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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 — Houston, TX

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Rice Players Presents an Unsettling Mystery

(02/08/13 12:00am)

The Mystery Plays presents us with the notion that there is much in life that cannot be explained. Our expectations are complicated by forces beyond our understanding, whether it is fate, the supernatural or simply human nature. Through the mysterious tales of two individuals, we are led to wonder whether any meaning can be taken from life's tragedies. This is heavy, challenging material to tackle, and, for the most part, this production succeeds.


The Drowsy Chaperone is anything but tired

(11/02/12 12:00am)

Hanszen College and Brown College theater's The Drowsy Chaperone offers a hilarious sendoff of the beloved classical musicals of yesteryear, resulting in a meta-experience that is both strange and enjoyable. It is perfect for those who have ever had one too many Cole Porter songs ingrained in their minds as the musical both mocks and celebrates the corniness of old-school musical theater.


Martel College senior spotlights failure in her witty play

(10/25/12 12:00am)

It is undoubtedly true that we cannot really understand who we are until we discover our own short-comings. Failure is a powerful, difficult part of life yet, for some reason, we love to watch others experience it. Martel College senior Maggie Sulc's The Failures provides an intriguing take on failure that is highly entertaining, but has little bearing on reality.