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Nosferatu

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Shadows is a haunting, silent film inspired stage adaptation of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 horror masterpiece. Presented in striking black and white with expressionist projections, and cinematic staging, the production reimagines Count Orlock’s eerie voyage from Transylvania to the plague-stricken port of Wisborg. Every image evokes the flickering intensity of early cinema, immersing audiences in a world where light and shadow battle for the soul of humanity.

Featuring an original score by The Invincible Czars, performed in perfect sync with the visual storytelling, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Shadows transforms the stage into a living film. The fusion of theatre, music, and design pays homage to the origins of horror while crafting a visceral new experience — equal parts gothic nightmare and visual symphony.

Family Friendliness Rating: PG13 – for creepiness and could be very intense for young viewers

Thursday, October 30 is Pay What You Will – all donations are appreciated!

The Matinee performance on Sunday, November 2 will feature the soundtrack played live by The Invincible Czars. Special pricing applies for this event.

Flood

“Flood” a new drama by Andrew Heinrich, tells story of two men living on opposite sides of an authoritarian regime, separated by the bright line of truth and the inevitable crush of a slowly rising tide. This play sheds light on the values we hold when our surroundings are stripped of resources and morality. A powerful depiction of survival, loyalty, and bonds that run deeper than water.

CAST:

JACOB – Robert Moritz
ANDERS – Nickolas Villarreal
JACOB (Understudy) – John Carlson
ANDERS (Understudy) – Jared Ramirez

CREATIVE TEAM: (more tba)

PLAYWRIGHT – Andrew Heinrich
DIRECTOR – Venny Mortimer
STAGE MANAGER – Celia Elise

“Flood” runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm from September 19th to October 11th, with one Pay-What-You-Will Thursday on 9/25 at 8p and two Sunday Matinees on 9/21 and 10/5 (understudy performance) at 2p.

Tickets here: https://cur8.com/17272/project/133860

The Battle Of Bamber Bridge

The Battle Of Bamber Bridge playing June 6-28th Written by David R. Remschel, Directed by Vincent Hardy at The Overtime Theater 4335 Vance Jackson #103

Thirteen Roses

Running May 2-24, 2024. Get your tickets now!!!

Monday, Or The Other Rape Play

Monday follows Wiley, a comedian navigating the tumultuous aftermath of sexual assault. Her journey, laced with dark humor and moments of profound vulnerability, reflects the often messy and nonlinear path toward reclaiming one’s narrative. Through shifting scenes between her apartment, comedy club, and therapy sessions, the play presents an unflinching look at the intersections of humor and pain, survival and silence, and ultimately, the courage it takes to seek justice and connection.

Trigger Warning: This play includes explicit language and the themes of rape and violence against women.

Family Friendliness Rating: 18+

CAST

Kara Parham – Wiley

Javauna Harris – April

Michael Song – Em

Katy Sisco – Doctor Houston, Nurse, Woman, Advocate, Receptionist

Scott Haury – Boss, Reporter, Interviewer, Judge #2, SVU Operator

John Carlson – Detective, Doctor, Man

Venny Mortimer – Therapist, Pharmacist, Judge #1, Receptionist, & Em Understudy

Savannah Maive – Wiley/April Understudy, Voice of Rainn – Ensemble Understudy, Voice of Counselor

Karen Ross Garrett – Female Ensemble/Understudy

CREATIVE TEAM

Playwright – Amy Abrigo
Director – Ariel Rosen
Stage Manager – Alejandra Mortimer
Assistant Stage Manager – Savannah Maive
Dramaturg – Savannah Maive
Intimacy & Trauma Coordinator – Natalie Buster
Lighting Designer – Mitchel Steen
Sound Engineer – Josh Nash

PERFORMANCES

March 21 – April 12, 2025, Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM.
April 10, Thursday at 8PM (Pay-What-You-Will Night)
April 6, Sunday at 2PM (Mimosa Matinee)

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Los Cuentos De Las Cartas Part 1

Poster Design: Georgie Lee

Los Cuentos de las Cartas is written in the style of a telenovela, and set in a Latin city full of color and life. The story follows Benito and Marco, two lifelong friends, as they navigate the twists and turns that fate deals. Follow the families as they deal with the fallout from a tragic event years before that will not be relegated to the past. Celebrate el pasión y la vida of Los Cuentos de las Cartas!

Family Friendliness Rating: Kids are not the intended audience, but there is nothing inappropriate for children. Discussion of alcohol and violence.

CAST

BENITO- Robert P. Cardoza, Jr.

MARCO- Jorge Martinez

KARLA- Celia Elise (U/S Melissa Smith)

SUSANA- Brenda Lozano (U/S Melissa Smith)

CLAUDIA- Amaris Garza (U/S Victoria Craddock)

CRISTOBAN- Georgie Lee (U/S Rob Barron)

VICENTE- Nickolas Villarreal (U/S Georgie Lee)

ROSITA- Mia Martinez (U/S Victoria Craddock)

EXTRAS/ENSEMBLE- Victoria Craddock, Melissa Smith, Rob Barron

CREATIVE TEAM

Playwright – Karen Arredondo
Director – Alejandra “Allie” Mortimer
Associate Director – Emmi Green
Stage Manager – Emily Cross
Board Operator – Cameron Ervin-Dillard
Scenic Designer – Nathan Thurman & Sarah Lewis
Music/Sound Design – Jaime Ramirez
Videographer – Andre Villaplana
Costume Designer – Susie Hamilton
ASL Interpreters – Emma Walsh & Brittany Koykar
Fight Choreographer – Venny Mortimer

PERFORMANCES

February 14 – March 8th, 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Pay-What-You-Will Night: Thursday, February 20th @8p
ASL Night: Friday, February 28th @8p
Mimosa Matinee: Sunday, March 2nd @2p

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Stocking Stuffers 3

Poster Design: Georgie Lee

The Overtime Theater continues the tradition of Stocking Stuffers 3: A collection of Holiday Shorts. Five short plays written by local playwrights will be featured in our “Little OT” next month at our new location: 4335 Vance Jackson #103-104!

Armed with a collection of holiday stories and other entertaining surprises, this band of misfits will take you on a journey filled with joy, romance, sorrow, hilarity and good old fashioned holiday nostalgia.

“Claused” by Javier Parra – James takes on Santa. Literally.
“The Truth” by Alec Shears – David and Gracie contemplate having “The Talk” with their daughter.
“Christmastime in Hell” by Emmi Green – The Devil recruits help to plan a Christmas party.
“On HelpR” by Georgie Lee – Santa’s son accidentally finds love using the queer dating app: HelpR.
“The Workshop” by Michael D B Song – After a baseball flies through his window, Santos begins building a friendship in spite of the brokenness around him.

Family Friendliness Rating: recommended for 18+ audiences

CAST

Alec Shears – Actor
Rina Rose – Actor
Christopher Yang – Actor
Francisco Benavides – Actor
Lyn Thomas – Actor
Scott Haury – Actor

CREATIVE TEAM

Allie Mortimer – Director
Cameron Ervin – Tech
Nickolas Villareal – Tech
Javier Parra – Playwright
Alec Shears – Playwright
Emmi Green – Playwright
Georgie Lee – Playwright
Michael D B Song – Playwright

PERFORMANCES

December 6 – 28, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm

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The Perfect Gift

Poster Design: Georgie Lee | Photo by: Dave Stone-Robb

Married couple Neil and Sally Dugan’s Christmas Eve at home with Sally’s enfeebled mother Rosemary is already wild enough with the outdoor display of their eccentric neighbor Delores attracting the entire neighborhood. But when a stranger arrives at their front door, the Dugan’s are forced to re-examine their seemingly quiet, uneventful lives. A story of the lies we tell ourselves and the ways we cope when our circumstances are seemingly insurmountable.

Family Friendliness Rating: Children are not the intended audience, but families can watch this show together

CAST

Bob Hall – Neil
Jennifer Colacino – Sally
Deborah Basham-Burns – Rosemary
Ida Steele – Delores
Kara Parham – Gracee
Sam Peace – Colleen
Guy Martin – Peter

UNDERSTUDIES

Gary Hoeffler – Neil U/S
Emily Cross – Sally U/S
Lorraine Anastasio – Rosemary U/S
Donna Provencher – Delores U/S
Jessica Roberts – Gracee U/S
Celia Elise – Colleen U/S
Ricky Pratchett- Peter U/S

CREATIVE TEAM

Susan Cain McQuilkin – Playwright
Mark McCarver – Director
Olivia Perry – Stage Manager/Assistant Director
Karen Arredondo – Set Designer
Riley Foster-McCarver – Costume Designer
Tyler Cozart – Lighting Designer
John Coker – Original Music Composer/String Bass Soloist/Sound Designer
Hannah Garrett – Associate Sound Designer
Jonathan Schell – Set Lead
Mitchell Steen – Lighting Technician/Board Op

PERFORMANCES

December 6 – 28, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Pay-What-You-Will Thursday, December 12th at 8pm
Sunday Matinee, December 22nd at 2pm

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Tune In

The Overtime Theater proudly presents Tune In, an insightful new play written by television actor and playwright, Carlos Lacámara. He is most known for his TV sitcoms from the 80s including Nurses and Family Ties. A younger generation will remember him as the father on the Nickelodeon sitcom The Brothers Garcia which was set in San Antonio.

His new play centers around Samantha Albert, a female psychology professor in the 1960s. She battles the patriarchy of a male-dominated university, and the traumatic death of her mother, Lily, to conduct experiments on a new wonder drug– LSD. She turns to the aging head of her department, Professor Melnitz, for support when her place alongside competing professors becomes heated. Her experiments will change her, and the other professors, in ways she didn’t expect.

Performances run March 24 – April 15, 2023, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with one Sunday matinee on April 2 at 3 pm. And now we happily bring back Pay-What-You-Will Night on Thursday, April 6 at 8 pm. The Overtime Theater is located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on San Antonio’s northwest side. General admission tickets are $18, or $12 for SATCO members, military and students with a valid ID.

CAST

Sam – Amanda Aguirre
Lily – Ida Steele
Dan – Nickolas Villarreal
Cora – Mo Rekel Sartain
Bob – Austin Escobedo
Melnitz – G. Lee
Philip – Cam Todd Mills
Henry – Daniel J. Calderón

CREW

Playwright – Carlos Lacámara
Director – Kat Farrell
Stage Manager – Jerid Mahamuth
Makeup Design – Zeb Matthews
Lighting and Scenic Design – Chuck Drew
Sound Design – Brian Harden

PERFORMANCES

March 24th – April 15th, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm
Sunday April 2nd at 3 pm
Pay-What-You-Will Night Thursday April 6th at 8 pm

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Seeing the Egg-riss

The Overtime Theater proudly presents Seeing the Egg-riss, a dramatic play written by San Antonio based actor Kurt Wilkinson and his father Jeff Wilkinson with performances running Jan. 13 to Feb. 4, 2022, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with one Sunday matinee on Jan. 22 at 3 pm. The Overtime Theater is located at 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205 on the city’s northwest side.

In Seeing the Egg-riss, Brandon Northrup is determined to help Joel Fields, who is terminally ill, see a side-show from a long lost carnival. His only clue is that the show was called the “Egg-riss.” Brandon finds the old carnival owner to explain what the mystery show was. The hunt for the “Egg-riss” and helping a dying stranger is too much for Brandon to ignore until both his job and his personal life try to force him back into his lane.

CAST

Brandon Northrup: Nickolas Villareal
Kim Northrup: Elizabeth Black
Joel Fields: Noah Tarnow
Dr. Riley Block / Honey: Moriah “Mo” Hernandez
Matt Fields: Dwayne Martin
Pat Buxley: G. Lee

CREW

Playwrights: Jeff Wilkinson and Kurt Wilkinson
Directors: Kodi Kareem and Rob Barron
Stage Manager: Gina Schneider

PERFORMANCES

January 13th – February 4th, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm
Sunday January 22nd at 3 pm

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Creature Feature Improv Show

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

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

The Overtime Theater Seeks Help Celebrating Winter Holidays

The Overtime Theater in San Antonio, Texas is looking for unproduced plays celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or the New Year—any celebration during winter holidays and the start of a new year. Your play can take place at a holiday celebration (such as a murder mystery where everyone is gathered to celebrate the holiday). The Overtime Theater will consider traditional, quirky or non-traditional holiday tales. We have a history for offbeat and unique productions, so all ideas will be considered.

We accept submissions of all lengths—short plays, one acts, and full-length plays. We have two spaces available in our theater, and we can tailor our program based on the submissions received.

Our limitation in our performance space is that we can fit 10 performers onstage maximum. No fly system or trap door is available for special character entrances.

Please format your submissions in Word or PDF format. We appreciate a list of characters with a brief description of each, and a short summary of your work within the first 3 pages of the submission. Applicants should use the title of the play as the name of the document.

The Overtime Theater accepts submissions from writers in the United States, Canada, and other English-speaking nations, but gives special attention to writers from Texas. The show does not have to be entirely in English, but we need to get the meaning if it isn’t.

The Overtime Theater is an all-volunteer organization and compensates playwrights with one equal share of donations in our tip jar at the end of the run.

Submissions should be emailed to theovertimetheater@gmail.com. We accept submissions year-round, but any submissions to be considered for the 2022 season should be received by 11:59 pm CST on September 30, 2022.

Please send any questions to theovertimetheater@gmail.com and we will respond as soon as possible.

Einstein’s Wrong About Everything

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

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Ghosting

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.

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Pride Variety Show

The Overtime Theater is proud to present a Pride Variety Show hosted by improv troupe All Friends this Saturday June 11th at 8PM in the Greg Barrios Theater. Come celebrate Pride with an exciting variety show filled with comedy, poetry and music! This exclusive Overtime production puts LGBTQ+ performers and artists front and center for a Queer themed night of fun entertainment. Bring some friends and make some new ones while you’re here!

Rick Copperpot from All Friends said that “Audiences can expect to see music, comedy and drag showcasing local LGBTQ+ talent that celebrates the Queer community.” The Overtime Theater strives to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ performers to share their stories with the San Antonio community. And our theater has supported the improv community for many years. When talking about The Overtime, Rick exclaims “The Overtime has been so incredibly kind and welcoming to the improv community! Not only are we excited to perform for The Overtime’s audience, we’re all so grateful to be able to contribute to the community with the live performances that we love so dearly.”

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The Reverend Dr. Paul(i) Murray

Justin Elms as Professor Bryan Campino and Jeniffer Miranda as Kalina (left); Devon Mathews as Pauli Murray (right); Photography by Ashton Simmons

The Overtime Theater is proud to present this historical docudrama on one of the most important people in the civil rights movement. Please join us at The Little Overtime Theater Fridays and Saturdays June 3rd to June 25th at 7PM.

Pauli Murray’s queerness is brought to the spotlight as Kalina, a graduate student, questions her professor’s assessment of a recent essay that she wrote for his class. This one-act play written by Ada A. explores the tensions and limitations of exploring the past using the words of the “present.”

Devon Mathews plays the titular Pauli Murray. Jeniffer Miranda plays Kalina. Justin Elms plays Professor Bryan Campino. Amy Abrigo directs. You can find more of Amy Abrigo’s theatrical work at her website https://amyabrigo.weebly.com/ or find her on instagram @abrigoa

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Let it All Out Improv Show

The Overtime Theater is proud to present a night of longform improv this Saturday May 28th at 8PM in the Greg Barrios Theater. All Friends and Instoppable/Unmovable are wacky, zany, silly. Let It Out is dramatic with lots of humor mixed in.

Ready for a rollercoaster of fun? Well buckle up, Buttercup! The duo Instoppable/Unmovable will make you quake in your seat with their frenetic, high energy style! From the other end of the improv duo spectrum, Let It Out will give you that emotional release we all need right now as they explore a gritty, raw and honest relationship. When All Friends takes the stage, you’ll be hit with an assortment of scenes that pull you and push you in every direction, squeezing out laughs all along the way!

Rick Copperpot from Let it Out and All Friends said that “Audiences should expect scenes that explore emotional connections between characters and interpersonal conflicts while exposing the humor in everyday life”. Let It Out is Lyn Thomas and Rick Copperpot. All Friends is Lyn Thomas, Rick Copperpot, Mike Jester and Clint Taylor. Instoppable/Unmovable is Jason VanSlycke and Andre Villaplana.

The Overtime Theater hosts many improv shows inside its doors and is proud to be seen as a kind and welcoming theater to the improv community of San Antonio. Rick Copperpot had this to say about The Overtime: “Not only are we excited to perform for The Overtime’s audience, we’re all so grateful to be able to contribute to the community by doing the improv that we love so dearly.”

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The Back-Porch Gang

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.

AUDITIONS: The Perfect Gift

The auditions for The Perfect Gift are Saturday, September 7 from 1:00-4:00 PM and Sunday, September 8 from 5:00-8:00 PM!

See all the details on our “Audition” page, under “Get Involved” on the home page!

Choreographies by Women

“Choreographies by Women” in Celebration of Women’s History Month Finale

The Overtime Theater will present “Choreographies by Women,” a dance showcase that focuses on the process and perspective of the choreographer, at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022. The featured choreographers will be Sarah Davis and members of Texas State University’s Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli. “Choreographies” will be an ongoing showcase at the Overtime Theater. The purpose of the program is to give choreographers an opportunity to further develop new works. After each performance there will be an audience feedback session led by Jade Esteban Estrada, artistic director of the Overtime Theater and former choreographer to TV star Charo.

An active member of San Antonio’s theatre community, Sarah Davis is the resident choreographer for the Barshop Jewish Community Center’s Starz program. She has performed in Jade Esteban Estrada’s Spring Showcase and is also a current dancer with San Antonio Dance Fringe.

Texas State University’s Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli was founded in 1993 after ten students, representing various Hispanic/Latinx organizations around campus, collaborated for what would be an award-winning performance at the annual Homecoming Talent Show of that year. GFO remains active on-and off-campus with performances in San Marcos, San Antonio, and New Braunfels. The group will return to San Antonio for the annual Festivales de Mexico National Folklorico & Contemporary Dance Competition in late April.

“As the Overtime Theater is a home for playwrights, it seems very natural to open our doors to San Antonio choreographers,” said Estrada. “Dance is a visual art form. We would like to share with audiences the intricate process of how choreographers bring ideas to life without the spoken word.”

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Women’s Voices

The Overtime Theater welcomes you to our second installment of the 2022 New Play Development Series celebrating Women’s History Month. The event, titled “Women’s Voices,” will present staged readings of three selected plays: “Blurred Life” by Dawn Xavier Franklin, “Lucky Numbers” by Hope Hommersand, and “The Reverend Dr. Paul(i) Murray” by Ada A.

The Overtime Theater believes that a staged reading is a vital step in the preparatory stage of the creative process.

The monologue “Blurred Life” will read by Danielle King.

“Lucky Numbers,” a comedic one-act play, will feature Christopher Champlin, Patricia Zamora, and Josh Molnar.

“The Reverend Dr. Paul(i) Murray” will feature Sarah Davis, Dan Grimm, and Danielle King.

Jade Esteban Estrada directs. Jana Drew is our stage manager.

After each reading, there will be an audience feedback session.

There will be one brief intermission.

Show time is 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in the Little Overtime Theater.

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The Scriptless Sleuths: A Fully Improvised Murder Mystery

EXTENDED through March 19, 2022!

Life is unpredictable, so why should death be any different? For two weekends in February the Scriptless Sleuths will be mopping up victims of the post Valentines Day season. Your suggestions will help shape the crime, the suspects and even our detectives themselves. Come join us Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm for an unpredictable, fully improvised murder mystery where you’ll influence the outcome. Shows run between 60 and 90 minutes with a brief intermission and each show is entirely unique!
Created by Michael Song, Dan Grimm and Alan Becker and Venny Mortimer.

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EXTENDED through March 19, 2022!

Note: Coupons can only be used at the Box Office.

Show Postponement

The Overtime Theater has postponed our production of Joseph E. Green’s comedic play, “Einstein’s Wrong About Everything,” after learning that some cast members had been exposed to the coronavirus. Opening weekend of the production was canceled late last week. The show was scheduled to run Jan. 14-Feb. 5, 2022. “Covid permitting, we plan to open ‘Einstein’s Wrong About Everything’ in July,” stated Jade Esteban Estrada, artistic director of the Overtime Theater. “An abundance of time and creative energy went into this rehearsal process, so naturally, we will be inviting the cast and crew to return to their roles if they are available at that time. One of the lessons the pandemic has taught us, especially in the theatre, is that we must always be ready to adapt to new information and circumstances, sometimes, with little notice. Fortunately, most actors are already very good at that.”

The board and staff of the Overtime Theater would like to be community leaders for safe and ethical ways to keep theater alive and vibrant during these difficult times. With the arts taking a major hit during Covid-19’s first year of closures, the venue is actively finding ways to make moving forward and staying open a priority.

The Overtime’s next offering will be their inaugural New Play Development Series: Black Voices on Thursday, Feb. 3 and “Cesar’s Palace,” a new musical slated to open Feb. 18, 2022. Ticket holders for Einstein’s Wrong About Everything should contact the Overtime Theater box office at info@theovertimetheater.org or call (210) 577-7562.Braden Ortmeyer (standing) as Jack Kerouac and Samuel Black (below) as Allen Ginsberg in a scene from Joseph E. Green’s “Einstein’s Wrong About Everything,” which has been postponed until July.

Overtime Theater Seeks New Works From Black Playwrights for New Play Development Series

Actor Clifton Simmons performs at The Overtime Theater in 2019. Photo: Jade Esteban Estrada.

San Antonio, TX (Jan. 17, 2022) – Are you a Black playwright who has written a play or musical that is ready to be developed or possibly produced? The Overtime Theater in San Antonio, Texas might be able to make that happen.

This month, the Overtime is seeking previously unproduced, original work for its New Play Development Series, which will begin during Black History Month. Though full-length plays are welcome, the Overtime especially seeks one-act plays that require one to three actors. The chosen play (or plays) will be given two rehearsals and an in-person staged reading on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at the Overtime Theater.

Devoted to producing new and original work, the Overtime is particularly interested in bold, innovative plays that are both challenging and entertaining.

Only submissions in a Word document or PDF will be considered. The Overtime Theater, an all-volunteer organization, compensates playwrights with one equal share of donations to our love bucket at the end of the show’s presentation.

Submissions should be sent to submissions@theovertimetheater.org. Attn: Jade Esteban Estrada, artistic director. Deadline is midnight Jan. 29, 2022.

Einstein’s Wrong About Everything opening postponed

Out of an abundance of concern for the health of our performers and audience, we have postponed the opening of “Einstein’s Wrong About Everything” and canceled the performances scheduled for tonight, Friday January 14th, and tomorrow night, Saturday January 15th. Please keep an eye on our website and social media pages for future updates about this show. We apologize for any inconveniences caused by this short notice.

Improv Comedy

Looking for a good laugh? Look no further! The Overtime Theater has many fantastic improv offerings you’re sure to enjoy!

Are you a fan of “Whose Line is it Anyway“? You’ll love our variety of wacky and whimsical shows! Whether it’s hanging out with All Friends in “The FriendZone” on a Friday night, or experiencing the offerings of San Antonio’s longest running improv team “The Denials” on a Saturday night, you’re sure to find something you’ll love!

Regular Improv Shows

“The Denials” Improv Comedy

The Denials (every Saturday) at 10:30PM

$10 at the door, or $8 with our mainstage show!

The Denials Long-Form Show (4^th Friday of the month) at 10:30PM

$10 at the door, or $8 with our mainstage show!

Follow the Denials on Facebook and on Instagram @denialsimprov

“Yearning for some laid-back late-night laughter? Settle into the Denials’ cozy seats. Each Saturday, the raucous welcoming cast rips through a list of several improv games with help from an eager audience.”
-San Antonio Magazine

The Friendzone Ft. All Friends

The Friendzone (every 1^st and 3^rd Friday) at 10:30PM. A hilarious medley of local improv comedy teams hosted by All Friends! $10 at the door, we’re all friends here!

Follow All Friends on Instagram @allfriendsimprov

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Check our calendar for upcoming showtimes and special guests!

Tickets

Tickets are available at the Box Office.

Limited Seating. Reservations are not available so we suggest arriving 15 minutes early to get your seat.

***Want to be one of our Improvians?

We offer FREE workshops on Monday nights at 9:00 p.m. Learn more here.
We also offer opportunities to appear in our improv shows. A path to becoming part of The Denials!

Our New Ticket Prices

Happy New Year from The Overtime Theater!

With the start of the new season, we will have a small increase to our ticket prices effective January 1, 2022:

-General Admission: $18
-Discount Tickets (Military, Students, Educators, SATCO): $12
-The Denials Improv Comedy, Tales From The Little OT, and Shorts: $10
-Special Events such as our Overtime Cabaret and Nerd Court will range from $10-$15 depending on the event.

As an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization in a competitive landscape, the price increase was needed to keep our doors open. You can still see live theater for less than 20 bucks a seat at the Overtime!

We are so thankful for your support over the years and hope you continue to support us in years to come as we continue to bring you live, local, and original shows in San Antonio!

Nerd Court: Roulette 2

Nerd Court Roulette Returns!

Calling all Nerds and Superhero Fans to Court at The Overtime Theater!

This time the “Character Wheel” returns so once again it’s all up to chance with EIGHT NEW pop culture characters on it. Characters like Willy Wonka, Bugs Bunny, Buffy Summers, Doc Brown, Skeletor, and more! Spin the wheel and see who the hosts will be defending and debating.

What is Nerd Court?
Who is better?? Batman Vs. Superman. Star Wars vs Star Trek. Picard Vs Kirk. Gandalf Vs Dumbledore?
We will finally answer these questions in the court of highest opinion: THE NERD COURT. Two lawyers of our nerdiest caliber will argue the benefits of their nerd topic, while tearing down their opponents. When the dust settles our OverJudge will deliver their verdict and Nerd Justice will be delivered! These are their stories! – Chun-Chun!

ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Saturday, January 1st, 2022 at 8pm
Tickets: $10 at the Box Office or online

A Very Merry Murder: Christmas in Peril!

Life is unpredictable, but so are the holidays. The already hectic Christmas season is further complicated by a murder at Santas Workshop. Whose to blame? The Elves? Reindeer? Or even Santa himself?! Our intrepid detectives must discover the truth before time runs out.

Come join us Friday night at 8pm for an unpredictable, fully improvised One-Act Christmas play, where the audience will influence the plot, and even pick the killer.

One night only, Friday December 17, 2021. Tickets are $12 at the Box Office or online at ShowTix4u.

Note: This show is rated R

The Let It All Out Improv Show

Improv is alive and well at The Overtime! We have a special engagement Saturday December 4th at 8pm! Four teams will be helping you let it all out!

1) All Friends
2) Materials Alive
3) ADHD
4) Let It Out

Come laugh with us! Tickets are only $5 at the door. BYOB!