Philip Lehl 6/21/23 Philip Lehl 6/21/23

Heatwaves and Higher Pay

Since day one, Kim and I have been very vocal about attempting to pay theatrical artists a "living wage."

Jennifer Dean 4/26/23 Jennifer Dean 4/26/23

Stepping In and Stepping Up: A Reflection of My First Few Months as Managing Director

Even though I have been a guest artist and supporter of 4th Wall for years, I officially started my full time journey here on January 5, 2023…

Philip Lehl 4/12/23 Philip Lehl 4/12/23

Front of House, Front of Mind

I've been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a professional theatre in Houston, or rather, what it means to be perceived as a professional theatre in Houston.

Philip Lehl 2/1/23 Philip Lehl 2/1/23

‘Tis the Way of Theatre

I’ve been moonlighting! And I’m not the only one.

Philip Lehl 12/7/22 Philip Lehl 12/7/22

Building a Season is Like Falling in Love

Thinking about which plays to choose for a new season means looking both outward and inward.

Philip Lehl 11/9/22 Philip Lehl 11/9/22

Give Me a Break: Ticket Sales and Deadpool.

Are audiences returning to theatre? And what exactly does “breaking the 4th wall” mean?

Philip Lehl 10/12/22 Philip Lehl 10/12/22

The Equality of Being Equity

The pandemic really threw a curveball at the actor’s and stage manager’s union, Actors Equity Association, or “Equity” for short.

Philip Lehl 9/13/22 Philip Lehl 9/13/22

The Artistic Director Blogs!

This season’s plays are picked, the rights are procured, season tickets are on sale – so what does the Artistic Director do now?