For the latest installment of its Grown-Up Storytime series, local underground theater troupe Boo Town took submissions from Houston writers. Unfortunately, the groups love of the last minute means that as of press time, they still hadnt officially selected any winners, but hell, Boo Towns procrastination adds to its charm, making for raw and seemingly improvised performances. And luckily, Boo Towner Greg Hundemer gave us the scoop on a couple of unannounced selections.
The Subtle Light by Robert Hundemer (Gregs cousin) is a Red Riding Hood-inspired tale about a girl who journeys through a forest looking for omens to save her sick grandmother. Deconstructing the Bible by Boo Towner Timmy Wood is a stand-up-style story recalling his Christian upbringing, a reoccurring theme in his work. At a previous Grown-Up Storytime, Greg Hundemer says Wood won the audience over with a tale about his grade-school teacher, who constantly reminded students the end was near. As in, Im not even going to give yall homework tonight, thats how sure I am that Jesus is coming back tonight. 10 p.m. Rudyards, 2010 Waugh. For information, call 713-521-0521 or visit www.myspace.com/bootowntheatre. $5 recommended donation.
Tue., Jan. 22, 10 p.m., 2008
This article appears in Jan 17-23, 2008.