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.
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
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.
What a great way to start my new year with you all creating the world for Marisela’s new play.
Indulge your senses in this spicy comedy of culinary chaos and artistic vision that clashes with the hard realities of business.
Romance has a way of capturing hearts like no other genre. Among its many tropes, the “slow burn” stands out as a fan favorite.
Marisela Treviño Orta’s beautiful play December: a love years in the making tells the story of an unlikely couple who connect over a shared love of music, poetry, and film. Immerse yourself in the world of this three-decade romance, with these artworks referenced in the play:
Follow the friendship between a creative writing professor and her former student as it blossoms into romance over two decades of exchanged letters, writings, and beloved poems.
Watch as the cast brings the spirit of Christmas to life with “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”
Did you know Resident Acting Company member Chris Hutchison only has ten minutes to transform into Jacob Marley?
