Next Iteration Ensemble presents playwrights Sofia Alvarez, Madhuri Shekar, and Susan Soon He Stanton in a series of staged readings directed by Dianne K. Webb.
Next Iteration Ensemble brings to Houston works that investigate the possibilities of the roads not taken, the abuse of power within immigration and among America's invisibles and shaping our values by coming to terms with failure. All of these up-and-coming scripts pay special attention to identity - the ethics of how we treat each other, and how those choices drive our decision-making.
The IPRS opens with a new, highly relatable play by Sofia Alvarez, Friend Art, which explores the maze of early adulthood. Four friends in their 30s spend time grappling with the all-too-familiar question of "Is this it?" as they transition into their careers and attempt to define their own success amidst the paralyzing fear of failure.
Audiences will enjoy Queen, a compelling play about women, science, and bees by playwright Madhuri Shekar. Queen examines the often complicated landscape of professional, female friendships on the verge of personal successes in a refreshing and honest way, fleshed out with questions of heart versus ego. With complex private lives, living between cultures, and finally being about to make a real difference, this play raises smart, cogent questions about money, scientific research, academia, and ethics.
The IPRS closes with the thought-provoking work of Susan Soon He Santon in We, The Invisibles. Santon's play examines a layered and emotionally engaging look at immigration, the service industry, and the dynamics and abuse of power within the system. This play puts on center stage the voice and visibility of these “invisibles” as they tell their stories in their own words (skillfully executed by six different actors playing over 60 different roles). Most intriguing perhaps might be Santon's proposal that being an American actually requires a loss of culture.
Next Iteration Ensemble presents playwrights Sofia Alvarez, Madhuri Shekar, and Susan Soon He Stanton in a series of staged readings directed by Dianne K. Webb.
Next Iteration Ensemble brings to Houston works that investigate the possibilities of the roads not taken, the abuse of power within immigration and among America's invisibles and shaping our values by coming to terms with failure. All of these up-and-coming scripts pay special attention to identity - the ethics of how we treat each other, and how those choices drive our decision-making.
The IPRS opens with a new, highly relatable play by Sofia Alvarez, Friend Art, which explores the maze of early adulthood. Four friends in their 30s spend time grappling with the all-too-familiar question of "Is this it?" as they transition into their careers and attempt to define their own success amidst the paralyzing fear of failure.
Audiences will enjoy Queen, a compelling play about women, science, and bees by playwright Madhuri Shekar. Queen examines the often complicated landscape of professional, female friendships on the verge of personal successes in a refreshing and honest way, fleshed out with questions of heart versus ego. With complex private lives, living between cultures, and finally being about to make a real difference, this play raises smart, cogent questions about money, scientific research, academia, and ethics.
The IPRS closes with the thought-provoking work of Susan Soon He Santon in We, The Invisibles. Santon's play examines a layered and emotionally engaging look at immigration, the service industry, and the dynamics and abuse of power within the system. This play puts on center stage the voice and visibility of these “invisibles” as they tell their stories in their own words (skillfully executed by six different actors playing over 60 different roles). Most intriguing perhaps might be Santon's proposal that being an American actually requires a loss of culture.
Next Iteration Ensemble presents playwrights Sofia Alvarez, Madhuri Shekar, and Susan Soon He Stanton in a series of staged readings directed by Dianne K. Webb.
Next Iteration Ensemble brings to Houston works that investigate the possibilities of the roads not taken, the abuse of power within immigration and among America's invisibles and shaping our values by coming to terms with failure. All of these up-and-coming scripts pay special attention to identity - the ethics of how we treat each other, and how those choices drive our decision-making.
The IPRS opens with a new, highly relatable play by Sofia Alvarez, Friend Art, which explores the maze of early adulthood. Four friends in their 30s spend time grappling with the all-too-familiar question of "Is this it?" as they transition into their careers and attempt to define their own success amidst the paralyzing fear of failure.
Audiences will enjoy Queen, a compelling play about women, science, and bees by playwright Madhuri Shekar. Queen examines the often complicated landscape of professional, female friendships on the verge of personal successes in a refreshing and honest way, fleshed out with questions of heart versus ego. With complex private lives, living between cultures, and finally being about to make a real difference, this play raises smart, cogent questions about money, scientific research, academia, and ethics.
The IPRS closes with the thought-provoking work of Susan Soon He Santon in We, The Invisibles. Santon's play examines a layered and emotionally engaging look at immigration, the service industry, and the dynamics and abuse of power within the system. This play puts on center stage the voice and visibility of these “invisibles” as they tell their stories in their own words (skillfully executed by six different actors playing over 60 different roles). Most intriguing perhaps might be Santon's proposal that being an American actually requires a loss of culture.