* Note: Updated performance and audition dates due to Hurricane Ike are indicated below.
Audition Notice
Open Auditions for I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change will be held:
- Sunday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Overview
During the past years, College of the Mainland Theatre has been recognized as one of America's leading community theatres, setting high production standards and developing one of this country's most innovative programs.
Beyond education, College of the Mainland Theatre bears a three fold commitment: to provide quality theatrical experiences for residents of the area, to offer a forum for local and regional talent by holding open auditions and to extend the reputation of College of the Mainland.
Since 1972 COM Theatre has presented over 130 presentations including children's theatre, concerts, and workshops with attendance of over a quarter of a million people.
2008 - 2009 Season
The 2008-2009 Season of the COM Community Theatre has just been announced! For a schedule and synopsis of each production, view the 2008-2009 Season Brochure or continue reading below.
- 2008-2009 Season Brochure (PDF, 1,511 KB)
Isobel and Dolly have hated each other for thirty years ever since Stephen dated one then married the other. Once rivals in love, the women now have rival cable-access cooking shows. When circumstances bring them together to co-host a show called The Kitchen Witches, the food and the insults fly! This hysterical new comedy features wild women, wild food and a wildly funny evening. Just be sure to save room for dessert!
December 4 - 14, 2008
This remarkable new American play tells the story of the birth and promise of television through the life of a young woman named Ruby, who in 1927 struggles to realize her dream of inventing the first all-electrical television system. Twenty-five years later during the Golden Age of Television, her daughter faces similar battles of will as she works to get Ruby's story told on network TV. A stunning technical achievement, THE RUBY SUNRISE promises to be a riveting evening of theatre.
With book and lyrics by the author of OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, this riotous musical comedy explores the perils of modern dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws. Currently Off-Broadway's longest-running musical, I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, offers a painfully funny, no-holds-barred look at the daunting world of the suburban mating game.
An exciting fast-paced new adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless history play about the newly-crowned King Henry V and the first, greatest test of his leadership. HENRY V is jam-packed with political intrigues, thrilling battles, shocking betrayals, courage, cowardice, and a delightful romance between the brave English king and a quirky French princess. If you thought you didn't like Shakespeare...you haven't seen HENRY V!
It's 1952...America is going to drop the H-bomb...everybody likes Ike...and Sid Caesar is "Mr. Saturday Night" on TV. Meanwhile, Senator Joe McCarthy's daughter just got engaged to a Russian spy, and hard-boiled detective Maggie Pelletier has to figure out what Velveeta cheese can tell her about the stiff they just fished out of Boston harbor. Hang on to your fedora! The cops are quick, the jokes are rapid-fire and the spies are just plain hot in this hilarious, clever, surprising, knock-out "Cold War" comedy!
It's hijinks on the high seas in one of Gilbert & Sullivan's best-loved comic musicals! Honest young Frederic has been apprenticed to the Pirate King but wishes to leave on his 21st birthday. Just one catch - Frederic was born on February 29th and only has a birthday every four years! Stuck with the Pirate King until he's in his eighties, things go from bad to worse when Frederic learns the pirates' next attack will be against the father of the woman he loves. This family-friendly adventure also features a blustering general, bumbling policemen, beautiful damsels and plenty of romance to spice up your summer!
Audition Dates
College of the Mainland Theatre is a community theatre. All productions are cast from Open Auditions which means that anyone may audition. All actors are volunteers from the community. One does NOT need to be a student at College of the Mainland to participate in productions.
If you would like to be on the mailing list to receive Audition Notices please send your name, address, city, and zip to: or mail to: COM Community Theatre, 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX 77591.
- I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
- Sunday - Nov 2, 2008 - 7:00 pm
- Monday - Nov 3, 2008 - 7:00 pm
- Audition Notice for I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (PDF, 216 KB)
- Henry V
- Sunday - Jan 25, 2009 - 1:30 pm
- Monday - Jan 26, 2009 - 7:00 pm
- Red Herring
- Sunday - Mar 29, 2009 - 1:30 pm
- Monday - Mar 30, 2009 - 7:00 pm
- The Pirates of Penzance
- Sunday - May 10, 2009 - 1:30 pm
- Monday - May 11, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Volunteers Needed
College of the Mainland Community Theatre is always looking for volunteers! Volunteers are needed to work behind the scenes - seamstress, lights, sound, or props. Another great way to see the production for FREE is to be an usher. For further information please call (409) 938-1211, Ext. 345 or (888) 258-8859, Ext. 345.
Driving Directions
From Houston
- Take I-45 Gulf Freeway South to Exit 16 (1764 East).
- Take 1764 East to the Amburn Road exit (second exit, about 1.5 miles from I-45).
- Take a right on Amburn Road
- Go about a block and turn left into the College parking area.
- From the parking area, the Theatre sits all the way to the right and is clearly marked on the outside of the building.
View detailed Maps / Directions to COM
Seating Chart
Printable Seating Chart (PDF, 587 KB)
Ticket Information
Call or visit the Theatre Box Office to purchase individual show or season tickets.
Discount prices are available to:
- Senior adults 60+ years old
- COM Senior ID cardholders
- COM Students with current ID cards
- Patrons under 18 years old
Season Tickets : Open Pass Plan
For those who travel or do shift work just call to make reservations for the performance you wish to attend. This membership is available for 'A' Section seating only.
- General - $ 88
- Discount - $ 80
Season Tickets : Reserved Seating Plan
For those who prefer to attend each performance on the same day of the week. Your seats are reserved for every play on your preferred day.
Choose your day:
- Thursday, 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Choose your section:
- A General - $ 88
- A Discount - $ 80
- B General - $ 68
- B Discount - $ 60
- C General - $ 48
- C Discount - $ 40
Call for reduced pricing after October 5, 2008.
Individual Tickets
- A General - $ 22
- A Discount - $ 20
- B General - $ 17
- B Discount - $ 15
- C General - $ 12
- C Discount - $ 10
Season Subscriber Benefits
The top ten reasons to become a COM Community Theatre Season Subscriber
- 10. Free exchanges!
- 9. Flexible ticket plans to accommodate even the busiest schedule!
- 8. Intimate seating plan - no one is more than 20 feet from the action!
- 7. Support the Arts in Texas!
- 6. Enjoy the friendly, casual atmosphere!
- 5. Incredible savings compared to single ticket purchases!
- 4. REALLY incredible savings!
- 3. Did we mention the incredible savings?!?
- 2. Be amazed by the talents of the best volunteer actors on the Gulf Coast, and the invaluable contributions of some of the area's premier professional directors and designers!
- 1. Treat yourself to the unparalleled joys of live theatre!
We offer season after season of some of the world's greatest plays and musicals, including comedies, dramas, classics and even world premieres! Well, why wouldn't we? After all, we're...
THE BIGGEST LI'L THEATRE IN TEXAS!
"Front Row" COM Community Theatre Newsletter
- Front Row : September / October 2008 (PDF, 1,070 KB) featuring THE KITCHEN WITCHES
- July / August 2008 (PDF, 1,447 KB)
featuring BIG RIVER - May / June 2008 (PDF, 1,360 KB)
featuring DROWNING ON DRY LAND - March / April 2008 (PDF, 1,298 KB)
featuring THE OLDEST LIVING GRADUATE - January / Feburary 2008 (PDF, 1,048 KB)
featuring THE SPITFIRE GRILL - October / November 2007 (PDF, 1,016 KB)
featuring GLORIOUS! - September 2007 (PDF, 749 KB)
featuring MARY, MARY - July / August 2007 (PDF, 1,745 KB)
featuring FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Community Theatre
Contact
1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591
409-938-1211, ext. 345
1-888-258-8859, ext. 345
2008-2009 Season
The 2008-2009 Season Brochure is now available!