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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)
Captioned Performance  Captioned Performance Sunday, February 16, 2:00 PM

Best Seats: Section West, Rows D-F, Seats 1-7

Audio Described Performance  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  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.

 

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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.
Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading. Read More.
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.

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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.

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STUDENT MATINEE

February 26

Exclusive 10:00 AM performance and Talkback

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