2021-2022 Season, Unity Theatre, Brenham

(www.unitybrenham.org)Unity Theatre is excited to announce the 2021-2022 season of live theatre and welcome patrons back into full capacity performances. This season has lots of comedies in store, with a couple of thought-provoking plays to round it out. You won't want to miss a single show in this amazing line-up!

 

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BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 

A romantic comedy by Neil Simon 

Playing on the Main Stage 

Sept 23 - Oct 10, 2021

 

Free-spirited Corie and straight-laced Paul are madly in love newlyweds until she sets her conservative widowed mother up with their bohemian neighbor and a wild night highlights just how different they are.

 

THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY 

A drama by James Lecesne 

A Studio Series Production (performed on the Main Stage)

Oct 21 - Oct 31, 2021

 

Flamboyant 14-year-old Leonard Pelkey's impact is only truly felt when he goes missing and he becomes an unexpected inspiration to the town's citizens in this drama about acceptance and the difference one person can make. (contains mature subject matter)

 

A TUNA CHRISTMAS 

A comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears & Ed Howard 

Playing on the Main Stage 

Dec 2 - Dec 19, 2021

 

It's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas, the festivities are in jeopardy, and no nativity scene is safe! Join Thurston Wheelis, Arles Struvie and all the colorful Tuna folk for hilarious holiday fun!

 

NOW AND THEN 

A magical romantic comedy by Sean Grennan 

Playing on the Main Stage 

Feb 10 - Feb 27, 2022

 

This heartfelt, romantic comedy is a fantastical, funny, and ultimately moving tale of love, the cost of choices we make and the people who make them with us.

 

MRS. MANNERLY 

A comedy by Jeffrey Hatcher

A Studio Series Production (performed on the Main Stage)

March 31 - April 10, 2022

 

An irreverent, yet poignant comedy, inspired by the hilarious memories of Mr. Hatcher's childhood etiquette class. This unique comedy of manners revelas truths about the public face we present and the real selves that lie inside. (contains strong language)

 

 

THE SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB 

A comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten 

Playing on the Main Stage

June 2 - June 19, 2022

 

Over 33 years of summer getaways, we follow five uniquely Southern women in this touching and hilarious comedy about life, love, and the power of enduring friendships.

 

CINDERELLA 

Based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault 

Adaptation and Lyrics by Jim Eiler 

Music by JIm Eiler and Jeanne Bargy 

Family Show (not part of any subscription package)

July 28 - July 31, 2022

 

This beloved fairy tale is retold in the style of English pantomime. A young woman triumphs over her nasty Stepmother and Stepsisters thanks to a zany Fairy Godmother, a trip to the Royal Ball in an enchanted coach, and a glass slipper. The Fairy Godmother's two comical helpers keep things moving along in this delightful version of this classic tale.