Romeo and Juliet Transcends Genre
Although Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was written as a melodramatic tragedy, the foundations of his 16th century play are still being used 500 years later, across all genres. I have selected 5 films in different genres which adapt the classic work.Continue reading→
Summer Intern Spotlights: Part Two
Every summer, Alley Theatre provides internships for students across our departments, including theatre production, arts administration, and non-profit marketing and management. Meet the second set of this year’s incredible interns: Ashlynn, Luna, Solene, Annelise, and Erasmo!Continue reading→
The Tragicommedia of Romeo and Juliet
“Comedy” might not be the first word that comes to mind when describing Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.Continue reading→
The Girl on the Train: A Literary History
Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train was a runaway success.Continue reading→
The Girl on the Train: Unreliable Narrators on Stage
The “Unreliable Narrator” is usually associated with novels, where a first-person narrator controls the reader’s perspective from within the page.Continue reading→
Summer Intern Spotlights: Part One
Every summer, Alley Theatre provides internships for students across our departments, including theatre production, arts administration, and non-profit marketing and management. Meet the first set of this year’s incredible interns: Isabella, Sage, and Courtney!Continue reading→
Finding Our Song: Juneteenth, Houston, and August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
As Houston celebrates Juneteenth, this reading offers a chance to reflect on where we come from, what we carry, and how stories help us remember. It is an invitation to gather in community, honor Black history, and experience one of August Wilson’s most critical works. Continue reading→
Artistic Director’s Reflections on The Girl on the Train
I’m excited to bring Alley’s Summer Chills into the 21st Century.Continue reading→