Houston Texas & Portland Maine—thought-provoking, intercultural, ensemble theatre!
READFEST 2017
ReadFest Houston was created by Next Iteration Theater Company to foster collaboration between theater companies in the city and to offer a wide diversity of theatres and play readings to the public to broaden their awareness and experience of Houston's diverse theater culture.
Readiest artwork by Griffin Haq, 2017.
6 COMPANIES, 3 NIGHTS, 1 VENUE
As always ReadFest Houston is free to the public. Tickets will be required to make sure you get a seat, and any donations are surely welcome.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT
READFEST 2015
FROM TARA GAINES AND THE HOUSTON PRESS
William R Duell, Houston regional rep for the Dramatists Guild
Houston.
“ReadFest created the first forum ever in Houston where theatre professionals from various underground theatres arranged staged readings - which helped diverse playwrights develop their play.”
Seán Patrick Judge, Actor (Houston: Black Lab, Catastrophic, Main Street, Mildred’s Umbrella, Stages Repertory, Texas Repertory),AEA
“I never before saw the idea of multiple, smaller theatre groups banding together under one umbrella like that of ReadFest. It really was inspiring to open up the program and see the names of up-and-coming and established small companies who are already well-respected in the community sharing the same stages under the ReadFest banner.”
READFEST AUDIENCE MEMBERS
“Supports local artists. Interesting, new work.”
“I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I did. Fantastic!"
“Entertaining, different, thought provoking.”
“A great idea of getting a group of theaters to participate, would like to see more collaborations like that.”
Deb Margolin, Playwright & Performance Artist,
Yale Theater Studies Faculty
"I will feel the beautiful energy of this presentation, and be graced by it! I'm so honored that you guys are reading Time is the Mercy of Eternity! How I wish I could be there to listen, to celebrate the concept behind the ReadFest offering, and to thank you for your work in the world! Joy onstage always!"