12 Minutes Max: ESP
DiverseWorks is excited to present a new edition of 12 Minutes Max on May 15 and 16, 2025, organized by the DiverseWorks Artist Advisory Committee at the historic DeLUXE Theater in Fifth Ward.
A short-form performance showcase for new and in-progress works up to twelve minutes long, 12 Minutes Max: ESP is presented over two evenings with a unique line-up each night (see the full schedule below). Lead artists are: Aveda Adara, Mashal Awais, Emilio Carrera, Shelby Craze, Eli Greene, Loren Holmes, Koomah, Alexandra Lechin, Adele Nickel, Corey De’Juan Sherrard Jr., Jadd Tank, and Isabella Mireles Vik.
The theme of this festival revolves around the initials ESP. Whether you interpret it as experimental short performances, extrasensory perception, extra saucy pasta, every sexy person, or simply enjoy something performative—it’s up to you. We are not defining ‘experimental’ in any particular way. Let the experiment be whatever you believe it means today. There are no parameters for artists in this one-of-a-kind program.
PERFORMANCES
Thursday, May 15 at 7 PM, doors 6:30 PM
Featuring:
Aveda Adara
Mashal Awais
Shelby Craze
Alexandra Lechin
Adele Nickel with Kyle Rucker
Jadd Tank with Nora Alami
Friday, May 16, 7 PM, doors 6:30 PM
Featuring:
Emilio Carrera
Eli Greene
Loren Holmes
Koomah with John Faust, Melp, and Olly Oxen
Corey De’Juan Sherrard Jr.
Isabella Mireles Vik with Aufheben Ensemble
Approximate run time: 72 minutes, no intermission
ADMISSION
Pay-what-you-wish. Suggested $25. Get Tickets
LOCATION
The DeLUXE Theater
3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
The DeLUXE Theater is located at 3303 Lyons Avenue in the heart of Houston’s historic 5th Ward. If driving, you can exit at I-59 & Lyons Ave. or I-10 at Gregg St. or Waco St. The main parking lot is located behind the theater at the corner of Gregg Street and New Orleans Street. Parking is free, with additional street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood.
The theater is accessible by METRO (click HERE for a map) and by bicycle (the theater houses a 20-bicycle storage rack near the parking lot).
ACCESSIBILITY
The DeLUXE Theater is fully ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please indicate this when ordering your tickets so we can best accommodate your needs. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available to the left of the building.