Oct 17, 2025

Houston Arts Alliance Awards Funding for Serial Killers: The Crucifixion of the Black Man in America

HOUSTON, TEXAS — Houston playwright, producer, and performing artist Nikki Luellen has received funding from Houston Arts Alliance in support of the upcoming Houston production of Serial Killers: The Crucifixion of the Black Man in America.

The original stage production examines the historical and ongoing experiences of Black men in America through theatre, storytelling, history, and performance. Moving across generations of Black American history, Serial Killers explores themes of racism, state violence, resistance, survival, and the continued struggle for justice.

The Houston production will take place October 17, 2026, at 6PM at the Spotlight Studio HTX and will bring the work back to the stage with a renewed production and cast.

The support from Houston Arts Alliance will help make the production possible by contributing to artist and production expenses and supporting the continued development and presentation of locally created theatre in Houston.

For Luellen, the production is also part of a larger commitment to using the arts as a vehicle for preserving Black history, creating space for difficult conversations, and connecting historical experiences to issues affecting Black communities today.

This work is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

Date: Saturday OCT. 17, 2026 @ 6PM

Place: Spotlight Studio HTX (13230 Hempstead RD. Houston, Tx 77040)

Link to tickets: Tinyurl.com/SerialKillersHTX

Nikki Luellen
Producer / Playwright
Nikki EL Films & Theatre
📧 nikkiluellenfilms@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @nikki_el_films_n_theatre

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