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GREY GARDENS EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 28!
Audiences and critics alike are in love with Grey Gardens, based on the true story of Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter "Little" Edie. We're adding 13 more performances to keep up with audience demand! Check out the Houston Chronicle review here, and get your tickets quickly - some performances are already sold out!  Click here for tickets 

PETER AND THE WOLF OFFERS FAMILY FUN
Beloved by children and adults the world over, Peter and the Wolf originally was created by Sergei Profokiev in 1936 as a children's introduction to orchestral music. In Stages' vibrant new production, the traditional score comes to life with the story of Peter and his friends Chase, Robin, Ducky, and Katrina on a playground in  a small town. FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE June 5 at Miller Outdoor Theatre!
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2009-2010 SEASON ANNOUNCED! 
This lineup is fantastic! Three killer comedies and two brilliant dramas in the MainStage season, plus fun musical shenanigans this summer and the world premiere of a brand new Panto (penned by our very own Producing Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlni!) at the holidays. Subscribe for the best deal! Click here for details 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YAC 
The Young Actors Conservatory - fondly known as YAC - is a unique four-week summer intensive that offers conservatory-style training for Houston-area middle and high school students. Once again this year admission to the high school program is by audition only, and is now closed for this year. However, we have extended the registration deadline for middle school students to JUNE 15, so send in those applications!
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STAGES HOSTS HOUSTON COOPERATIVE AUDITIONS
On June 13-14, 2009, Stages will once again host the Houston Cooperative Auditions, where actors ages 18+ can audition for over 20 area theatres all at once. Click here for details

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK FOR TEACHERS JUNE 15-19
Earn CPE hours while recharging your creative batteries! Developed with the theatre teacher in mind, but open to all teachers, this week is focused on refreshing and building theatre skills. Each workshop is led by a recognized theatre professional. Click here for details