Stark Naked Theatre Presents World Premiere of HO HO HUMBUG, 12/04-24

Stark Naked Theatre Company presents its first-ever holiday production with the world premiere of Ho Ho Humbug - a hilarious Christmas-themed comedy produced in association with Third Coast Creative. Certain to become an annual holiday tradition for Houston theatre go-ers, Ho Ho Humbug runs December 4th through December 24th at Stark Naked's STUDIO 101, and is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older.

A festive tale written by and starring New York City-based playwright and actor Scott Burkell, Ho Ho Humbug is directed by Philip Lehl and features a strong ensemble cast that includes Houston favorite Kim Tobin-Lehl and original music by award-winning composer Paul Loesel. Ho Ho Humbug is the semi-autobiographical story of a disillusioned and acerbic middle-aged New Yorker who unexpectedly finds himself dressed in a red velvet costume (with beard!) and awash in a sea of candy canes, artificial snow, and crying babies. Is this sardonic Santa capable of suppressing his contempt for the season long enough to collect a paycheck? Or could Macy's Santaland actually make a believer out of its resident cynic?

Commenting on Stark Naked Theatre Company's collaboration on the play with Houston's Third Coast Creative, director Philip Lehl noted that, "Stark Naked is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Third Coast Creative and bring Scott Burkell's words and life experiences to the stage. Ho Ho Humbug is an incredibly funny, entertaining, and ultimately heartwarming production that we believe will charm Houston audiences and remind us all of 'the reason for the season'."

Join Stark Naked Theatre Company for the world premiere of Houston's must-see holiday production-Scott Burkell's semi-autobiographical comedy, Ho Ho Humbug. Produced in association with Third Coast Creative and directed by Philip Lehl, Ho Ho Humbug stars Burkell and an ensemble cast featuring Susan Draper, Luis Galindo, Dayne Lathrop, Chelsea Stavis and Kim Tobin-Lehl, with original music by Paul Loesel. Ho Ho Humbug previews on December 4th, opens on December 5th and runs through December 24th, with performances held at Stark Naked's STUDIO 101, located at Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, Texas, 77007. Regular show times are as follows: Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm and a special "Pay What You Can" performance scheduled on Monday, December 22nd at 7:30 pm. Additional holiday performances will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd at 7:30 pm and the run will conclude with a 3:00 pm matinee and a 7:30 pm evening show on Wednesday, December 24th. Individual tickets (priced at $25 for adults, $19 for seniors and $12 for students) as well as $40 reserved Gold Seat tickets are available for all performances. Tickets can be purchased at www.starknakedtheatre.com or by phone at 832.866.6514. For more information on Ho Ho Humbug or Third Coast Creative, please visit their website at www.hohohumbug.com.

Photos by Gabriella Nissen

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