About the Event
Rice Theatre Presents their fall production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder, with performances opening October 2nd, 2026
Rice Theatre brings Thornton Wilder’s American Classic to the Rice University campus. At first glance, Our Town may seem like a simple portrait of everyday life in the small New Hampshire town of Grover’s Corners. However, as the play progresses through its three acts: an ordinary day, a wedding, and a death, it develops into an exploration of the human experience. Through the characters’ everyday joys, struggles, relationships, and losses, Wilder encourages audiences to reflect on the meaning and fragility of life. Its message is universal, reminding us that the same fundamental truths of human existence apply to everyone.
The production will be directed by Kyle Clarke. Clark is a professional actor and stage combat choreographer. He has acted and choreographed for many companies such as the Alley Theatre, Houston Shakespeare Festival, Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Arkansas Shakespeare Festival. Rec Room Arts, Dirt Dog Theatre Co, Unity Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Second Baptist School, Baytown Theatre, Rice University Theatre, and University of Houston. He is also a lecturer for the Rice Theatre department at Rice University where he teaches classes including Stage Combat and Introduction to Acting.
Performances will occur on: October 2nd and October 3rd at 8:00 pm, with a matinee on October 4th at 2:00 pm. Tickets will be $5 for students, $8 for senior citizens/faculty/staff/alumni, $10 for General Admission, and are available at the door starting 1 hour prior to curtain. There are no reservations for this performance, payment will be collected at the door. Performances are at Hamman Hall, entrance 21, off Rice Blvd. For more information, visit facebook.com/RiceTheatre or theatre.rice.edu or call/email the box office at 713-348-4005 and hamman@rice.edu.
