The History of Texas ...in one darn easy lesson!  (Pt.1)  Is a rollercoaster ride through 500 years of Texas in 5000 seconds by only three actors.  Join The Company Theatre in a world premiere original production, as we guide you through an historical, hysterical, histrionically, hyperactive, hypothetical, hayride, through the history of the Lone star state! 

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See a clip from the show HERE

Here is an excerpt:

T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE ALAMO

by Damian GIllen 

Twas the night before the Alamo, one of many conflicts, 

Which began Feb. twenty three, eighteen twenty six

 

Mexicans had elected a liberal pest,

A guy who was known as Napoleon of the west.

 

Trouble was brewing from this top banana,

Presidente Antonio López de Santa Anna

 

Who quickly transformed his Presidency to dictatorship, 

“Hey there, Would you like another tater chip?”

 

He abolished the constitution of 1824,

andr eneged on the land deals that were offered before.

 

The Texans began to show their disapproval,

They called for The General’s immediate removal.

 

The garrison had moved to the Alamo, with an oops.

And into San Antonio moved Santa Anna’s troops.

 

Travis said urgently, you must go forthwith

And off went two scouts named Sutherland and Smith

 

To Gonzales they went to appeal for assistance.

Would someone come help the struggling resistance!?

 

El Jeneral demanded an immediate surrenders,

But the Alamo garrison had ardent defenders.

 

Davy Crockett himself would have told him instead

“Be sure you are right, then go ahead!”

 

Travis answer did follow and in "Texan tradition"

An18-pounder shot over the mission!

 

February 24

When Bowie came ill, he turned over command,

To Travis, as the bombardment began.

 

He took to his pen, it began as he swirled,

"To The People of Texas & all Americans in the world"

 

Poignantly,poetically, vowed to his last breath

And ended heroically with “Victory or death!”

 

February 25

Artillery bombardment continued the fray,

Mexican batteries were past river 300 yards away.

 

To Sam Houston Travis sent an urgent appeal.

"Give me help, oh my Country" from this raw deal!

 

February 26

Texans raided La Villita, several homes went burning,

the Mexicans lost cover, were the tides turning?.

 

February 27

Bombardment continued, cold winds chilled the spine,

Winds from the north, brought temps down to 39

 

Travis sent Bonham for help he did seek,

It was Fannin in Goliad to whom he did speak.

 

February 28

No rest,no food for garrison, thenceforth,

A New Mexican battery 800 yards to north.

 

Santa Anna's tactics were having an effect,

Harassment on Alamo defenders direct.

 

February 29

Santa Anna moved closer, all ready to seize.

When the weather improved to 55 degrees.

 

By March 1, some had arrived from Gonzales by horse,

But only 32 men at the Alamo to reinforce.

 

And on March 2, we almost forgot to mention,

Was the day of the Washington-on-the-Brazos convention.

 

It made Texas an Independent Republic, he declares,

But those at the Alamo bombardment remained unawares.

 

March 3

Bombardment continued, Travis sent out last endorsements.

And James Bonham attempted to bring reinforcements.

 

March 4

They advanced 200 yards of the north wall.

Which is not too far from the Rivercenter mall 

 

March 5

“Assemble the troops” said Travis the Colonel,

“There is no hope of help” it said in his journal.

 

He drew a line on the ground with the sword in his hand,

To be crossed by all who’d stay with him and stand.

 

To death we will fight he said with repose

All men crossed that line but one Moses Rose.

 

March 6

Day 13arrived more troops at the mission.

1400 Mexican troops had moved into position!

 

At5:00am Santa Anna gave a signal to a fellow,

the bugler who went by the name of Deguello.

 

The Battle raged on, all through the night,

By 6:30am no one left alive to fight

 

181 brave men were lost in that hell,

Santa Anna lost 500 as the Alamo fell.

 

A General named Vincente Filisola was thrilled,

"by grapeshot, musket shot and bayonet,” they were killed.

 

Travis left record of the heroes in the making.

this father of a three-year-old, and the life he’s forsaking.

 

He wrote a letter to a friend, in the siege’s last days

About a level of heroism, that would so amaze.

 

"Take care of my little boy," he’d see nevermore.

A poignant reminder of the human cost of war,

 

"If the country should be saved, make for him a fortune splendid”

“But if the country should be lost, or I should perish,” he then ended...

 

“There he will have a proud memory recollected,

“He’s the son of a man who died for the country,” he protected.

 

The Dinnerbox Series Continues:

WHERE: Little Italy
WHEN: Feb. 12-21st

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The Little Italy Dinnerbox menu includes: 

• Baked Lasagna w/ Meat - Pasta Sheets layered with Italian seasoned ground beef, cheese & marinara sauce.
  
• Baked Lasagna w/ Spinach - Fresh spinach sautee layered with pasta sheets, cheeses & marinara sauce.
  
• Chicken Parmigiana – Hand breaded chicken breast fried then baked and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  
• Spaghetti with Meatballs – Homemade Italian seasoned ground beef Meatballs in tomato sauce over a bed of spaghetti.
• PIZZA (*NEW*) - A personal-sized Pizza with one topping
  

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