Last Stop on Market Street
By Matt de la Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West
Music and Lyrics by Lamont Dozier and Paris Ray Dozier
Digital Recording and Underscoring by Paris Ray Dozier
Originally co-commissioned and produced by Chicago Children’s Theatre and Children’s Theatre Company
Illustration by Christian Robinson
From the book Last Stop on Market Street @ 2015
Published by the Penguin Group
On a visit to see his Nana, CJ is introduced to the people in her community, from those who ride the bus to people at the soup kitchen. Through their adventures, CJ learns about friendship, empathy and finding joy in unexpected places. Last Stop on Market Street celebrates the bond between a young boy and his grandmother in this heartwarming and energetic musical.
Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.
Back to School Special!
SCHOOL GROUPS: Book one of the performances between September 21 – 30, and receive $1.00 off per ticket!
In LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET, CJ and Nana visit a soup kitchen. CJ learns to appreciate what they have and finds joy in helping those less fortunate.
Loaves & Fishes is a large soup kitchen in downtown Houston where 300-350 of Houston’s chronically hungry gather six days a week for nutritious, hot, home-cooked lunches cooked by their staff and served by volunteers. There is no cost and no requirement.
When you come to MARKET STREET, please consider bringing some of these items for our Loaves & Fishes food drive!
-Spaghetti sauce
-Diced tomatoes
-Large (6 lb) cans of vegetables
-Smaller cans of vegetables for group homes
-Powdered milk
-Pancake mix
-Oatmeal/Rolled Oats
-Cereal (specifically the unhealthy kind! It’s a real treat.)
-Rotel tomatoes
-Any canned fruits and vegetables
-All condiments
-Any and all dry goods
LOCATION
MATCH
3400 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Directions
PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS
Weekend & Holiday Performances:
Tickets: $18 – $28
Sundays, September 25 & October 2, 2022
at 12:30pm and 3:30pm
Saturdays, October 8, 15 & 22, 2022
at 10:30am and 1:30pm
Open to the Public
School Matinees:
School Group Tickets: $8.00 each (discount for Title I schools)
Mondays – Fridays: September 21 – October 7, 2022
Performances are at 9:30am and 11am
Mondays – Fridays: October 10 – 21, 2022
Performances are at 9:30am, 11:00am and 12:30pm
October 2 at 12:30pm
Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Performance
October 2 at 3:30pm
Audio Described Performance
Advance Reservations Required (7 days minimum). Click here to reserve.
October 22 at 1:30pm
ASL Performance
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Running Time: 1 hour 20 minutes with one 20 minute intermission
Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show.
Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.
Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater.
Mariana Pérez (she/her) is a Mexican actress, director, and educator passionate about creating theater that bridges cultures and generations. She has directed Captain Star / Capitán Estrella, a bilingual play for young audiences performed at the Consulate of Mexico, The Music Inside of Me, a short film featured at La Vida es Cortos Festival. She also served as Assistant Director on El Llano en Llamas with HAPAA Houston and is currently Assisting Directing Duermevella with Teatro Loft. Mariana is especially interested in theater for youth and in the imaginative possibilities of theater with objects. She is committed to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and cultural pride in young audiences while continuing to grow as a director and storyteller.
Sha’Na “Shay” Lynnette Smith
COVID 2020 PARENT SUMMER CAMP FAQs