Sterling Houston (1945 – November 8, 2006) was an African-American experimental playwright, actor, musician and prose writer renowned for his works of social commentary exploring black and gay identity.
His plays encompassed multiple theatrical genres, including musicals, dramas and comedies.
[2] Houston lectured at numerous colleges and universities, and presented at conferences on theater, the arts, and grant writing.
[2] Houston's many accolades include the 1991 Artist of the Year award from the San Antonio Business Committee for the Arts, the 1992 Artist of the Year Award from the San Antonio Light newspaper, the 1997 Arts and Letters Award from the San Antonio Public Library,[2] and a citation in 1997 from the Texas State Legislature for his contributions to the cultural life of Texas.
[2] In 1995, Houston was one of the founding members of the San Antonio Theatre Coalition (SATCO) and became its director emeritus.