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Drunk Shakespeare at The Emerald Theatre

Dates: 1/12/2023 - 6/30/2025

📍 Theatre: The Emerald Theatre

Brass Jar Productions
412 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002

Phone: N/A

Tickets: Tickets range from $49 - $89


Produced by Scott Griffin, and Directed by David Hudson and Lisa Klages, "Drunk Shakespeare" is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that combines the world's most famous playwright with alcohol, improv, and comedy. It has been decreed as “the best thing to ever happen to the theatre” by Slate Magazine, and is a New York Times Critics’ Pick.

Five classically trained actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One actor takes 5 shots and attempts to perform…in a Shakespearean tragedy! The result? An uproariously entertaining and unpredictable spectacle of hilarity and mayhem, expertly guided by the four sober actors striving to keep the script on track.

Each performance of "Drunk Shakespeare" is unique depending on who's drinking, and what they’re drinking! And of course, the audience plays a role in how each performance unfolds as well (not to worry, craft cocktails are available for the audience during the performance at a full service bar!)

The Drunk Shakespeare Society has been meeting, drinking and performing Shakespeare for over a thousand nights ... and over a thousand liters of liquor. This talented troupe of rotating members loves sharing the epic poetry of William Shakespeare, but you don’t need to know lick of it to enjoy yourself. Pop culture references, improvisation, audience games, a wealth of surprises and liberal departures from the text (with outrageous consequences) make this accessible for anyone who likes a good time. Every night is different and truly anything can happen.

Craft cocktails are available for purchase throughout the show. 21+ Only

Drunk Shakespeare at The Emerald Theatre Schedule

Tuesday-Thursday: 7:30pm;
Friday & Saturday: 5pm & 7pm;
Sunday: 5pm

Cast and Creative Team for Drunk Shakespeare at The Emerald Theatre

Cast

Brennan Ashley
Brennan Ashley is a Houston native and has been an active member of the Houston Theatre Scene her entire life. Some of her favorite roles have been Magenta (Rock Horror Show), Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors), Narrator (Murder Ballad) and Meredith (Bat Boy: The Musical). When she's not drinking on stage, she can be found directing Houston's Up and Coming performers at HITS Theatre. Everything she does is for the love of her three cats Ringo, Mama Cass and Purrsephone.
Austin Brady
Austin Brady is a Houston based actor who is incredibly honored to be a part of the Drunk Shakespeare Society. After Covid cut his last semester of college short, he went off to explore all the theatres in Houston; his work includes The Alley Theatre, Creative Movement Practices, Main-Street Theatre, Dinner Detective and hopefully many more as soon as he finds time to film a video Audition. He is currently paying for his college loans and would like to warmly thank Wells Fargo for all the stress it causes. Finally Austin would like to shameless plug in his Instagram pages. @austin_brady_7 @bradys_art_
Dillon Dewitt
Joey Herrera
His name is Joey, and he likes movies. One hard seltzer later and he'll start reciting 'Scarface' or try to convince you why 'Die Hard' is a Christmas flick. If we were to compare Joey's resume to Adam Sandler's, Drunk Shakespeare would be his 'Uncut Gems', with a hint of that good ol' Billy Madison flair. With that said, Joey is wickedly stoked to bring this society to downtown Houston. You can follow him on insta here: @jh.eazy
Pantelis Karastamatis
Will Larsen
Name: Will // Relation to Shakespeare: None (strictly platonic) // Favorite Role To Date: Hymen, the Greco-Roman God of Marriage (As You Like It) // Dream Role: I want to be in a production of Hamlet with a buddy where the two of us play all the Those Two Guys parts together -- Marcellus & Bernardo, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, the Two Sailors, the Two Gravediggers, maybe Lord & English Ambassador for the finale // follow me on insta @sirwilberforce // give a listen to some of my original tunes at https://tallwilliamlarsen.bandcamp.com/album/why
Gabriel Velazquez
Gabe once peed himself in first grade during gym class. Ever since that day, he knew he wanted to be a Shakespearean performer. His tight doughy brown butt has been clenched with excitement over being part of Drunk Shakespeare after performing across the country for the past decade. He is not working on a new novel.
Anastasia Zavitsanos
Credits: Henry IV, Part 1, Macbeth, Three Sisters, Iphigenia at Aulis, Constellations, 4.48 Psychosis, Trevor, All in the Timing, Sotto Voce; Training: BFA in Acting University of Michigan, Epidavros Lyceum Greece summer program; Certified in stage combat (unarmed and single sword), black belt in taekwondo; Intimacy Captain certified ICOC; Fluent in Greek and Spanish; proficient in multiple global dialects including British RP, cockney, Southern USA, Texan, Greek, Brooklyn, Boston, Irish; Mezzo-Soprano singer; OK at the piano; unphased habenero eater; all to just say a badass super Greek woman. POW pow! www.anastasiazavitsanos.com Instagram: @anastasiazavitsanos

Creative Team

Lisa Klages
Director
David Hudson
Director
Brass Jar Productions
Producer

News About Drunk Shakespeare at The Emerald Theatre

Interview: Zoë Parkinson of DRUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL at DRUNK SHAKESPEARE
Interview: Zoë Parkinson of DRUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL at DRUNK SHAKESPEARE
November 18, 2025 I believe that Houston is the only company this year doing a Christmas Carol. We all did, Drunk Dracula, but Houston might be the only Christmas Carol.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Open in Houston in January
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Open in Houston in January
December 29, 2022 The Houston production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will open at The Emerald Theatre on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 for a limited run through April 29th.

About the Theatre

The Emerald Theatre

412 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002

Phone: N/A

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