TSU Ollington Smith University Players Alumni

08/26/2024

https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/the-2024-houston-theater-awards-18773819

Congratulations to all the Finalists and Winners!

With an appreciative nod to Charles Dickens, the 2023-24 Houston theater season was neither the best of times nor the worst of times. It was, in a manner, an intermediate time. Perusing the 70-plus playbills from the diverse season, one finds obvious standouts, numerous near-hits, but few clunkers.....

09/24/2023

Celebrating 279 years of excellence...My beloved Alma Mater..Saint Jago High School...

09/10/2023

About to take in The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson directed by Jonathan Gonzalez.

09/12/2022

William B. Purvis was an inventor and businessman who received multiple patents in the late 1800s including an updated fountain pen design.

04/07/2021

For your consideration

09/12/2020

🚨CASTING NOTICE🚨:

What: VIRTUAL WORKSHOP READING

When: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th starting at 4 PM (CST).

Who: Black actors & actresses that fit the following character descriptions for an unorthodox coming of age story exploring purpose, familial relationships, and the afterlife.

ANDRE - a twenty something y.o. Black male that is coming to terms with his past, his gift, and his purpose.

ANGIE - Andre’s sister. Young mother. Desires to unify her family.

MAXINE - Andre’s mother. Desires to love and protect Andre.

JIMMY - Andre’s older brother. Desires to establish his place & importance in the family unit.

DEAN - Andre's former mentor. Desires Andre.

EQUIANO - Andre’s ancestor. He is a spirit and a former enslaved person. Desires to assist Andre on his journey.

HERCULES - Equiano’s lover. He is a spirit and a former enslaved person.

*Topics explored in the play include trauma, violation, and some same s*x relationships*.

Actors selected for the workshop will receive a small stipend & be considered first for casting of the future production to be done in Houston, Texas.

If interested, please email headshot & resumé to [email protected] by TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th at 7 PM.

Thank you.