Recent News

Texas Theatre and Dance is pleased to present Meghan Brown’s The Tasters, a darkly funny, sharp new play that explores the nuances of political resistance, self-interest and individual action taken to create hope in the face of hopelessness. Under the direction of Kristen Osborn, The Tasters tells the story of government leaders who are being poisoned left and right and the Tasters who have an important job – eating delicious, gourmet meals, and then waiting to see if they die. When one rebellious taster goes on hunger strike, the reverberation of her choice threatens to disrupt the order of their world and change the course of history. Presented on stage at the B. Iden Payne Theatre November 3-14, 2021.

Images available here.
Password: media

To learn more about the process of bringing Sonnets for an Old Century to life, we spoke with director Corey Allen, associate director Braxton Rae and actors Sophie Miller, Se’An Boatner and Jared VosWinkel about the lessons they’ve learned from the characters of Sonnets and the shared excitement they’ve felt at being able to create in a room together once again.

Meet the cast of Sonnets for an Old Century, the first production of the 2021/2022 Texas Theatre and Dance Season. Portraying the diverse collection of souls in José Rivera's anthology-styled play is an all-star ensemble of 20 actors, including both students and faculty.

Texas Theatre and Dance is pleased to present José Rivera’s Sonnets for an Old Century, an examination of what it means to be alive and what traces each of us will leave behind. A series of exquisitely written monologues brought to life by director Corey Allen, Sonnets for an Old Century uses dance, performance and live music to capture the subtle, often overlooked treasures of everyday life. Presented on stage at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre October 6-17, 2021.

https://tinyurl.com/3hskn9b7
Password: media