Sometimes in plays, props take on a life of their own – they seem to develop a personality and demand a certain amount of respect from all who handle them. Lights up on “Miss Bag” – a large, colorful handbag with LED trim. In Ain’t No Mo’, the fabulous flight agent Peaches introduces Miss Bag with flare, and she (even the designers and crew members refer to Miss Bag as “she”) plays a significant role in the story. How do you give an inanimate object so much power and presence on stage? We spoke with the designer, fabricator, director and actor portraying Peaches to find out.

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Texas Theatre and Dance is thrilled to present Ain’t No Mo’, an unpredictable comedy that expertly blends sketche, satire and avant-garde theatre to answer the incendiary question: What if the United States government offered Black Americans one-way plane tickets to Africa? Under the direction of M.F.A. candidate Mikala Gibson, this production comes to the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre April 9-19, 2026. Meet the incredible cast and creative team of Ain’t No Mo’, closing out Texas Theatre and Dance’s 2025/2026 Season.

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Flower petals fall, shadows dance and live music fills the B. Iden Payne Theatre in Dance Repertory Theatre’s EQUINOX. This evening of dance performance weaves between light-hearted, playful works and contemplative, powerful pieces, with ballet and contemporary movements punctuated by vivid design elements. We spoke with the choreographers, along with some dancers, designers and musicians, to learn more about what to expect in this season’s EQUINOX.

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