A collaboration with the Alley Theatre has catapulted Lott Entertainment Presents, a performing arts presenter, onto Houston’s well-established arts scene. Their new season of shows will be presented in the Alley’s Neuhaus Theatre, which executive director Allison Lott called “one of Houston’s most cherished spaces.”

Only in its second season of presenting shows, Lott Entertainment Presents is catering to their new venue by making their performances fit into an intimate cabaret-style space.

“The versatile space is perfect for our needs,” artistic director Kathryn Lott—no relation–said. “It will allow us to present in multiple configurations with a larger inventory while still maintaining the intimacy that is so crucial to our programming.”

The company says their mission is to fill a gap in Houston’s art scene with untraditional works that push boundaries and are deliberately provocative and immersive. With a list of shows that explore everything from sex to America, it’s bound to be an interesting season.

Love is Crazy

Oct 20–21

An original work by Tony Award-nominated performer Justin Vivian Bond, the performance revolves around sex, romance and the complications that come with being queer. Be on the lookout for song and dance numbers, too.

Puddles Pity Party

Nov 4–5

With more than 32 million views on YouTube, Puddles Pity Party, a clown with a “golden voice,” brings a new act that mixes humor with a lot of awkward moments.

Bone Hill—The Concert

April 21–22

Four generations come together in this new musical from Martha Redbone. Based off of Redbone’s life, the musical explores race in America and family, laced with some country, gospel and R&B music.

Sex Tips for a Straight Woman from a Gay Man

May 4–7

Who’s the best person for a straight woman to get sex advice from? A gay man, apparently. Check out this romantic comedy, which holds no topic unmentionable, on your next girl’s night out.

6 Guitars

May 12–13

Six guitar players—all played by the same actor—share their individual journeys of life through songs that resonate with them.

Lott Entertainment Presents, Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Ave. lottentertainmentpresents.com