Announcing the Resident Acting Company Casting for the 2025-2026 Season
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. Continue reading→
Blending Movement and Mind: Fusing Arts Integration with the Reggio Emilia Approach
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. Continue reading→
Celebrating Black History at Alley Theatre
Alley Theatre is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2025, honoring Black communities and creatives. Continue reading→
Behind the Music of Seared
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. Continue reading→
The Integration of Alley Theatre
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. Continue reading→
Alley Theatre’s Artistic Team Celebrate Black Arts and Media
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 Continue reading→
Celebrating Black History Month 2025 at Alley Theatre
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. Continue reading→
Reflections of a Lighting Designer
What a great way to start my new year with you all creating the world for Marisela’s new play. Continue reading→
