In this seasonย’s first installment of the Wordsmyth Play Reading Series, Stop, Traveler, itย’s been ten years since Shawn Alexander left his hometown in the Midwest. It wasnย’t a happy scene ย— his family rejected him for being gay. Now an invitation from his brother brings him back, but itย’s a homecoming that will have far-reaching consequences. Playwright Eric James will be on hand after the staged reading for a talkback session with the audience. 7 p.m. Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway. For information, call 713-726-8953 or visit www.wordsmyththeater.org. Free.


Mon., March 9, 7 p.m., 2009

This article appears in Mar 5-11, 2009.