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2026 Annual Festival of Originals (The FOO) at Theatre Southwest
Dates: 7/24/2026 - 8/8/2026
📍 Theatre: Theatre Southwest
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 7136619505
Tickets: $22 adults; $20 seniors or students
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Don't miss Theatre Southwest's annual Festival of Originals! The "FOO" opens Friday, July 24, and runs through August 8, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, with Sunday matinees July 26 and August 2 at 3pm, at TSW's new location (3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160). Reservations are highly recommended for this popular event; reserve or buy tickets online or call 713-661-9505.
This is TSW's 29th annual "FOO": five original short plays, with five casts and five directors, and always an eclectic and entertaining evening of theatre. This year's scripts, their playwrights, the directors, and the cast members include:
- The Writer and the Muse by Qasim Makkani from Houston, TX. Directed by Chepe Lockett. Featuring O.T. Porter, MeAsia Brooks, Manny Martinez, Michael Franklin, and Natalie Yarborough
- Dinner at Donovan's by Nan Gatewood Satter from New Paltz, NY. Directed by Teri Girth. Featuring James West, Marcia Estelle, Ethan Janecka, Patrick Barton, and Tara Tillmanns
- Cliff by Teri Folt from Ft. Thomas, KY. Directed by Justin Holloway. Featuring Michael Barrick, Margot Merek, Samuel Alexander, Haylee Feng, and Emily Bauserman
- Cat Black by H.E. Decker from Indiana, PA. Directed by Steve Carpentier. Featuring Kendall Elwood, Nora Hahn, Alonso Prusmack, Cynthia Armstrong, and Benjamin Brito
- When All is Revealed by Carl Williams from Houston, TX. Directed by Brit Garcia. Featuring David Hymel, Crys Hymel, Johnny Adams, and Valerie Lerma Puente
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About the Theatre
Since 1957, Theatre Southwest (501(c)(3)) has been a beacon of creativity, talent, and community engagement in Houston. We've delighted audiences with exceptional performances, inspiring stories, and the irreplaceable magic of live theatre. Our mission remains steadfast: to provide a platform for local artists, nurture a love for the performing arts, and serve as a vibrant cultural hub that enriches our community.
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Theatre Southwest is at 3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160, Houston, TX.
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