THEATRE + COMEDY

The University of Houston - School of Theatre & Dance presents Our Lady of 121st Street, by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Directed by Keith Byron Kirk. October 14 – 15 and 20 – 22 at 8 p.m. and October 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. Appearing in the Quintero Theatre.

The Ortiz Funeral Room is in big trouble: The body of beloved community activist Sister Rose has been stolen from the viewing room. While awaiting her proper return, colorful neighborhood citizens try to confront their grief, checkered pasts and their uncertain futures. You'll meet Rooftop, a chronically unfaithful but otherwise popular Los Angeles DJ; Pinky and Edwin, two brothers tragically linked forever; and the outrageously angry Norca, who slept with her best friend Inez's husband.

The rest of the crowd in this dark, insightful and very funny comedy inevitably square off with each other, motivated by rage, pain and a scary desire to come clean—perhaps for the first time.

This show contains mature content and language.