Houston Stage Guide 

Winner of the 2024 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award

This heartfelt play follows Paul, a retired firefighter, and Katie, his regular server. After months of small talk, Paul reaches out for friendship, and Katie agrees, sensing his need. Their bond deepens through shared secrets, leading both to rediscover hope and joy in human connection.

“★★★★ An intensely provocative new American play.” – New York Stage Review
“The subtle beauty of The Counter lies in watching these two burrowing creatures develop the kind of bond that means they’re pulling each other back up towards the light.” – New York Magazine
“The Counter offers an engrossing dive into the minds of people who have been deeply shaken by their past…” – DC Theater Arts

Description and performance details courtesy of 4th Wall Theatre Company.

Horizon Theatre is proud to present the Tony Award-winning sensation, Dear Evan Hansen, presented as a bold, immersive addition to our season.

Breaking away from the traditional stage, this production is part of our new series dedicated to staging at least one work in unconventional theatre spaces. By removing the "fourth wall" and placing the audience directly within Evan’s world, we invite you to experience this powerful story with a level of intimacy and raw emotion that only an immersive setting can provide.

A letter never meant to be seen and a lie that spirals out of control give Evan the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to belong. This deeply contemporary musical explores the complexities of grief, the power of social media, and the universal struggle to be seen.

Production Details

The Immersive Experience: Staged in a unique, non-traditional environment to blur the lines between the digital world and reality.

Themes: Mental health, social anxiety, modern parenting, and the search for authentic connection.

Show Rating: Recommended for ages 12+.

Advisory: This production contains adult language and mature themes, including discussions of suicide and mental illness.

Featuring the iconic score by Pasek & Paul, this is Dear Evan Hansen as you’ve never seen it before—up close, personal, and unforgettable.

Inspired by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch’s 1870 novella, Venus in Fur is a provocative, darkly comedic exploration of power, control, and desire.

Playwright Thomas is searching for the perfect actress to portray Vanda in his stage adaptation. When a mysterious, unorthodox actress named Vanda arrives late to audition, the encounter spirals into a tense and seductive power play. As lines blur between the script and reality, both characters confront their inner conflicts and the darker sides of human nature.

Synopsis adapted from Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.’s official 2025–26 season materials.

The Garden Theatre closes its 5th anniversary season with Stephen Sondheim’s classic Company, starring Founding Artistic Director Logan Vaden as Bobby alongside a cast made up entirely of Garden Theatre favorites.

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On the night of his 35th birthday, Bobby finds himself unable to decide on a wish as he blows out his candles. A confirmed bachelor surrounded by “those good and crazy people”—his married friends—Bobby is torn between accepting his life as it is and wondering if something (or someone) is missing.

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Through a series of dinner parties, first dates, and candid conversations, Bobby explores the highs, lows, and absurdities of modern relationships, gaining insight into marriage, commitment, and his own persistent bachelorhood. Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at love, vulnerability, and what it truly means to be alive.

*Join The Garden Theatre on Saturday, April 11 at 8pm to celebrate the theatre’s 5th birthday and Logan Vaden’s 35th birthday with cake and a complimentary champagne toast following the performance.*

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