstage”
Texas Monthly
“It’s not just the salmon that turns out to be delicious in this smart, funny look at life in a restaurant kitchen”
Houston Chronicle
“Alley Theatre heats up the stage with spicy comedy Seared“
ABC13
“Tempers Flare in the Kitchen”
Houston Press
Listen to The Playlist
Sound Designer Frederick Kennedy’s curated playlist was inspired by the dynamics of the kitchen in Seared. Listen Now.
Accessibility
Performance Type |
Performance Date(s) |
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Captioned Performance |
Sunday, February 16, 2:00 PM
Best Seats: Section West, Rows D-F, Seats 1-7 |
Audio Described Performance |
Sunday, February 16, 7:00 PM
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
ASL Interpreted Performance |
Wednesday, February 26, 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. |
| We’re cooking live on stage – including salmon. Please contact Guest Services for more information if you have concerns about your food allergies before purchasing tickets. | |
| Seared takes place in the intense environment of a professional kitchen, where strong language and a brief reference to a sexual situation occur. | |
| Seared runs approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission. | |
| Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading. Read More. |
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| Read the program. | |
| Listen to the playlist. |
TALKS & EVENTS
Pre-Show Alley Chats
Sunday, February 9, before the 2:00 PM show
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.
Post-Show Alley Chats
Thursday, February 13, after the 7:30 PM show
Tuesday, February 18, after the 7:30 PM show
Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff.
STUDENT MATINEE
Exclusive 10:00 AM performance and Talkback
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Captioned Performance
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