Frank Vela News

​I first read THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE when I was cast to play Jo in a directing class production. It seemed like such a fun show, with sassy lines, hilarious scenarios, and endearing characters. However, the logistics of the constant costume, set, and mood shifts seemed like a nightmare. However, Stages has made magic once again! ​

F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C. Fantastic is defined in the dictionary as 'extraordinarily good' Simply put, and to use in a sentence, 'The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee at STAGES Theatre is simply a FANTASTIC production that should and needs to be seen by all.' Not only is the show brilliant, but it has easily become the best fall musical in the Houston theatre scene.

Horse Head Theatre Co. presents LIDLESS by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, which begins today, June 2, and continues through June 18, 2016 at the Fresh Arts Gallery located in Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007. Tickets are $25, student and industry discounts are available at the door.

Horse Head Theatre Co. announces their upcoming production, LIDLESS by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, which will run June 2 through 18, 2016 at the Fresh Arts Gallery located in Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007.

The high-flying fantasy, PETER PAN will delight children of all ages when the boy who will never grow up swoops down over the Barn Theatre stage tonight, June 25 through July 7.

The high-flying fantasy, PETER PAN will delight children of all ages when the boy who will never grow up swoops down over the Barn Theatre stage June 25 through July 7.

Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway at the Barn Theatre! The glamour, spectacle, and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to the Barn in 42ND STREET tonight, June 11 through 23.

Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway at the Barn Theatre! The glamour, spectacle, and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to the Barn in 42ND STREET June 11 through 23.

Yet, the world premiere of Abby Koenig's YOUR FAMILY SUCKS being produced by Horse Head Theatre Company is taking us back to the hey-day of Game Show Culture and using it to explore the functionally dysfunctional modern American family. With a wit and schema for creating characters that is reminiscent of Pulitzer Prize Winning writer David Lindsay-Abaire, Abby Koenig's Taubin family is strikingly realistic, hilarious, and heartbreaking all at the same time.

Based on the endearing Little House on the Prairie book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Main Street Theater's Theater for Youth is presenting a feel good children's holiday show that the whole family can enjoy. A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS, adapted by James DeVita, is inspired by the Christmas happenings in Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie, and borrows Mrs. Oleson and Nellie Oleson from On the Banks of Plum Creek. The plot of the play revolves around a pre-Christmas party that is being thrown at the Ingalls' home. An unexpected storm threatens to cut off everybody's access to town, so the guests have to make a hurried departure and cut the party short. Continued rains and a ruined bridge threaten to ruin Christmas for Laura and Mary, until they come up with their own plan to preserve the magic of the holiday.

On May 29 the Barn Theatre kicks off its 66th season with THE GREAT BIG BAR SHOW, a musical cabaret playing through June 3 - one week only, in the Rehearsal Shed Lounge.

On May 29 the Barn Theatre kicks off its 66th season with THE GREAT BIG BAR SHOW, a musical cabaret playing through June 3 - one week only, in the Rehearsal Shed Lounge.

Willy Wonka and all his wackiness are coming to Main Street Theater! Based on the legendary book by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from April 17 - May 15 (no performances May 8).

Willy Wonka and all his wackiness are coming to Main Street Theater! Based on the legendary book by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from April 17 - May 15 (no performances May 8).

Willy Wonka and all his wackiness are coming to Main Street Theater! Based on the legendary book by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from April 17 - May 15 (no performances May 8).

Sideways Stories from Wayside School April 18 - May 16, 2009- Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 'I love this story!' says Theater for Youth Producing Director Vivienne M. St. John. 'It was one of my favorites as a child and still is!' Based on Louis Sachar's Wayside School novels, Sideways Stories from Wayside Schools is a truly magical world where anything can - and does! - happen.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School April 18 - May 16, 2009- Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 'I love this story!' says Theater for Youth Producing Director Vivienne M. St. John. 'It was one of my favorites as a child and still is!' Based on Louis Sachar's Wayside School novels, Sideways Stories from Wayside Schools is a truly magical world where anything can - and does! - happen.