Johnny announced the 33rd season April 23rd at A Pocket Full of Art so here it is...

June 5- June 28: (Friday - Sunday Performances - showtime 9 PM)
Howl by Allen Ginsberg, adapted for the stage by Johnny Simons

• 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 . . .”

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July 10 - July 26: (Friday - Sunday Performances - showtime 9 PM)
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.

August 7 - August 30: (Friday - Sunday Performances - showtime 9 PM)
The Ugly Brothers Present A Perfectly Lovely Play Featuring The Quiver Sisters And Their Pretty Little Ways, by Johnny Simons

• A gentle burlesque with music.  Tad and Buck Ugly join forces with Minnie Quiver and her saucy sisters in this pantomimic romp.

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September 4 - September 6: Public performance portion of the Cowtown Puppetry Festival.

For more detailed information see the Puppetry Festival Page.

Puppetry Schedule
Monday, Aug. 31: 6:00 PM first meeting
Tuesday, Sept 1: 2:00 - 6:00 PM open studio for puppet making (adults)
Wednesday, Sept 2: 2:00 - 6:00 PM open studio for puppet making (adults)
Wednesday, Sept. 2: 4:00 - 6:00 PM kid-friendly studio, ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult welcome!
Wednesday, Sept. 2: 6:00 - 8:00 PM blocking rehearsal (adults only)
Thursday, Sept. 3: 2:00 - 6:00 PM open studio for puppet making (adults)
Thursday, Sept. 3: 6:00 - 9:00 PM mandatory rehearsal for all performers (kids and adults)
Friday, Sept. 4: 2:00 - 5:00 PM studio for puppet making (adults)
Friday, Sept. 4: 5:00 PM mandatory final run through for all performers (kids and adults)
Friday, Sept. 4: 7:45 PM performance
Saturday, Sept. 5: 6:00 PM call for 7:45 PM performance
Sunday, Sept. 6: 6:00 PM call for 7:45 PM performance

Signup Sheet (Download PDF): Download the PDF file of the signup sheet. Print and fill it out then fax it to the Hip Pocket Theatre (817) 246-5651 or mail it to us at:

Hip Pocket Theatre
P.O. Box 136758
Fort Worth, TX 76136-0758

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September 4 - 6: (Friday - Sunday - showtime 8:15 PM)

PUPPERTY IN FILM- A weekend of puppet film shorts curated by Lake Simons.  The films vary in style and content and represent a variety of puppetry.  The artists and films included are, Matthew Acheson and Paul Kloss’ IN THE HOUSE OF THE SIN EATER, Chris Green’s MIRACLE OF DOOM, Ryan Foregger’s FROM THE TOP OF THE WORLD, Leat Klingman’s MR PINK AND HORSY and Noe Kidder’s HOBO, to name a few. 

The films will be shown on a screen in our open air theater Sept 4th, 5th and 6th at 8:15 PM.  Ticket Price is $15 on Friday and Saturday and $10 on Sunday. Discounts available for Seniors (55+), military, students and teachers. Children 12 and under $5. Student Rush $5 (15 min before show time)

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September 10 - September 20: (Thursday - Sunday Performances - showtime 8:15 PM)
White Elephant by Lake Simons and John Dyer

White Elephant premiered in New York City, produced by La MaMa E.T.C.
in association with Stepstone Media.

White Elephant features a series of poetic vignettes about animals, people and objects transforming from one plane to another. Inspired by the true story of an unwanted, white, weathered, wicker elephant whose owner tosses it onto a roaring bonfire one chilly fall night, White Elephant is brought to life through puppetry, movement, mask, super 8 film, and live music.

After the wicker elephant is thrown onto the bonfire, his tightly woven pieces prove durable; glowing, intertwined embers become white fragile strings. The elephant, now as light as a feather, rises up and hovers majestically over the fire before plunging downward. The sudden drop destroys its beautiful shape as well as the complex system of threads that held it together, completing the transformation from object to ash/ghost. Thus begins the journey of White Elephant, a meditation on transition, memory and release.

Revised Schgedule for Sunday Sept. 13th - Sunday, Sept. 20th

Sunday, Sept. 13 - 6 PM Live Music in Backyard; 8:15 PM White Elephant

Thursday, Sept. 17th - 6 PM Live Music in Backyard, 8:15 PM White Elephant; 9:40 PM Don Cristobal; 10 PM Fragmented Texas

Friday, Sept. 18th & Saturday Sept. 19th - 6 PM Live Music in Backyard, 8:15 PM White Elephant, 9:40 PM Don Cristobal; 10 PM Fragmented Tesas; 10:20 PM White Elephant; Midnight: Fragmented Texas

Sunday, Sept. 20th - 6 PM Live Music in Backyard, 8:15 PM White Elephant; 9:40 PM Don Cristobal; 10 PM Fragmented Texas

Note: Don Cristobal will be performed in the backyard on the bandstand.

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October 2 - October 24: (Friday - Sunday Performances - showtime 8:15 PM)
A Princess Of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, adapted for the stage by Johnny Simons

• Suddenly projected to Mars, John Carter finds himself captive of the savage green men of Thark.  With him is Dejah Thoris, lovely princess of Helium.  Between them and rescue, a thousand miles of deadly enemies and unknown dangers await.

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