2010-2011 Season
The COM Community Theatre announces the upcoming 2010-2011 season:
- "Incorruptible" by Michael Hollinger
- "Harvey" by Mary Chase
- "Five Course Love" by Gregg Coffin
- "The Lady Swims Today" by Howard Brown
- "The Sunshine Boys" by Neil Simon
- "Chicago" by John Kander and Fred Ebb
Overview
During the past years, College of the Mainland Theatre has been recognized as one of America's leading community theatres, setting high production standards and developing one of this country's most innovative programs.
Beyond education, College of the Mainland Theatre bears a three fold commitment: to provide quality theatrical experiences for residents of the area, to offer a forum for local and regional talent by holding open auditions and to extend the reputation of College of the Mainland.
Since 1972 COM Theatre has presented over 228 presentations including children's theatre, concerts, and workshops with attendance of over a quarter of a million people.
2010 - 2011 Season
For a schedule and description of each production, continue reading or view the:
From the author of "Red Herring," this hilarious, lightning-fast comedy is set in a medieval monastery that is down on its luck. Its patron saint hasn't worked a miracle in 13 years and pilgrims have stopped visiting... and donating. To get back on top before the Pope arrives for a visit, the monks concoct an outrageous new way to pay old debts.
Affable Elwood P. Dowd has a kind word for everyone he meets. He lives a quiet life with his social-climbing sister and her daughter and is devoted to his loyal and trustworthy friend and constant companion, Harvey. The fact that Harvey happens to be a six-foot tall invisible rabbit doesn't seem to bother Elwood but is an ongoing embarrassment to his family who decides to have him committed. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, the medical establishment is turned topsy-turvy as Elwood and Harvey cause pandemonium.
This musical comedy features five sketches about the hunt for true love set in five different restaurants and five different musical styles. A funny, light-hearted romp that offers music to match each setting from Texas barbecue to Italian to German to Mexican to All-American diner.
It's summer, 1984, and Eddie has a plan to steal two million dollars off a boat in the Chesapeake Bay -- now he just needs a crew to pull it off. But when these schemers and dreamers collide with three tough and sultry broads, the course to a fortune is threatened by more than bad weather. "The Lady Swims Today" is a drama in the tradition of Bogart and Bacall in "Key Largo," with film noir shadows and flashes of comedy.
This Neil Simon comedy focuses on aging Al Lewis and Willy Clark, a one-time vaudevillian team known as "Lewis and Clark" who, over the course of forty-odd years, not only grew to hate each other but never spoke to each other off-stage throughout the final year of their act. Asked to reunite for a special on the history of comedy, the two men must find a way to rehearse without killing each other.
This sizzling musical of murder and seduction turned Broadway on its ear - now it's ready to "razzle dazzle" COM audiences with its pulse-racing story of a pair of sexy murderesses craving the celebrity spotlight in 1920's Chicago. Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly vie for star billing on death row, hoping the publicity will catapult them to fame, freedom and stardom! With a wildly entertaining cast of characters, heart-stopping dance numbers, and a dazzling Kander and Ebb score, "Chicago" is a sure-fire hit!
Audition Dates
College of the Mainland Theatre is a community theatre. All productions are cast from Open Auditions which means that anyone may audition. All actors are volunteers from the community. One does NOT need to be a student at College of the Mainland to participate in productions.
If you would like to be on the e-mail list to receive Audition Notices, please send your name and e-mail address to
Incorruptible
- Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 6:00 pm
- Monday, July 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Harvey
- Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 1:30 pm
- Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Five Course Love
- Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 1:30 pm
- Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:00 pm
The Lady Swims Today
- Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 1:30 pm
- Monday, January 24, 2011 at 7:30 pm
The Sunshine Boys
- Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 1:30 pm
- Monday, March 7, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Chicago
- Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 1:30 pm
- Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Volunteers Needed
College of the Mainland Community Theatre is always looking for volunteers! Volunteers are needed to work behind the scenes - seamstress, lights, sound, or props. Another great way to see the production for FREE is to be an usher. For further information please call (409) 933-8345 or (888) 258-8859, Ext. 8345.
Driving Directions
From Houston
- Take I-45 Gulf Freeway South to Exit 16 (1764 East).
- Take 1764 East to the Amburn Road exit (second exit, about 1.5 miles from I-45).
- Take a right on Amburn Road
- Go about a block and turn left into the College parking area.
- From the parking area, the Theatre sits all the way to the right and is clearly marked on the outside of the building.
View detailed Maps / Directions to COM
Seating Chart
Printable Seating Chart (PDF, 42 KB)
Ticket Information
Call or visit the Theatre Box Office to purchase individual show or season tickets.
Discount prices are available to:
- Senior adults 60+ years old
- COM Senior ID cardholders
- COM Students with current ID cards
- Patrons under 18 years old
Season Tickets : Open Pass Plan
Good for 'A' section seating, this plan is for patrons with busy schedules. You just call when you are ready to attend each play.
- General - $ 94
- Discount - $ 86
Season Tickets : Reserved Seating Plan
For those who prefer to attend each performance on the same day of the week. Your seats are reserved for every play on your preferred day.
Choose your day:
- Thursday, 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Choose your section:
- A General - $ 94
- A Discount - $ 86
- B General - $ 74
- B Discount - $ 66
- C General - $ 54
- C Discount - $ 46
Call for reduced pricing after October 3, 2010.
Individual Tickets
- A General - $ 23
- A Discount - $ 21
- B General - $ 18
- B Discount - $ 16
- C General - $ 13
- C Discount - $ 11
Season Subscriber Benefits
The top ten reasons to become a COM Community Theatre Season Subscriber
- 10. Free exchanges!
- 9. Flexible ticket plans to accommodate even the busiest schedule!
- 8. Intimate seating plan - no one is more than 20 feet from the action!
- 7. Support the arts in Texas!
- 6. Enjoy the friendly, casual atmosphere!
- 5. Incredible savings compared to single ticket purchases!
- 4. REALLY incredible savings!
- 3. Did we mention the incredible savings?!?
- 2. Be amazed by the talents of the best volunteer actors on the Gulf Coast, and the invaluable contributions of some of the area's premier professional directors and designers!
- 1. Treat yourself to the unparalleled joys of live theatre!
We offer season after season of some of the world's greatest plays and musicals, including comedies, dramas, classics and even world premieres! Well, why wouldn't we? After all, we're...
THE BIGGEST LI'L THEATRE IN TEXAS!
"Front Row" COM Community Theatre Newsletter
- Front Row : July / August 2010 (PDF, 1,013 KB) featuring Cabaret
- Front Row : May / June 2010 (PDF, 934 KB) featuring Spinning into Butter
- Front Row : April / May 2010 (PDF, 621 KB) featuring The Importance of Being Earnest
- Front Row : January / February 2010 (PDF, 853 KB) featuring My Funny Valentine
- Front Row : October / November 2009 (PDF, 476 KB) featuring The Woman in Black
- Front Row : September / October 2009 (PDF, 690 KB) featuring Doubt
