ActOUT at the Alley

Join the hottest LGBTQ+ theatre event in town!

ActOUT is in its 16th season with a variety of events and productions that will once again have Houston’s LGBTQ+ community talking. Guests enjoy fabulous pre-performance mixers with music, socializing, light bites, and drinks. The place to see and be seen, ActOUT is sure to be a great night on the town.

This pre-curtain event starts one hour before the performance and is FREE with your ticket to the Thursday night performances listed below. To buy ActOUT tickets, required for this event, purchase online or call Guest Services at 713.220.5700, then enter 1.

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2024/2025 SCHEDULE:

 


A Christmas Carol/The Night Shift Before Christmas: ActOUT – December 5, 2024


December: ActOUT – January 30, 2025

JANUARY 17 – FEBRUARY 2
HUBBARD THEATRE
By Marisela Treviño Orta
Directed by Marcela Lorca

Follow the friendship between a creative writing professor and her former student as it blossoms into romance over two decades of exchanged letters, writings, and beloved poems. Let the lyrical dialogue and touching moments transport you through the years, as you witness the power of connection and the beauty of love that endures against all odds.


The Glass Menagerie: ActOUT – March 6, 2025

FEB. 21 – MAR. 16, 2025
HUBBARD THEATRE
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Rob Melrose

Williams’ American classic follows a family caught by dreams and delusion. Amanda, a faded Southern belle, yearns for a better life for her children. Her daughter Laura, however, would rather spend time alone with her collection of delicate glass animals, while her restless son, Tom, longs to escape the monotony of his current life. This memory play asks us to explore the delicate nature of human connections.


Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery: ActOUT – April 17, 2025

APR. 4 – APR. 27, 2025
HUBBARD THEATRE
Directed by Eleanor Holdridge

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the mystery of the Baskervilles with wit, charm, and suspense. Todd Waite’s Sherlock brings humor to the classic who-done-it in this madcap mystery. Join them on a journey through the foggy moors of Devonshire, where every clue and twists keep you guessing until the final curtain call.


Noel Coward’s Private Lives: ActOUT – June 5, 2025

MAY 23 – JUN. 15, 2025
HUBBARD THEATRE
Directed by Kj Sanchez

Step into a tempestuous world where love and laughter collide in unexpected ways! When divorced couple Elyot and Amanda accidentally find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses in adjacent rooms, sparks fly and tempers flare in a whirlwind of passion and humor. Director KJ Sanchez brings a fresh twist to Coward’s timeless comedy, transporting you from 1930s Argentina to Uruguay. Don’t miss this witty and charming production!



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