2026-2027
(Extra) ORDINARY
"Newbie night"
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
6-7:30pm
(During Back to School Night!)
Freshmen and other new-to-WHS students interested in meeting student leadership and learning more about the Westlake Theatre program and all it has to offer should make plans to join us in the Black Box Theatre for this event. Information about eligibility for the NEW Thespian Troupe 947 will be available!
WIT: Westlake Improv Troupe
Thursday, August 27
7pm
Join WIT in the Black Box for their first show of the year and the official kick-off to our 2026-2027 season!
Seating is first-come, first served. Free admission. Donations are always welcome to benefit the Westlake Theatre department.
The Noteworthy Life of howard barnes:
HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
Music by Michael Kooman
Book & Lyrics by Christopher Dimond
OCTOBER 22-24, 2026
7PM
The Velveteen Rabbit:
A TOY STORY
By Patrick Flynn
Based on the book by Margery Williams
The Velveteen Rabbit: A Toy Story is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
November 18-19
(Daytime Performances for
EANES ISD Elementary Schools)
November 19 & 20
7pm
(Public Performances)
Westlake Improv Troupe
Friday, DECEMBER 4, 2026
7PM
Seating is first-come, first served. Free admission. Donations are always welcome to benefit the Westlake Theatre department.
Theatre I & III/IV First Semester Performances
Black Box - 6pm
Tuesday, Dec 8
Westlake Improv Troupe
Thursday, January 7, 2027
7PM
Black Box Theatre.
Seating is first-come, first served. Free admission. Donations are always welcome to benefit the Westlake Theatre department.
february 12, 2027 - 7pm
10th Annual
Annual Westlake Theatre
24 Hour PlayFest
It’s the 10th anniversary of PLAYFEST!
These original short plays are written, directed, rehearsed, and performed all in one 24-hour period.
They’ll be performed LIVE by a team of all Eanes ISD theatre students in the Black Box Theatre at 7pm on
Friday, February 12.
More information to come!
UIL One Act Play 2027
TITLE TBA
UIL OAP Clinics
Clinic #1 - TBD
Clinic #2 - February 23 - Time TBD (Westlake HS)
UIL One Act Play Preview Performances
Wednesday, March 10
6:30pm & 7:30pm
Westlake PAC
UIL OAP (Specific Location/Times TBD)
District: Week of March 8-12 (TBD)
Bi-district: Week of March 22-26 (TBD)
(All subsequent contest dates TBA.)
Showcase & MISCAST
Tuesday, March 30
6:30pm
Black Box Theatre
Westlake Improv Troupe
FRIDAY, APRIL 9
7pm
Black Box Theatre.
Seating is first-come, first served. Free admission. Donations are always welcome to benefit the Westlake Theatre department.
May 6-7 (6:30pm)
May 8 (2pm & 6:30pm)
Student Directed One Act Plays
(SDOAP 2027)
Titles, directors, and full show schedule TBD.