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Mom’s Gift
Written by Phil Olson
Directed by Kathy Pero
Concord Theatricals, Inc.
Shows run May 8 – 17, 2026
In this comedy with a heart, Mom has been dead for 11 months and shows up at her husband’s birthday party as a ghost with a mission. Like Clarence in It’s A Wonderful Life, she has to accomplish a task to earn her wings. Only what the task actually is, is a mystery. There are so many things to fix. The problem is complicated by the fact that the only person who can hear or see Mom is her daughter, who has been ordered by the court to spend Dad’s birthday with him as part of her Anger Management Program. One by one, the family’s secrets are peeled away, revealing a shocking truth that surprises even our ghost.
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Upcoming Auditions

2026-2027 – 72nd Season Auditions:
Greater Tuna June 19–28, 2026 Main Stage
No auditions: This show has been pre-cast.
Company (Season Fundraiser) August 14–30, 2026 Main Stage
Auditions: May 25 & 26, 2026 @7pm in Black Box Studio Theatre
Graceland/Asleep on the Wind September 18–27, 2026 BBST
Auditions: July 26 & 27, 2026
Living with the Living October 9–18, 2026 Main Stage
Auditions: August 16 & 17, 2026
Have Yourself a Crazy Little Christmas December 4–20, 2026 Main Stage
Auditions: October 11 & 12, 2026
BBST Youth Christmas Show December 12–19, 2026 BBST
Auditions: October 10 & 13, 2026
The Victorian Ladies Detective Collective February 5–14, 2027 Main Stage
Auditions: December 6 & 7, 2026
Short Attention Span Series, Vol. 2 March 5–14, 2027 BBST
Auditions: January 17 & 18, 2027
Over the River and Through the Woods April 2–11, 2027 Main Stage
Auditions: February 7 & 8, 2027
Dead Man’s Cell Phone April 30–May 8, 2027 BBST
Auditions: March 14 & 16, 2027
Jailhouse Frocks May 21–30, 2027 Main Stage
Auditions: April 4 & 5, 2027
See what people are saying About Us

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Teresa Warren
Patron
I have to say this was one of the best plays I’ve personally seen at PLT. ( and I’ve seen some good ones too).
Sybil tugged at my heart and I started tearing up at the beginning of her speech but … literally … by the time she finished and left the stage I was sobbing….. extremely good acting and directing !! I had to sneak out the front past the actors because I was a blubbering idiot .. Please pass this on to the actors and directorsTeresa Warren
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David Gerany
Patron
Absolutely loved the venue and the play we watched, produced by Judie Valentine.
I Can’t recommend this place enough, if you’ve never been, please do yourself a massive favor….GO.David Gerany
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Maria Tobias
Saw Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf with daughter. Loved the performances! What a great little treasure in our neighborho od!!
Maria Tobias
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Diana Lewis
My husband and I went and saw “The Spitfire Grill” last weekend. It was FANTASTIC!
!!!! I felt completely drawn into the play. The setting, and costumes reinforc…ed the direction of the play, together with awesome musical character portrayals …giving the whole experience a five star overall performanc e. It is funny at times, emotionall y charged and has a great story line. Don’t miss your last chance to see this play. You won’t be disappoint ed
Diana Lewis
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Jim Tommaney
The Houston Press
Dear PLT, There’s rarely space to mention a theater’s physical facilities in a review but I do like your space.
“Just a note to say how much I appreciate the generous tiered seating, which provides such good sight lines for the audience. And the handrails in the aisles are useful to the older folk – I wish some of the larger theaters would copy! It’s always a pleasure to see a well-designed theater.”
Jim Tommaney
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Pat and Rose Ann Cook
Playwright
Just wanted to drop you a line to say what a delightful time Rose Ann and I had on Friday night. You put together SUCH an excellent production and your direction was right on point. One of my bugaboos about staging comedy is pacing – seems as if so many directors these days never heard of it. But you have the knack and also the ability to transfer your energies to your cast. Also, you have SUCH a wonderfully talented, skilled and, best of all, enthusiastic group there. I can’t speak for other authors but I just can’t write enthusiasm into a play – that has to come from the performer. And your group really put forth that extra, and decidedly valuable, effort that makes a script a play, even a revue such as this one.
Thank you and your cast and crew. Really made our Christmas season to see your remarkable and, if i may say so, very funny show! I don’t feel the least bit awkward about saying that last part because SO much of the comedy came from your cast!Merry Christmas
Pat and Rose Ann Cook
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Jim Tommaney
The Houston Press
Pasadena Little Theatre was one of ten local theatres mentioned in the Houston Press online Christmas list of praise.
“Candy canes and full stockings to the many Houston theaters which do such brilliant work. Here’s a small sampling from a cornucopia of talent, in no particular order: “Pasadena Little Theatre for an excellent To Kill a Mockingbird and for the hand rails in the aisles that aid the elderly. “Best wishes, and thank you for the good work.
Jim Tommaney








