Houston College & University Theatre

Jane Austen's beloved novel comes vividly to life in this witty and elegant stage adaptation by Eric Domuret. Faithful to Austen's timeless story, the play follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates family expectations, social convention, and her growing relationship with the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Filled with memorable characters, sparkling dialogue, romance, and humor, this adaptation captures the wit and heart that have made Pride and Prejudice one of the world's most enduring love stories.

Originally commissioned by the University of St. Thomas, the adaptation received its world premiere there in 2017 before being published by Heartland Plays. Since then, it has been produced by professional, university, community, and secondary theatre companies across the United States and internationally. This production by Stoic Theatre at the University of St. Thomas is especially meaningful, as several members of the original world premiere cast return to reprise the roles they originated, nearly a decade after first bringing this adaptation to the stage.

By Eric Domuret; Produced through special arrangement with Heartland Plays, Inc

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play follows Oya, a gifted young runner whose choices involving family, love, and opportunity shape her life. Directed by Amber Gray.

Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows the residents of Grover’s Corners as they experience everyday life, love, marriage, and loss.

A linguist devoted to preserving dying languages struggles to communicate with the person closest to him. Julia Cho’s play explores love, loss, language, and the ways people fail to understand one another.

Two young men spend their days behind a coffee shop discussing music, philosophy, and their uncertain futures. When a teenage employee enters their world, an unexpected friendship develops.

A world premiere by University of Houston BFA playwriting student Joan Staunton.

A haunting new take on Peter Pan that explores the danger of refusing to grow up. The familiar characters and story remain, but they’re infused with deeper shadows buried inside J.M. Barrie’s original story.

Join us at the University of Houston-Downtown’s historic O’Kane Theatre for Qui Nguyen’s wildly entertaining She Kills Monsters — a hilarious, action-packed, and deeply moving dramatic comedy that blends high school reality with epic Dungeons & Dragons fantasy.

After the sudden death of her teenage sister Tilly, buttoned-up Agnes Evans discovers a Dungeons & Dragons module that Tilly secretly created. Determined to understand the sister she barely knew, Agnes dives into the fantastical realm of New Landia — a world filled with fire-breathing dragons, deadly beholders, homicidal fairies, ogres, and epic quests. As she learns to fight alongside a ragtag party of adventurers, Agnes confronts not only literal monsters but also the very real high school bullies, hidden identities, and family secrets that defined Tilly’s life.

Blending laugh-out-loud humor, thrilling stage combat, 90s pop culture nostalgia, and heartfelt emotion, She Kills Monsters is a high-energy adventure about grief, sisterhood, courage, and embracing your inner hero. Funny, fierce, and full of heart, this award-winning play celebrates geek culture, found family, and the power of imagination.

Perfect for D&D players, gamers, fans of Stranger Things, and anyone who’s ever wanted to roll the dice and slay a few monsters of their own

Moores Opera Center and Ars Lyrica deliver a bold cinematic twist on Handel’s Oreste, fusing tradition with modern edge. With Kathleen Belcher and Matthew Dirst at the helm, this charged production burns with suspense, emotion, and artistry—guaranteed to leave audiences breathless.

Inspired by Euripides's Iphegeneia in Tauris, Handel's 1734 opera Oreste is a family drama of arbitrary cruelty and hard-won justice. It is filled with some of the composer’s favorite arias, many of which he adapted from his previous Italian operas. An all-student cast is accompanied by the Moores School Symphony Orchestra, augmented by key players from Ars Lyrica Houston

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock musical tells the final days of Jesus Christ through the perspective of Judas Iscariot, exploring faith, fame, betrayal, and political pressure.

Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel follows confident matchmaker Emma Woodhouse as her attempts to arrange the romantic lives of those around her lead to unexpected complications. Directed by Sharon Ott in a co-production with A.D. Players.

The opera season concludes on April 24 with Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes, presented as a special benefit concert performance. Widely regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest operas, Peter Grimes tells the powerful story of an outsider struggling against suspicion, prejudice and social isolation. This unforgettable performance will feature three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Houston native soprano Latonia Moore alongside the Moores School Symphony Orchestra, UH Choirs and student soloists, bringing Britten's extraordinary score and gripping drama to life.