Cuz/(iN) | HBTW 2026

The Deluxe Theatre

3303 Lyons Ave
Houston, TX 77020

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Houston Black Theatre Week presents CUZ/(iN).

Written and produced by Harold JAY Trotter of 1989 Dreams Productions.

There’s family. There’s friends. And then there’s cuz. What starts as a birthday celebration and a long-overdue Cousins Night quickly turns into a night of old stories, loud music, drinks, family traditions, unresolved tension, and a few truths nobody planned on telling.

Set over one unforgettable night, CUZ/(iN) is a funny, heartfelt look at family, chosen family, and the people who know exactly how to love you, embarrass you, challenge you, and remind you where you come from. Because blood may make you related, but what really makes somebody family?.


This performance is a developmental read.


Part of the 4th Annual Houston Black Theatre Week, November 8–15, 2026 at The DeLUXE Theater, this production embodies this year’s theme: Rooted in Culture, Alive Through Story.

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1989 Dreams Productions
3303 Lyons Ave Houston TX 77020

Cuz/(iN) | HBTW 2026

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General Admission

Open seating is available in the mid to rear sections of the theater. Seating is first come, first served within the designated General Admission area. Please arrive early for the best selection.

  • All-in price $21.15
  • $20.00 ticket + $1.15 fees
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HBTW Week All-Access Pass

Includes general admission for one to HBTW Honors, CUZ/(IN) Developmental Reading, Excuse My French, Serial Killers: The Crucifixion of the Black Man in America, What Lies Behind This Hospital Bed, and Are You Blue, Mr. Ryder? With a total value of $160,

  • All-in price $126.90
  • $120.00 ticket + $6.90 fees
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