In this wonderful world created by Christopher Durang, we meet characters who feel just a touch off-kilter, each bringing a unique charm and humor to the story. Durang himself described this play as a “blender” of Chekhov characters placed in a modern setting that reflects his own life in Pennsylvania, his love for Chekhov, and the echoes of past ‘what-ifs.’

Excellent! A very well-written play with socio-political and emotional complexity and in-depth character development.

Leadership Transition Announcement from Co-Founder Philip Lehl

I just recently celebrated a birthday…not a milestone birthday, but one that is turning the corner to a milestone birthday.

But the timing of it, in light of the beginning of rehearsals for our upcoming production of THE FATHER, left me reflecting about years gone by and years to come…

Hello from New York City!

I'm here for a week or so because Kim took a position as assistant director on a production of ARCADIA, by Tom Stoppard, produced by BEDLAM Theatre Co.

(Photo Courtesy of BEDLAM, Inc.)

A couple of times a year, your friendly neighborhood artistic director gets to shed the "director" part of his title and become just, and simply, artistic.

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

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…

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.

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

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

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

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

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