The 2016 Houston Theater Awards

Herman Gambhir was stunning in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.

Herman Gambhir was stunning in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. Photo courtesy of Stages Repertory Theatre.

 

It was a terrific crop of shows and artists we had to choose from for this year’s awards. No, me and my Houston Press colleagues didn’t always agree on things, but then what fun is it discussing theater when everyone likes the same things? What we could agree on though, is how truly pleased we are with this year’s award winners and finalists. Some old faces and some new. Some large companies and some that fit into a small living room. But what all these talented artists share, is their talent and courage to put it all out there on the stage and wow us. Bravo to each and every one and thank you for all your hard work.

http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/presenting-the-2016-houston-theater-awards-8693759

Gambrels of the Sky – Houston Press Review

Cindy Lou Parker, Cheramie Hopper and Shelby Marie in Gambrels of the Sky.

Cindy Lou Parker, Cheramie Hopper and Shelby Marie in Gambrels of the Sky. Photo by Paige Kiliany.

 

Gambrels of the Sky

Written by: A.M. Keel

Directed by: Leighza Walker

Company: The Landing Theatre Company

Run dates: Through August 20, 2016

http://www.landingtheatre.org

 

Read my review of Gambrels of the Sky for Houston Press at

http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/gambrels-of-the-sky-pushes-our-imagination-of-eve-post-eden-8638653

El Nogalar – Houston Press Review

Eli Solis, Adriana Dominguez and Melissa Milano

Eli Solis, Adriana Dominguez and Melissa Molano. Photo by Kelsey McMillan.

 

El Nogalar

Written by: Tanya Saracho

Directed by: Kelsey McMillan

Company: Obsidian Theater

Run dates: Through August 20, 2016

http://www.obsidiantheater.org

 

Read my review of El Nogalar for Houston Press at

http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/el-nogalar-is-both-inspired-by-and-constrained-by-chekhov-s-the-cherry-orchard-8624807

The Maids – Houston Press Review

Patricia Duran and Courtney Lomelo in The Maids

Patricia Duran and Courtney Lomelo in The Maids. Photo by Aaron Asher.

 

The Maids

Written by: Jean Genet

Directed by: Jon Harvey

Company: Mildred’s Umbrella

Run dates: Through August 13, 2016

http://www.mildredsumbrella.com

 

Read my review of The Maids for Houston Press at

http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/a-neutered-production-turns-the-maids-into-something-less-than-stellar-8619374