Artistic Director Rob Melrose’s Reflections
Author: Lauren Pelletier
I’m so excited that for the 30th anniversary of Alley Theatre’s Summer Chills series, we are returning to one of Agatha Christie’s best-loved plays: And Then There Were None.
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Meet The Cast & Creative Team of Noises Off
Author: Lauren Pelletier
To celebrate 30 years of Summer Chills, we chatted with the Resident Acting Company performing in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE about what this Houston and Alley staple means to them. Here’s what they had to say!
Who was Agatha Christie: A Woman of Mystery
Author: Lauren Pelletier
When you hear the name Agatha Christie, you immediately think of whodunnits. Christie has become a legend in the genre for her captivating plots, iconic characters, and just enough clues to make the audience think they have solved the mystery right before serving an unforgettable plot twist.
Reflections on Summer Chills– Q&A with Elizabeth Bunch
Author: Lauren Pelletier
We spoke with Resident Acting Company member Elizabeth Bunch to reflect on her time at the Alley Theatre, specifically her journey throughout our Summer Chills productions.
Simultaneous Spanish Translations
Author: Lauren Pelletier
It’s a familiar formula: in the wake of its success, a great work of theatre is adapted for the screen.
Style and Cinema in the Alley Theatre’s Dial M for Murder
Author: Lauren Pelletier
It’s a familiar formula: in the wake of its success, a great work of theatre is adapted for the screen.
The Emporium and the American Department Store
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium, completed by Kirk Lynn, is a portrayal of one man’s journey to obtain employment at the eponymous department store. It is interesting to consider the rise of department stores and how their economic and cultural growth in America aligns perfectly with the journey of the main character, John.
Get the Most Out of Your Night: A Guide to Pre-Show Activities at The Theatre
Author: Lauren Pelletier
The excitement is building! You’ve got your tickets, your outfit is on point, and you’re ready for a night of captivating theatre. But before the curtain rises, there’s a whole world waiting for you in the theatre lobby. Don’t just stand there waiting – use that pre-show time to elevate your entire experience. Here’s what you can do to make the most of those precious moments before the show begins:
Specialty Cocktail: Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium
Author: Lauren Pelletier
If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail for The Emporium, here is your chance to make it yourself at home.
What does it mean to present an unfinished Thornton Wilder play?
Author: Lauren Pelletier
This Spring, Alley Theatre will be presenting the first-ever production of an unfinished play by renowned American dramatist Thornton Wilder. But what does it mean to present an unfinished play? How is it possible that nearly 50 years after Wilder’s death, The Emporium will finally appear before an audience?
