Kitchen Dog Theater

I went to see Wilde/​Earnest and had a blast! This play is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde The Importance of Being Earnest to modern times. The whole Cast and Production Staff did an amazing job and the whole play would be lacking without their brilliant individual contributions. I’d like to highlight the exceptional performance of Jenny Ledel (playing Gwendolen) who captured my attention from the moment she came on stage. She is talented and graceful actress and I hope to see her in whatever she does next.

I saw «Barbecue Apocalypse» and haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. I don’t live in Dallas and was just visiting for a few days and wanted to check out the local theater scene. The theater space is innovative and, luckily, there was a single seat open in the front row. I’m not sure that all the seating is great. Being general admission and allowing season subscribers in first doesn’t necessarily guarantee great seating, even if you arrive early. This is a gem in Dallas and I will definitely check out other shows anytime I’m in town.

Very disappointing.
Saw Detroit there.. .but this a review of the theater, not the play.
Took my girlfriend there. We were really looking forward to seeing Detroit, after reading great reviews. Had never been to Kitchen Dog Theater before. Purchased tickets online. All tickets are sold as general admission.
We arrived 30 minutes before curtain, picked up tix, and got in line. When the theater opened for seating, we and five other couples were informed that we could not enter the theater until all patrons with «red passes» entered. It was then explained that red pass holders were season ticket holders and other special guests and that their seating was the priority… but that we shouldn’t worry because «there are no bad seats.»
Yeah, that’s not true. After all the «red pass» holders were seated, the only seats remaining were restricted view (corners and railings blocking sight lines). Not joking. The theater is not traditional. It’s like a 75 seat stadium with the play taking place on the field. About a dozen seats have views so restricted that you cannot see actors when they move to positions on the stage close to you.
None of this is a problem on its own, but what’s problematic is that none of this is made clear when you purchase your tickets. When you buy tickets, there’s no mention or «red passes» or that 80% of the theater and all of the best seats will be occupied by «red pass» holders.
The best part: the only reserved seats in the house are reserved for ushers. Why does a theater with general admission seating need ushers?

wonderful theatre… for anyone who likes a memorable night out…

Kitchen Dog Theater is a playland for the most compelling and avant-​garde performers in Dallas. Each production will challenge you and make you think, so don’t expect an Annie revival. (I hope they take that as a challenge, and mount a bare bones Brechtian Annie production) In all honesty, you have to support this vital cluster of artists who work tirelessly on their craft and a performance space that fosters such dynamic work.

In the last month I’ve delved into the Dallas theater scene by checking out two theater companies that seemed to have good online reputations. Those two companies are: Kitchen Dog Theater in Uptown and Undermain Theatre in Deep Ellum. Verdict: both are huge assets to the Dallas art scene and spectacular at their craft.
I had my first Kitchen Dog experience last night. I thought about giving it 4 stars, because I liked the play I saw at the Undermain Theatre better, but the two plays were very different so they need not be compared. And I wanna support the local scene:)
PLUS, the play was pretty damned good. We saw The Turn of the Screw, which was a spooky ghost story/​psychological thriller set in late 19^th century England. It featured two actors in total (our luck — they were amazing). The play was emotionally intense and left me with an unsettling feeling at times. These feelings can only be attributed to the magnificent performances.

Great, intimate theater with avant garde productions. We saw «In the Next Room» yesterday and were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the acting. The play is quite amusing and it was very well done — check it out!

I have come twice to the Kitchen Dog Theater. An intimate theater setting with great actors. You will not be disappointed in this very different theater experience. Very close to the Mckinney Ave/​Uptown dining for a great night out.

Almost through my third season as a subscriber. Definitely an excellent choice. The Hooch and Pooch party is always a blast.

Are you a fan of coffee, wine, art exhibitions, independent theater, quirky people? Then sign up for the Kitchen Dog Theater mailing list and get your booty to one of their productions!
The theater is just a few minutes walking from my house, and I always pass it on my way to yoga. I finally made it to one of their Thursday night shows for the most recent production of Edward Albee’s «The Goat/​Who is Sylvia» (a wacky but sad story line involving a man’s love affair with a goat). For those of you who don’t know, Albee also wrote «Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.»
I was very pleased when i walked into the theater because it seemed to be a newly rennovated warehouse space with plenty of seating. Patrons were just hanging out and having wine and snacks in a little café area. There was an awesome art exhibit displayed with sculpures made of cigarette boxes and paintings, but for the life of me I can’t remember the name of the artist. It was just a cool space to hang out in before the show.
A few minutes before show time, everyone lines up at the entrance of the theater. Once you get in, it’s open seating. It’s not very big (maybe 100 seats?) but almost every seat is a good one with no obstructions (ampitheatre style set up). The set design was surprisingly professional.
The show was great, and you really get to feel the emotion (and this particular show was VERY emotional) becuase everyone is so close to the stage and the actors. I would just advise you to bring a coat or a sweater because the theater is chilly!
I highly recommend this theater, particularly if you’re into a more informal experience. You can walk in the day of the show and purchase a ticket, and the prices are right!