Philip Lehl News

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Stark Naked Theatre Company rings in the New Year with its 2nd annual New Year's Eve celebration hosted by Artistic Directors Philip Lehl and Kim Tobin. The festivities begin at 8 p.m. in STUDIO 101 at Spring Street Studios, and the $25 ticket price (available in advance online at www.starknakedtheatre.com or at the door on the night of the event) includes beer-furnished by Saint Arnold-and wine, delicious food prepared by Mockingbird Bistro and Torchy's Tacos, as well as an evening full of unforgettable entertainment! Guests will enjoy dancing to live music provided by Instrumental Surf Rock Band The Neptones, have their caricature drawn by cartoonist Tom Rye, and experience a midnight balloon drop and champagne toast with Artistic Directors Kim Tobin and Philip Lehl (who, in addition to mingling with all the guests, will announce the title of the Shakespeare play which Stark Naked Theatre will produce in the spring!) Additionally, all attendees are eligible for exciting door prizes (including Rockets basketball tickets) and will have the opportunity to bid on many coveted silent auction items, such as theatre tickets and works of art from some of Houston's finest visual artists, including: Dick Craig, Mic McAlister, Taft McWhorter, Tony Parana, Page Piland, Hanna Shoup, Camille Warmington, and Gary Watson-plus more to come! This event promises to be the party of the season, so purchase your tickets now!

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Stark Naked Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions as well as the theatre's 2nd annual New Year's Eve Gala.

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While Thanksgiving is right around the corner, holiday festivities are commencing in full force. For many Houston theater goers, the highlight of the holiday season is the Alley Theatre's infamous production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL - A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS. Michael Wilson's imaginative stage adaptation of the Charles Dicken's classic A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, is celebrating its 24th year and continues to be a spectacle that is hauntingly delightful and heartwarming. With family-friendly thrills, chills, and a hearty dose of laughter, this festive production remains a holiday favorite.

Houston's seasonal favorite A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas returns to light up the Holiday Season downtown on the Hubbard Stage November 15 to December 26.

The 2013-2014 season opens on October 11th with the regional premiere of All Girls-directed by Julia Traber and featuring Houston-favorite Kim Tobin--in a hilarious and thought-provoking new play about friendship, fitting-in, and the joy and pain of growing up. Written by New York-based actor and playwright Anna Greenfield, the play was well-received by audiences and critics alike in its world premiere earlier this year at New York's Kraine Theatre.

Stark Naked Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's MACBETH has been on everybody's lips for weeks, even months, now. As soon as the show was announced a gentle hum of excitement began, and turned into a blistering roar by last night's opening night performance. Co-Executive Directors Philip Lehl and Kim Tobin set the bar high for intimate, independent theatre and consistently surpass audiences' expectations with their astounding productions. Their MACBETH is no different as it splendidly thrilled and delighted last night's eager audience with ease.

Stark Naked Theatre Company concludes its award-winning second season with a bold interpretation of Macbeth, William Shakespeare's timeless and powerful tale of corruption, betrayal, fate, and the deadly consequences of unfettered ambition. Following rave reviews and sold-out audiences for God of Carnage, Stark Naked Theatre's upcoming production of Macbeth features Philip Lehl and Kim Tobin--mainstays of the Houston theatre scene and co-founders of Stark Naked Theatre--portraying the dynamic roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Stark Naked Theatre Company concludes its award-winning second season with a bold interpretation of Macbeth, William Shakespeare's timeless and powerful tale of corruption, betrayal, fate, and the deadly consequences of unfettered ambition. Following rave reviews and sold-out audiences for God of Carnage, Stark Naked Theatre's upcoming production of Macbeth features Philip Lehl and Kim Tobin--mainstays of the Houston theatre scene and co-founders of Stark Naked Theatre--portraying the dynamic roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Landing Theatre Company would like to introduce you to the wonderful events it has in store for you this summer, including its world premiere production, the playwrights of the 2013 New American Voices Play Reading Series and a new series of professional workshops featuring some of the most prominent leaders in the Houston arts community today.

I've been writing about Houston's extremely varied theater scene for a little over a year now. One thing I quickly learned is that there is never a dearth of quality productions to look forward to in this city. As summer is finally beginning to take hold of Houston, I can't help but anticipate the many happenings this season brings. In order of opening nights, I have listed the six productions I am most excited to experience.

Stark Naked Theatre Company concludes its award-winning second season with a bold interpretation of Macbeth, William Shakespeare's timeless and powerful tale of corruption, betrayal, fate, and the deadly consequences of unfettered ambition.

Houston's Classical Theatre Company (CTC) has had one amazing season at their new home at Studio 101 in the Spring Street Studios. I was impressed by their productions of MISS JULIE and UBU ROI, but their production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE deftly exposes the sincere theatrical talent that legends are made out of. As affair warning, because this brilliantly raw production is pared down to three actors and utilizes an abridged adaptation by CTC's dramaturg Shea Thomas Cooper, it won't hurt to re-familiarize yourself with the plot to ensure that you don't get lost in this stirring translation of the text.

The Classical Theatre Company's (CTC) final production of their 2012-2013 Main Stage Season will be The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare. The production runs three weeks from tonight, March 27th-April 14th 2013 at Studio 101 in Spring Street Studios- 1824 Spring Street.