that drive thru monterey

Written By matthew paul olmos

Directed by Brenda Palestina

Producers Syma and Walt Zerkow

2026 May 8

Lester and Sue Smith Stage

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Overview

Journey through time in a 17-mile roadtrip

WORLD PREMIERE from Stages Sin Muros Festival 2024

The story of a Mexican-American woman in 1971 Los Angeles as she experiences a first, nerdy love. Throughout the courtship, she experiences mysterious premonitions of what lies ahead in her life and how the ever present machismo will ultimately bring her heartbreak as it gets passed down from fathers to sons, generation to generation.

Details

Wednesday–Friday | 7:00 p.m.
Saturday | 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday | 2:00 p.m.
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
May 8—May 13

Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

Good to Know

Recommended for ages 13 and up.

As Monterey journeys through her life of true love and heartbreak, mysterious premonitions of what is to come bring forth themes of family conflict, loss, mild sexual content, and domestic abuse, all the while showing how the human heart can survive and thrive.

Plan Your Visit

Park in our attached parking garage for $15.
The Gordy lobby is open at 6 p.m. on evenings with performances. On afternoons with matinee performances, the lobby opens at 1 p.m.
Drinks are allowed in the theater! Make sure to grab your favorite drink from the Gordy Bar before the show and during intermission.

Sunday Sit-down

Sunday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Join the cast for a free, behind-the-scenes conversation following the 2:00 p.m. matinee.

Community Conversations

Community Conversations with Playwright Matthew Paul Olmos

Saturday, May 16th at 2 p.m.
Join playwright matthew paul olmos as he explores the themes and inspiration behind the show, tracing its journey from the page to the stage.

Sunday, May 17th at 2 p.m.
Houston Youth Poet Laureate Kaviya Dhir as she recites an original poem inspired by themes from the show. This reading is followed by a conversation with playwright matthew paul olmos.

These conversations immediately follow the 2 p.m. matinee performances each day and will be moderated by Artistic Director Derek Charles Livingston.

Sunday, May 31st (immediately following the 2pm matinee in the Edmundson Gallery)

Sin Muros: A LatinX Theater Festival– The Origins

Join Texas Poet Laureate Emeritus Lupe Mendez, NAACP Image Award Nominee Jasminne Mendez, Co-Founder of Teatrix and Professor Benito Vasquez, and Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival Coordinator Cesar Jaquez as they reflect on the origins of “that drive thru monterey” and its journey from Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival to full production. This conversation will be moderated by Sin Muros Committee Member Alejandro Martinez.

ASL-Interpreted Performance ASL-interpreted icon

Saturday, May 30, at 2:00 p.m.

For the best views of the ASL interpreters, enter promo code ASLI in the promo code box beneath the seating chart and map legend on the seat selection page, before clicking Continue. Once the code is applied, select seats labeled “A.”

Sensory-Inclusive Performance

Saturday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m.

Sensory-inclusive performances cater to our patrons with sensitivity to loud, abruptly changing sound, light, or video elements associated with live performance.

College Night

Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 P.M.

College students can purchase $15 tickets with a student ID. Use promo code COLLEGENIGHT.