Theatre Southwest

For 67 years, Theatre Southwest has been a place where actors, directors, designers, and patrons come together to celebrate the magic of live performance. We started off as the Bellaire Theatre Guild in 1957, led by Marie and Les Pearsall, and we've grown into a beloved local institution—offering six-play seasons, festivals of original works, and monthly workshops that nurture artistic talent from all over Houston.

But after so many decades of calling our current location home, we're facing some pressing challenges. Among the many challenges, the parking is often inadequate, and the building's maintenance issues affect your experience—everything from comfort to climate control. These obstacles distract from the real reason we're here: to enjoy a great show.

That's why we're excited to announce we're moving to a new space at 3939 Hillcroft. It's modern, has better parking, and will allow us to provide the level and quality of live performance which you have come to expect. It will, in addition, allow us to expand our workshops, host daytime events, and offer rental space to other theatre groups. Of course, this move comes with extra expenses, so we've set a $75,000 fundraising goal to cover the first year's rent offset, build-out costs, moving fees, and all the legal and administrative aspects of relocating. Through other platforms, we have already raised $20,000, and so we have set our go funding goal at $55,000 to get us the rest of the way there.

All donations are tax-deductible—we'll provide you with a certificate of donation.

Theatre Southwest has thrived for 67 years because of the passion and generosity of patrons like you—people who understand the power and promise of live theatre. By supporting our relocation to a safer, more versatile space, you're not just contributing funds; you're ensuring that Houston continues to have a home for vibrant, inclusive, and high-quality productions. Thank you in advance for your support!

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