Seven Assassins Walk into a Bar
World Premiere
By Dain Geist
Seven assassins walk into a bar… No, it’s not the start of a joke; it’s the title of the brand new play by Houston actor/playwright Dain Geist. The play takes place in a bar for the wake of a respected-if-not-always-beloved colleague, a legendary assassin named Bartleby. Six fellow assassins have gathered to pay their respects and raise a glass to Bartleby, who happens to be “laid out” right there in the bar. A hilarious, dark comedy about morality, camaraderie, and what it means just to get by in life, this world premiere is filled with swift-moving dialogue and an ending that’s sure to leave audiences gasping.
Recommended for mature audiences due to profanity. Please note there is simulated gunfire but all of the props in the show are non-firing replicas.
LOCATION
Main Street Theater – Rice Village
2540 Times Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
Directions
PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS
February 8 – March 2, 2025
Previews: February 2, 6 & 7
Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm
Tickets: $40 – $63
February 9 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.
Monday, January 13 at 7:30pm: Join us for a free, first read-thru of Seven Assassins Walk into a Bar at our Rice Village location, 2540 Times Blvd. You get to be a fly on the wall for the very first rehearsal, hearing the cast read the play aloud for the first time together. Connect with the production from it’s very beginning and then see the arc of the process when you come back to see the full show. REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THIS EVENT.
Sunday, February 16: Join us following the matinee for a discussion with playwright and director Dain Geist.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of whether you are seeing the play that day. Just plan to arrive at the theater about 4:45pm. Free to all.
Pride Night: Feb. 27
Happy Hour starts at 6:15pm
SingOut Cabaret at 6:45pm
And a twist on our now signature cocktail special, the bloody White Russian!
Special thanks to media sponsor OutSmart Magazine and event sponsor “The Gowrie Conspiracy.”
Closing Weekend Party: Mar. 1 in the lobby after the show
Free Beer Fridays, sponsored by Saint Arnold’s! Have a beer on us after the show!
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