IW Marks Theatre Center

Kaplan Theatre Rentals

The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC is over 70 years old and has been at its current location, 5601 South Braeswood, for over 40 years. More than a focal point of the Jewish community in Houston, it is a familiar landmark that welcomes all members of the community regardless of background, age, sex or religion, providing an outstanding calendar of arts and culture programs for the entire Houston community.

In 2010, The Gerald Rauch Cultural & Performing Arts Wing was dedicated through a generous gift from the Gerald Rauch Family. In 1999, through a generous gift of IW Marks, our theatre center was renamed the IW Marks Theatre Center and includes the Kaplan Theatre (proscenium theater with raked, fixed seating for 296), Joe Frank Theatre of the Arts (a black-box alternative performing space) and the adjacent Katz Lecture Hall (raked seating with desk chairs for 80).

Available upon request

Kaplan Theatre Specs
Joe Frank Theatre Layout
Lighting Inventory
Seating Chart and Groundplan

Theatre rental form

TODAY'S

HOURS

Main Operating Hours

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

FITNESS CENTER

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Aquatics

Outdoor Lap Pool

5:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Indoor Pool

7:00 AM – 8:00 PMIndoor Pool Hours 2:00 PM – 8:00 PMIndoor Splash Pad

Recreational Pool

Closed for the season

Pickleball

Open Play

8:00 AM – 11:00 AMMerfish, Courts 1-3 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMMerfish, Courts 1-3

Tennis Center

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Indoor Playscape

9:00 AM – 12:00 PMIndoor Playscape Hours 1:00 PM – 7:00 PMIndoor Playscape Hours

Kid Care

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

JOIN THE J

The heart of our community, the J is a warm, welcoming place for all ages, interests, and backgrounds. Join for fitness, aquatics, tennis, and family fun—plus priority registration and member rates on classes, camps, and youth programs. Memberships start at $45/month (individual) and $128/month (family).