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the wolf you feed
January 15-February 7, 2026
Inspired by Where The Wild Things Are, this modern fable tells the story of Max and her relationship with a pack of chaotic punk-influenced wolves. Will the wolves lure Max into the wild to run with their pack?
Magical Mind Mysteries w/
Magical Mystical Michael
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 7:30pm
Magical Mystical Michael...is not your typical Magician. Combining wit, charm, and a "sleight" attitude, this show is laced with his eccentric and illusive logic creating entertaining magic of the mind, eyes, and hands.
Masc4Match
February 13-15, 2026, 8:00PM
Expect bold looks, big feelings, sharp humor, and a full-heart celebration of queer desire and pride. Masc4Match invites audiences into a campy, performance-forward world where queer masculinity takes center stage. Playful, theatrical, and unapologetically sincere.
EVERY.WORD POETRY’S LINES FOR LIBERATION - A Black History Month Spoken Word Experience
February 26th – March 1st, 2026
every.Word Poetry invites the public to their Black History Month spoken word poetry experience, Lines for Liberation. Four poets are taken on a journey towards freedom, discovering what a future for Black lives looks like and how they might liberate themselves in order to be transported to a time co-crafted by these literary seers.
SSANJAY: Live
MArch 14, 2026 8:00PM
SSANJAY (Sanjay Sreedhar) is a 19-year-old Houston singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist shaping indie/alt-pop with the pull of R&B and soul. He enjoys putting his own spin on crowd favorites and showcasing originals built in his own bedroom. Join us for a night of familiar tunes, original work, and some good music!
SEXE: A Burlesque Revue
March 21, 2026, 8:00PM and 10:00PM
THE SOLD-OUT SHOW YOU LOVED IS BACK — AND SEXIER THAN EVER
Spectacular Presents returns with Sexe, a sultry Latin and French-inspired burlesque revue that takes you on a seductive journey through the golden age of glamour and elegance.
The Happiness Gym™
April 1 - April 19, 2026, 8:00PM
Previews: March 29 - March 31
The Happiness Gym™ is a National New Play Rolling World Premiere conceived and trademarked by Ken Weitzman.
In the designed space of The Happiness Gym™, we will be guided through elegantly simple exercises/experiences that are scientifically designed to boost happiness through three key elements: good news, gratitude, and connection.
Malum Malus Burlesque: Beltane
April 30 - May 3, 2026, 8:00PM
The wheel of the year inspires this occult-based burlesque performance art with a small ensemble. Created by Blaise Ricin.
Another Kind of Silence
May 20 - June 7, 2026
Written by LM Feldman
Deaf and hearing characters explore love, life, happiness, and silence in this dynamic new play by LM Feldman. Directed by Monique Holt. A bilingual collaboration between deaf and hearing artists and audiences.
NEW!
$25 monthly membership
For $25 per month, the new Skipper membership at The VORTEX includes:
🎠Unlimited theatre tickets for 1 person to all VORTEX productions
🍷 10% off at The Butterfly Bar, every time you visit
🍝 15% off Patrizi’s, every time you visit
🌟 Access to quarterly members-only events
Proceeds from memberships go toward our Artist Endowment, a fund established to pay artists more.
ARTISTS WANTED: PAID POSITIONS
Seeking performance and technical theatre artists for The VORTEX’s 37th Season, 2024-2025.
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