Behind the Scenic Design of Dial M for Murder
Welcome to The Wendice Flat. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s talk about MURDER.Continue reading→
Painting the Wall of Jane Eyre
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.Continue reading→
Specialty Cocktail: Jane Eyre
If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail for Jane Eyre, here is your chance to make it yourself at home.Continue reading→
A Longstanding Tradition of Thrills & Chills
Alley Theatre is renowned for its captivating productions, but lately, the spotlight has been on a chilling genre – murder mysteries. From classic whodunits to contemporary thrillers, the Alley is offering audiences a chance to become armchair detectives, unraveling cunning plots and deciphering hidden clues.Continue reading→
Thornton Wilder’s THE EMPORIUM Playwright’s Reflections
I still marvel at Our Town, a play my parents think of as a well-made story, and I study for its formal innovation. How does Thornton Wilder do both at once? In order to find out I decided to read everything by Thornton Wilder. I read all his plays and novels. I read biographies and letters. And at the very end I was working my way through his journals when I came across notes about an unfinished play: The Emporium.Continue reading→
The Emporium: Director’s Reflections
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.Continue reading→
Thornton Wilder: A Giant of the American Stage
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.Continue reading→
Sneak Peek: Jane Eyre
Get a sneak peek of Jane Eyre in our latest video.Continue reading→