Katherine Owens

Undermain Theatre 42nd Season To Include THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Undermain Theatre has announced its 42nd season, running November 6, 2025 through June 28, 2026, under the theme The Season of Solace. Exploring the search for connection and comfort amid chaos, the 2025–2026 season will feature iconic American works alongside two world premieres.

AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of  An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025. 

2024 Katherine Owens/Undermain Fund For New Work Recipient Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

The 2024 Katherine Owens/Undermain Fund for New Work recipient has been announced, supporting innovative theater projects.

Undermain Theatre To Present ATHENA By Gracie Gardner
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

Undermain Theatre will present ATHENA by Gracie Gardner, a compelling play exploring the intense rivalry and friendship between two high school fencers.

Undermain Theatre Announces EXIT THE KING And More for 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024

UNDERMAIN has announced its 41st 2024/2025 Season The Season of Identity.

Undermain Theatre Presents THE PERSIANS This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024

Explore the ancient tragedy THE PERSIANS, brought to life by Undermain Theatre. Immerse yourself in a timeless tale of war and its aftermath, reimagined for the modern audience.

THIS TIME Comes to the Undermain Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

This time by Brian Dang will come to Undermain Theatre this month. This workshop production runs February 29 through March 17, 2024. Learn more about the workshop here!

Undermain Theatre Unveils 2023 New Works Fund Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Undermain Theatre announces the 2023 recipient of the Katherine Owens/Undermain Fund for New Work, supporting theater artists in creating thought-provoking new works for the American stage.

Undermain Theatre Announces Its 40th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023

Celebrating 40 years of light underground with a landmark anniversary season, Undermain Theatre will present its 40th season of cutting edge performance in September. Our season, from the fall of 2023 to the summer of 2024, will be a season of unlimited boundaries and will find us working both with long time collaborators as well as artists and voices new to the Undermain.

Undermain Theatre Announces The 2022 Recipient Of The Katherine Owens/Undermain Fund For New Work, Brian Dang
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2022

Undermain Theatre has announced the 2022 recipient of $10,000 from the Katherine Owens/Undermain Fund for New Work to playwright and poet Brian Dang for their ongoing work and to commission the future production of their play, This time for the Undermain stage.

Undermain Theatre Presents FEEDING ON LIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2022

Undermain Theatre welcomes you to the world premiere of Feeding on Light by Lenora Champagne. This play is based on the playwright’s personal relationship and discussions with Undermain Theatre’s late Founding Artistic Director Katherine Owens, to whom the play is dedicated.

Undermain Theatre Presents LONESOME BLUES by Akin Babatundé and Alan Govenar
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2022

Undermain Theatre presents Lonesome Blues, Akin Babatundé and Alan Govenar’s solo-performer meditation on the life and songs of Blind Lemon Jefferson: born blind, but ultimately able to express his deepest emotions through music.

Danielle Georgious, PH.D., Will Step Down as Associate Artistic Director of Undermain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022

Undermain Associate Artistic Director Danielle Georgiou, PH.D. will be stepping down from the associate position she has held at Undermain for the past three years, effective August 1st, 2022, in order to pursue other opportunities. 

World Premiere of FEEDING ON LIGHT & More Announced for Undermain Theatre's 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

For its 39th season Undermain Theatre is returning to a full season of professional live performances with a diverse array of exciting productions to inspire and enrich the live theater experience in Dallas.

LONESOME BLUES Postponed at Undermain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2022

Due to schedule conflicts, Undermain Theatre’s production of Lonesome Blues, Akin Babatundé and Alan Govenar’s solo-performer meditation on the life and songs of Blind Lemon Jefferson, is now being rescheduled from June to this coming September. 

Undermain Theatre Presents WITHER GOEST THOU AMERICA:  A Festival of New American Play Readings
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2022

The Festival will feature readings by local playwrights, Parker Davis Gray, Erin Malone Turner, and Zander Pryor, along with Native American performance artist and activist Gregg Deal. Mr. Deal is the second recipient of The Katherine Owens/Undermain Theatre Fund for New Work and will close out the festival with his solo performance piece, The Punk Pan Indian Romantic Comedy. A selection of Mr. Deal's paintings and other work will be on display in our lobby as well. 

Undermain Theatre Announces The 2021 Recipient Of The Katherine Owens/Undermain Theatre Fund for New Work
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021

In commemoration of the birthdate of founding Artistic Director Katherine Owens, Undermain Theatre is pleased to announce the second commission of $10,000 from the Katherine Owens/ Undermain Fund for New Work.

Undermain Theatre Announces 2021/2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2021

For their 38th season at Undermain they are creating an exciting array of diverse performance opportunities to inspire and enrich our community and support artists in North Texas. They hope to be able to offer live performances in addition to the virtual streaming videos for each production. 

FEEDING ON LIGHT Announced as Inaugural Commission From Katherine Owens/Undermain Theatre Fund for New Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2020

In celebration of the birthdate of Katherine Owens, the Undermain Theatre has announced the inaugural commission of $10,000 from the Katherine Owens/Undermain Fund for New Work: a collaboration with playwright Lenora Champagne of her new play, Feeding on Light, an exploration of the life and influence of French philosopher Simone Weil.

HEDDA GABLER, ATHENA and More Announced in Undermain Theatre's 2020/2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2020

At Undermain, we're planning for the future. For our 37th year of cutting-edge performances, Undermain is pleased to announce the season of the feminine hero. Plays about women will comprise the four central productions that make up the season.