Specialty Cocktail: Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville
Author: Lauren Pelletier
If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail for The Emporium, here is your chance to make it yourself at home.
Author: Lauren Pelletier
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.
Bold Flavors, Sharper Words
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Indulge your senses in this spicy comedy of culinary chaos and artistic vision that clashes with the hard realities of business.
