Crystal O Brien News

In 1975, Main Street Theater began with a dream of bringing quality theatre to Houston audiences. Whether we are actually existing or living in our imaginings, one thing is certain: Main Street Theatre has fulfilled its reverie for 37 years, and is continuing to do so with the opening of the first production of their 38th season-the Regional Premiere of Nilo Cruz's adaptation and translation of Pedro Calderon de la Barca's LIFE IS A DREAM.

Main Street Theater's production of Pedro Calderon de la Barca's LIFE IS A DREAM, translated by Nilo Cruz, began previews on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Following their first preview, I had a chance to sit down with Crystal O'Brien, who plays Estrella, and her husband Justin O'Brien, who plays Astolfo. On a lovely almost Fall-like Sunday morning, we met at the exquisite Prego on Amherst. Over a charming brunch we discussed LIFE IS A DREAM, acting together, what else they're up to this season, and successful relationships.

What is life? What is this world? What is real, and what is only illusion? Pedro Calderon de la Barca's sweeping play LIFE IS A DREAM explores these questions that resonate in our souls. With previews tonight, September 15, 16, and 19, Life Is a Dream opens September 20 and runs through October 21 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

What is life? What is this world? What is real, and what is only illusion? Pedro Calderon de la Barca's sweeping play LIFE IS A DREAM explores these questions that resonate in our souls. With previews September 15, 16, and 19, Life Is a Dream opens September 20 and runs through October 21 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Nestled in a fantastic and beautiful venue, Mildred's Umbrella's passionate and heart-filled troupe of gifted performers present Steve Yockley's LARGE ANIMAL GAMES until July 14, 2012. The quasi-edgy play tells the story of six people whose lives are somewhat enmeshed and the lingerie shop that several of them frequent, all the while using lingerie and the hunting of large game animals as metaphors that ask the audience to look beyond the exterior and to the interior of themselves and others.

Main Street Theater has extended its run of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia through June 20 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. (There is no performance on June 11.) Performances are on Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm.

Main Street Theater closes its 34th season with Tom Stoppard's magnum opus Arcadia. With previews May 8, 9 and 12, Arcadia opens May 13 and runs through June 6 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Main Street Theater has extended its run of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia through June 20 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. (There is no performance on June 11.) Performances are on Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm.

Main Street Theater closes its 34th season with Tom Stoppard's magnum opus Arcadia. With previews May 8, 9 and 12, Arcadia opens May 13 and runs through June 6 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Main Street Theater closes its 34th season with Tom Stoppard's magnum opus Arcadia. With previews May 8, 9 and 12, Arcadia opens May 13 and runs through June 6 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Main Street Theater closes its 34th season with Tom Stoppard's magnum opus Arcadia. With previews May 8, 9 and 12, Arcadia opens May 13 and runs through June 6 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.