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American Falls Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at DiverseWorks ArtSpace May 25-June 9, 2012 Catastrophic Theatre proudly presents the World Premiere production of American Falls by Miki Johnson, running May 25 - June 9, 2012 at DiverseWorks ArtSpace. A sort of "Our Town" for our times, "American Falls" asks ancient, unanswerable questions: What is it to live? What becomes of the child... American Falls Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at DiverseWorks ArtSpace May 25-June 9, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)

Past Events

	Catastrophic Theatre Hee Haw Hootenanny Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at SPJST Hall (& Chandelier Ballroom) April 20, 2012 The Catastrophic Theatre presents the Hee Haw Hootenanny. It’s a well-known fact in these here parts that The Catastrophic Theatre knows how to throw a good party. Join us Friday, April 20th, 2012, from 8pm* to Midnight, for another unique, eclectic, wild, rough n’ rowdy night of REAL FUN.... Catastrophic Theatre Hee Haw Hootenanny Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at SPJST Hall (& Chandelier Ballroom) April 20, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	ENDGAME by Samuel Beckett Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at DiverseWorks ArtSpace February 17-March 3, 2012 ¨You're on earth, there's no cure for that.¨ The Catastrophic Theatre proudly presents the timeless avant-garde classic: ENDGAME by Samuel Beckett. Running February 17 through March 3, Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm. "My best friend hanged himself when I was thirteen years old. The following year I discovered... ENDGAME by Samuel Beckett Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at DiverseWorks ArtSpace February 17-March 3, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Anna Bella Eema Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at DiverseWorks ArtSpace December 2-December 23, 2011 The Catastrophic Theatre presents Anna Bella Eema by Obie Award-winning playwright Lisa D’Amour,  Dec 2 2011 - Dec 23 2011, at DiverseWorks ArtSpace. Music by Chris Sidorfsky. Described as “a ghost story to be spoken and sung,” Anna Bella Eema is the story of a mother, her girl and her... Anna Bella Eema Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at DiverseWorks ArtSpace December 2-December 23, 2011 Event Rating (0 votes)
	There Is a Happiness That Morning Is EXTENDED Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre September 23-November 19, 2011 The Catastrophic Theatre presents There Is a Happiness That Morning Is by Mickle Maher, running Sep 24 2011 - Oct 23 2011. Catastrophic Theatre is extending its sublime Houston premiere of There Is a Happiness That Morning Is, the latest from innovative Chicago playwright Mickle Maher,... There Is a Happiness That Morning Is EXTENDED Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre September 23-November 19, 2011 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The United States of Tamarie Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at DiverseWorks ArtSpace July 15-August 20, 2011 Tamarie is Back! The Catastrophic Theatre presents The United States of Tamarie. An All-American Revue (made in China). A tribute to this great country in which we live in - Tamarie is back this summer with an all-new wacky musical extravaganza. Conceived, directed, and choreographed by Tamarie Cooper with music and vocal... The United States of Tamarie Presented by The Catastrophic Theatre at DiverseWorks ArtSpace July 15-August 20, 2011 Event Rating (0 votes)

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• Event Name: Paradise Hotel
  "No sex please, it's farce."
  Review posted by: Jim Tommaney from Houston, TX, Feb 18, 2011
  

  Kudos for mounting this non-sexual farce about sex, with a set that works well to facilitate the quick exits and entrances that are the hallmark of farce. Don't look for wit - Oscar Wilde is absent... Expand

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  Kudos for mounting this non-sexual farce about sex, with a set that works well to facilitate the quick exits and entrances that are the hallmark of farce. Don't look for wit - Oscar Wilde is absent -nor much plot or even suspense, though an attempt is made to manufacture some by quick blackouts, strobe lights and ominous music. But the dedicated and very gifted performers rise above the thin gruel of a script to create fun and some memorable moments of frustrated lunacy. Foreman's point is that sex isn't sexy (he's wrong, by the way) but this was more tersely put by the British clubman: "The pleasure is momentary, the position ridiculous, and the expense damnable." But if you can lower expectations, you will enjoy the madcap frenzy, the repeated startled looks, the desperation that drives talented artists to throw themselves into this maelstrom of energy. Go with the flow, man, kick back and enjoy the show. That's what the actors are doing - why not join them? Collapse

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• Event Name: Paradise Hotel
  "Fast-moving Farce"
  Review posted by: Jim Tommaney from Houston, TX, Feb 18, 2011
  

  The Catastrophic Thestre earns kudos for mounting this non-sexual farce about sex, which is more about door-slamming exits and unexpected entrances than about what lies below the belt. There's little... Expand

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  The Catastrophic Thestre earns kudos for mounting this non-sexual farce about sex, which is more about door-slamming exits and unexpected entrances than about what lies below the belt. There's little wit and less plot, some manufactured suspense heavily helped by ominous music and quick blackouts, but what we do have is dedicated performers rising above the thin gruel of the alleged script to create memorable moments of frustrated lunacy. Foreman points out that sex isn't sexy, more tersely put by the British clubman who said "The pleasure is momentary, the position ridiculous, and the expense damnable." But if you relax and just go with the flow (lower the expectations, please) you will find you've spent a very enjoyable ninety minutes in the company of very gifted - and extremely hard-working - performers. Collapse

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