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Howl by Allen Ginsberg adapted for the stage by Johnny Simons
 
Opened June 5, 2009
 
Originally published by City Lights Books in the fall of 1956, and subsequently seized by US Customs and the San Francisco police, HOWL was the subject of a long court trial at which a series of poets and professors persuaded the court that the book was not obscene.  An ensemble of actors performs Ginsberg’s poem unexpurgated.  “I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness starving hysterical naked . . .”
 
Rate PG13
Due to the Adult subject matter and language used in this poem, the play is not appropriate for young children.
 
June 5 - June 28 (Friday - Sunday)
Gates open 7 PM, Showtime 9 PM
 
Come to our front yard and listen to great music from local musicians and enjoy wonderful food from Z's Cafe. Stick around after the show for more great music and fun.
 
 




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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, adapted for the stage by Johnny Simons

Published in 1923, Gibran’s masterpiece has been translated into more than 20 languages, and the American editions alone have sold more than nine million copies.  Cadenced and vibrant with feeling, the words bring to one’s ears the majestic rhythm of Ecclesiastes.

July 10 - July 26th
(Friday - Sunday)

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We have renewed our lease.

The Hip Pocket Theatre leases its performance space on Silver Creek Road from the City of Fort Worth. Our current lease expires on June 22, 2009. We have received a letter from the City of Fort Worth renewing our lease for one more year with options to renew annually for up to five years at our request.

 
     

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