Productions at Jo Long Theatre, Little Carver Civic Center

Mar. 02
Sat
San Antonio
El Conquistador by touring company

El Conquistador
by touring company

Slated to explore the gritty conquest of Tenochtitlán, the opera El Conquistador by Nathan Felix delves into the infamous tale of Hernán Cortés and his …

Dec. 10, 2023
Sun
San Antonio
Black Nativity by The Divas of Eastwood

Black Nativity
by The Divas of Eastwood

Langston Hughes's BLACK NATIVITY

Sep. 22 - Sep. 23, 2023
F-Sat
San Antonio
Divorce Saved My Marriage by Bobby McMorris/B Mo Holy Productions, LLC

Divorce Saved My Marriage
by Bobby McMorris/B Mo Holy Productions, LLC

    When unintended consequences puts the Grayson’s relationship at risk, “For Better, For Worse” takes on a whole new meaning in this hilarious, adrenaline-fueled …

Feb. 09 - Feb. 26, 2023
Th-Sun
San Antonio
Fences by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

Fences
by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

Because he was excluded as a black man from the major leagues during his prime, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his …

Feb. 03, 2023
F
San Antonio
The Children's March by Antoinette Winstead

The Children's March
by Antoinette Winstead

Set in May 1963, the day before Birmingham, Alabama's historic black student walkout, The Children's March tells the story of eight brave students as they …

Dec. 08 - Dec. 10, 2022
Th-Sat
San Antonio
Las Nuevas Tamaleras by Las Nuevas Tamaleras

Las Nuevas Tamaleras
by Las Nuevas Tamaleras

The Tamaleras will be back at The Carver Community Cultural Center for one weekend only!  

Jun. 17 - Jun. 19, 2022
F-Sun
San Antonio
Le Griffon by Jump-Start Performance Company

Le Griffon
by Jump-Start Performance Company

Jump-Start Performance Co. will mount a revival of Sterling Houston’s Le Griffon. Based on Houston’s novella of the same title, Le Griffon is set in …

Dec. 02 - Dec. 05, 2021
Th-F, Sun
San Antonio
Las Nuevas Tamaleras by Las Nuevas Tamaleras

Las Nuevas Tamaleras
by Las Nuevas Tamaleras

A play about three Latinas making tamales for the first time! Two ghosts from the past appear and help them through the process. it will …

Oct. 23, 2021
Sat
San Antonio
The Divas of Eastwood by Darrin Newhart

The Divas of Eastwood
by Darrin Newhart

I am thrilled to be reuniting with these amazing ladies for a one night only performance of “The Divas of Eastwood.” We performed this show …

Sep. 24 - Sep. 26, 2021
F-Sun
San Antonio
Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story by San Antonio Broadway Theatre

Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story
by San Antonio Broadway Theatre

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story tells the true story of Buddy’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when ‘That’ll Be The …

Apr. 10, 2021
Sat
San Antonio
Unforgettable by José Rubén de Léon

Unforgettable
by José Rubén de Léon

  Unforgettable is the latest collaboration by vocalist/writer/director José Rubén De León, pianist Dr. Aaron Ellington Prado and George Prado. Unforgettable promises to be a worthy follow-up …

Jun. 09, 2019
Sun
San Antonio
Unforgettable by José Rubén de Léon

Unforgettable
by José Rubén de Léon

Unforgettable, a celebration of the life and songs of Nat King Cole Written and performed by José Rubén de León with Aaron Ellington Prado, pianist, …

Aug. 11 - Aug. 12, 2018
Sat-Sun
San Antonio
Dangerous Theatre: An Evening of Joyce Carol Oates by Spark Theatre Company

Dangerous Theatre: An Evening of Joyce Carol Oates
by Spark Theatre Company

We are excited to announce our 2018 summer production "Dangerous Theatre: An Evening of Joyce Carol Oates" on August 11th and 12th at the Carver …

Jan. 12 - Jan. 28, 2018
F-Sun
San Antonio
The Eastwood Revisited by Renaissance Guild

The Eastwood Revisited
by Renaissance Guild

    Feature by Deborah Martin in San Antonio Express-News, January 4, 2018

Mar. 17 - Mar. 18, 2017
F-Sat
San Antonio
Grandmas by Forward Progress Productions

Grandmas
by Forward Progress Productions

This stage play depicts the lives of three grandmothers raising their grandchildren for various reasons, while exploring and expressing their true feelings about the circumstances. …

Mar. 04, 2017
Sat
San Antonio

The Clothesline Muse
by Nnenna Freelon

Llooks at the discussions that happen between generations.

Feb. 25, 2017
Sat
San Antonio
The Project by Charlene Duncan Emerson

The Project
by Charlene Duncan Emerson

Marking Black History Month, 2017. Written, produced and direted by Charlene Duncan Emerson.

Feb. 04 - Feb. 05, 2017
Sat-Sun
San Antonio
La Cerenterola by Alamo City Opera

La Cerenterola
by Alamo City Opera

La Cenerentola                     or Cinderella by Rossini ​ Once upon a time….. Celebrating its 200th anniversary, the folk tale known throughout the world, made popular by …

Jan. 13 - Jan. 22, 2017
F-Sun
San Antonio
Watch Your Step: The Men of Eastwood by Renaissance Guild

Watch Your Step: The Men of Eastwood
by Renaissance Guild

Taking the lead from the smash success of last season's "DIVAS OF EASTWOOD", it's time for the men to take to the stage!    "Watch Your Step," …

Nov. 11, 2016
F
San Antonio
The Divas of Eastwood by Renaissance Guild

The Divas of Eastwood
by Renaissance Guild

The Divas of Eastwood will kick-off the Friday night Luminaria performances at the Jo Long Theatre! Join us for some new songs and some oldies …

Nov. 06, 2016
Sun
San Antonio
Boleros de Mi Alma by Jump-Start Performance Company

Boleros de Mi Alma
by Jump-Start Performance Company

Jump-Start Performance Co. presents: BOLEROS DE MI ALMA at the Carver Community Cultural Center.Join us as we host a performance by the elegant and eminently talented …

May. 20, 2016
F
San Antonio
African Folktales by Renaissance Guild

African Folktales
by Renaissance Guild

The cultures of West Africa, because of the Atlantic Slave Trade, infused the “New” world from Brazil to the United States with stories, songs, rhythms …

Mar. 13, 2016
Sun
San Antonio
Unforgettable by José Rubén de Léon

Unforgettable
by José Rubén de Léon

Performance based on the life of Nat King Cole, written and performed by José Reubén de Léon.

Mar. 04 - Mar. 06, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
The Divas of Eastwood by Renaissance Guild

The Divas of Eastwood
by Renaissance Guild

COME SEE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME…. OR COMEBACK AGAIN AND HAVE SOME MORE FUN!SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! This wonderful journey down the “Chitlin’ Curcuit” memory lane is full of energy, dynamic singin’ Divas, history, and great music!!!!  Divas of Eastwood is …

Feb. 10 - Feb. 21, 2016
W-Sun
San Antonio
Jackie and Me by Magik Theatre

Jackie and Me
by Magik Theatre

Ten-year-old Joey Stoshack is a headstrong boy with a special talent for time travel. When Joey is assigned to write a report on an African-American …

Jan. 29 - Feb. 06, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
The Divas of Eastwood by Renaissance Guild

The Divas of Eastwood
by Renaissance Guild

Ladies and gentlemen, The Renaissance Guild 's Year of the Diva presents ..........The Divas of Eastwood. Directed by Bill Lewis. This is an original musical production …

Sep. 12 - Sep. 13, 2015
Sat-Sun
San Antonio
Bon Appetit AND Gallantry by Opera Piccola San Antonio

Bon Appetit AND Gallantry
by Opera Piccola San Antonio

The season will begin Sept. 12-13 at the Carver Community Cultural Center with Lee Hoiby's comic “Bon Appetit,” a short opera based on Julia Child's television cooking show. A …

May. 08 - May. 09, 2015
F-Sat
San Antonio
ActOne Series Festival - one-act plays, 2015 by Renaissance Guild

ActOne Series Festival - one-act plays, 2015
by Renaissance Guild

Six original one-act plays staged by San Antonio's premiere African-American theatre troupe.  The AOS was developed to provide a venue and a voice to writers. Once the …