2026-2027 Theatre Season
Welcome to a season of transformation, nostalgia, and rock-and-roll at College of the Mainland. Our upcoming lineup offers something for every theatre lover.
Content Advisory Key
To help you choose the best experience, we use the following markers:
- L: Language | M: Mature Themes | S: Sexual Situations
- SV: Sexual Violence | V: Violence | O: Other (e.g., Strobe lights, gunshots)
Mainstage at the Mainland
Big stories. Great entertainment
The 39 Steps
Sept. 10-27, 2026
Previews Sept. 9 & 10
A Hitchcock thriller smashed together with Monty Python style absurdity. This fast, clever romp features nonstop laughs and over 150 characters played by just four actors, an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, espionage, and a dash of old-fashioned romance.
Shakespeare's R&J
Nov. 5-22, 2026
Previews Nov. 3 & 4
Set in a strict boarding school, this reimagining of Romeo and Juliet turns Shakespeare’s words into an act of rebellion. Performed by an all-male cast using nearly all of the original text, the production is physical and electrifying. Poetry as resistance.
Come From Away
Feb. 4-21, 2027
Previews Feb. 2 & 3
Based on a remarkable true story, this Tony Award-winning musical follows 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small Newfoundland town that welcomed them. Full of humor, heart, and unforgettable music, Come From Away is a moving celebration of kindness when it matters most.
Peter Pan, The Boy Who Hated Mothers
April 8-25, 2027
Previews April 6 & 7
A haunting new take on Peter Pan that explores the danger of refusing to grow up. The familiar characters and story remain, but they’re infused with deeper shadows buried inside J.M. Barrie’s original story.
Dear Evan Hansen
July 8-25, 2027
Previews July 6 & 7
Winner of six Tony Awards, Dear Evan Hansen is a contemporary musical about loneliness, family, grief, and the need to be seen. Intimate and emotionally powerful, it tells a deeply personal story about connection, truth, and the stories we tell to survive.
COM Freestage
Admission is free. Donations appreciated.
God of Carnage
Sept. 21-23 2026
What begins as a polite conversation between two sets of parents quickly spirals into chaos. Yasmina Reza’s fast, biting comedy peels back civility to reveal the petty and wildly entertaining truth underneath. No one gets out looking good. And that’s the fun of it.
ANTIGONE
Oct. 9-17, 2026
An all-girls Catholic school drama club races to stage Antigone until their trusted director betrays them just before opening night. As rehearsal and real life collide, the students are forced to confront what it really means to do the right thing. Smart and unexpectedly funny, this play asks: when everything falls apart… does the show go on?
Deathtrap
Nov. 16-18, 2026
A struggling playwright sees a chance at the perfect script, and maybe something more dangerous. Full of twists, reversals, and wicked humor, Deathtrap keeps the audience guessing until the very end. Just when you think you’ve figured it out… you haven’t.
First Look Live
Dec. 1, 2026
A lively evening of scenes performed by students in Acting I. This showcase offers a first look at COM’s new Acting majors.
Quacking Off Presents: COM Ducks Winter Improv Night
Dec. 3, 2026
Join the COM Duck’s improv group Quacking Off for a night of unscripted comedy. Every scene is made up on the spot.
Professional Showcase
Jan. 25, 2027
Our top performers dazzle in a fast-paced evening of audition material selected for regional and national theatre auditions, including Southeastern Theatre Conference and American College Theater Festival. You’ll see polished monologues and scenes chosen and coached with professional standards in mind, this showcase highlights students ready to work in the industry.
Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You
Feb. 15-17, 2027
Sister Mary Ignatius is back at the blackboard, ready to explain everything. Whether you like it or not. Christopher Durang’s dark comedy takes aim at the absurdities of blind faith, building to a finale that is as shocking as it is hilarious.
Quacking Off Presents: COM Ducks Spring Improv Night
March 23, 2027
The COM Duck’s Quaking Off improv group returns with a new night of improv comedy. The actors take your suggestions and run with them.
Deathtrap
April 19-21, 2027
Three strangers. One room. No escape. Sartre’s razor-sharp classic traps its characters in a psychological game of self-deception. Tense and unsettling, No Exit asks a simple question: what if hell is other people?
Ready to see the Stage!
The Theatre is located on the far right of the parking area and is clearly marked on the building exterior.
Visit the COM Theatre
1200 N. Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591
Fine Arts Building
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409-933-8345
comtheatre@com.edu