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The Catastrophic Theatre

The Catastrophic Theatre

Houston ensemble-based theatre company known for creating and producing new, experimental, and original work.

Current & Upcoming Shows

Play

Murder Murder Kill Kill Kill

2/12/27 - 3/6/27 at the MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

Brian Jucha and the Catastrophic Theatre ensemble bring Paris’ Grand Guignol tradition of horror to Houston in this world premiere dance-theatre production. The show asks whether a serial killer is really haunting the bayous or whether people are seeing things. Directed and choreographed by Brian Jucha, the production mixes high camp, experimental movement, found text, and pop culture references.

Performances take place in MATCH’s Matchbox 3. Runtime is to be announced. Recommended for ages 12 and older. General admission tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a $5 box office support fee per ticket at checkout.

Musical

Houston, We Have a Tamarie

6/17/27 - 7/24/27 at the MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

Tamarie Cooper brings her original musical comedy to Houston, with tap-dancing tacos, outer-space hijinks, local rivalries, and an affectionate, outrageous look at what makes H-Town special. Written by Patrick Reynolds and Tamarie Cooper, this world premiere is directed and choreographed by Cooper.

Performances take place in MATCH’s Matchbox 3. Runtime is 90 minutes with no intermission. Recommended for ages 12 and older. General admission tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a $5 box office support fee per ticket at checkout.

Play

10 Out of 12

4/2/27 - 4/17/27 at the MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

Anne Washburn’s play offers an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at the long and demanding technical rehearsals that lead up to opening night. Audience members wear earpieces to hear production communications and private conversations as theatre artists move around them. Tensions rise through an injury, a breakdown, and a mutiny. Directed by Jason Nodler, this regional premiere invites audiences inside the theater’s final preparation process.

Performances take place in MATCH’s Matchbox 3. Runtime is to be announced. General admission tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a $5 box office support fee per ticket at checkout.

Company News

September 22, 2026

BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld reviews Catastrophic Theatre’s Rhinoceros revival

Brett Cullum’s BroadwayWorld review praises Tamarie Cooper’s direction and the performances of George Parker and Kyle Sturdivant in The Catastrophic Theatre’s Rhinoceros. He examines how the revival connects Ionesco’s story of conformity to current concerns.

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