The Sheldon Vexler Theatre

Vex Season

Think inside the box.

The Sheldon Vexler Theatre is a state-of-the-art, black box theater that presents a full season of professional quality plays and musicals for the entire San Antonio community. Now in its 19th Season, The Vex has consistently produced award-winning productions under the sure hands of Artistic Director Ken Frazier and Production Manager Dylan Brainard, along with outstanding guest directors, creative designers, hardworking volunteers, and talented actors from across the city. We invite you to step inside the box for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

2017-18 Season
  • Don't Dress for Dinner | Aug. 17 - Sep. 10, 2017
  • An Act of God | Oct. 19 - Nov. 12, 2017
  • Hamlet | Feb. 15 - Mar. 4, 2018
  • Steel Magnolias | May 12 - Jun. 10, 2018

For more information about the 19th Season, visit The Vex's website.

Show titles and dates are subject to change.
Individual Ticket Information*
Tickets for each show go on sale one month prior to opening night.
  • General Admission: $23
  • Senior/Military/SATCO/Groups 10+: $20
  • JCC Member**: $19
  • Students: $15

Tickets may be purchased in person at any JCC Courtesy Desk, at The Vex Box Office beginning one hour before show time pending ticket availability, or in advance over the phone by calling 210-302-6835. All sales are final. Tickets and season passes are non-refundable.
Show Days/Times
  • Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm.
  • On show dates, The Vex Box Office will open one hour prior to show time. The house will open for patrons to be seated approximately 30 minutes prior to show time.
Seating Charts
The nature of the Sheldon Vexler Theatre as a black box theater allows the seating configuration to be adjusted to meet the needs of each production. The Vex has two traditional seating layouts, thrust and in-the-round, but it is possible for the creative team to manipulate the seating configuration as needed. Please see the two standard seating charts below. 

*Tickets are non-refundable. Reservation changes are subject to fee. 

**JCC Member rates available for current members of the Barshop Jewish Community Center.

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