Past Productions

THE MOST FABULOUS STORY EVER TOLD-Theatre New West’s most successful production.  It was named by the Houston Press as the Best Gay-Themed Play of 2002.

“His production is the best dramatic bonbon of the holiday season. Watts's cast delivers the questions with a truthful sweetness that gives surprising depth to these funny scenes. Their eclectic guests are played by Watts's powerhouse of a supporting cast.” 

THE NORMAL HEART-presented at Bering & James Gallery

“Theatre New West's production, under the stylish and prudent direction of Joe Watts, is everything Kramer's drama aims to be, and then some.  It has show stopping (and heart stopping) impact.  The production is marvelously cast with an acting dream team.” --
Houston Press

BENT presented at Holocaust Museum Houston-

“Under Joe Watts’s forceful and intelligent direction,  Bullitt, Greene, Alland, Pool and Mark deliver beautifully shaded performances that bring Sherman’s play to life in a way that is unblinkingly harsh, immensely moving and ultimately cathartic.  However painful, Theatre New West’s production of BENT is a stunning tribute to remembrance and a stirring call to arms.”   --Houston Press