Undermain Theatre, Experimental theatre in Deep Ellum, Dallas, US.
Undermain Theatre is an experimental venue operating in an 80-seat basement space beneath Main Street, housed within a former 1913 US Customs warehouse in Deep Ellum. The intimate lower-level setting gives the space its distinctive subterranean character.
Katherine Owens and Raphael Parry founded the theatre in 1983, staging their inaugural production 'Excavations' in spring 1984. The warehouse building itself dates to the early 1900s and originally served the city's customs operations.
The venue presents works by contemporary writers and alternative productions developed by its resident ensemble. These performances reach audiences not only in Dallas but also tour to New York and European cities.
The space is small and intimate, so visitors should book early to secure seats for desired performances. The underground location means being prepared to descend stairs and adjust to the lower-level lighting environment.
The seating features original chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, transferred from the Kalita Humphreys Theater in 1989. These rare furnishings create an unexpected connection to one of America's renowned architects.
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