“Mah-Jongg is Murder” is set in Alamo Heights, a small town in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. It follows a group of women who become involved in a murder mystery and the audience decides whether the accused is guilty or innocent.
Playwrights- Lee Markman & Mel Eichelbaum Director- Jana Drew Stage Manager- Dave Stone-Robb Tech, Assist. to Stage Manager- Iris Emerald Costume Designers- Kara Parham & Sonia Guerra
PERFORMANCES
January 10 – February 1st, 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Pay-What-You-Will Night: Thursday, January 16th @8p Mimosa Matinee: Sunday, January 19th @2p
The Overtime Theater proudly presents The Wise Women, a new play written by Nelson Clark and directed by Jana Drew. Three generations of women have struggled with what is required to live a life in the arts. The Wise women know all the stories, know how to push all the buttons, but still have secrets that make every revelation have dire consequences for each other.
Performances run July 14th to August 5th, 2023, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with one Sunday matinee on July 30th at 3 pm, and Pay-What-You-Will night on Thursday, July 27th at 8 pm. The Overtime Theater is located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s northwest side. General admission tickets are $18, or $12 for SATCO members, military and students with a valid ID.
CAST
Whitney Marlett – Lin (Starhawk) Wise Sciovahn Barron – Billy Wise Jaimie Mclaurin – Omie Wise Matt Wayne – John Lewis Jonathan Schell – Yanni Albert Julie Dupont – Lydia Field Lewis
CREW
Director – Jana Drew Playwright – Nelson Clark Stage Manager – Angie Hernandez
PERFORMANCES
July 14th – August 5th, 2023 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Pay-What-You-Will Night Thursday July 27th at 8 pm Sunday July 30th at 3 pm
The Overtime Theater proudly presents The Mountain King, a Western Play by Lemuel Mitchell, set in the badlands of the Dakota Territory in 1876. Joshua is a naive young greenhorn from back east. Kady is his debaucherous and drunken old trail guide. The story follows this odd couple, alone on a long trail through the wilderness, as they travel to rendezvous with Buck Brewster, the greatest of the mountain men, the living myth, the Mountain King. Tensions rise as the men’s differences and the mysterious purpose of their expedition into the Black Hills of Dakota threaten the mission and their very lives.
Performances run June 9th to July 1st, 2023, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with one Sunday matinee on June 18th at 3 pm, and Pay-What-You-Will night now on Thursday, June 15 at 8 pm. The Overtime Theater is located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s northwest side. General admission tickets are $18, or $12 for SATCO members, military and students with a valid ID.
CAST
Martin Vidal – Arcadius Clay Timothy Lee – Joshua Weaver Bob Hall – Buck Brewster
CREW
Director – Dave Stone-Robb Playwright – Lemuel Mitchell Costumes – Sabrina Lopez Sound Design – Dave Stone-Robb Set Design – Dave Stone-Robb
PERFORMANCES
June 9th – July 1st, 2023 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday June 18th at 3 pm Pay-What-You-Will Night Thursday June 15th at 8 pm
The Overtime Theater proudly presents A Pile-up on Memory Lane, a profound new social drama written by Zee Bendici, the newest trans voice in playwriting. Her play follows 3 friends from college reconnecting after a few years. Suddenly a trans woman, named Harmony, arrives who knows everything about them and even shares their memories. But no one remembers her. Suspicions rise about this strange “other” person. What does she want? Friendships are challenged and emotions run high when memories resurface.
Performances run May 5 to 27, 2023, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with one Sunday matinee on May 21 at 3 pm, and Pay-What-You-Will night now on Thursday, May 11 at 8 PM. The Overtime Theater is located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s northwest side. General admission tickets are $18, or $12 for SATCO members, military and students with a valid ID.
Due to social themes and adult language, this show is not appropriate for children or younger audiences.
The Overtime Theater proudly presents Write What You Know, a hilarious new play written by Chip Bohle, a new writer from Kentucky, with performances running Feb. 17 to Mar. 11, 2023, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with one Sunday matinee on Feb. 26 at 3 pm. The Overtime Theater is located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s northwest side. General admission tickets are $18, or $12 for SATCO members, military and students with a valid ID.
Write What You Know is set in 1977 and features Simon Stands – a Tony award winning playwright who has turned into an alcoholic EX-playwright. Simon isn’t sure how to get back to the life he once had but between the advice from his best friend – and the voice in his head – Simon decides to write what he knows. And what he knows is his quirky group of friends and how they behave around him. Although the version in Simon’s head is always a little different than the reality was…
CAST
Martin Vidal – Simon Stands Tomas Castillo Roque – Simon’s Mind Voice Julie DuPont – Gertie Conway Robert Moritz – David Cohen Blake Hamman – Paulie Marino Jaime McLaurin – Natalie Bridgeport
CREW
Playwright – Chip Bohle Director – Rob Barron Assistant Director – Jana Drew Tech Guru – Steph Noell
PERFORMANCES
February 17th – March 11th, 2023 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday February 26th at 3 pm
The Overtime Theater proudly presents “Stocking Stuffers! Five Short Christmas Plays”, a collection of short plays from some of the writers featured in our 2022 season including Felix Racelis, Joe Green, Michael Song and Thomas J. Misuraca with performances running from December 9 to December 31, 2022. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with no show on Christmas Eve and Sunday matinees on December 11 and December 18 at 3 p.m. at The Overtime Theater located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s Northwest Side.
In these five tales our writers have tackled some of the important questions of the Christmas season – Whatever happened to the Grinch? What does it take to really play Scrooge? What happens if the man you fall in love with turns out to be Santa Claus? How should you handle your roommate burning your house down on Christmas Eve? What if your four-year-old tells you they no longer believe in Santa – and then shows you the math?
CAST
Kareem Abu Dahab Jana Drew Austin Escobedo Scott Leibowitz Dwayne Martin Nicholas Villarreal River Wellborn
PLAYWRIGHTS
Michael Burger-Song Joseph Green Thomas J. Misuraca Felix Racelis
PERFORMANCES
December 9th – December 31st, 2022 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday December 11th and 18th at 3 pm No shows Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
The Overtime Theater proudly presents Overlap, a dramatic play by San Antonio-born writer, Catie Carlisle, with performances running Nov. 4 to 26, 2022, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with one Sunday matinee on Nov. 20 at 3 pm. The Overtime Theater is located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s northwest side.
In Overlap. people in a small West Texas town begin experiencing deja-vu, personality changes, and even rapid physical changes. These familiar strangers find their lives intertwining through this odd phenomenon. They must come together to find the common strand binding their strange ordeal before it destroys their lives. Suspicion and emotional entanglement hit a fever pitch of frustration in this eye-opening science fiction drama.
CAST
Jean: Tomàs Castillo-Roque Hazel: Jackie Velez Darla: Jessica Roberts Carter: Elise Hernandez Emma: Zita Powell Lucas: Lorenzo Mireles
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Catie Carlisle Director: Bryan Stanton
PERFORMANCES
November 4th – November 26th, 2022 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday November 20th at 3 pm
Get ready for a fully improvised horror show where monsters of the silver screen come to life! What monster? You decide! What happens and who dies? Not even our performers know! In this narrative improv show, you get to choose what monster terrorizes our characters. Then performers will create characters and spin a tale so bloodcurdling your nightmares will have nightmares! But come prepared to shield your eyes as those beloved characters die gruesome deaths! A fully improvised show means anything can happen, so don’t be surprised if you fall in love with the monster instead of the hero! It might steal your heart — and all your blood along with it!
PERFORMANCES
Friday October 28th and Saturday October 29th at 8 pm
The Overtime Theater proudly presents Fearless Bloodsuckers of Hollywood, a dark comedy by Felix Racelis with performances running from September 30 to October 22, 2022. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with one Sunday matinee on October 16 at 3 p.m. at The Overtime Theater located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s Northwest Side.
Zac Spitz has become a true Hollywood success story. He is popular and well loved after his starring role in the hit TV show Fearless Bloodsuckers. But it’s not enough for Zac. After a chance encounter on a Hollywood street Zac decides he wants to give back to the homeless community of Hollywood. And what better way to do that than to film a reality TV show in a homeless shelter? What could possibly go wrong?
Fearless Bloodsuckers of Hollywood – despite its title – features bloodsuckers of only the human kind. This production also marks the return to the Overtime stage of director Dave Stone-Robb who last worked with the Overtime three locations and 12 years ago. When Dave was asked how it feels being back at The Overtime, he said “It feels like a family reunion in many ways. They have given me the opportunity to work on a beautiful and hilarious play about second chances and redemption.” The Overtime is also very excited by his return!
With this play we are showing the struggles of the unhoused in Hollywood to a San Antonio audience. When asked why he wrote this play, author Felix Racelis replied “Several years ago I caught a TV news segment about homelessness in L.A. It featured an interview with an adjunct professor who lost a couple of teaching gigs and was living in his car. I’d already been thinking about writing a play about the unhoused, and this story gave me the impetus to finally pursue it. I wanted to write a play about second chances for both main characters, Zac and Bertrand.” Director Dave Stone-Robb is tasked with bringing the author’s vision to life on The Overtime’s stage. According to Dave, “Fearless Bloodsuckers of Hollywood will surprise you around every turn with its relatable charming characters coming to terms with the monsters of the past while navigating their uncharted future.”
Dedicated to providing original, innovative, and accessible entertainment at an affordable price, The Overtime Theater is a nonprofit organization with the mission of bringing “theater for the people” to the San Antonio community through new and thought-provoking stage productions.
CAST
Zac Spitz: Ranferi Salguero Bertrand Ogilvy: Darrel Dwain Phillips Holly: Wren Ramos Melissa: Vina Yunanova Morgan: Matt Wayne Tina: Chelsea Steele Camera Person: Dwayne Martin
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Felix Racelis Director: Dave Stone Robb Asst. Director: Chris DiPiero Lights and Sound: Nathan Barrera Costumes: Sabrina Lopez Makeup: Nico Redondo
PERFORMANCES
September 30th – October 22nd, 2022 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday October 16th at 3 pm
The Overtime Theater proudly presents Pirates vs Ninjas: The Musical, a hilarious musical by Scott McDowell with performances running from August 26 to September 17, 2022. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with one Sunday matinee on September 11 at 3 p.m. at The Overtime Theater located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s Northwest Side. In accordance with Covid-19 recommendations, there will be limited and distanced seating. Audience members are encouraged to wear face masks.
We have traveled to the land of San Texania where, for ages untold, the pirates and the ninjas have been at odds with one another. The current generation looks like it will continue the tradition – until the Pirate Princess and Ninja Princess lock eyes across a crowded room and suddenly there is love!! But will it be enough to overcome a lot of really, really deep dislike? Even with all the dancing and singing?
“People have said that we’re ripping off West Side Story,” says director Rob Barron, “but that seems like a mean thing for them to say so we told them ‘Hey! There’s no pirates in West Side Story! So there!’ I actually always felt like Romeo and Juliet would have benefited from a couple of sea shanties, frankly.”
Dedicated to providing original, innovative, and accessible entertainment at an affordable price, The Overtime Theater is a nonprofit organization with the mission of bringing “theater for the people” to the San Antonio community through new and thought-provoking stage productions.
CAST
Tim Ahmed Allie Rob Barron Jana Drew Jeffery Hensel Elise Hernandez Georgie Lee Darrel Philips Jessica Roberts Kurt Wilkinson
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Rob Barron Stage Manager: Angie Hernandez Writer: Scott McDowell Music and Lyrics: Vance Sarlow and Scott McDowell Board Op: Jenny Taylor Fight Choreography: Morgan Clyde Special Thanks to Dylan Brainard and Steph Noell
PERFORMANCES
August 16th – September 17th, 2022 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday September 11th at 3 pm
The Overtime Theater proudly presents Einstein’s Wrong About Everything, a comedic play by Joseph E. Green, July 15- August 6, 2022. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with one Sunday matinee on July 31 at 3 p.m. at The Overtime Theater located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s Northwest Side.
The year is 1956, and Princeton autopsist Thomas Harvey just decided to steal Einstein’s brain. That decision now has him on the lam from both the authorities and a group of neo-Nazis led by a woman who may or may not be related to the Elephant Man. Einstein’s Wrong About Everything is commentary based on true events, possibly true events, and blatantly untrue events.
“[The show] is an offbeat and slightly irreverent comedy about magical quantum physics, a lesbian Nazi, and a cavalry full of other walking contradictions,” stated Meagan Setterbo, who plays Der Elefant in the show. “If you enjoy retrospective social commentary, slapstick reveals, or convoluted methods of seduction, this show is for you!”
“Einstein’s Wrong About Everything is the comedy romp through 1956 that deals with the man and woman who stole the brain of Albert Einstein, the neo-Nazis that are chasing them, and the iconic figures of the Beatnik era that try to save the day,” said director Kareem Abu Dahab. “It’s the sorta-kinda-true story that may or may not have happened that’s worth seeing.”
Dedicated to providing original, innovative, and accessible entertainment at an affordable price, The Overtime Theater is a nonprofit organization with the mission of bringing “theater for the people” to the San Antonio community through new and thought-provoking stage productions.
CAST(in order of appearance)
Der Elefant: Meaghan Setterbo Ernst: Josh Molnar Tom: Austin Escobedo Bill (William S. Burroughs): Sean Wilson Otto: Jeffery Hensel Ally: Jessica Roberts Bruno: Donnie Martin Groucho Marx: Kurt Wilkinson Eleanor Roosevelt: Florence Bunten Aleister Crowley: Chris Champlin
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Kareem Abu Dahab Asst. Director: Ida Steele Stage Manager: Gina Schneider Writer: Joseph E. Green
PERFORMANCES
July 15th – August 6th, 2022 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday July 31st at 3 pm
Dedicated to providing original, innovative, and accessible entertainment at an affordable price, the Overtime Theater is proud to present Ghosting. This along with The Reverend Dr. Paul(i) Murray and other productions at the Overtime in June are a part of our pride series.
After the death of his husband Todd, Jeffrey, a middle-aged man, hires Brandon, a struggling writer to finish his late husband’s plays in an effort to secure his theatrical legacy. Though Brandon sees this as a temporary job and a chance to get paid to work on his passion project, sparks fly between the young man and the still-grieving widower. In his ghostly form, an ever-optimistic Todd does his best to encourage the match until Brandon discovers an intimate diary detailing Todd and Jeffrey’s final days together. With the help of best friends Carol and Gavin and Todd’s otherworldly approval, the couple find their way back into each other’s hearts while also finishing Todd’s unfinished works.
The show will run for ten performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. June 17th to July 9th, 2022 in The Gregg Barrios Theater. The Overtime Theater is located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s Northwest Side. General admission tickets are $18.
The show stars Jonathan Schell as “Jeffrey,” Darrel Philips as “Todd,” Lucas Collins as “Brandon,” Nita Campos as “Carol,” and Albert Penuelaz as “Gavin.” Jeffery Hensel directs.
The Overtime Theater proudly presents the world premiere of Ben Scranton’s new comedy The Back-Porch Gang, a heartwarming comedy about love, loss, and renewal. This mainstage production will run Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. May 6-21, 2022 and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022. The Overtime Theater is located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s Northwest Side. Masks are strongly recommended. General admission tickets are $18 or $12 for SATCO members, military and students with a valid ID.
The play stars Ida Steele, Joe De Mott, Denise Swain, Kurt Grabenstein, Barbara Hartman, and Beth Lamy. Jade Esteban Estrada directs.
In The Back-Porch Gang, a play about the journey of a group of senior citizens, the majority of the cast members are over the age of 70.
One summer morning residents at a retirement complex wave at cars to see if they can get a wave back. This harmless activity takes an unexpected turn when a police officer and a quirky stranger suddenly appear. The residents must now face the past and its impact on the present. Secrets are revealed as they navigate a hilarious maze of resentment, guilt and missed opportunity. Can lost love be rediscovered? Will long-held friendships be sustained? The Back-Porch Gang is a comic take on relationships senior citizens have with family, friends and lovers. It examines the need seniors have to be seen and acknowledged, coupled with a desire to lead a fulfilling life. Come celebrate the lives and loves of these characters as they wave their way into your heart.
Written by Michael Song, Beneath the Surface is an anthology of three stories, each exploring themes of isolation, confinement, and one’s belief in the world around them. In the intimate setting of the Overtime, the peril of our protagonists is palpable, their fear almost permeating and infectious. From abductions to apocalyptic conjurings, our victims endeavor to explore their grisly circumstances; each in turn is being forced to explore deep within themselves if they have hope of survival. As each story unfolds, the audience is invited along on the journey to conjecture, deduce and ultimately discover what lies…beneath the surface.
A play based on true events, possibly true events, and blatantly untrue events by Joseph E. Green
**********NOTE: Due to Covid, January 14th and 15th shows have been canceled. Ticket holders may call the box office to exchange their tickets for another show.************
The year is 1956, and Princeton autopsist Thomas Harvey just decided to steal Einstein’s brain. That decision now has him on the lam from both the authorities and a group of neo-Nazis led by a woman who may or may not be related to the Elephant Man. And now he just found out his new roommate is the heroin-addicted Beat writer William S. Burroughs. What will he do next? Will it make sense? Will it involve getting help from some of the most famous figures of the 20th century? EINSTEIN’S WRONG ABOUT EVERYTHING may make you laugh, make you cry, make you reconsider every thought you’ve ever had since reaching the age of reason. Or not. Let’s not get crazy with our expectations.
CAST(in order of appearance)
Allen Ginsberg: Sam Black Jack Kerouac: John Lambert Der Elefant: Meaghan Setterbo Ernst: Josh Molnar Tom: Austin Escobedo Bill (William S. Burroughs): Sean Wilson Otto: Jeffery Hensel Ally: Jessica Roberts Bruno: Donnie Martin Groucho Marx: Kurt Wilkinson Eleanor Roosevelt: Ida Steele Aleister Crowley: Chris Champlin
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Kareem Abu Dahab Asst. Director: Ida Steele Stage Manager: Gina Schneider Writer: Joseph E. Green
PERFORMANCES
NOTE: Due to Covid, January 14th and 15th shows have been canceled. Ticket holders may call the box office to exchange their tickets for another show.
January 14th – February 5th, 2022 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday January 23rd at 3 pm
How do you escape from a nightmare if you’re already awake?
Life was good for Judy. Newly wed to the love of her life and ready to begin a family, everything is perfect. Until she suddenly wakes up in her home only to find it isn’t her home anymore. Surrounded by strangers and suddenly over 50 years in the future, how will she escape the strange men pursuing her–and what is the secret behind the song that seems to follow everywhere she goes? Somehow she must find out the secret–or be separated from her family forever.
Outside Voice Project – Lacuna Community
The newest San Antonio non-profit organization, Lacuna Community is proud to partner with Overtime Theatre for this production. Natalie Buster, Programming Director of Lacuna Community, and certified trauma-informed yoga therapist will work with actors on creating a safe space to explore the trauma-informed subject matter of this piece, and to practice self-care so they can release at the end of each rehearsal and performance. The project is called the Outside Voice Project which uses trauma-informed yoga and breath techniques for theatrical expression, especially when the material is serious, trauma-informed, or challenging in nature.
Lacuna Community’s mission is to use the tools of yoga and meditation to create a safe foundation for creative expression and personal growth. There are a lot of misconceptions about yoga – that it’s all about standing on your head or twisting into pretzel shapes in a hot room. Trauma-informed yoga therapy is a practice where the student is in charge of their experience. We use movement, visualization, affirmations, and breathwork as tools for the actor’s toolbox, inviting them to create a safe space to express themselves freely.
JUDY – Andy Armstrong JOHN – Timothy Lee ANNE – Ida Steele JIMMY – Zen Phisto BILL– Robert Moritz JENNIFER – Angie Hernandez VENDOR – Alaia Brown DRIVER – Claudisa Aguilar CATERER – Allie Gomez NURSE – Jessica Galvan
CREATIVE TEAM
Director – Sarah Goodwin Assistant Director & Stage Manager – Angie Hernandez Lights and Sound – Sciovahn Assistant Stage Manager – Fiona Lydston Lighting Design – Scott McDowell Costume Design – Angie Hernandez
Performances August 6th – August 28th Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Sunday August 22nd at 7pm
Flash!!!! an adaption of 1932 public domain Flash Gordon radio episodes
Directed by Christopher Steinmetz
Timothy McCain (Flash Gordon) and Jesscia Roberts (Dale)
Synopsis: Worlds collide in this anything but traditional Sci-fi romp across the galaxy. Join Flash and Dale in the Imaginarium of Wonders as they battle Plant Beasts, Monkey Men, and the Universe’s most Vile Villian…Ming the Merciless! In an homage to classic theatrical styles from across the ages Flash!!! Is the retro-futurism comedy with something for everyone. Music, Magic, and More!
Princess Aura – Topsy Curvy
Cast: Flash Gordon – Timothy McCain Dale Arden – Jessica Roberts Announcer – Michael Brandon Goodwin Dr. Zarkov – Jana Drew Ming the Merciless – Kurt Wilkinson Princess Aura – Topsy Curvy Prince Barin – Timothy Lee Thun/Vultan – Elise Hernandez
Crew: Director – Christopher Steinmetz Stage Manager – Angie Hernandez Board Op – Gina Schneider Lights – Chuck Drew Costumes – Rachel Vrubel & Angie Hernandez Props – Scott McDowell, Lucian Hernandez, Rachel Vrubel Sound Design – Scott McDowell & Timothy McCain Scenic Artists – Elise Hernandez & Lucian Hernandez Set Construction – Chuck Drew, Jana Drew, Jonathan Schell, Timothy McCain, Michael Brandon Goodwin, Christopher Steinmetz
Performances July 2-24, 2021 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sunday July 11 at 7pm
Tricksters: A Dark Comedy of Godly Proportions by Scott McDowell
The Overtime Theater is BACK with our first live play in over a year!
Synopsis: Once every 100 years in a bar at the edge of reality a very special game is played. The Gods of Trickery and Mischief meet to play a game unlike any other, one full of deviousness, bravado and bragging…and tonight is that night. But their worlds are about to be disrupted when a new guest is invited…
Performances
May 28 – June 19, 2021 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sunday June 6th at 3pm
