The Resident Acting Company on the Alley’s 2025-2026 Season
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Prepare for an extraordinary season of riveting stories, stellar performances, and unforgettable memories in Alley Theatre’s 2025-26 Season!
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Specialty Cocktail: Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville
Author: Lauren Pelletier
If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail for Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville, here is your chance to make it yourself at home.
Announcing the Resident Acting Company Casting for the 2025-2026 Season
Author: Lauren Pelletier
The Alley’s Resident Acting Company is a cornerstone of its artistic identity. Comprised of seven actors, the Company brings a unique and vital element to Alley’s productions. They are not just performers; they are the heart and soul of the Alley.
Blending Movement and Mind: Fusing Arts Integration with the Reggio Emilia Approach
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Alley Theatre’s Staging STEM (+) is transforming learning through a groundbreaking partnership with The WIDE School, blending the inquiry-based, student-led approach of Reggio Emilia with the dynamic arts integration of Staging STEM (+) in extended 10-week residencies in four age groups.
Celebrating Black History at Alley Theatre
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Alley Theatre is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2025, honoring Black communities and creatives.
Behind the Music of Seared
Author: Lauren Pelletier
When I first began discussing Seared with director Brandon Weinbrenner, the idea of jazz emerged almost immediately. It wasn’t a forced concept—it was an instinct, a gut reaction to the rhythms, tensions, and improvisations that define both a high-stakes kitchen and the world of jazz.
The Integration of Alley Theatre
Author: Lauren Pelletier
In 1949, during the first season at its Berry Avenue location, Alley Theatre took a quiet but significant step toward integration. Eight women from The Links, a prominent Black women’s organization, approached founder Nina Vance with a bold request—to purchase the entire house for a single performance, ensuring a space for Black audiences in an era of strict segregation. Vance agreed, marking a pivotal moment in the theatre’s history.
Alley Theatre’s Artistic Team Celebrate Black Arts and Media
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Inspired by Barack Obama’s reading and music lists, Alley Theatre’s Artistic Team has curated a selection of some of their favorite Black playwrights, plays, literature, arts and media
Celebrating Black History Month 2025 at Alley Theatre
Author: Lauren Pelletier
This February, Alley Theatre is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2025 with a powerful lineup of events honoring Black communities and creatives. It’s a time to amplify Black artists’ voices, foster meaningful connections, and ignite essential conversations about representation in the arts.
Reflections of a Lighting Designer
Author: Lauren Pelletier
What a great way to start my new year with you all creating the world for Marisela’s new play.