Moving Creatures

MOVING CREATURES, written and directed by Matthew Posey, is a politically charged satire about an evil and intolerable oligarch, Baron Leopold McDoogal, and his four monstrous creations. The Baron is a soured, bloated old goat who lords over a once rich and beautiful region that is now a wasteland due to the Baron’s greediness.

People suffer, and their lives have become intolerable under the reckless hand of this narcissistic ruler. The monsters were once beautiful, successful women that fell victim to the Baron’s insatiable desire to kill, destroy and rebuild in his own image. They are now very weird, freakishly vengeful, incredibly clever women who avenge their untimely deaths; consequently, healing the scourge of the land.

MOVING CREATURES, which takes place during the Gilded Age at the turn of the 20th century, is a mysterious world that has a moving mansion, disrespectful furniture, talking portraits of surly ancestors, and constantly changing rooms, gardens, and grand halls. MOVING CREATURES is a wild ride that shows “no mercy” to the tyrannical and reminds us of the frailty of human nature.

Death/Take:1!

Written by Kurt Kleinmann

Directed by Raymond Banda

Adapted for RadioVision by John Harvey

This is a very special time to present DEATH/Take:1!, as it is directly related to the super-successful production this past March of Mystery at the Old Café by Patty Lewis. Both plays (DEATH/Take:1! and Mystery at the Old Café) start at the same point in time. Lt. Foster, of the Metropolitan Police, has just gotten trapped on an ocean liner with Harry Hunsacker, would-be actor turned would-be detective, and Nigel Grouse (Harry’s paid-by-the-hour assistant and friend) as unwanted travel companions. Foster telegrams Bubbles, his bride-to-be, giving her the bad news that he will miss their wedding. At that point, the story of Bubbles and her gal pals is chronicled in Mystery at the Old Café, while Foster’s journey (with Harry and Nigel) is portrayed in DEATH/Take:1!

The Story: The year is 1938. After getting trapped on an ocean liner with Harry and Nigel, Lt. Foster and his friends end up in Egypt. Naturally, they soon stumble across trouble. An action-adventure movie is being shot inside the pyramid our intrepid trio has entered. The hapless film director (Edward Harper), the famous action-adventure star (Monte Riggs), and his leading lady (Mary Ralston) are being bullied by the acid-tongued and all-powerful screenwriter (Lawrence Alexander). With tension thick in the air, it isn’t long before somebody snaps and someone eats a lead sandwich! Harry, Nigel, and Foster must solve this nefarious crime before the killer strikes again! And will Harry ever get that film role he so desperately pursues? Join us for a RadioVizion® presentation of this comedy-murder mystery, where you are the studio audience for a “live” radio broadcast!

Warning: simulated gunfire

May 9 – May 24, 2025

What is RadioVizion?

RadioVizion® is an alternative technique devised by Pegasus Theatre for the presentation of the Living Black & White® series of Harry Hunsacker adventures. RadioVizion® does not employ the trade-secret makeup but instead focuses on evoking the experience and glamour of being in a live radio studio of the 1930s and 1940s. Live sound effects, actors using period-style live microphones, and costumes suggestive of the era complete the effect. Join us for a RadioVizion® presentation of this comedy-murder mystery, where you are the studio audience for a “live” radio broadcast!

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers.

Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery, but his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

*THIS SHOW CONTAINS ADULT SITUATIONS AND LANGUAGE*

The 39 Steps

By Patrick Barlow

Directed by Ashley Puckett Gonzales

This wild parody play is adapted from the 1915 novel & 1935 film, both of the same name. The play recreates the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock onstage, performed by only 4 actors. An innocent man is accused of murder and goes on the run through England, soon finding himself enmeshed in pre-WWII espionage and various romantic entanglements.

The Outsider

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be Governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail.

​But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office.

A Dallas Hedda

A Dallas Hedda is Bishop Arts Theater Center's playwright-in-residence Franky D. Gonzalez's reimagining of Ibsen's Hedda Gabler explored the psyche of a woman whose labyrinthine soul and longing for freedom from a world that sought always to control her. Franky's concept will pick up the conversation that Ibsen began with his immortal work and continue to explore freedom through the lens of the conversations that we in the United States (and indeed throughout the world) have been having around the intersections of race, religion, feminism and social class.

Xanadu

Step into a world of glitter, glam, and roller disco as Uptown Players proudly presents Xanadu: The Musical. This hilarious, roller-skating musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you rolls along to the original hit score...

Drawn from the cult classic film of the same name, "Xanadu" is a tale of inspiration and self-discovery. It follows the journey of a magical Greek muse, Kira, who descends from Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, Calif., in 1980. Her mission is to ignite the creative spark in struggling artist Sonny Malone. But when Kira falls into forbidden love with this mortal, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos and hilarity abound. As Kira and Sonny embark on this transformative journey, they encounter hilarious obstacles and heartwarming moments, inspiring us all. With its blend of humor, romance, and pop-culture tunes and energetic dance, Xanadu promises to give the audience a night of fun and laughter.

Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing is a French farce play from the 1960s about an American bachelor in Paris named Bernard who has three airline stewardess fiancées from different countries. ​Bernard has a flat in Paris and his three fiancés are blissfully ignorant of each other. Bernard's life gets bumpy, though, when his friend Robert comes to stay, and complications such as weather and a new, speedier Boeing jet disrupt his careful planning. The English version of the play was first staged in London's West End at the Apollo Theatre in 1962 with David Tomlinson in the lead role and then transferred to the Duchess Theatre in 1965, running for seven years. After a year in the play, Tomlinson was replaced by Leslie Phillips, who played in it for two years.  He was then replaced by Nicholas Parsons, who played in it for 15 months.

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** Thanks Wikipedia and Google AI for help with the overview!

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Our presentation is directed by 
STEVEN J. GOLIN

Healed

Gail has been sick for 25 years. Every doctor, every test, every treatment—none of it has worked. Now, with nothing left to lose, she sells everything and heads to a radical health center in the Texas Hill Country, run by the enigmatic and controversial Dr.T. Will this be her cure, her salvation—or something else entirely. A surreal journey into the costs of chronic illness, Healed dares to ask: How far would you go to reclaim your health? And what might it cost you?

Written by STT Artistic Associate Blake Hackler

Directed by STT Artistic Director Carson McCain

Rift, or White Lies

by Gabriel Jason Dean

“…a nuanced look at the current situation hounding American society and psyche…a taut, funny, and ferocious exploration of brotherly love…a parable for our time…”-NJ Arts Maven

Two Brothers: lives divided, bound by blood.

One is a progressive writer, the other a convicted murderer and member of an alt-right prison gang. As estranged brothers, they face their deep differences and uncover a shared painful past. Can they heal their bond, or will their clashing beliefs keep them apart?

In this unique production, the actors switch roles throughout the run. Come twice for a uniquely riveting experience. Inspired by playwright Gabriel Jason Dean’s own life, Rift, or White Lies explores family conflict in a bold, visceral way.

Content warning: strong language, references to white nationalism, racism, and domestic trauma and abuse.

Instructions for a Seance director Lily Wolff returns to Amphibian Stage to direct this regional premiere. RIFT, or White Lies is produced at Amphibian Stage as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other Partner Theaters are InterAct Theatre Company (Philadelphia, PA) and Luna Stage (West Orange, NJ). For more information, please visit nnpn.org.

Runtime: 2 hours with one intermission

The Hatmaker’s Wife

The Hatmaker’s Wife by Lauren Yee is a whimsical grown-up fairy tale where reality and imagination blur, exploring family, love, and the distractions that pull us away from what matters most.

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When a young woman moves into a new home, she uncovers the magical history of its previous occupants—a distracted hatmaker, his long-suffering wife, jars full of memories, a missing hat... This is the story that brings to life the adage "If these walls could talk". It's a modern fable — part ghost story, part fairy tale, showcasing Lauren Yee’s imaginative and humorous take on what it means to find real love.

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*contains adult language and situations*

Alice

Alice: A Variation on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland  is a new take on Carroll’s classic that tells the story of a young girl named Alice Pleasance Liddell. Overcoming her parents’ stifling indifference, Alice discovers her creativity through adventures on the other side of the looking glass. She confronts her deepest fears in the form of an imagined ensemble of emotionally complicated storytellers, including a Cat-who is also a poet, a Hatter hopelessly in love with Time personified, a Twin at peace with their missing half, and more! Through these characters, Alice’s world turns technicolor as she discovers her innate creative strength.

This production will be the Texas premiere of this exciting new work, and Plague Mask Players is thrilled to be the first to bring it to life for DFW audiences. The play received second place for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg National Student Playwriting Award through the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) and originally premiered at Belmont University in Nashville, TN.

Same Time Next Year

Written by: Bernard Slade

Directed by: Jackie L. Kemp

A romantic comedy that follows the relationship between Doris and George, two people who have an affair over the course of 25 years. Although both are married to other people, they agree to meet at the same time and place every year for their annual rendezvous. The play explores the evolution of their lives, loves, and the changing world around them, highlighting themes of love, infidelity, personal growth, and the passage of time. Through humor and heart, it reflects on the complexities of relationships and the enduring connection between the two characters despite the years apart.

Performances at The Stone Cottage Theatre in Addison, TX

Run For Your Wife

A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding.

Co-Directors: Janette Oswald & Rachael Lindley
Cast: Natasha Braun, Kenneth Fulenwider, Anthony Magee, Camilla Norder, Alison Schonhoff, Ken Schwartz, and Jeff York

9 to 5

Romeo and Juliet

Experience the timeless tale of Romeo + Juliet, where two young lovers from feuding families defy all odds to pursue their forbidden romance. As passion and fate intertwine, their journey is fraught with danger, secret rendezvous, and heart-wrenching tragedy. Don't miss this captivating performance that explores the depths of love, loyalty, and the consequences of a divided community.

UPRIGHT RATING: PG-13 (Parental Advisory)

*Violence and adult situations. Not recommended for young children.

For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email info@uprighttheatre.org.

Catch Me If You Can

Based on the DreamWorks Motion Picture with a Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Marc Shaiman and Lyrics by Scott Whittman & Marc Shaiman, this high-flying musical comedy (from Broadway’s dream team) explores the true story of a precocious teenager turned world-class con artist and the straight-shooting FBI agent hot in pursuit. The cat-and-mouse chase swings into action with a jazzy score and jet-setting pace that culminates with both men finding purpose where they least expect. Based on the hit film, the musical delivers a big, bright spectacular, high-energy numbers, and a riveting story.

Rated PG

Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side."

Waitress

Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles, Waitress is an uplifting and inspiring musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

Show Details: Recommended for ages 13 and up. This production has mature themes, comedic depictions of sexual situations, adult language and depictions of domestic abuse.

Run Time & Intermission:
2 hours 30 minutes, including 15-min intermission

Jekyll and Hyde

Mar 28 - Apr 19, 2025 | Lyric Stage Studio | Rated PG-13

The third offering for our season is Jekyll & Hyde. Presented at the Lyric Studios Space and based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and features a thrilling score of pop-rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse.

An evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women – one, beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting only herself– both women in love with the same man and both unaware of his dark secret. A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind's most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde.

The production is rated PG-13.

Intimate Apparel

Written by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Anyika McMillan-Herod

Step into early 20th-century New York City with this captivating drama by Lynn Nottage, one of the greatest living playwrights and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. The story explores the journey of ambition and personal growth as Esther, an African-American seamstress, navigates a complex web of relationships and romantic correspondence with a distant admirer. Audiences are drawn into a rich tapestry of emotions and societal challenges.
Run Dates: March 27- April 20, 2025

A Streetcar Named Desire

After losing her Mississippi home to creditors, Blanche du Bois relocates to the New Orleans home of her younger sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski. Undermined by romantic illusions, Blanche is unable to cope with life's harsh realities. Though she finds a glimmer of hope while connecting with Stanley, gentlemanly friend, Mitch, Blanche cannot face the truth of her own troubled past and ultimately descends into madness.

A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee Williams’ most famous work, premiered on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre in December 1947 under the direction of Elia Kazan. WTT is thrilled to welcome back the incomparable Terry Martin to direct this American classic.

Adult content and language.

Once Upon a Mattress

Enjoy this Immersive production with Kylea Ingram (Annie, The Drowsy Chaperone) as Princess Winnifred the Woebegone alongside Phillip Slay (White Christmas, Brigadoon) as Prince Dauntless in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little While,” this uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” also features Sherry Etzel as Queen Aggravain. The performance takes advantage of every inch of Repertory Company Theatre, creating a unique world and pulling audience members in on gags and mysteries in a way that’s welcome and immersive.

Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail, and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this brand new adventure that has danger—and laughter!—around every corner.

Disaster!

Disaster! The Musical is a hilarious, jukebox musical comedy that pays homage to classic disaster movies of the 1970s while delivering a non-stop party of music and mayhem. Set aboard a glamorous New York City floating casino and disco, the story follows an eccentric cast of characters as they face earthquakes, tidal waves, and—of course—disaster after disaster!

​Featuring unforgettable hits like "I Will Survive," "Hot Stuff," and "Knock on Wood," this high-energy production combines outrageous humor, over-the-top characters, and spectacular musical numbers for a thrilling theatrical experience. Will the star-crossed lovers reunite? Will the scientist save the day? And will everyone make it off the ship in one piece?

​Join us for a side-splitting, music-filled adventure where anything that can go wrong... does!

The show is a campy, comedic homage to 1970s disaster films with plenty of slapstick humor and classic pop hits. While it’s mostly lighthearted and fun, it includes:

• Mild innuendos and comedic references to adult situations

• Some over-the-top disaster scenarios played for humor​

Into the Woods

The award-winning NTPA Repertory Theatre continues its tradition of bringing professional-quality theatrical entertainment that inspires audiences and empowers artists from Broadway to the ‘Burbs. This production is performed by professional adult actors.

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Captioned performance on the first Saturday matinee show. ASL interpretation provided at second Saturday matinee performance.

Suggested Audience Age: 10+

Penelope

Done being a footnote in her husband Odysseus’ epic, now she’s sharing her side of the story. With genre-bending songs, mythic storytelling, and backed by a band doubling as her Greek chorus, Penelope transforms the tale you thought you knew into a solo cabaret act like no other. Grab a drink as she weaves an intimately explosive musical love letter to all those who wait, and hope that the wait’s end is just over the horizon.

Into the Breeches!

Into the Breeches!, a heartwarming and hilarious comedy by George Brant, directed by Lisa Devine. Set during World War II, Oberon Play House's director and leading men are off at war with the Axis. Determined to press on, the director's wife sets out to produce an all-female version of Shakespeare's Henry V, assembling an increasingly unexpected team united in desire, if not actual theatre experience. Together they deliver a delightful celebration of collaboration and persistence when the show must go on!

THE HAT BOX

Thu Mar 6, 2025 - Sat Mar 22, 2025

The Hat Box, by Eric Coble, directed by Charlotte Taylor, March 6-22, 2025 (comedy)

Do we ever really know our parents? Do we want to? Really? Two sisters are about to find out when they discover a hat box hidden in the back of their recently deceased father's closet. What sits inside sends them off on an impromptu road trip to visit eccentric Aunt Esther and on an increasingly wild ride down memory lane. With surprising twists and hilarious turns, this brand-new comedy of family lore revels in the bizarre and beautiful mysteries that make up a life.

Little Shop of Horrors

March 6th-9th, 2025
at Mainstage 222
in Irving, TX

To benefit
The Hopeful Theatre Project

“The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names ‘Audrey II’ - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!”

This production marks an exciting new chapter for The Hopeful Theatre Project as our "After Dark" series will serve as benefit productions for us and our mission of bringing hope, love, and aid to the community through the performing arts.

As this is an After Dark event, expect an edgier, more immersive experience designed for mature audiences. Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to our community, we promise an evening filled with excitement, heart, and a few surprises along the way.

Rated PG-13. Parental Discretion Advised.
Moments of moderate and domestic violence, brief strong language, thematic elements that could be disturbing for younger children, suggestive content, and drug use.