written by David Mamet
directed by Malinda L. Beckham

SEASON 9 | 2024–2025

OCT 18 ‒ NOV 2, 2024

MATCH | Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED

RUNTIME: 90 minutes (no intermission)

When a prominent white businessman is charged with the sexual assault of a black woman, he employs a multicultural law firm to defend him. As the legal team examines the case, the evidence raises questions about the accused's firsthand account. How far will they go in defense of their client and the pursuit of actual justice? Race examines how truth is not always the goal when it comes to the legal system and the biases within. In fact, truth can be disruptive.

The Story

The Reason

MALINDA L. BECKHAM, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Lean In.

Observe.

Analyze.

Reflect.

Discuss.

Decide.

VIEW THE PROGRAM

“a thrilling indictment”

The Reviews

READ THE BROADWAYWORLD HOUSTON REVIEW

READ THE HOUSTON PRESS REVIEW

CAR TAKES WITH DEBORAH AND JOEL

“This production of RACE is gritty, real, raw, and extremely well done and delivered..”

“This production works fiercely to keep the audience engaged in what the story of this play is.”

“It will keep you rapt from the get-go!”

Photos by Gary Griffin.

The Promotion

MEET THE CAST

The Reaction

Fabulous and brilliant all the way! This is the best play in town!

Riveting theater that you won't forget.

It was so, so good.

Jay Sullivan*

Andraes Hunt

Jack

Henry

Race Team

CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

John Baker

Ashlyn Evans

Lighting Design

Susan

Malinda L. Beckham

Barbara Alicea-Aponte

Aaron Alford*

Mark A. Lewis

Director, Costume & Co-Scenic Design

Assistant Director & Production Stage Manager

Charles

Co-Scenic Design

Trevor B. Cone

Sound Design & Production Manager

Gary Griffin

Photographer

* The Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.