Joe has been strongly involved in Houston’s theatrical circle for over 35 years, as actor, director, writer, producer and critic. He has directed over 60 productions and acted in over 75. He has taught acting privately for over 25 years.
The Houston Post dubbed Joe the “Father of Gay Theatre in Houston,” having been the first to produce and direct mostly gay themed productions since 1983. It remains a title he carries with a great deal of pride.
In 1985 Joe produced and directed ONE, the FIRST theater piece in Houston dealing with Aids. The production was the FIRST theater benefit for Aids Foundation Houston. ONE was named in the Top 10 Best Productions that year by the Houston Post.
THE MOST FABULOUS STORY EVER TOLD, which had a three month run, was Theatre New West’s most successful production. The Houston Press named it BEST GAY-THEMED SHOW of 2002. Joe was accepted into the Edward Albee Playwriting Workshop and the Musical Theater Workshop, both at the University of Houston. He has had two of his plays chosen for the annual Scriptwriters/Houston’s 10 by 10, in 2005 and 2009.
