Cold War Choir Practice

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Cold War Choir Practice

Regional Premiere
By Ro Reddick

Directed by Jessica Jaye

It’s twilight in Ronald Reagan’s America, and the specter of nuclear war hangs over the country—but rent is still due on the 1st. A young girl is embroiled in intrigue when her estranged uncle, a prominent Black conservative, brings his mysteriously ill, white wife home for the holidays and forces long-simmering tensions within the family to boil.

Winner of the 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, Cold War Choir Practice is an explosion of roller disco, Reaganomics, espionage, and cults—underscored by the Seedlings of Peace Children’s Chorus.

“HILARIOUS, INSIGHTFUL, and surprisingly ACTION-PACKED.” –ZACHARY STEWART, THEATERMANIA

“There’s family drama, capitalist cults, speak-and-spell spycraft and the threat of nuclear war, but it has fun original songs and so many laughs.” = The Public’s Radio/Rhode Island PBS

PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS

LOCATION

Main Street Theater – Rice Village
2540 Times Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

September 12 – October 11, 2026
Previews: September 6, 10, 11

Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm

Tickets: $45 – $64

Open Captioning

September 13 at 3:00pm
Open “in-sync” Captioned Performance

HELPFUL INFO

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining
Learn more about available discounts here.

Running Time: TBD

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show.

Children under the age of 9 are not allowed in the theater.

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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

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Artist Bios

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Book and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric
Music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Directed by Chad Fontenot

There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. But will he get a fair trial in a corrupt piggy court? Join us as we discover what really happened and who was to blame. A whodunit for all ages!

Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.

SINGLE TICKETS FOR SUMMER FAMILY PERFORMANCES

SCHOOL GROUP RESERVATIONS FOR IN-HOUSE SHOWS

Production Partner

Theater for Youth Season Sponsor

LOCATION

MATCH
3400 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

Weekend & Holiday Performances:
Ticket Prices: $24 – $34

SATURDAYS: June 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 2026 at 10:30am & 1:30pm

SUNDAYS: June 21 & July 12, 2026 at 12:30pm & 3:30pm

Open to the Public

At the MATCH for Schools:
School Group Tickets: $9.00 each (discounts for Title I schools)

Monday, June 15 – Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:30am or 11:30am
(No performances June 19, 22 and July 3)

On Tour for Schools:
(separate pricing)

Jan. 14 – May 22, 2026

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March 15 at 12:30pm
Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Performance

Audio Described

March 15 at 12:30pm
Audio Described Performance

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July 12 at 12:30pm
ASL interpreted Performance

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining

Running Time: 1 hour and 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.

Summer Camp at MST!

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MST Summer Camp 2026: Performing Arts Playground

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15!

Ages 4 – 18

And check out our BILINGUAL SESSION! (English/Spanish) – Session 3 at MATCH! AND our new FIRST COLONY location!

Register Now!

2026-2027 MainStage Season

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Season Tickets for our
2026-2027 MainStage Season
are now open!

Buy season tickets to save on single ticket prices AND receive great benefits, including:

  • Free, unlimited TICKET EXCHANGES throughout the season.
  • LOWEST TICKET PRICE with no ticketing fees.
  • Access to the BEST SEATS before single tickets go on sale to the public.
  • Discounted tickets for additional purchases to the MainStage and the Theater for Youth (at the MATCH).
Click here for all the details!

JEDI Artist Fellowship Program

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JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
Artist Fellowship Program

Main Street Theater’s JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Artist Fellowship Program is a paid artistic leadership development program for early-career artists of color. Applicants submit a resume and portfolio. The selected fellows will be assigned to a production either with the MainStage or Theater for Youth programs in their area of interest (Directing, Design, or Stage Management) while being given access to additional professional development opportunities within the Main Street Theater organization.

2025 – 2026 JEDI Artist Fellows

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 is a Houston-based multidisciplinary artist, arts educator, and wellness practitioner whose work centers on poetry, storytelling, and community care. A graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a B.A. in Theatre Arts, Shay’s creative practice spans writing, directing, performance, painting, music, and somatic sound healing.

Shay has performed in a wide range of roles—including Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Vera in Seven Guitars—and directed acclaimed productions such as Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, Mirandy and Brother Wind by John Cornelius and Michael Bobbitt.

As an educator and certified wellness practitioner, Shay blends creativity and healing to foster inclusive spaces for growth. Her contributions to Houston’s arts scene have earned her support from The Idea Fund and the Art and Survival Fellowship.

 

Application Information & Important Dates

Application Deadline | Rolling
Candidate Interviews | Rolling
Fellowship Date Range | September 2026 – August 2027 Candidates will be selected for one production on either the MainStage or Theater for Youth during the 2026/2027 season.

See full application below.

Eligibility

  • Identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color
  • Resides in Houston or the surrounding area
  • Applicant’s experience must indicate their intention to pursue a professional career in directing, stage management or design for the theater.
  • Directing fellows will attend auditions, production meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and Opening Night of their designated production.
  • Stage Management fellows will attend auditions, production meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and all performances of their designated production.
  • Design fellows will attend production meetings and assist their design mentor as needed, both on and off site, and be present for all technical rehearsals.
  • Min. age: 22

Compensation

  • $1,500 stipend is provided to each Fellow

Benefits 

  • Professional development and networking opportunities
  • Complimentary tickets to Main Street Theater productions
  • Mentorship opportunities at Main Street Theater and in the Houston theater community

For more information or if you have questions about the Fellowship, please contact Rebecca Greene Udden, Executive Artistic Director, at rudden@mainstreettheater.com

Apply:

MST JEDI Fellowship Program Application

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REFERENCES:

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APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR UPLOAD:

  • Letter of Interest, no longer than two (2) pages, that addresses the following:
    • Why are you interested in the Fellowship? What attracts you to this particular Fellowship?
    • What are your goals as an artist? Where do you want to be in a year? How will this Fellowship help you achieve your goals?
    • Tell us about yourself: your experiences, dreams. What do you bring to this cohort of Fellows, mentors, and Main Street Theater staff?
    • Why are you a fit for this particular Fellowship?
    • Have you been mentored, or mentored someone before?
  • Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation from arts professionals
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    2026 – 2027 Theater for Youth Season

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    Season Tickets for our
    2026-2027 Theater for Youth Season
    available now!

    Buy season tickets to save on single ticket prices AND receive great benefits, including:

    • Free, unlimited TICKET EXCHANGES throughout the season.
    • LOWEST TICKET PRICE with no ticketing fees.
    • Access to the BEST SEATS before single tickets go on sale to the public.
    • Discounted tickets for additional purchases to the Theater for Youth and the MainStage (in Rice Village).
    Click for all the details!