Photo Flash: First Look at A STEADY RAIN at Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.

A STEADY RAIN, an acclaimed American drama critics have praised for its power, plot, and moral themes, will open July 22 at the Midtown Arts & Theatre Center Houston (MATCH). The play is the first production of Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.'s inaugural season. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The play, by Keith Huff, is the story of two Chicago police officers whose years-long bond starts to unravel after a routine investigation leads to the death of a young boy. Loosely based on an actual incident involving serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, it explores issues of loyalty, betrayal, friendship, and honor, as one of the cops has to take the blame for the boy's death when the truth of what happened is eventually revealed.

The Dirt Dogs production features Kevin Daugherty and Executive Director, Trevor B. Cone as the two cops struggling in the face of a personal and professional crisis, and is directed by Artistic Director, Malinda L. Beckham.

A STEADY RAIN also features an original score performed live, on stage, during the play by Hescher. The self-described "cinematic pop musician and performer" was co-creator of Houston's experimental rock band The Manichean, which performed its album Lovers at the Alley Theatre in 2012 and 2013. Music by Hescher will begin thirty minutes prior to each performance and continue through A STEADY RAIN.

The Dirt Dogs Co. production of A STEADY RAIN opens Friday, July 22 and continues through Saturday, July 30. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28; and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 24 at the MATCH, 3400 Main Street. For more information, please call 713-561-5113 or visit dirtdogstheatre.org or matchouston.org.

Photo Credit: Gary Griffin