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.
Author: Lauren Pelletier
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?
Behind the Scenic Design of Dial M for Murder
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Welcome to The Wendice Flat. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s talk about MURDER.
Painting the Wall of Jane Eyre
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Painting the Paneled Wall Mural for John Coyne’s Scenic Design for Jane Eyre was a fun and challenging project that required a unique combination of techniques.
Specialty Cocktail: Jane Eyre
Author: Lauren Pelletier
If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail for Jane Eyre, here is your chance to make it yourself at home.
The Emporium: Director’s Reflections
Author: Lauren Pelletier
You are about to have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing the world premiere of a play by one of America’s greatest playwrights: Thornton Wilder. To do a project like this has been a dream of mine for a long, long time.
Thornton Wilder: A Giant of the American Stage
Author: Lauren Pelletier
Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) is a towering figure in American theatre. A playwright and novelist, Wilder’s work explored universal human themes like love, family, purpose, and the passage of time. Although his thematic focus was broad, Wilder developed a distinctive storytelling approach that continues to resonate with audiences today.
