The Border Theatre

The Border Theater is a theatrical performance ensemble in El Paso. It creates and develops original works exploring the human experience through theater. Founded in 2010, the ensemble produces a major production each year, along with staged readings of locally written plays and smaller productions in non-traditional venues. Its work includes Icarus Was a Rookie, an eclectic sketch and variety show, and productions such as Sea Wall. The annual Exhibitions in Dis/Connection festival brings together short plays, dance, music, and art. The ensemble also offers classes in creation into performance, including screenwriting courses designed to generate material. Productions may involve collaborations with artists working in different mediums, and performances have taken place in venues around El Paso.