Native Gardens
MainStage Irving Las Colinas, Irving, Texas
2026
2026
Reviews
"When you enter the theater, you are instantly aware that you have walked into neighboring backyards with quite varying tastes. Set Designer Joseph Cummings and Set Dresser Jules Rincon dazzle our senses with incredible fine touch details. The apparent differences between the two yards allows us to know immediately what we are about to witness. One side: a colorful, pristine, manicured landscape and the other side, well, not. The simple addition of draping flowers from the stage visually creates such a lovely picture. Alongside this stunning set is the pristine light atmosphere created from Lighting Designer Hank Baldree. Baldree crafted every moment to beautifully embrace us in the time of day. Director Devine had a vision, and it was executed outstandingly by this ace team."
Teri Lynn Williams, Dallas theater Journal
"The distinct backyards for each of the homes are perfect..."
Carol M Rice, Onstage NTX
Synopsis
Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías is a sharp, contemporary comedy about two neighboring couples whose friendly relationship quickly unravels over a disputed property line. What begins as a disagreement about a garden soon grows into a spirited clash over culture, class, privilege, and differing ideas about what it means to be a good neighbor. Funny, timely, and thought-provoking, Native Gardens explores how easily good intentions can collide when deeply held beliefs take root.
