CONNECTING
artists & audiences since 1966
Performing Arts Houston connects audiences with national and global touring artists, exploring a wide range of artistic genres. Each year, the organization presents full seasons of performances in the Theater District and throughout the city. Beyond the stage, the non-profit collaborates with artists, schools, and community partners to create engagement programs for all ages, including masterclasses, workshops, classroom programs, student matinees, and performance opportunities. Since 2020, we have supported new works by local artists through the Houston Artist Commissioning Project. Founded in 1966, Performing Arts Houston has presented many of the most popular, celebrated, and culturally significant artists of our time.
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NOV 12
DEC 10
DEC 20–22
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FEB 8
FEB 12
FEB 14–15
MAR 6–7
MAR 8
MAR 19
MAR 26
MAR 28
MAR 29
APR 1
APR 11
MAY 6
JUN 12
An Evening with David Sedaris FEATURING BOOK SIGNING
Tenebrae: A Celestial Gift
Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift
Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour
Yippee Ki Yay THE PARODY CELEBRATION OF DIE HARD
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
Sō Percussion with Shodekeh Talifero
Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project
Meow Meow AN EVENING OF PURE CHAOS
Anoushka Shankar PART OF THE GLOBAL VOICES MUSIC SERIES
Les Arts Florissants: Vivaldi's Four Seasons at 300
Piano Battle: Andreas Kern vs. Paul Cibis WITH STUDENT MATINEE
Kodō Drummers of Japan: Warabe
Ladysmith Black Mambazo PART OF THE GLOBAL VOICES MUSIC SERIES
Jim Henson's Labyrinth : In Concert
A Conversation with Amor Towles FEATURING BOOK SIGNING
A Conversation with Tan France
7:30PM
Kodō Drummers of Japan: Warabe MARCH 29,
Jones Hall
STAFF
Meg Booth President & Chief Executive Officer
Leslie Nelson Chief Financial Officer
Jordan Drum Director of Development
Brian Glass Director of Marketing, Communications & Digital
Janette Hendrix Program Manager, Education & Community Engagement
Ashley Johnson Patron Services Associate
Caroline McCain Development Associate
Brenda Oliveira
Board Liaison & Executive Assistant
Helena Oliver Development Manager, Individual Giving & Events
Michelle Pacheco Patron Services Manager
Caroline Senter Public Relations Manager
Jennifer Steiner Director of Operations
Lee Strickland Director of Artistic Programming
Phoebe Vo Accounting Manager
Ashley Warner Director of Education and Community Engagement
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info@performingartshouston.org
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Monday–Friday • 9AM–5PM The Box Office is open to in-person transactions up to 90 minutes before performances
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
H. William Swanstrom, Board Chair
Vijay D’Cruz, Board Vice Chair
DIRECTORS
Norah G. Adams
S. Kris Agarwal
Jeffrey A. Ball *
Leah R. Bennett *
Charles C. Boettcher *
Brian D. Bravo
Roxann Thomas Chargois
Willie C.W. Chiang *†
Charles D. Davidson*
Tejuana L. Edmond
Theresa A. Einhorn*
Mary Fischer
DIRECTORS EMERITI
James J. Postl
Robert B. Tudor III
Marcus A. Watts
Meg Booth President and CEO
John T. Jones Jr. Founder (1917-1994)
Jesse H. Jones II President, Performing Arts Houston Foundation
Stephen M. Gill *
Sean Gorman
Melanie Gray *†
Shawn K. Jackson
G. Mark Jodon*†
Wendy K.D. King
Emily T. Kuo*†
Joel Lambert
Taylor E. Landry
Ellen L. Levy
Chad Michael
Theresa Mallett *†
Curt D. Karges, Treasurer †
Tymothi O. Tombar, Secretary
Ginni Mithoff
Katherine Easterby Murphy
Miki Lusk Norton
Scott S. Nyquist *
Salvador Pareja
Armando A. Perez
Amy Marlyse Plato
Lance G. Reynolds
Ann V. Rogers
Marisol Salazar
Omar Samji
Leslie Elkins Sasser
PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON FOUNDATION
Jesse H. Jones II, President
Robert B. Tudor III, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary
Willie C.W. Chiang, Trustee
Melanie Gray, Trustee
Charles D. Davidson, Trustee
Theresa A. Einhorn, Trustee
G. Mark Jodon, Trustee
James J. Postl, Trustee
Stephen M. Trauber, Trustee
Marcus A. Watts, Trustee
Andrew B. Smith
Kristina H. Somerville
Stephen M. Trauber *
Saul Valentin*
Fernando Vizcaino
Jason P. Wells
Margaret Alkek Williams
* Executive Committee
†Vice President/Committee Chair
FOUNDATION FOR JONES HALL, PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON REPRESENTATIVES
Meg Booth
Vijay D’Cruz
Charles D. Davidson
Stephen M. Gill
James J. Postl
DEC 10 7:30 PM
THE OPENING NIGHT PART Y
Celebrating artists on stage
Once a season, we invite audience members and distinguished guests to take center stage during the Opening Night Party, an annual celebration benefitting Performing Arts Houston's Education and Community Engagement programs.
This year, we kicked off the season with Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher's Counterpoint on Saturday, September 14th at the Cullen Theater.
City Kitchen catered the event and pianist Alex Navarro provided music for the 80 attendees, who mingled with the artists as well as several current and former awardees from New/Now, Performing Arts Houston’s commissioning project for local artists.
To learn more about membership perks like valet parking and cast parties, or to explore special events like the upcoming Kaleidoscope Ball on April 12th, 2025, visit performingartshouston.org/support.
Meg Booth and Opening Night Party Guests
Photos by Claire McAdams
Caleb Teicher and Guests
24/25 New/Now awardee Ben Chavez and Walker Chancey
Emily Kuo and Julie Brooks
Guests with Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher
Performance Sponsors Syma and Walt Zerkow with Jordan Drum
Guests with Caleb Teicher
Pianist Alex Navarro and Party Guests on the Cullen Theater Stage
Guests with Conrad Tao
MEET THE NEW/NOW WINNERS
Art in their words, on their terms
Each year, Performing Arts Houston commissions new artistic works by Houston artists as part of New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project. This year’s winners, Ben Chavez, Marlon Simon, and YUNGCHRIS come from vastly different backgrounds and create within different artistic genres, but they all make one thing clear: their life’s work is to create, express, and inspire.
See their world premier works unveiled at the Wortham Center, March 6-7.
Photo by Claire McAdams
I make new music for
old souls.
BEN CHAVEZ
“ Last Day, County Fair is a piece I've been thinking about for a couple years now, and it's inspired by both my life and my partner's life, and just us coming to terms with self-acceptance as gay men. It's about finding your identity and learning to love it, regardless of what other people think about you. And ultimately, it's a celebration of life and beauty.
I'm hoping that people walk away from the piece strengthening their connections with the people in their own lives, and just embracing people who may need a little extra love. I hope people realize how much of an impact their words and actions have on
other people and that we don't have to love each other, but we must respect each other.
Being that I'm not from Houston originally, I have really come to love Houston for its diversity and its acceptance of people who look and act and identify in all different ways. There's a place for everybody in Houston. And so, I think Last Day, County Fair is important here because Houstonians are kind of ambassadors of acceptance. We're this little bubble of color and light. Having this piece incubated in Houston will radiate and cause ripple effects outside of Houston as well.”
For me, making music is when I feel closest to God.
MARLON SIMON
“ On Different Paths is the live premiere of the music on my last record, which was created during the pandemic. I think we, as artists, were forced to create in a different way than we were used to, and during that time, I think I became more in touch with myself because of the isolation of the pandemic. There was also a lot of violence going on in our country at the time, so I was writing these compositions while watching it all play out on the news. Reflecting on all of this, and how we desperately need to find an even ground between cultures and belief systems,
inspired me to blend multiple music styles together on this album as a way to represent that we can live differently, and still live together.
I’m moved by the joy of music and its ability to unite us. Art can be the one common interest we have with one another, so let’s start there. Let’s start with art as a language we can all understand, and then we can learn about the world, about what motivates people, and what’s important to them.”
Photo by Claire McAdams
Photo by Claire McAdams
Art should push the envelope, tell a story, and keep it real.
Y UNGCHRIS
“My Posse’s on Broadway pays homage to the story of Houston hip hop dance, from its conception, to where it’s at now. At some point, seemingly overnight, hip hop became world renowned, but a lot of things happened in the Houston hip hop scene that the world still doesn't know about. I want my piece to tell those stories and show the world that hip hop is homegrown, right here. Hip hop, and art in general, is alive and well in Houston.
Houston is my creative hub. I’ve spent a lot of time in other cities, and it got to a point where I was spending a lot of time, money, and energy trying to tell everyone else's stories. I realized I have my own stories, and my own city’s stories to tell. We have stories at home, you know?”
HOW TO SUPPORT THE ARTS AND HAVE (SO MUCH) FUN DOING IT:
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Get ready to gala! Invite your friends and book your tickets!
Pick out a spiffy outfit. Think “black-tie meets roaring 20’s pizzazz.”
Coat tails and flapper dresses are not required, but we love a theme!
Brush up on your Gershwin. We’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue.
Party time!
Photos by Priscilla Dickson
Photos by Melissa Taylor
LEARNING FROM THE BEST
Olivia Yi makes the most of masterclasses
Each year, our Education & Community Engagement team works with the artists we present to create immersive opportunities for students and life-long learners. Olivia Yi, a high school senior and student at Institute of Contemporary Dance, has participated in many of our masterclasses and workshops where she’s been able to learn from dance legends who’ve shaped the past, present, and future of the dance world.
We asked Olivia about dancing in Houston, her journey in the arts, and learning from dance legends with Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballet Hispanico, Step Afrika!, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Twyla Tharp Dance.
How did you get started in dance?
"As a child, I was very shy and had a closed off demeanor, so my mother decided to enroll me in some children’s imaginative movement classes. I began to start expressing myself more and started to come out of my shell and continued to take classes until I started to recognize a passion for dance. Over the years, dance has become the only thing that I have wanted to pursue, and has been a constant since the age of two. It began as a place for expression and confidence building but is now something that I want to pursue professionally."
What’s your favorite Performing Arts Houston masterclass memory?
"My favorite memory was getting to learn repertoire from Dance Theatre of Harlem that they performed at Jones Hall. It was exciting because I don’t get to train in contemporary ballet as often and we had the opportunity to learn choreography that was originally set on a professional company. I also was challenged with the excerpt that we learned because it was a solo, and it made me feel connected to not only the dancer but the character the professional dancer was portraying, and as someone who struggles sometimes to express certain characterizations or emotions, it was a great challenge and a chance for me to grow."
How does it feel to have the opportunity to take classes from some of the most revered dance companies from across the world, right here in your hometown?
"To be given the opportunity to take classes from some of the most revered dance companies from across the world in my hometown makes me feel more connected to the dance industry as well as grateful to be given more exposure to professional dancers that are currently in the midst of their careers, to enhance my training. Not only does it enhance my training, but it also provides a space where I can express an interest in a certain dance company or in a particular form of dance, allowing for continuous creative exploration."
Why are masterclasses important to your dance education?
"Masterclasses are important for my dance education by providing opportunities for aspiring dancers, such as myself, to be able to gain an insight into what a career in this industry looks like. It provides places for connections to be built which are extremely important, as the dance industry is quite selective. It also is important because it allows for dancers to have diverse training opportunities and to be more well-rounded within the art form to be as successful as possible and to strive for artistic excellence."
To learn more about masterclasses and workshops offered throughout our season, visit performingartshouston.org/education.
Our city has something to say
H-E-B Performance Preludes showcase the talents of artist groups from our own backyard. Spoiler alert: our city is extraordinary.
SEE OUR 24/25 H-E-B PERFORMANCE PRELUDES
OCT 29
NOV 12
FEB 1
FEB 8
FEB 12
MAR 8
MAR 19
MAR 26
MAR 28
APR 1
MAY 6
JUN 12
An Evening with David Sedaris, prelude by HSPVA Jazz
Vitamin String Quartet, prelude by Houston Show Choir
Complexions Contemporary Ballet, prelude by Houston Contemporary 2 (HC2) Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, prelude by Ballet Folklórico Herencia Méxicana de Houston
Sō Percussion with Shodekeh Talifero, prelude by Meyerland Dance Ensemble Meow Meow, prelude by Alli Villines
Anoushka Shankar, prelude by Vaijayanthi Raghavan
Les Arts Florissants, prelude by Cymphoni Fantastique
Piano Battle, prelude by Bayou City Ballet Youth Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, prelude by Pershing Middle School Dance Company
A Conversation with Amor Towles, prelude by Cypress Winds Clarinet Quartet
A Conversation with Tan France, prelude by Open Dance Project’s ODP 2
Learn and explore at performingartshouston.org/preludes
Sponsored in part by
DIE HARD : ACTION FILM
OR HOLIDAY
CLASSIC?
We’re here to settle the decades old debate on one of our favorite films, Die Hard. While the 1988 action thriller is set at a holiday party, anyone who’s seen it knows it doesn’t exactly elicit the warm, fuzzy feelings you get from watching It’s a Wonderful Life. But are a soundtrack of carols, snowfall, and a brief Santa hat appearance enough to add it to the ranks of holiday classics?
We asked our staff, friends, and family what they think!*
35% 65% HOLIDAY CLASSIC ACTION FILM
In case you’re still on the fence, the one-man-parody of the movie, Yippee Ki Yay, comes to the Wortham Center December 20-22.
*This poll was conducted amongst the Performing Arts Houston staff and was furnished solely for fun and silly purposes.
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Trina Stanfield
LaShonda Stokes
Debbie and Gene Straka
Victoria Stratton
Rocio Subira
Andrew Sung
Caitlin Sutton
Bharat Swatantran
Corey M. Tay
Stephanie Taylor
Kerry-Ann Thompson
Elizabeth Troxler
Nimi Tuamokumo
Brenda Turley
Calissa Ubi
Lesly Van Dame
Gleeson Van Riet
Mary and Martin Vandenbrook
Jane Vaselenak
Naomi Ventura
John M. Vitucci
David Wainwright
Elizabeth Walker
Tammie Wallette
Charles Ward
Joyce M. Wellman
Susan West
Joyce Westfall
E.W. Wey
Bettina M. Whyte
Paula and Richard Wilbourn
Yann Wilhelm
Edward Willey III and Aramis Willette
Julisa Williams
Chris Williamson
Carrie Wirsing
Cynthia Wolff
Christine Wong
Ekaterini Yamalidou
Jasmine Young
Jean Zoppe
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
Performing Arts Houston is proud to recognize our corporate, foundation, and government partners for their exemplary community leadership and support. To learn more about partnership opportunities and benefits, please contact Jordan Drum at 713.632.8104 or jdrum@performingartshouston.org
CORPORATE PARTNERS
$50,000+
Admiral Transfer & Rigging
CenterPoint Energy
ConocoPhillips †
ExxonMobil †
H-E-B†
Le Méridien Houston Downtown*
Shell*
$25,000-$49,999
Kirksey*
Wells Fargo†
Westwood Wealth Management
$10,000–$24,999
711 FIT*
City Kitchen*
Locke Lord LLP †
McCoy Rockford, Inc.*
Motiva Enterprises LLC
TD Securities
Truist
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
WM*
$5,000–$9,999
AIG Corebridge Financial
Architectural Floors*
Bank of Texas
Bracewell LLP
CAMAC International Corporation Collaborate
The Friedkin Group
FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
$100,000+
Houston Endowment, Inc. †
The Humphreys Foundation†
Texas Commission on the Arts †
Texas Tourism Industry Recovery Program
The Wortham Foundation, Inc. †
$50,000-$99,999
The Brown Foundation, Inc. †
The Elkins Foundation
Powell Foundation
$25,000-$49,999
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts †
M.D. Anderson Foundation†
$10,000-$24,999
Kayser Foundation
Memorial Hermann Foundation
Mid-America Arts Alliance
National Endowment for the Arts †
Vivian L. Smith Foundation
MATCHING GIFT SUPPORTERS
AIG Corebridge Financial
BASF Corporation
Chevron Corporation
Listings Accurate as of 9/13/2024
Coterra Energy Inc.
ExxonMobil † LyondellBasell
Houston First Corporation*
JP Morgan Private Bank*
Legacy Community Health Services
PNC
Porter Hedges LLP
StoneTurn Group
Vinson & Elkins LLP
$1,000-$4,999
BrightStar*
Coterra Energy Inc.
LD Systems*
Littler
Vision Production Group
$5,000-$9,999
Anonymous
George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation†
Lyrasis
Phillips 66 Truist
*Includes in-kind support †Indicates 10+ years of consecutive support
Student Art Contest
Performing Arts Houston’s 27th Annual Student Art Contest encourages students to think outside of the box, to expand the limits of their creativity and identify new and unique ways to express their artistry.
This year’s theme, OUT OF THE BOX, invites students to consider the question: What makes your artwork distinctive, and what inspires YOU to unleash your personal creativity?
Applications open December 2nd, 2024
Each season, hundreds of students submit their artwork for the chance to win prizes, with winning entries showcased in exhibitions around the Houston area. The Annual Student Art Contest aligns the visual arts with Performing Arts Houston’s mainstage performing arts presentations, which serve as inspiration for the contest’s theme. Learn more at performingartshouston.org/artcontest
Photos by Melissa Taylor
