Our Space

THE LEGACY
OF STAGES
SHINES AT
THE GORDY

We have worked to create both a place where artists and theater-makers can grow their skills and a space for audiences to gather.

We built our new home, The Gordy, to allow Stages to continue to create community through storytelling that answers the question:

“What does it mean to be human?”

Our work centers on the sense of intimacy that our audiences and artists feel in connection to Stages by providing a space where you can be open, unguarded, and fully embraced in the human experience.

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The Entrance

As you pass the Brown Foundation lawn and the Radoff Family Patio and enter The Gordy, you’ll be greeted by a member of our Patron Services team on the righthand side. Look to your left and make your way to The Gordy Bar where you can enjoy refreshments before the show! Food and beverage is allowed inside the theaters too!

The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Lobby

The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Lobby was designed to provide a relaxing space to connect with fellow theater lovers before and after the performance. Grab a beverage, take a seat, flip through your program, and enjoy our curated lobby displays before heading inside the theater.

The Edmundson Gallery

One of our most versatile spaces, The Edmundson Gallery serves as a relaxing gathering place adjacent to the main lobby area. With an optional retractable partition, the gallery can quickly transform into an intimate space perfect for private events, or be left open to accommodate pre- and post-show mingling.

The Lancaster Lounge

The Lancaster Lounge is a home away from home for our Impresario level donors. Enjoy complimentary wines on tap, a fridge stocked with refreshments, and intimate seating.

Interested in becoming an Impresario donor? Information and additional donor benefits can be found here.

The Sterling Stage

Our largest space, the Sterling Stage brings you into the heart of the action with its thrust stage configuration that extends right into the audience.

The Lester and Sue Smith Stage

Our arena stage offers a 360-degree view of our approach to intimate storytelling.

The Rochelle and Max Levit Stage

Our most intimate space offers unlimited and flexible seating configurations that shifts to accommodate the unique artistic needs of each story. Each time you visit, the seating may be arranged in a different layout, providing a versatile and dynamic black box experience.

Land Acknowledgment

Stages sits on the unceded traditional land of the Atakapa-Ishak, Caddo, Coahuiltecan, Karankawa, and Tonkawa peoples. The name “Texas” comes from the Caddo word táysha which means “friend.” We honor, with gratitude, the Alabama-Coushatta, Aranama, Aztec, Athabaskan, Comanche, Jumano, Kickapoo, Kiowa, Maya, and all Indigenous peoples who have inhabited this place for generations. They continue to remain in relationship with the land and resources through ceremony, culture, and stewardship.