A Slice of Life: ‘Coconut Cake’ Serves Up Drama and Humor

Houston’s theater scene is serving something sweet—and unexpectedly soulful.

“Coconut Cake,” the latest dramatic comedy by acclaimed playwright Melda Beaty, opens May 9, 2025, at The Ensemble Theatre. Running through June 1, this charming new production dishes up heart, humor, and hard truths, layered just like the dessert it’s named after.