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Explore the Stories Behind the Shows<\/h2>\n

Theatre Under The Stars invites you to step inside the creative process with the Spotlight Series<\/strong> \u2014 a free community event that brings Houston audiences closer to the productions in our mainstage season.<\/p>\n

Each evening blends conversations with artists<\/strong> and live performances<\/strong>, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a musical to life.<\/p>\n

Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Join our email lists to get updates about upcoming TUTS Spotlight events, plus special offers, and behind-the-scenes updates from Houston\u2019s home for musical theatre.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Question<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” module_class=”staff-cards” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1100px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”30px|auto|-4px|auto|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”30px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”10px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”gcid-secondary-color” open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(45,37,125,0.1)” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(45,37,125,0.1)” toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”gcid-cbb0aa3c-53b9-42ce-8592-031b84ed4fb3″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”gcid-primary-color” toggle_font=”GT-America-Standard-Bold|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” toggle_font_size=”22px” body_text_color=”gcid-primary-color” toggle_font_size_tablet=”22px” toggle_font_size_phone=”20px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” db_closeable=”on” border_color_all=”gcid-heading-color” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-cbb0aa3c-53b9-42ce-8592-031b84ed4fb3%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22body_text_color%22,%22toggle_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-secondary-color%22:%91%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is the Spotlight Series?” open=”on” toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]TUTS Spotlight is a series of free, community-focused events tied to each TUTS mainstage musical. They feature guest speakers, creative teams, and student or professional performers. The events are typically an hour to 90 minutes.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where is it held?” toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

Most Spotlight Series events take place at the The Ion<\/a> in Houston, although some are at alternate locations. Check the schedule above for details.<\/p>\n

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EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS<\/h2>\n

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