Arts & Letters Live: Texas Bound

Enjoy an evening of stars on stage reading short stories by Texas-connected authors— sometimes poignant, often witty, and always thought-provoking. Sit back, relax, and let us surprise and delight you with story time for adults. 

• Carmen Tafolla, recipient of the Texas Institute of Letters Lifetime Achievement Award, reads "I Just Can't Bear It" from her story collection The Holy Tortilla and a Pot of Beans: A Feast of Short Fiction
• Bradley Atuba reads "Katy," by Bryan Washington, recipient of the Lambda Literary Award
• Luke Wilson reads "Cello," by Andrew Porter, recipient of the Flannery O'Conner award for Short Fiction and a Pushcart Prize
• Stephen Tobolowsky reads "A Priori" from his story collection My Adventures with God

Texas Bound is hosted and directed by Tina Parker, Co-Artistic Director and Company Manager at Kitchen Dog Theater. Her work has also been seen at the Dallas Theater Center, Theatre Three, Undermain Theatre, and more. Parker's many film and TV credits include Land of Gold and Minari, and a recurring role on the award-winning series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. 

Please visit dma.org/ALL for updates on story and actor selections.