Tag Archives: Owen Theatre

“FOOTLOOSE” Brings Joyous Revival to the Owen Theatre

Posted on March 19, 2021 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III    “The People’s Critic” [All photos by Trevor Hall Photography. Click any photo to enlarge.] It seems to be happening bit by bit. The pre-pandemic world we once knew is creeping its way back toward the … Continue reading →

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A VALENTINE FROM MAINE & THE PLAYERS

Posted on February 4, 2015 by The People's Critic

Ten months of family business in New York had kept me away from the Conroe theatre scene for a very long time, so it was especially nice last Saturday evening to follow dinner with a dear friend at Joe’s Italian … Continue reading →

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Electrifying Second Act for Players’ powerful INHERIT THE WIND

Posted on March 26, 2014 by The People's Critic

Many readers will recall tales of the sensational Scopes “Monkey” Trial of 1925, which became a notorious clash between science and religion. Schoolteacher, John Scopes, was charged with teaching the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin in spite of Tennessee law … Continue reading →

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Opening Night Jitters Yield to a Very Satisfying BUS STOP

Posted on October 25, 2013 by The People's Critic

I had to be in a good mood last Friday night after a dear friend treated me to dinner at Perry’s Grill where the salmon was divine and the service from our waiter, Joe, was first-class. Then it was time … Continue reading →

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A Stunning Sellout for The Players’ SOUTH PACIFIC

Posted on September 19, 2013 by The People's Critic

YourHoustonNews.com_9-19-13 Until recently some important family matters had kept me away from the delights of the Conroe theatre scene for over a year. What a pleasure to discover, upon my return, that sold-out houses for that same theatre scene were … Continue reading →

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A “MOCKINGBIRD” to Be Proud of From Crighton Players

Posted on July 13, 2012 by The People's Critic

Conroe_COURIER_7-13-2012 Texans have long been proud of their multi-talented state bird, the Mockingbird, with its countless lovely songs. Now they have another reason to be proud with the current fine production of “To Kill A Mockingbird,” playing at the Owen … Continue reading →

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Community Spirit Energizes SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ

Posted on May 20, 2012 by The People's Critic

There is something delightful about the spirit that sometimes embodies a local community theatre where many performers and crewmembers work hard all week at their day jobs and then spend countless hours nights and weekends preparing an entertainment to gladden … Continue reading →

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Elderly Couple Steals the Show in Masquerade’s “CABARET”

Posted on April 4, 2012 by The People's Critic

 YourHoustonNews.com_4-05-2012 There was the usual cheerful welcome from genial director, Phillip Duggins. But the venue was an odd location for those of us most familiar with enjoying his Masquerade Theatre productions in the comfort of Houston Hobby Center’s Zilkah Hall. … Continue reading →

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Crighton Players Offer Laughter That “You Can Take With You”

Posted on March 16, 2012 by The People's Critic

 Conroe_Courier_3-16-2012 I’m not much a one for making categorical statements, but let me make an exception. I’m prepared to state categorically that in fifteen years of reviewing local productions I have never laughed as hard in Conroe as I did … Continue reading →

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Two Crightons For the Price of Fun

Posted on February 26, 2012 by The People's Critic

 Conroe_Courier_2-26-12 Residents of the Conroe, Texas area may have been wondering about those peals of laughter rolling across North Main Street of late. Let me try to explain. On one side of the street at the Owen Theatre, the Crighton … Continue reading →

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